Category: Events
June 6, 2024: Book Talk with “Salsa Magic” Author, Letisha Marrero
Join us on June 6 for an immersive armchair chat with FCNY President, Lisette Nieves and Letisha Marrero, the author of “Salsa Magic,” her debut middle-grade novel. Listen as Marrero shares her inspiration behind “Salsa Magic,” her deep Nuyorican roots, and the importance of Latine representation in children’s literature. About the Book: In “Salsa Magic,” … Continued
May 30, 2024: The Kids Are Not All Right: Responding to the Youth Mental Health Crisis
The youth mental health crisis is escalating, and we need collective solutions to navigate this complex challenge. Join us on May 30th for a fireside chat featuring The Door’s CEO, Kelsey Louie, and Linda Lausell Bryant, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at NYU, and FCNY President, Lisette Nieves. This thought-provoking discussion will delve into the … Continued
May 23, 2024: Book Talk with Claire Jimenez, Author of ‘What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez’
Get drawn in to the vivid portrayal of a Puerto Rican family grappling with the sudden disappearance of their daughter, Ruthy, with Claire Jimenez’s award-winning novel, What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez. About the Book The story begins in Staten Island, where the Ramirez women—Jessica, Nina, and their mother, Dolores—have each been marked by … Continued
May 20, 2024: Finding Your Leadership Soul: An Evening with Carlos Moreno
big picture – Our obligation is love from Blue Seat Studios on Vimeo. In a world that often values toughness and authority over kindness and empathy, Carlos Moreno challenges the conventional norms of what it means to be a leader in today’s educational landscape and beyond. Join us for an exclusive book talk with … Continued
April 30, 2024: Fireside Chat with Dr. Amada Santiago
Join us on April 30th for an inspiring evening with Dr. Amada Santiago, a first-generation immigrant and esteemed scholar in Latin American and Latinx Studies. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, Dr. Santiago’s journey is one of perseverance and dedication to education. Her work highlights the realities faced by migrant youth and their … Continued
April 2nd, 2024: Inspirame Latina Foundation Panel
The Inspirame Latina Foundation warmly invites women in leadership to come together on April 2nd for an empowering session on conquering imposter syndrome and embracing your true potential. This is your exclusive invitation to meet six trailblazing women who are redefining leadership, entrepreneurship, and empowerment. Our Esteemed Panelists: Julissa Alvarez, an influential leader whose … Continued
February 22-25, 2024: Rising Leaders Program Retreat
Over the last two decades, our President, Dr. Lisette Nieves and her team have driven notable and impactful leadership development initiatives with cross-sectoral leaders and organizations across the country. We are excited to share that she is continuing to build on this work by leading significant capacity building initiatives at Fund for the City of … Continued
March 11, 2024: Meet & Greet with Lucria Ortiz, CEO of OppNet
The Fund for the City of New York is thrilled to invite you to a special Meet & Greet event featuring Lucria Ortiz, the dynamic new President & CEO of The Opportunity Network (OppNet). About Lucria Ortiz Lucria Ortiz is a visionary leader whose career spans over 20 years across non-profit, government, and legal sectors. … Continued
March 28, 2024: FCNY Innovation Across Silos Conference
Join fellow nonprofit and public sector researchers, policymakers, practitioners and thought leaders for a full-day conference dedicated to cross-sector problem solving. Cross-sector innovators break down silos, bridge divides, and find new and creative ways to approach challenges that would be impossible to solve by any single sector or discipline alone. The benefits of cross-sector innovation … Continued
February 6, 2024: Book Talk & Signing with John Mogulescu, a Visionary Behind CUNY’s Renaissance
The Fund for the City of New York invites you to an inspiring book talk with John Mogulescu, author of “The Dean of New Things: Bringing Change to CUNY and New York City.” Join us on February 6th to hear from an educational trailblazer who helped redefine the City University of New York. About … Continued
February 1, 2024: Unveiling Truths: Criminal Justice Symposium at New York Law School
The Criminal Justice Symposium, hosted at the prestigious New York Law School Event Center, promises an enlightening exploration of the conditions behind bars. Join us on a journey to unveil the truths that lie within our justice system on February 1, 2024, from 3-5 pm. Why Attend? Enhancing Public Awareness: The primary purpose of … Continued