Dr. Jesus “Chuy” Negrete, Chicano Musicologist, and Founder and Director of the Mexican Cultural Institute of Chicago.
In this podcast interview, Dr. Jesus “Chuy” Negrete, Chicano Musicologist and Founder and Director of the Mexican Cultural Institute of Chicago shares his thoughts and insights on preserving history through corridos (“the newspaper of the people“), and careers in musicology and why its important for bilingual talent to consider this “study of society in music.” Gracias Chuy again for your work in preserving labor corridos and help people tell their stories through music! PS: watch Chuy on Telemundo here if you’ve not seen him already.
Bilingual talent interested in careers in musicology and how to preserve your communities history through corridos (ballads), Chuy can be reached by email here.
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David Córdova on Careers in Marketing and Public Relations
In this podcast, David Córdova of David Córdova & Associates, LLC, a marketing and public relations firm, shares his thoughts and insights on struggles and barriers Latinos face everyday.
A former journalist and Telemundo executive, Córdova shares his passion for ensuring Latino and all student success and the powerful experience that comes with attending the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), 2010 Annual National Convention. Greetings from Chicago!
Also two other podcast interviews with David Córdova that spun into side conversations:
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In this podcast interview, David Molina sat down with Maria Teresa Chavez-Haroldson of Corvallis, Oregon on careers in legal advocacy services and having a voice for the underrepresented, importance of mentoring youth and finding your occupassion.
Both Maria, her husband John and I are proud to serve on the Oregon State University President’s Board of Visitors. The three of us organized and led a team of 14-Oregonian Latino students to the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), 2010 Annual National Convention in Chicago.
Read more: Post-USHLI 2010, and Building Leaders One Oregonian Latino Student At a Time.
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In this Spanish-podcast interview, David Molina and Padre Jose Marino Novoa, C.M.F. sat down to discuss careers in God’s work. Padre Novoa is part of the Parish clergy at the Holy Cross Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Chicago, Illinois and is a Claretian part of a global community of 3,000 priests and brothers serving in more than 60 countries.
Greetings from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) 2010 Annual National Convention in Chicago!
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Mary Campos, Civil-Service Commissioner of Iowa on Importance of Retaining the Language
In this part I podcast interview, Mrs. Mary Campos, a civil-service commissioner of Des Moines in Iowa discusses the importance of being bilingual. Mrs. Campos explains that while it is important to master the English language, it is vitally important that we retain our second (or third, fourth) language. At BilingualHire, we couldn’t agree more. Thanks Mrs. Campos for sharing your invaluable insight and thoughts for current and future bilingual generation. Cheers from Chicago!
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Part II – Mary Campos, Civil-Service Commissioner, City of Des Moines, Iowa on Careers in Public Service
In this podcast interview, David Molina chats with Mrs. Mary Campos, a civil-service commissioner appointed by the Mayor of the City of Des Moines in Iowa about careers in civil-service and public service during the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), 2010 Annual National Convention in Chicago. Mrs. Campos explains that we must commit ourselves to improving the workforce diversity climate and that we must involve ourselves in the hard volunteer work at the city level.
We hope this will inspire you about civil-service and public careers as it did for us.
Greetings from Chicago!
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In this podcast interview, David Molina sat down with Victor Gloria of Exelon Corporation, one of the nation’s largest electric companies to discuss careers in nuclear engineering, energy industry and how Exelon recruits and develops talent. An engineer with a nuclear energy background, Gloria travels extensively for the company and to Mexico where he uses his bilingual and Spanish-language abilities to fluently communicate and drive solutions.
Greetings from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) 2010 Annual National Convention in Chicago!
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In this Spanish-podcast interview, David Molina had the distinct pleasure of meeting Rudy Lopez Sr. on the work of his son, Rudy Lopez, Jr. who works at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), the importance of bilingual education, and how he self-taught himself to read, write and speak Spanish through a San Antonio Spanish newspaper. A former high school drop-out and migrant farm worker who credits his father with instilling in him a strong work ethic and who passed it onto his son, Rudy. Incredible story of the human spirit and father-son love. Saludos from the 2010 USHLI Annual National Convention in Chicago!
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In this podcast interview, David Molina caught up with Rudy Lopez Jr. of East Chicago on how he got his start at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), the importance of being bilingual and being proud regardless of how well you know your second or third language. Saludos from the 2010 USHLI Annual National Convention in Chicago!
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In this podcast interview, David Molina sat down with former sports management entrepreneur turned human rights activist, Mr. Enrique Morones. Click here for more on Border Angels.
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In this podcast interview, David Molina sat down with Salem-OR based Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality Co-Founder and Executive Director, Eduardo Angulo, on non-profit careers in education and youth empowerment, how leadership is built from the bottom up and how we close the achievement gap by raising the bar and setting high expectations for ourselves. When asked what qualifiers you need to be successful in this field, Mr. Angulo explains that you have to have passion and a lot of heart going in. (NOTE: Our apologies to Eduardo and to our listeners for the background feedback).
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On Wed., Oct 14, 2009, our co-founder Edith Molina, gave the keynote address at the 2009 Promotora Recognition Dinner hosted at Tuality Healthcare in Hillsboro, Oregon. The evening honored the work, commitment and dedication the Promotora/es de Salud (Community Health Workers) provide day-in and day-out to the most under-served, and under-privileged in the Latina/o community. The podcast also includes remarks by Alberto Moreno, Oregon Migrant Health Coordinator, and Edith’s sociodrama icebreaker).
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In this podcast interview, David Molina chats briefly with Path to Scholarships co-author, Gerardo Ochoa, on what components need to be in an award winning essay. Mr. Ochoa explains that you have to be able to tell your story in a way that demonstrates your human struggle and what you are doing to be successful. His explanation of components for an award winning essay are a must listen for high school and college students and their parents. Enjoy!