Volume 4, Issue 11

March 2016 Newsletter

"I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity." - Oprah Winfrey

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IN THIS ISSUE:

ALUMNI ON THE MOVEalum
THEIR DISCOVERIES. THEIR STORY. THEIR ADVICE. 


A recent graduate of EDI's Hispanic Discovery Program, Gabe Cobo, talks about his recent promotion and his journey of arriving where he is in his personal and professional life.


"I've worked for Boeing since 2008. After completing a three year rotation program, I sketched out..."

GABE COBO
CLASS OF 2015

2016 PROGRAM KICK-OFFSProgram
THE EDI JOURNEY BEGINS.
PORTLAND
At Kick-Off, the 2016 Portland class had an opportunity to compete and work in teams during a cooking activity! There's no better way to bond than preparing and enjoying a meal together. Bon appetit! 


#EDIMythBusters
NAVIGATION
The 2016 Navigation class jump for joy during their group photo-shoot! Excitement is in the air for the start of their EDI journey. Laughter may be considered contagious, but so is Leadership!



#EDINavigation
PUGET SOUND
This week is Kick-Off for Puget Sound, but earlier this month, the 2016 classes attended Jumpstart, EDI's networking event. Shiny eyes were in the audience and it was great to meet everyone before Kick-Off!

#EDILevitate
#AIWallBreakers
#LosGranOcho
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COACHING CORNERCoaching
WORK TOWARD A GOAL. ASK FOR ADVICE.
Send in your professional and leadership questions to edi@ediorg.org and we will answer your questions in upcoming newsletters. Or post in our LinkedIn Group to keep the conversation going.
Q:  "What's the best way to approach an executive about being your mentor (assuming they know you and are aware of your work)?"

A:  "Consider how you can engage with this person in a way that creates good positive energy and makes a good memorable impression, regardless of the whether or not they agree to be your mentor..If you distinguish yourself in a good way and have an engaging interaction..."

API HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATIONAPI
CELEBRATE CULTURE, HISTORY, & MUSIC.
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RSVP to the Facebook Event page.
The month of May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. On Sunday, May 1st, at the Seattle Center, celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of APIs through musical performances along with art displays and activities for children!
There's even a Hum-Bow Eating Contest! Cheer on UW President, Ana Mari Cauce, and many other local celebrities as they stuff their cheeks with hum-bows! It's guaranteed to make you hungry.

This event is free, fun, and a family event! 

NEW PROSPECTSNew
LOVE WHAT YOU DO. DO WHAT YOU LOVE.

SAVE-THE-DATESave
MARK YOUR CALENDARS. CELEBRATE WITH EDI.
Inclusion Fusion - September 15th
Puget Sound Graduation - November 10th
Portland Graduation - November 17th
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