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Throughout a thirty-year career, she has provided visionary leadership to a variety of 501(c)(3) agencies serving the needs of individuals through emergency housing, education, healthcare, outreach and prevention services. She has designed and implemented cutting-edge programs and secured funding of all types ranging from private dona
Throughout a thirty-year career, she has provided visionary leadership to a variety of 501(c)(3) agencies serving the needs of individuals through emergency housing, education, healthcare, outreach and prevention services. She has designed and implemented cutting-edge programs and secured funding of all types ranging from private donations to multi-tier federal, state, city and foundation grants. The success of her work is due in part to having the ability to view issues from a different perspective while keeping an eye on the larger picture. She holds an MPH in Public Health from the Yale School of Epidemiology and Public Health and attended The Yale School of Management and has an extensive field work experience and education in cultural anthropology. Her background has informed her understanding of global policy, advocacy and community education and provided insight into culture, social norms and diverse populations. She offers an interdisciplinary approach to non-profit management, fund development and presentation, which has proven to be highly effective in today’s climate. Her directorial experience has focused on homelessness, abuse, maternal child health, teen pregnancy, AIDS prevention and psychosocial intervention. The scope of the work has spanned a range of issues that affect individuals’ well-being in particular issues centered around personal and generational trauma. Virginia is a firm believer in the strength in numbers and the coalition model. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
A veteran journalist, Kathleen began her career on Wall Street, reporting on mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings (IPOs) for Investment Dealers’ Digest. She has also written for NPR, The New York Times and The Telegraph on subjects ranging from technology and education to capital market issues. Kathleen was part of KPMG’s
A veteran journalist, Kathleen began her career on Wall Street, reporting on mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings (IPOs) for Investment Dealers’ Digest. She has also written for NPR, The New York Times and The Telegraph on subjects ranging from technology and education to capital market issues. Kathleen was part of KPMG’s startup team that launched an industry news site, the Insiders, positioning the global firm to incorporate digital communications into its strategic plan. The readership for this high-profile project consisted of C-level executives, academics, and government professionals, totaling over 100,000 subscribers. Kathleen is an advisor to TheSocialArchitects, a global social media consultancy for C-level executives, leading brands, and nonprofits.
Jim T. Chong (aka the “Wok Star”) is an accomplished Hybrid Publicist, Radio Personality, Media / Virtual Platform Expert as well as Master Virtual Emcee that represents American Martial Arts Alliance Institute/Foundation, CrossGroup Networking as a Co-Founder, the Global Chamber Cooperative, Future Development Youth Center, the Floyd Arm
Jim T. Chong (aka the “Wok Star”) is an accomplished Hybrid Publicist, Radio Personality, Media / Virtual Platform Expert as well as Master Virtual Emcee that represents American Martial Arts Alliance Institute/Foundation, CrossGroup Networking as a Co-Founder, the Global Chamber Cooperative, Future Development Youth Center, the Floyd Armstrong brand (from The 5th Dimension) who is the founder of Music Therapy For Veterans as well as other business and cause based national entities. He is also a licensed and award winning financial professional and business strategy/digital marketing consultant.Jim has served on various Executive Boards of businesses, cause-based organizations, as well as non-profits and is a well-known community leader that has been a prominent advocate for cultural diversity and entrepreneurship. Having been featured on various collaborative best selling books including his own anthology “Breaking Barriers: Decisions That Elevate People from Ordinary to Extraordinary”, his latest series of books to be released will focus and be themed on “Take Center Stage: Because The World Needs Some Heroes” which serves as a catalyst for a national endeavor that will celebrate and congratulate the champions during the pandemic times. Along with being a professional writer, ghost writer, and best selling international author, journalist and media consultant, Jim has instructed many on how to articulate their story through not just writing, but speaking as well.His latest venture includes helping guide organizations on virtual platforms while facilitating meetings for chambers and business groups both “live” and virtually. Jim is also helping support/elevate talent in the virtual space and also is focused on helping others stay connected and thrive during these times. By creating global awareness of the “Golden Rule” and supporting businesses and entrepreneurs through CrossGroup Networking (Founded by Mike Hayes) which is designed to help people overcome the trauma of the lockdowns, Jim focuses on helping give real life practical skills in the New Normal Economy.Jim has served as a professional mentor, facilitator, and Master Emcee having served hundreds of events with audiences up to the thousands and has been a staple and advocate for many cultural and cause-based organizations.On the personal side, Jim is the father of 2 children and has spent many years also serving actively as a caregiver for his father before help passed away right after Christmas in 2020 and had served on the Executive Board of Healings In Motion, a non-profit dedicated to Stroke Awareness and Brain Health. He is proud to serve as the publicist for Harmonetiks Music and all that it stands for during these times as it is the key for recovery of Mental Health for Veterans, First Responders and the general populous. His core life is represented by his passion to “Bring things together to make something better.”
Harmonetiks turned to Irene for help with the Ukranian children's project. Her expertise in communicating and teaching children is exactly what Harmonetiks needed for this project.
An accomplished instructor, performer, and choreographer, Irene trained in New York at the Neubert Ballet Institute, the International Dance School and Balle
Harmonetiks turned to Irene for help with the Ukranian children's project. Her expertise in communicating and teaching children is exactly what Harmonetiks needed for this project.
An accomplished instructor, performer, and choreographer, Irene trained in New York at the Neubert Ballet Institute, the International Dance School and Ballet Arts at Carnegie Hall, Steps, and Broadway Dance Center. Her studies included both the Vagonova and Cecchetti methods and she holds a brown belt in NIA. In addition to her extensive ballet training with such luminaries as Stephan Hoff, Sandra Balestracci, Lisa Danias, Primavera Boman, David Howard, George Tomal, Michele Assof, and Susie Taylor, Irene also studied jazz with Lillian Heitzman. Irene’s performance credentials include dancing New York City Opera Ballet, New Jersey Ballet (The Nutcracker), and Dig-Pointe Ballet Company. She has toured extensively and appeared in The Music Man, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Annie, Little Shop of Horrors, and West Side Story. In addition to her teaching, Irene has choreographed and directed local musical theatre productions.
Irene has taught children for more thirty years. She has raised 2 daughters, both of whom have non-for-profits to help others.
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