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Dr. Ana Gil-García named among the 100 Most Influential Latinos in the United States

Posted on October 18, 2010 by | 1 comment

Dr. Ana Gil-García

Past President of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association Dr. Ana Gil-García was named among the top 100 most influential Latinos in the United States by  Hispanic Business magazine in its October edition.

“This a recognition to my work and effort to serve the community and to preserve the Hispanic values,” Dr. Gil-García said when she learned she had been selected among the top 100 influentials.

Ana Gil-García was president of our chapter for two years in a row, from 2005 to 2007. Ana is a professor at the Department  of Educational Leadership and Development, Northeastern Illinois University. A native to Margarita Island, Venezuela, she is a three-time Fulbright scholar and has an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She has additional expertise in the areas of psychometrics and global teaching and learning strategies across content areas. She is the author of 17 journal articles and a presenter both nationally and internationally.

Currently, Dr. Gil García is teaching in Yerevan, Armenia.

Congratulations for her latest accomplishment!

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International Women’s Day Fair and Luncheon

Posted on February 18, 2010 by | 1 comment

Ms. Maryn McKenna

You are cordially invited to attend the Ninth Annual Chicago Celebrates International Women’s Day Fair and Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker Ms. Maryn McKenna, independent journalist and author who will present: “The International Epidemic of Antibiotic Resistance: Women are the Key to Protection and Prevention”

Also Featuring

Dr. Ana Gil-García

Dr. Ana Gil-García, a tenured University Professor at Northeastern Illinois University, author, esteemed community leader, and advocate for Latino educational leaders who will make a special cultural presentation about women in Venezuela, her native country. Dr.Gil-García has been the president of our chapter and is currently an active member of the board of the Fulbright Association, Chicago Chapter.

Monday, March 8, 2010

The Union League Club of Chicago. 65 West Jackson Boulevard

10:30 a.m. – International Fair

12:00 p.m. – Luncheon

$60 – Luncheon Cost | $75 – Display table at the International Fair (non-profit organizations)~includes one lunch ticket | $100 – Display table at the International Fair (for-profit organizations)~includes one lunch ticket | $650 – Display table at the fair and 10-top luncheon table

R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 1, 2010

Registration is available online at www.chicagowomensday.org, or contact Lexy Sobel, International Visitors Center of Chicago,

312-254-1800 ext. 102 or Lsobel@ivcc.org

The Union League Club of Chicago’s dress code is business casual. No jeans or gym shoes allowed.

This event is presented by the International Trade Club of Chicago, the International Visitors Center of Chicago, the Union League Club of Chicago and the Fulbright Association, Chicago Chapter

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