Hollie Hinton y Lorena Mora

Video in Spanish and English

Video entrevista a Hollie Hinton, Director Governor’s Office for Women’s Initiatives and Outreach habla sobre Momentum 2010 Ohio Women´s Summit.

The video provides few clips about the Latinas Luncheon event.

La Jornada Latina ~ Columbus: Latinas destacan valores y desafíos de la mujer en “Momemtum 2010”

Sonia Troche, Juez Keila Cosme y Lorena

Latinas de todo Ohio participaron de Momentum 2010 - Ohio Women´s Summit y del Latinas Luncheon.

El evento fue todo un éxito y el Latinas Luncheon brindó la oportunidad para demostrar el liderazgo y perseverancia que tienen las Latinas de Ohio:Facing Challenges, Taking Action.

La Juez Keila D. Cosme, Sixth District Court of Appeals en Toledo y cuya jurisdicción se extiende desde de Erie, Fulton, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams y hasta Mood habla de liderazgo, su orgullo de ser Latina y comparte un mensaje para los Latinos y Latinas de Ohio.

Lorena y Lupe Williams

Lupe Williams, Comisionada del Ohio Latino Affairs Commission opina sobre la importancia de ser parte de este evento, de su lucha para una “comprehensive” reforma migratoria y de su incansable lucha por los derechos de la comunidad hispana. Para Lupe, el Latinas luncheon fue “un granito de arena que nos va a ayudar con nuestro ideal de hacer Saber que las Latinas somos esenciales para el progreso de este país¨.

Para escuchar a la reconocida líder hispana de Ohio, favor pulsar PLAY.

Lorena y Lourdes Barroso

Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Director Ejecutivo de City Year en Columbus habla de su organización y del importante papel que tiene en la educación en los Estados Unidos.

Soledad Rojas-Kool de Westerville, Ohio habla de la organización Damas Latinas de Ohio y cómo están ayudando a través de becas a los futuros líderes de la comunidad Latina. Soledad nos inspira con su inagotable fuerza de cambiar muchas vidas y siempre está disponible a ayudar a la comunidad hispana.

Sandra López y Lorena Mora-Mowry, Comité Latinas Luncheon

Las Latinas de Ohio estaremos celebrando el Día Internacional de la Mujer en Columbus participando en Momentum 2010 - Ohio Women`s Summit junto a las mujeres que trabajan en Ohio para de esa forma fortalecer nuestras familias y comunidades a través del avance de la mujer en el área educativa, económica y de salud.

Durante el evento se celebrará un Latinas Luncheon y como invitada especial está la Juez Keila Cosme que compartirá su historia de triunfo, liderazgo y dedicación.

!Feliz Día a Todas las Mujeres del Mundo!

Judge Keila Cosme

El próximo 8 de marzo se celebra el día internacional de la Mujer y que mejor oportunidad para festejarlo participando en Momentum 2010, la primera conferencia de mujeres de Ohio.

La conferencia Momentum 2010 - Ohio`s Women Summit está organizado por la oficina del Gobernador para Women’s Initiatives & Outreach y la primera dama Frances Strickland. Esta conferencia está enfocada en fortalecer nuestras familias y comunidades promoviendo el avance de la mujer en el aspecto educativo, económico y de salud. Esta conferencia se realizará en el Riffe Center en el centro de Columbus.

Como parte de la conferencia y para conmemorar los retos y los triunfos de las mujeres Latinas de Ohio y con el tema: Latinas en Ohio: Facing Challenges, Taking Action se celebrará un Latinas Luncheon y se ha invitado como oradora especial a la Honorable Juez Keila Cosme del Sixth District Court of Appeals.

Keila D. Cosme es la primera Latina que sirve en cualquiera de las 12 jurisdiciones de las cortes de apelaciones de Ohio. Durante el Latinas Luncheon de Momentum 2010, la Juez Cosme compartirá su inspiradora historia de retos y triunfos, pero también lo importante que ha sido para ella mantener sus raíces culturales.

La Juez Cosme nació en 1968 en Guaynabo, Puerto Rico y es la primera generación en su familia que se terminan estudios universitarios.  A los 17 años, Keila se mudó para Massachusetts para estudiar en Boston University y aunque encontró muchos retos, incluyendo el tener que aprender un nuevo idioma, sin embargo su esfuerzo y dedicación fue recompensado graduándose en tan sólo cuatro años, con dos títulos universitarios, uno en Ciencias Políticas y otro en Sociología

La Juez Cosme recibió terminó sus estudios en Boston University en 1990 y su JD del Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1994. En 1998 abrió su oficina legal y desde el 2001 hasta su nombramiento en el 2009 fue socia de la firma de Abogados de Cosme, D’Angelo and Szollosi Co., L.P.A.

La Juez Cosme está casada y tiene dos hijos, Roberto y Diegonisio. Su carrera profesional ha sido dedicada a defender los derechos de los trabajadores, proteger a la infancia empobrecida y de las familias que no tienen voz,

Su historia de liderazgo y dedicación merece ser conocida, ya que es  una mujer Latina que trajó diversidad en las cortes de Ohio y que con su trabajo está construyendo el camino para las jóvenes Latinas del mañana.

El Momentum 2010 - Ohio`s Women Summit ha brindado a las Latinas de Ohio ha conocer sus historias, valorar sus logros y conectarse para seguir cambiando la historia de Ohio.

Source: ochla.ohio.gov

Latinas all over Ohio are gearing up for “Momentum 2010” Ohio Women’s Summit on March 8, 2010, which is a statewide event to discuss and promote the status of Ohio women and girls in the areas of economics, education, and health.  But at the Commission, the status and momentum of Latinas is already clear, with the recent appointments of Sonia Troche and Isabel Framer, election of Commissioner Mary Santiago to chair of the board, and rise of Lilleana Calderon-Cavanaugh to the position of executive director.

The accomplishments of these influential and motivated women are impossible to capture in a short article, when they each deserve a full page.  However, a brief introduction to who they are will hopefully motivate the reader to want to learn more.

Over the past six years, Sonia Troche has built Adelante, Inc., into a Toledo powerhouse organization with state and national reach.  The organization focuses on supporting and empowering Latino families in Northwest Ohio.

As a Certified Judiciary Interpreter and through her service on various boards, Isabel Framer has established a fierce presence in not just Ohio, but also the federal legal community.  Most recently she served as the Chair of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT).  She continues to advocate for the civil rights of Ohio Latinos.

Chairwoman Mary Santiago is full of faith and heart, which guides her in serving the Lorain community in various capacities with local non-profit organizations and her church.  She has served as a member of the Commission since 2002.

Lilleana Calderon-Cavanaugh, the Commission’s new executive director, has lived in Latin America, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and the United States.  She is a citizen of the world and brings to the Commission a passion for cultural issues and a desire to promote the appreciation of the Latino culture here in Ohio.  Lilleana is committed to the ideals of public service and looks forward to the opportunity to lead the Commission and Ohio Latinos toward a better and more inclusive Ohio.

Although all of these women have very unique stories they have two things in common:  a commitment to serving the public in their role at the Commission as well as a determination that has led them to success.  For more information about the summit or to learn more about the board and office staff, please contact the office.

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Latinas a través de Ohio se están preparando para la cumbre de mujeres “Momentum 2010” que tendrá lugar el 8 de marzo del 2010, un evento a nivel estatal para dialogar y promocionar el status de las mujeres y chicas en Ohio en la economía, la educación y en la sanidad.  Sin embargo, en la comisión, el status y la importancia de las mujeres latinas ya esta claro con los recientes nombramientos de Sonia Troche e Isabel Framer, la elección de comisionado Mary Santiago como presidenta de la comisión, y la promoción al puesto de Directora Ejecutiva de Lilleana Calderon-Cavanaugh.

Es imposible captar en un pequeño artículo los logros de estas mujeres influyentes y motivadoras, ya que cada una merece una pagina entera. Sin embargo, una breve introducción de quienes son estas mujeres posiblemente motivará al lector a saber mas.

Durante los últimos seis años, Sonia Troche ha construido Adelante, Inc., en  una poderosa organización en Toledo con un alcancé a nivel estatal y nacional.  Esta organización se dedica a apoyar y fortalecer familias latinas el noroeste de Ohio.

Titulada como interprete jurídico y a través de su trabajo en varios consejos, Isabel Framer ha establecido fuertemente su presencia, no solamente en Ohio sino también a un nivel federal en la comunidad jurídica. Recientemente, ha sido la presidenta de la asociación nacional de interpretes jurídicos y traductores (NAJIT). Isabel continúa defendiendo los derechos civiles de los Latinos en Ohio.

La Presidenta de la Comisión Mary Santiago esta llena de fe y corazón que la guía a servir a la comunidad latina en Lorain, Ohio en varias capacidades con organizaciones sin fin lucrativos y en su iglesia. Mary ha sido miembro de la comisión desde el año 2002.

Lilleana Calderon-Cavanaugh, la nueva directora ejecutiva, ha vivido en Latino América, África, sudoeste de Asia, Europa y los EE.UU. Ella es una ciudadana del mundo y aporta a la comisión una pasión por los asuntos culturales y el deseo de promover el reconocimiento de la cultura Latina en Ohio. Lilleana esta comprometida a los modelos del servicio publico y anhela la oportunidad de dirigir la comisión de latinos hacia un Ohio mejor y comprensivo.

Aunque estas mujeres tienen historias únicas todas ellas poseen dos cosas en común: el compromiso de servir al público en sus papeles de Comisionados al igual que una determinación que las ha llevado a triunfar. Para obtener más información referente a la cumbre o para obtener información del consejo y del personal de la comisión, póngase en contacto con la oficina.

For Immediate Release:
Monday, February 1, 2010

Contact: Amanda Wurst
614 644-0957/614 558-8120
Amanda.Wurst@governor.ohio.gov

Governor, First Lady Announce
Momentum 2010: Ohio Women’s Summit on March 8
White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett to
Keynote Event on International Women’s Day

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and First Lady Frances Strickland today announced Momentum 2010: Ohio Women’s Summit, a statewide event to discuss and promote the status of Ohio women and girls in the areas of economics, education, and health.

“Women have made tremendous strides in recent decades and have become successful leaders in education, politics, athletics, business and other professional disciplines. However, much remains to be done to achieve gender equity in Ohio and across the globe,” Governor Strickland said. “Momentum 2010 will provide an opportunity for Ohioans to engage with each other and discuss ways to advance the status of women and girls across the state.”

The Governor’s Office for Women’s Initiatives and Outreach and First Lady Strickland are hosting the forum on March 8, International Women’s Day, at the Vern Riffe Center in Columbus.

“I look forward to a day of celebrating Ohio women and their accomplishments, as well as taking a closer look at how we can further strengthen the power of women in today’s society,” said First Lady Strickland.

Momentum 2010 will be a forum for women to network, come together on women’s policy priorities, and celebrate International Women’s Day.

A statewide Young Women’s Summit for girls ages 12-18 is also being planned at the Columbus School for Girls on Sunday, March 7.

Registration for both events is available at www.ohiowomen2010.org.

Momentum 2010 will consist of a series of workshops, panel discussions and speakers. The event will address topics ranging from access to higher education, women and leadership, violence against women, and the advancement of women in science, technology, engineering and math careers.  The summit will help women with strategies to lead healthy, safe and financially-stable lives, as well as enhance collaboration among women and women’s organizations.

Participants will also have the opportunity to network with women members of Governor’s Strickland’s Cabinet.

A diverse range of speakers will participate in Momentum 2010, including Governor Strickland, First Lady Frances Strickland, Pulitzer Prize winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Connie Schultz, philanthropist Mavis Leno, and diversity and inclusion expert Audra Bohannon.

Valerie Jarrett, White House senior advisor and assistant to President Barack Obama for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement, will serve as the keynote speaker for the event. Jarrett also serves as chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls.

Jarrett, a leader in the business, government and non-profit communities, served as President/CEO, as well as executive vice president, of the Habitat Company prior to joining the White House. She also served Chicago city government in several roles, including deputy chief of staff for Mayor Richard Daley. Jarrett also held membership on several corporate and non-profit boards prior to joining the Obama administration.

She received a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University in 1978 and a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1981.

A full list of confirmed speakers, as well as the summit, can be found atwww.ohiowomen2010.org. Additional speakers may be added in the coming days.

Momentum 2010 seeks to engage diverse groups of Ohio women, including those of different ages, regions, race/ethnicity, and those with disabilities. Nearly 300 individuals have joined the Momentum 2010 host committee and nearly 60 groups have signed on as supporting organizations.

Related Momentum 2010 events will focus on incarcerated women and girls and take place at the Franklin Pre-Release Center and Scioto Juvenile Correctional Facility in March.

Complete details and registration information can be found at www.ohiowomen2010.org. The cost of registration for the Women’s Summit is $25 through February 4, and $45February 5 and later.  The flat registration fee for the Young Women’s Summit is $5.

Momentum 2010 is a timely opportunity to discuss women’s issues because:
·         Momentum 2010 will be taking place at the same time as the United Nations global conference on women.
·         2010 marks the 90th year since women in the United States gained the right to vote.
·         2010 marks the 100th anniversary since the formal creation of International Women’s Day in 1910. (The first official celebration was 1911).
·         March is National Women’s History Month.

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Querida Amigas,

It is with great enthusiasm that I invite you to join me along with 500 Ohio women to attend Momentum 2010.

This event is being coordinated by the Governor’s Office for Women’s Initiatives & Outreach and First Lady Frances Strickland. The Summit will focus on strengthening our families and communities by promoting the advancement of women through education, economics, and health. The Summit will be held on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2010 at the Riffe Center in downtown Columbus.

The goals of the Summit are to:

* Bring together women of diverse backgrounds.
* Celebrate the potential of girls and honor the accomplishments of women.
* Increase awareness of resources available to women in Ohio.
* Inform women about how to lead healthy, safe and financial stable lives.
* Advocate enhanced collaboration among women and across women’s organizations.
* Foster networking opportunities among women.
* Partner with men to accomplish our mission.
* Foster an environment that allows for women to strive for and succeed in leadership roles.

As a part of the Summit, Lorena Mora-Mowry of www.mujerlatinatoday.com and I will be hosting a Luncheon to celebrate the many successes Latinas have achieved in Ohio. We are proud to have the Honorable Judge Keila Cosme, first Latina appointed to the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeal, as a keynote speaker. Judge Cosme will share with us her inspirational journey of how she found support to reach her goals while remaining true to her Latina roots.

Registration is only $25 for early birds and $45 after Feb 04. You must be registered for the Summit in order to participate in the luncheon. If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a sponsor for the luncheon, please contact Lorena at mowrymora@mac.com or Sandra at dap9573@yahoo.com

To learn more about Momentum 2010, please click HERE

Please take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Sincerely,

Sandra López
Momentum 2010
Host Committee member

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