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Employer Law and Legislative Update
Nov. 14, 2018
Information provided by Ms. Cieslak:
Cindy Cieslak’s practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment litigation in state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, including the defense of public sector and private employers against claims of discrimination, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, free speech retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, and other civil rights violations. Ms. Cieslak also handles appeals before the Appellate and Supreme Courts of Connecticut. Ms. Cieslak also provides advice to employers regarding compliance with labor and employment laws, and she prepares employee handbooks and best practices manuals for employers. Ms. Cieslak has been selected to the Connecticut Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers magazine for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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Lion's Share Family Services
Nov. 21, 2018
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Capital Region Education Council - Transition to Employment Program
Nov. 28, 2018
Speaker bio's: Flor M. De Hoyos, Program Manager at Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) for the Transition to Employment Services (TES) adult education program. She has over 18 years’ experience providing training, education and educational counseling to adults and out of school youth. She has been with CREC for over 16 years, starting as a job developer, moving to program coordinator and later advanced to management. In addition to managing programs, Flor serves as the social worker of the TES program and disability coordinator for Community Education Division. Flor earned her bachelor degree in human services from Springfield College and master degrees in clinical social work from Fordham University while working full time employment and completing her field placement. In addition to her employment with CREC, Flor taught at Capital Community College for the sociology department. Flor is now serving as a board member for the Coltsville National Historical Park.
Sixmaritt Pagán-Peña joined Capitol Region Education Council in 2006. In her current role, Six acts as a liaison between CREC and several colleges, community agencies, and individuals to provide students with appropriate academic, personal, and psychological resources they need to succeed.
She brings 15 years of experience in non-profit community engagement, and her work has centered on mentorship of underrepresented students, advocacy and education, personal welfare/crisis counseling intervention, and academic advising. She is a UCONN People-Empowering-People (PEP) and Raising Readers facilitator. She is focused on holistic student wellness and nurturing an environment that embraces and celebrates diversity. She is currently working towards her Master of Science degree in Counseling in Higher Education.
Erika De Jesus has worked with Capital Region Education Council over the last 6 years serving in various areas in workforce development. She began her experience in job placement as an associate instructor providing vocational rehab to adults with physical disabilities and mental health issues. More recently her role has evolved into job placement counselor working for the Transition to Employment Services Adult Education Program. Prior to joining CREC Erika’s diverse background in human services includes providing in home services to families in crises while working for The Village For Families and Children. She is also a certified Yoga Instructor with a certificate in Mindful Yoga Therapy. Erika obtained her bachelor’s of Science in Human Services from Springfield College.
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Christmas Carols
Dec. 19, 2018
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Domestic Violence Awareness
Jan. 02, 2019
Sarah Gallardo, Executive Director of Sarah Speaks Up Sarah grew up in Berlin, Connecticut, graduated from Berlin High School in 1999, and studied vocal performance for one year at Berklee College of Music. She is now taking up Public Relations at the Central Connecticut State University. After surviving 10 years of domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband, Sarah managed to get back on her feet and become a certified domestic violence counselor at the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain, Connecticut. The single mother has completely turned her back on that abusive relationship and has vowed to help people who suffer the same fate. She shares her story through speaking engagements, interviews, and volunteering at the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain, Connecticut. The Prudence Crandall Center provides help to women who have experienced domestic abuse. Sarah’s story is included in the short film, From Trauma to Triumph, which explains how the Prudence Crandall Center helped her get out, get safe, and start a new life without violence. Sarah is in the process of completing her memoir, as well as, a compiling the stories of other survivors. She is a living example of the fact that people can change their lives and flourish in the wake of domestic violence. |
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Close Up Foundation Introduction
Jan. 09, 2019
Cassi Steenblok was born and raised in Upstate New York where she attended Syracuse University majoring in History and Political Science. After college she moved to Providence, Rhode Island falling in love with New England and her new home. She has worked for non-profit organizations for most of her professional career first as an Americorps member at City Year Rhode Island running a community service and leadership development program for middle school students, then as a community organizer for Clean Water Action protecting the environment and public health. Today she works as the Community Relations Coordinator for the Close Up Foundation, raising money for more low income students in New England to attend a week-long civic engagement and education program in Washington, DC. |
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Caring for the Community
Jan. 16, 2019
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Riverfront Recapture
Jan. 23, 2019
Michael Zaleski was selected as the new president & CEO of Riverfront Recapture, Inc. in May of 2015. Riverfront Recapture manages the Riverfront parks system and public recreational facilities along the Connecticut River in greater Hartford. The organization works to enhance the region's quality of life and make the Riverfront an attractive destination for visitors and residents. Prior to his work with Riverfront Recapture, Zaleski was the Executive Director of the Hartford Business Improvement District in Hartford, Connecticut. In 2006, Zaleski led the committee that established the Hartford BID, a special services district that includes Downtown Hartford and a portion of the city’s Asylum Hill neighborhood. The Hartford BID works collectively with its property owners and the City to enhance economic vitality and quality of life in the central business district. Zaleski has more than 18 years of experience managing non-profit organizations and community and economic development projects. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Providence College and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Connecticut. He lives in Wethersfield and is active on multiple boards and commissions including the iQuilt Partnership. |
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Perspective from an Exchange Chinese Teacher from EHHS
Feb. 27, 2019
Huihui Yang, the exchange Chinese teacher from East Hartford High school. In 2002, she graduated from Anqing Normal college. Since then, She has worked at Tongling No 3 High school in Anhui Province, East China to teach English until now. From 2012 to 2013, She was sent to teach Mandarin in a high school in Halton, UK as an assistant teacher. In 2018, she was selected among 500 applicants to be one of the 18 teachers to come to United States to teach Mandarin to American young people. |
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Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills
Mar. 06, 2019
George Gill Ducharme, PHD Member Abenaki Tribal Nation PHD Educational Psychology (UCONN 1978) MALS - Native American Studies (Dartmouth College 2003) Faculty Manchester Community College 1991 to Present http://www.manchestercc.edu/george-ducharme-to-receive-distinguished-alumni-award/
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Hartford Youth Scholars
Apr. 03, 2019
HARTFORD YOUTH SCHOLARS EDUCATION CHANGES EVERYTHING An education starts in school, but it never stops impacting so many other facets of life afterward, from families to careers and communities. This is why the Hartford Youth Scholars (HYS) is committed to ensuring that deserving students from Hartford succeed in high school and college — so they can achieve even more in the neighborhoods they return to in the years that follow. With an intensive, 10-year support system for both students and families, and an exceptional academic enrichment program, the acclaimed Steppingstone Academy Hartford, HYS prepares highly motivated middle school students for a rigorous high school education; assists them in gaining acceptance and financial assistance at top college preparatory schools; and supports them through the college application process, college experience, and beyond. Our goal? Help Hartford’s underserved children realize their true, powerful potential so they can then help their communities and their city do the same. Why? Because, Education Changes Everything. |
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American Civil Liberties Union of CT
Apr. 10, 2019
David J. McGuire joined the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut in 2007. His primary areas of legal interest are prisoners' rights, digital privacy, and free speech issues. He has also taken a leading role in pressing for police accountability legislation and was instrumental in passing laws to reform police complaint procedures and police use of Tasers. McGuire received his B.A. in history from Purdue University in 2003 and graduated cum laude from Western New England College School of Law in 2006. After law school, he clerked for the judges of the Connecticut Superior Court. |
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