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Virtual Talk Series 

Virtual programming featuring topic specific experts and well-known persons engage in discussions or are interviewed.

CloudChats©

 A virtual program established in 2015 to enhance social capital.  It's a conversation with guest speakers from various industries that are subject matter experts in business, corporate America, foundations, sports, music, and the arts, etc.

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The program focus to have guests share their journey as well as best practices of how they manage business and talent in the remote world.

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​​Join our mailing list today to receive invite for upcoming CloudChats©, a virtual conversation.

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Click below for previously recorded programs: 

 

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Season 1 

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​Monica Diaz, Author "From Intent to Impact"

 

Denise Collazo, Author "Thriving in the Fight" 

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Carolina Aponte, Author "Paving Your Own Way" 

 

Kevin Blanco-Uribe, CEO, Labelflex, Inc. 

"Sobrevivir a través de la interrupción" 

 

Linda Eddleman, CEO, Trust for the Americas at OAS  

"Bridging the Digital Divide"

 

Dr. Paul Ortiz, Author, Historian, University Professor

"Shared Struggle"

 

John Santiago, CEO M8 ​

"Multicultural Factor" 

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Brian Hall, Manager, Supply Diversity & Advocacy at Shell Oil

"Experience Driven Results"

 

Rocky Equsquiza, Executive Director, Foundation Miami Marlins

"Managing Sports & Community"

 

Zuleika Cuevas, HR Manager, Talent Development, Berkeley College

"The only one in the room."

 

Jamie Propp, Founder & CEO, TechDAD, Inc. 

"Transition to Virtual"

 

Terry Hudson, "Dream Maker", Hudson Concepts

"Branding Development"

 

GinaLinn Espinosa, "Doctora Love",  Get Wise Latinas

"Social Media Network"

 

Mary Curtis, Award-Winning Journalist

"Adapting to Change" 

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 Season 2 

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Joe Machicote, Chief DEI Officer at Premier Inc.

Part 1 & 2 

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Rev. Corine Mack, President of the NAACP of Charlotte 

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Dilshan Ratnayake, Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer at Securonix 

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Sonyia Richardson, Assistant Professor of Social Work, College of HHS at UNC Charlotte 

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 Season 3

 

​"Conversations with Women Who Lead"

Hilda Gurdian

Natalia Bishop

Ana Rey

Phin Xaypangna 

Ivette Mayo 

 

"Why does diversity matter today more than ever?"

With Alfred Ramirez

 

"The importance of developing EI to drive success at work and home."

With Patrick Vaca

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"How do you keep moving forward in the face of adversity?"

With Maria Garza

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"How to Manage loss & grief?"  

With Roger Suclupe

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"What is a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment?"

With Ross Feldman

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"Scaling Up Your Business Strategies."

With Pat Martinez

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and much more...

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Conversations in the Round

The virtual program, launched in 2017, reaches a hybrid audience.  Moderator, Pat Martinez, holds an interactive virtual discussion on situations impacting our daily lives. Guest speakers are local and national experts. They provide insight, best practices, and general advice to our listeners.  Audience questions and participation is encouraged and welcome.

 

Visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

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Below is a list of our programs. 

 

2026 program 

Embracing Well-Being â€‹

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2021 program 

                   Cultural Competency and Inclusivity 

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2020 program 

Impact of COVID-19 and the Return to Business

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2017 program (Archived)

Education and Economic Mobility​

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