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The Allianz Foundation

for North America

congratulates Nia Rock,

Carmen & Carolyn Collado and

Nancy Trujillo on being

honored by YouthBridge-NY

as well as the graduating

Bridgers and continuing

Fellows of 2013.

It is a privilege and pleasure to join these distinguished

honorees in advancing the work of YouthBridge-NY. We are

proud to call YouthBridge-NY our partner in preparing a

new generation for leadership on diversity issues, thus

empowering young people to shape a more secure future

for all.

Honors

Nia Rock Community Service Award

Carmen and Carolyn Collado Generation to Generation Award

Nancy Trujillo Distinguished Alum Award

and congratulates

Bridger Class of 2013 & Continuing Fellows

Special Performances by

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Sabiha Farheen

Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:00 pm

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

1177 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036

June 13, 2013 Dear Friends and Supporters, We want to welcome you all to this distinguished evening celebrating YouthBridge-NY, its Fellows, graduating Bridgers and our honorees. YouthBridge-NY creates opportunities for its diverse young leaders to learn about each other and appreciate our city’s diversity. Through the fellowship, these leaders grow and ultimately understand how they can solve problems together, making our city and its communities a better place for all. Tonight we also honor those who have stepped up in difficult times to ensure that YouthBridge-NY continues to play a pivotal role in our city’s present and future. We wish to thank Nia Rock, Carmen Collado, Carolyn Collado and Nancy Trujillo for being part of making this evening such a tremendous success. We want to thank you for being partners in this important effort of empowering and inspiring YouthBridge-NY’s young leaders. It is only through these partnerships and your support that we can continue to make dreams become reality. Lastly, we would like to thank the board and staff of YouthBridge-NY for their tireless efforts and look forward to a continued relationship with all of you in the work and mission of YouthBridge-NY. Yours truly, Abenaa Abboa-Offei, Chair Bob Kaplan, Executive Director

Honoree

Nia Rock Community Service Award

Ms. Rock joined Sovereign I Santander in August 2001 as Vice President and CRA Officer of the former Independence Community Bank in New York. Sovereign Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander, one of the largest international banks in the world and recently named World’s Best Bank by EuroMoney Magazine. Ms. Rock is a member of the bank’s CRA and Corporate Social Responsibility team and is responsible for leading Community Reinvestment and Sovereign Bank Foundation’s philanthropic strategy in New York and Northern New Jersey. She has over 30 years in banking with 20 years of corporate CRA and Community & Economic Development lending and investment experience. Prior to joining Sovereign, Nia has held various management roles including Vice President and Director of Community Development Lending at Emigrant Savings Bank and Vice President and CRA and Fair Lending Officer with Long Island Savings Bank. She has also guided CRA lending and community development programs with Citibank and JPMorgan Chase. Ms. Rock has served as Director of leading not-for-profit boards over the years, including Habitat for Humanity of New York City and is currently a Business student at Bard College MBA in Sustainability with major concentrations in Finance and Corporate Social Responsibility. She also holds a B.A. in Economics from Bard College. Ms. Rock is a resident of New York, New York.

Carmen Collado, LCSW, is Assistant Executive Director coordinating Public Policy and Government Relations, and Immigrant and Latino/Hispanic Services at Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS). She is the current President of the Association of Hispanic Mental Health Professionals (AHMHP). Ms. Collado works with elected officials, key policymakers and non-profit advocates to support access to and parity of mental health services for all communities. She collaborates with community leaders to inform and educate regarding adult and adolescent mental health; high school, college and graduate school success rates; and racial, ethnic and linguistic diversity in the professions and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a member of the New York State Board for Social Work, she advises and assists the Board of Regents and the State Education Department on matters of professional regulation. From November 2012 through February 2013, she coordinated JBFCS’s role in assisting Superstorm Sandy survivors at the NYC Restores/FEMA center in Staten Island. JBFCS staff provided information and referral; needs assessment; advocacy; referrals for concrete service; onsite crisis counseling; and, referrals for ongoing mental health services. Staff was chosen to meet the specific needs of the community, including English/Russian and English/Spanish Bilingual and culturally competent services. Ms. Collado received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Queens College, and her Master’s from the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. She holds a certificate from the Institute for Not-for-Profit Management for Jewish Communal Service of Wiener Educational Center of UJA-Federation of New York and Columbia University.

Honoree

Carmen Collado Generation to Generation Award

Honoree

Carolyn Collado Generation to Generation Award

Carolyn Collado is a rising sophomore at Yale University. She is majoring in sociology and political science and aspiring to pursue a career in government. As Treasurer of the Yale Dominican Student Association she worked with the Executive Board to bring Former President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez to speak at Yale. Carolyn provides substance abuse prevention education in New Haven high schools through Community Health Educators, the only source of health education in the area. As a mentor for The Future Project, she assists a student who is promoting safe and positive social media space in her high school and providing education and career guidance. This spring, Carolyn spent two weeks in Panama through the Reach Out Program where she worked with Floating Doctors on public health projects and providing translation services for medical professionals in indigenous communities. In 2011, Carolyn interned with Assemblyman Felix Ortiz as community liaison to the Sunset Park neighborhood. Her research on the prevalence of suicide attempts for young Latinas in NYC was used to promote innovative programs addressing the issue. Carolyn is currently in Buenos Aires, Argentina working with the Asociación por los Derechos Civiles on policy research around issues of inequality in Latin America, with a focus on access to information and transparency between government and civilians. This summer, she will coordinate the Cultural Connections pre-orientation program, which gives incoming freshmen an opportunity to discuss diversity and fosters a space of inclusion.

Nancy Trujillo is the Executive Assistant at The Futuro Media Group, an independent non-profit media organization based in Harlem dedicated to produce multimedia journalism that explores and gives voice to the diversity of the American experience. She graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University in May 2012 with a B.A. in Ethnic Studies. At Barnard College, Nancy was very involved with the ethnic studies student movement. With a serious commitment to institutionalizing ethnic studies in the Barnard curriculum she led the Ethnic Studies Reading Group. Her work with students, administrators and professors was crucial to creating a dialogue that helped establish Barnard’s Consortium for Critical Interdisciplinary Studies which acknowledges the undergraduate concentration and minor in ethnic studies-Interdisciplinary Concentration and Minor on Race and Ethnicity. Nancy grew up in Queens, New York and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of the Music and Arts and Performing Arts as a visual art major. She has been highly involved since her early high school years and continues to be with ASPIRA of New York, Inc. and YouthBridge-NY that work with youth of color to empower sense of self, community, education, culture, and leadership. Highly interested in the intersections of people from different cultures and social backgrounds, Nancy hopes to apply the skills and work learned from ASPIRA of New York, Inc, YouthBridge-NY and her Ethnic Studies liberal arts degree to further explore and understand the dynamics that shape social constructions in this country. Her hobbies include painting, photography, traveling, running and cycling.

Honoree

Nancy Trujillo Distinguished Alum Award

YouthBridge-NY is a nonprofit leadership development organization that convenes and trains young people to meet the challenges of an extremely diverse New York City. Since 1997, YouthBridge-NY youth leaders have been proactively involved in enhancing the leadership and diversity landscape of our city and are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all. The YouthBridge-NY Fellowship is a two-year program for high school juniors and seniors. First-year Fellows participate in monthly skill building workshops and specialized actions committees focused on either grant-giving, diversity through photography, or an internship to understand diversity in the workplace. After a year of acquiring important leadership skills and experiencing diversity learning, second-year Bridgers are given the opportunity to further enhance and hone these skills. Bridgers meet monthly to learn about community organizing, building social media campaigns, and diversity and opportunities in college. Bridgers participate in roundtable trainings to jumpstart their career and get a chance to meet and greet with the YouthBridge-NY Board of Directors. In addition, Fellows and Bridgers participate in an orientation summer retreat, special meetings with corporate and city leaders, build friendships with peers from all five-boroughs, and much more.

YouthBridge-NY Board of Directors

Staff

Bob Kaplan

Executive Director

Karen Lander

Program Director

Hannah Weinerman

Program Coordinator

Santiago Mueckay

Program Assistant

Traci Levine

Social Work Intern

Abenaa Abboa-Offei, Chair*

Christopher Auguste

Claudia Baldonedo

Martin Bienenstock

Keith Brauer

Ivy Cohen**

Suzanne Davidowitz

Pamela Fisher

Charlotte K. Frank

Robert Gee

Tracey Gray-Walker**

Marsha Haygood

Joel Levy**

Grace Lyu-Volckhausen

Serafin U. Mariel

Patricia McGann

Michael S. Miller

Mohammad Razvi*

Nia Rock

Sabia Schwarzer

Fatima Shama

Lorraine Watson

Jason Williams

*YB-NY Officer **YB-NY Committee Chair

GRADUATING BRIDGERS

Gabriel Abdulla Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

Lamia Aesha Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music & Art and Performing Arts

Benojir Amrin Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

Jessica Belkin Baccalaureate School for Global Education

Khadijah Bhuiyan Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

Nayo Brooks Uncommon Charter High School

Sabiha Farheen Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music & Art and Performing Arts

Marwa Hassan Fort Hamilton High School

Tiffany Indar Aviation High School

Yasiru Jayakody Stuyvesant High School

Kaitlyn Kalloo Bard High School Early College Queens

Darien Kauvar The Ramaz Upper School

Jing Jing Ma Hunter College High School

Tanjil Momo Aviation High School

Osita Nwaedozie Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

Hannah Osman Abraham Joshua Heschel High School

Taylor Rochester Brooklyn Technical High School

Sander Siegel Abraham Joshua Heschel High School

Jesse Aguilar Stuyvesant High School

Shahara Ahmed Bronx High School of Science

Omer Atasever Hauppauge High School

Mamfatou Baldeh Bard High School Early College Queens

Bethany Chan Stuyvesant High School

Ari-ana Chapman Believe Southside Charter High School

Loma Dave Brooklyn Technical High School

Sophia Ebanks Preston High School

Charlie Fernandez Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

Priscilla Guo Hunter College High School

Tahia Islam Stuyvesant High School

Sean Johnson Xavier High School

Rachel Kastner The Ramaz Upper School

Kiran Kaul Midwood High School

CONTINUING FELLOWS

Erin Krebs The Mary Louis Academy

Lily Lee Stuyvesant High School

Danny Li Hunter College High School

Maliat Manzur Brooklyn Technical High School

Milagros Montalvo Brooklyn Preparatory High School

Samuel Nava Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

Stachel Roberts St. Vincent Ferrer High School

Farzana Ruzehaji Brooklyn Amity School

Casey Stabiner Midwood High School

Anna Tarascina Brooklyn Technical High School

Monique Tinglin The Berkley Carroll School

Cassandra Torres Preston High School

Daisia Truss The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens

Tiara Woutersz Bronx High School of Science

CONTINUING FELLOWS

Cultural Eye Committee: Fellows spend the year working with a professional photographer to learn technical skills and gain a greater appreciation of diversity in their community. Fellows discuss and critique each other’s photography and create an end-of-year exhibit.

Shahara Ahmed · Omar Atasever · Ari-ana Chapman · Sean Johnson · Rachel Kastner · Erin Krebs · Lily Lee

Samuel Nava · Farzana Ruzehaji · Casey Stabiner · Daisia Truss

Engaging Workplace Diversity Committee: Fellows are trained in workplace diversity and social responsibility in preparation for a six-week summer internship in a Human Resources department in a corporation or organization relevant to their interests.

Jesse Aguilar · Mamfatou Baldeh· Bethany Chan ·

Loma Dave · Charlie Fernandez · Danny Li · Monique Tinglin Shared Resources for a Shared Future Committee: Fellows have the opportunity to explore the world of grants and fundraising within the context of diversity and resource sharing. The committee is given money to distribute mini-grants and charged with creating an RFP. They receive applications from community-and-school-based organizations addressing education, health or immigration with diverse youth and through consensus building choose grant recipients.

Sophia Ebanks · Priscilla Guo · Tahia Islam · Kiran Kaul Maliat Manzur · Milagros Montalvo · Stachel Roberts ·

Anna Tarascina · Cassandra Torres · Tiara Woutersz

YOUTHBRIDGE-NY COMMITTEES

The Tiger Baron

Foundation

is a

Proud Supporter

of

YouthBridge-NY

We applaud the ongoing efforts of YouthBridge-NY and

salute Nia Rock, Carmen & Carolyn Collado and Nancy

Trujillo for helping make this organization a huge

success.

The Jewish Community

Relations Council of NY

is proud to support

YouthBridge-NY

and recognize the 2013 Honorees

Nia Rock

Carmen Collado

Carolyn Collado

and

Nancy Trujillo

and

the Graduating Bridgers

& Continuing Fellows

Alan S. Jaffe

President

Michael S. Miller

Executive Vice-President & CEO

applauds the ongoing efforts of

in fostering

understanding and cooperation among

New York City youth

and

recognizes the

special contribution that

and

have made to the success of

YouthBridge-NY

Congratulations to the

Bridgers and Fellows

and to the distinguished honorees

Nia Rock

Carmen and Carolyn Collado

Nancy Trujillo

From Carol and Joel Levy

Congratulations to the

esteemed honorees

Nia Rock

Carmen Collado

Carolyn Collado

Nancy Trujillo

and to the

Graduating Bridgers

& Continuing Fellows

Tracey Gray-Walker

Congratulations to

Nancy Trujillo

and

Carolyn Collado

on your respective awards!

Working with both of you has been a

wonderful experience and we commend you

for your inspiring personal successes.

We are proud to see that YouthBridge-NY

has continued to play a strong role in your

professional development, in shaping your

character and in your approach to life.

The YouthBridge-NY

Alumni Planning Committee

Congratulations to the

YouthBridge-NY Bridger Class of 2013

and esteemed honorees

Nia Rock

Carmen and Carolyn Collado

Nancy Trujillo

Fondly, Marsha Haygood

Congratulations to the Honorees!

Nia Rock

Carmen Collado

Carolyn Collado

Nancy Trujillo

We are delighted to be able to participate in the night of celebration for YouthBridge-NY

Lynn D. Sherman & Hank Halperin

Laura Sherman Halperin

(YouthBridge-NY Alum)

Congratulations and

Best Wishes to the

Graduating Bridgers & Continuing Fellows

and to the distinguished honorees

Nia Rock

Carmen Collado & Carolyn Collado

Nancy Trujillo

Fondly,

Dr. Charlotte K. Frank

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES

To the 2013 YouthBridge Honorees,

Graduating Bridgers and Continuing Fellows

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Congratulations 2013

YouthBridgers!

Wishing you all much success in

your future endeavors.

AJ Song

Nancy,

We are so proud of you and how

much you have accomplished. You

have shown us that anything is

possible if you work hard and put

your heart into it. We love you!

Mami, Papi, Titi, Nala

Congratulations to

Nia Rock

Carmen Collado

Carolyn Collado

Nancy Trujillo

Council of Peoples Organization

Fulfilling the “American Dream” for Immigrants

Rabbi Bob Kaplan & Wendy Levinson

salute

YouthBridge-NY,

The Staff,

Graduating Bridgers & Continuing Fellows

and our Honorees

Nia Rock · Carmen Collado

Carolyn Collado · Nancy Trujillo

Congratulations to

Nancy Trujillo and

Carolyn Collado on your respective awards!

Working with both of you has been a wonderful experience and we

commend you for your inspiring personal successes. We are proud to see

that YouthBridge-NY has continued to play a strong role in your

professional development, in shaping your character and in your

approach to life.

The YouthBridge-NY

Alumni Planning Committee

Congratulations to

the Graduating

Bridgers and

Continuing Fellows

Special Kudos to

Bob Kaplan

Nancy and Moshe

To Bob Kaplan, the staff,

and our most

wonderful new leaders.

Cheryl Fishbein

Dearest Rachel,

We are so proud of your accomplishments and

growth with

YouthBridge-NY .

Keep up the great work!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Yoni & Eitan

"Congratulations to graduating Bridgers and Fellows for the amazing work you do and for being the amazing leaders you are. And a special congratulations to my good friend and fellow alumnus Nancy Trujillo for the tremendous and well-deserved honor!"

"Congratulations to graduating Bridgers and Fellows for the amazing work you do and for being the amazing leaders you are. And a special congratulations to my good friend and fellow alumnus Nancy Trujillo for the tremendous and well-deserved honor!"

- Victor Wong

Compliments of Gladys and Matthew J. Maryles

“Congratulations to the Bridgers & Fellows and to the

distinguished honorees.”

- Patricia McGann

“Dear Fellows & Bridgers, We are honored to have gotten to know each of you over the course of the year. Thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm and we look forward to seeing your leadership make New York City a better place!”

- The YouthBridge-NY Team Karen, Hannah, Santiago & Traci

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