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Among the legacies celebrated in March 2021,
the Bicentennial Anniversary of Greek Independence,
we promote Education and the Freedom to follow
the path that best suits and unlocks our potential.

Our Goals

Since 2009, our goal has been to help emerging young professionals connect with viable career resources and opportunities. We have been particularly active in the months during the pandemic, lending support to struggling students, professionals, new entrepreneurs and local business owners.

Event Description

Our Spring 2021 instructional videos and panel-style seminars will focus on achieving work-life balance, aligning goals, spotting and assessing common setbacks/pitfalls that emerging professionals should anticipate, etc. We will also introduce great resources designed to get you on the right track for your optimal academic and professional advancement.

Our seminar panels feature talks from Coaches and CEOs of premiere career development groups based in the US and Europe. Our March Seminar focuses on the value of pursuing an advanced degree program in the following industries:

• M.A./M.F.A./D.A. (Arts & Humanities)

• M.B.A. (Business, Finance, etc.)

• Ed.M/Ed.D. (Education)

• M.S./M.P.H./Sc.D./M.D./R.N. & related 

• J.D. & related

• Ph.D. (Science & Humanities)

• Advanced Interdisciplinary Programs (Science & Humanities)

• Trending Post-Baccalaureate Certifications Programs

Itinerary

11:00AM: Sign-In & Intro to HYP Event Co-Moderators

• • Alexandra Liotopoulos (President, Ikaros HSA of CUNY Queens College; Programming Director, Philo4Thought)

  • Andi Rustani (Pre-Med, CUNY Hunter; Medical Assistant, Lexington Medical Associates; Recruitment Director, Philo4Thought)

11:05AM: Meet the Mentors (Science & Humanities)

• • Michael N. Aufruchtig (Head Coach, Columbia Fencing) Columbia University Sports Management M.S. Program)

  • Dr. Lorraine Chrisomalis-Valasiadis, M.D. (OB/GYN; Board Member, Hellenic Medical Society of NY; HPW)

  • John Papaspanos, Esq. (Director, HACC Young Professional Division; Associate Baker Botts; First Author, Arete)

  • Elpida Velmahos (M.P.H., Columbia University; STEM Mentor, Philo4Thought) 

  • Michael Evangelopoulos (Biomedical Engineer, Northwestern University; STEM Mentor, Philo4Thought)

  • Prof. Tamika M. Tompoulidis (Career Counselor; Adj. Prof., Communications, Univ. Kentucky; Humanities Mentor, Philo4Thought)    

  • Prof. Chris Salboudis, C.L.C. (CEO, Philo4Thought; Adj. Prof., Philosophy et.al.; Manager & Student Coord., Columbia CGT-BE; Life Coach; former Asst. Dean of Admissions)

11:45AM: Panel Discussion

12:30PM: Short Break, Feature Video & Open Q&A

12:55PM: Closing Remarks & Special Announcements

Registration

• All are welcome to attend.

• Online registration is required.

• Please RSVP online before March 15th for free registration.

• Please RSVP online by March 26th for $5. Last minute registration is not available.

• Registrants will receive an Eventbrite email with the Zoom Link and Password.

Raffle Prize

Those who register for the event are eligible to win our designated raffle prize — a free 1-hour Resume Review (Value $50). 

Photo/Audio-Visual Release Clause

This event may be recorded for limited training purposes. By registering for the event participants agree to be recorded for training purposes.

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