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I can do it better than the Executive Director

March 29, 2011

posted in: CALCASA

There is a sports term called “armchair quarterback.”  The armchair quarterback sits in an area of safety and non risk and wears the “after the fact” glasses and comments on the actions of the person who actually played quarterback in the football game.  The armchair quarterback thinks that the quarterback has underperformed, made some bad

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Your awareness is vital to ending sexual violence

December 10, 2010

posted in: CALCASA

For the students, presenters and staff who attended the A.S.C.E.N.D. Academy in Pacifica, Calif., this week was a time to look at oneself. Whether the discussion was about management styles, anti-oppression or financial stewardship, this week focused on deepening one’s awareness. There were also opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills that can benefit

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What is your leadership style?

December 9, 2010

posted in: Education

On the fourth day of the A.S.C.E.N.D. Academy, the trainees (myself included) are focusing on management styles. Jacquie Marroquin and Melanie Berru asked attendees to think about: their first inclinations when they receive a project; how they react under pressure; what feedback they’ve been given about themselves; and what direction seems to best describe you?

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Receptionist to Executive Director: A.S.C.E.N.D. to Leadership

November 19, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,leadership

Some are presented with a multitude of opportunities.  For others the opportunities are few and far in between.  I believe one of the best ways to take advantage of an opportunity is to be prepared.  That preparation can come through work and life experiences or building your skill set through specific training seminars or formal education

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Sandra Henriquez greets CALCASA membership and stakeholders

October 21, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

This week, CALCASA announced its newly appointed Executive Director Sandra Henriquez. She has a long history of involvement in this movement — more than 25 years at the local level. She has demonstrated leadership at the Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women (now Peace Over Violence), as well as having served on CALCASA’s Board

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Leadership Roundtable – Latina /o Community

September 3, 2010

posted in: CALCASA

During the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference which took place in Hollywood, California on September 1 -3, 2010, there were more than 80 workshops.  The Leadership Development Track featured Leadership Roundtable Discussions.  The purpose of the Leadership Roundtable Discussions were to provide an opportunity for each participant affinity group to have an open, honest, and most

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