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NSHMBA Cleveland
marks fifth year
By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent
The Cleveland Chapter of
the National Society of Hispanic MBAs celebrated its
fifth year on Dec. 12, 2011 at University Hospital Case
Medical Center (UHCMC). Scholarship recipients, local
corporate sponsors were recognized, and new leadership for 2012
was presented. Nearly 50 guests enjoyed music, raffle prizes,
food, and networking.
Current president
Carolina Schneider said the chapter has experienced highs
and lows but accomplished its mission of supporting MBA students
through the help and support of corporate sponsors, “We have
grown as a chapter.” She said the chapter has awarded 40
scholarships in the past five years, and signed 25 sponsorship
agreements for future financial support.
Schneider said through
Education development programs and partnerships with Latino
organizations, like the Hispanic Roundtable, Young Latino
Network, and Esperanza, Inc., the chapter is ensuring
a pipeline of emerging leaders. In partnering with the
Society of Urban Professionals, NSHMBA is offering dual
memberships to enhance networking possibilities.
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NSHMBA
Board Members
Lorraine Vega from Key Bank and Donnie Perkins |
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Robert Romero,
Vice President of Education, said the chapter has partnerships
with Cleveland State University and Case Western
Reserve, and is seeking to extend its partnerships with more
universities in the area. Nationally, NSHMBA has more than 50
university partners that chapter members may enroll in to
advance their education and careers.
Schneider said the chapter
was the first to host NSHMBA’s Healthcare Summit in the summer
(with Cleveland Clinic). Due to its success and
importance of healthcare the next Summit will be held in
Florida.
Keynote speaker Dr.
Wanda Cruz-Knight, Director at Pre-Doctoral Education
Division at UHCMC, highlighted the he surmounting impact of
Latinos without medical insurance. “I can only help a patient
once they walk through my door,” she said, adding 25 percent of
Ohio’s Latino population is uninsured. Cruz-Knight said the
hurdles to access of medical care concerns everyone.
Donnie Perkins,
Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at UHCMC,
congratulated the chapter, “You are an important asset and we
value your continued willingness to collaborate with us,” he
said. Perkins said the UHCMC’s mission and advocacy are a work
in progress that is applied into action by supporting emerging
leaders of tomorrow.
For more information on
NSHMBA visit: http://www.nshmba.org/cleveland
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