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A Conversation with Mellody Hobson

By christine | Published: February 27, 2013

The Council of Urban Professionals Cordially Invites You To Attend A Conversation with Mellody Hobson Monday, March 11, 2013 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m Hosted By: JPMorgan Chase & Co. 383 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor Auditorium (Between 46th & 47th Streets, Entrances on Vanderbilt St.) New York City Moderated by: Carmen Wong Ulrich Co-Founder &read more

2013 Spring Soirée CUP Gala After Party

By christine | Published: February 27, 2013

2013 Spring Soirée CUP Gala After Party Spring Soirée Honorary Chair Misty Copeland & The CUP Leadership Board Invite You to Join Us for a Night of Dancing & Cocktails TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013 9:00 PM – Midnight @ Lucky Strike 42nd Street & 12th Avenue New York City FESTIVE ATTIRE To Purchase Tickets, Clickread more

Joyce Shim – CUP Fellow Spotlight

By christine | Published: January 31, 2013

What is your occupation and how did you come to work in this field? Above anything, I am a teacher. As an adjunct faculty at Columbia and NYU’s School of Social Work, I teach graduate courses such as International Welfare and Social Welfare Policy. All my classes address the urgent need of some of theread more

Robin Hood Nonprofit Partner Spotlight

By christine | Published: January 28, 2013

Who is Robin Hood? Robin Hood is New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, and since 1988 has focused on finding, funding, and creating programs and schools that generate meaningful results for families in New York’s poorest neighborhoods. Over its 25 year history, Robin Hood has distributed more than $1.25 billion to hundreds of New York City-basedread more

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Robert Smith

Robert Smith founded Vista Equity Partners in 2000 and is the firm's Chairman and CEO. Robert currently sits on or participates in the boards of all Vista portfolio companies. Mr. Smith is Chairman of the investment committee and is actively involved in Vista's direction, investmentread more

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6th Annual Leadership Gala

Los Angeles Distinguished Leadership Series

SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual Lawyers Forum

SAVE THE DATE: 5th Annual Wall Street Partners Forum

2nd Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Leadership Forum – Jun 21, 2011

2nd Annual M&A Summit – May 17, 2011

DLS: For Green or For Good? – May 10, 2011

4th Annual Leadership Gala – Apr 7, 2011

CUP Hosts Kick-Off Retreat for 2010 Fellows

CUP Honors Exceptional Leaders at 3rd Annual Gala

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