Women of Concern Professionals & Strategic Conscious Networking is an incorporated 501 (c)3 non-profit organization.
OUR MISSION is to present active approaches to community development and socioeconomic sustainability.
God's Planet for Haiti Elementary School
Adopted, 2011
Lavender Luncheon, 2012
Annual Walking In Silence for the Silenced
Est. 2013
March, 2022 Monthly GSP Convene
OUR CORE VALUES:
Women of Concern Professionals & Strategic Conscious Networking (WOCPSCN) core is to address gender equality and equity through replicable membership initiatives that address women's health, education, and community development.
HOW WE BEGAN:
Women of Concern Professionals & Strategic Conscious Networking was organized on Linkedin in December 2009. One year later, several local women established WOCPSCN as a community professional organization. Our first project was the Antioch (CA) Film and Music Festival, which was a three-day event to take place on Labor Day Weekend, 2010. However, the event was canceled due to the city council's misunderstanding of community alliance-building. We then established our signature event, the AM Power Networking which supports local cafes to maintain socioeconomic sustainability. In 2012, B4B: Business 4 Business Networking and Job Fair was established to enhance small business growth and employment opportunities. Our first event was held at the Scottish Rites Building, Oakland, CA, and the following year the Bay Point Community Center, Bay Point, CA.
OUR COMMITMENT:
The Biannual Lavender Luncheon was established to build our international fundraising. The Luncheon supports our global academic relationships, such as God's Planet for Haiti Elementary School, Haiti, WI. We identified the effects of domestic violence and diabetes in communities, thus the Lena Baker DV & Women's Health Virtual Summit, and Walking In Silence for the Silenced: Domestic Violence Solidarity Walk that began in 2013. Adding to our concern about the impact of domestic violence, the Queen Nzinga Project Beauty Festival evolved that promotes the beauty industry to donate their services. This local festival is designed to help women and children remove themselves from the stigma of domestic violence. And, in 2021 A-1 Nail Salon (Jersey City, NJ) supported the Walk by polishing their thumbs purple. It is now a fixture that we ask local salons to annually do the same on the day of Walking In Silence for the Silenced: DV Solidarity Walk.
We understood that we needed to consider addressing gender equity and equality early in the lives of girls and established The Women of African Diaspora Griots (WOAD). These community literacy programs partner with local bookstores and libraries to provide platforms for reading, book distribution and building a learning atmosphere. The continued impact on girls needed a more in-depth direction, thus Urban Gurl/Suburban Swurl initiative. It was structured to enhance leadership skills and self-esteem in girls through sports. The JazzyJZ Mentoring was designed to provide support to young businesswomen through mentoring by seasoned professionals. The JazzyJZ businesswoman achievement recognition is the Achievements Award with the first ceremony that took place at the Jazz Cultural Center in San Francisco's historic Fillmore section, in 2014.
OUR CALL-TO-ACTION:
A call-to-action took place during our first Summit, in June 2021. International Guest Speaker, Amb. Neil Parsan motivated us to consider our next step; thus Global Sustainability Partnerships (GSP). Our purpose is to maintain a global alliance that will support one another's projects and global sustainable businesses. GSP's desire is to create a level of collaborative security through solidarity, as we consider the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. We believe that "Positive Support Can Create Desired Outcomes".
Trip of Change Podcast The Jackie Robinson Show with Loretta Green-Williams Episode S4E13
Trip of Change Podcast, The Jackie Robinson Show aired for the first time live from New York City, W Hotel, Times Square. We were honored to have as our guest, Loretta Green-Williams, founder and executive director for Women of Concerned Professional & Strategic Conscious Networking, Inc., whose vision is to extend initiatives that will enhance gender equity through socioeconomic constructs.
Since this was our first live broadcast, we learned some lessons in capturing video in a live setting. While there are a few glitches, we just could not load this wonderful episode in audio only. Please be patient.
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Domestic Violence - Nitza Vera
A Video about Domestic Violence by Nitza Vera.
Commission Status
Hearings
Bronx
Banana Kelly
8/1994
"In 1994, after the OJ Simpson murder case, NYS held hearings in all 5 boroughs in a collaboration with the NYS Commission on the Status of Women, of which Congresswoman Molinari was Chair. I took part in the Bronx Domestic Violence Hearings which took place at the Rotunda at the Bronx Borough President's, hon. Fernando Ferrer's office in the Supreme Court Building.
I wanted to point out how domestic violence affected my life as a child, mother, neighbor, wife, service provider and community resident. Speaking of such a taboo subject in a Latino community was almost unbearable, but I needed to do the best I could for my daughters and young women. As a result, policies with the Section 8 programs and Intimate Partnership were created to include and protect families who were excluded previously.
I use this video to educate and create dialogue among not just our women, but also men who believed that this was part of being a father and husband. Please use and forward to those who will benefit, clients or staff. Thank you"
JazzyJZ International Women's Month
Welcome Address, Emile Genest, WOCPSCN Board Member
Host Speaker: Dr. Ka’Ryn Holder-Jackson, Executive Director ACCEL San Mateo County, WOCPSCN Board Member
Guest Speaker: Anne Olderog, Senior Partner at Vivaldi
Guest Speaker: Dr. Batya Weinbaum, Academic and Publisher at Femspec
The first time in history, there are five generations working side by side: the traditional generation (born pre-1945), Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Generation X (born 1965-1980), Generation Y (1981-1995), and the linkster generation (born after 1995). While each generation has its own style of communication, intergenerational networking differences have their challenges as well as advantages. Intergenerational business styles and structures can enhance a business environment or limit shared ideas and insights into the business building.
Because JazzyJZ Mentoring Program is designed to provide support for young businesswomen through the wisdom of seasoned professionals, this intergenerational discussion will consider business interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills effectiveness. In honor of Women's History Month, the JazzyJZ will consider how women's communications skills improve gender equity, and what aspects of intergenerational communication support such growth.
Urban Gurl/Suburban Swurl “Maladaptive Perfectionism”: girls and women in sports mental health
According to Dr. Roy Aranda for Long Island Psychological Consulting P.C., the pressures of women to gain muscle in training but stay thin to uphold a standard of beauty outside of sports is irreconcilable.” Dr. Aranda indicates that “According to the American Psychiatric Association, women are “nearly twice as likely” as men to develop depression, anxiety and eating disorders. [Adding] athletic burnout is a current epidemic among all ages but in particular, it is highest among female athletes who exhibit maladaptive perfectionism.”
“Maladaptive perfectionism refers to the rigid standards and unrealistically high expectations that one places upon herself. With the unpredictability of sport, being unable to cope with challenges or changes can lead to excessive stress and in turn, burnout.”
From the pressure of training to social somatic norms, we will discuss how “maladaptive perfectionism” affects the mental health of girls and women in sports.
https://royaranda.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/females-sports-and-mental-health/.
Guest Speakers: Larissa Mills B.A. M.Ed., Founder of Iparentgen.com, The Mental Game Academy and Digitally Well HR Solutions | Sue Blauch, Senior Director WNBA Referee Performance and Development (Women's National Basketball Association) | Ronni Savage, WOCPSCN COO and Founding Board Member | Southern California Regional Director, Sports Opportunity Director (Urban Gurl, Suburban Swurl Initiatives).
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WOCPSCN is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit.
Membership and donations are tax-deductible and can also be mailed to:
WOCPSCN, Inc., c/o Investors Bank
360 Martin Luther King Drive Unit #7H, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Contact WOCPSCN: 929.269.3103
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DISCLAIMER: WOCPSCN cannot financially support any individual or organization. However, as per our core values to support gender equity and community development, WOCPSCN (and consequently the Global Sustainability Partnership Programme), acts as an enabler between changemakers, organizations, and businesses to ensure global alliances as well as multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborations for measurable impact and action. WOCPSCN cannot be held liable for any comments, discussions, or content presented by any guests or speakers during any programmes designated by WOCPSCN (GSP) and all initiatives within this organization.
