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During Fall 2006, Zoraida Velasco recognized there was a need in the
community for college students to get more involved and decided to act upon
it by creating a non-for-profit organization. She began by creating MSPNA
(Minority Student Professional Networking Association) which later became
what today is known as Future Minority Leaders.
Zoraida found Helen Pastrana who was very interested in MSPNA's cause
and decide to help her promote and build the organization. By December they
had recruited Dr. John Banko as their faculty advisor and submitted their
constitution for approval to the University of Central Florida's Office of Student
Involvement to be recognized as an official UCF organization.
These two ladies realized that most of their friends were graduating from
college and the great majority of them had no idea where or how to take the
next step into beginning their professional careers. They decided that
through this non-for-profit organization they would provide college students
and recent graduates with the opportunities to:
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community for college students to get more involved and decided to act upon
it by creating a non-for-profit organization. She began by creating MSPNA
(Minority Student Professional Networking Association) which later became
what today is known as Future Minority Leaders.
Zoraida found Helen Pastrana who was very interested in MSPNA's cause
and decide to help her promote and build the organization. By December they
had recruited Dr. John Banko as their faculty advisor and submitted their
constitution for approval to the University of Central Florida's Office of Student
Involvement to be recognized as an official UCF organization.
These two ladies realized that most of their friends were graduating from
college and the great majority of them had no idea where or how to take the
next step into beginning their professional careers. They decided that
through this non-for-profit organization they would provide college students
and recent graduates with the opportunities to:
MORE>>
 | Build the right relationships while in college | |
| Have professional mentors | |
| Develop their professionals "real life" skills | |
| Participate in internships programs | |
| Volunteer | |
Helen Pastrana holds a Bachelors of Science in
Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Orlando,
FL where she took numerous professional development
courses. During her stay at the UCF, Ms. Pastrana was
involved in several professional organizations and a study
abroad program. Spanish is her native language, she is
fluent in English and is very knowledgeable in the French
language.
Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Orlando,
FL where she took numerous professional development
courses. During her stay at the UCF, Ms. Pastrana was
involved in several professional organizations and a study
abroad program. Spanish is her native language, she is
fluent in English and is very knowledgeable in the French
language.
FOUNDER
CO-FOUNDER
Zoraida Velasco holds a B.A. in Business Administration
from the Institut Commercial de Nancy (ICN) Ècole de
Management, Nancy, France and a B.S. in Business
Administration – International Economics from the
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Spanish is her
native tongue and she is fluent in English and French.
She currently works as the Coordinator for the International
Business Development Department at the Metro Orlando
Economic Development Commission.
from the Institut Commercial de Nancy (ICN) Ècole de
Management, Nancy, France and a B.S. in Business
Administration – International Economics from the
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Spanish is her
native tongue and she is fluent in English and French.
She currently works as the Coordinator for the International
Business Development Department at the Metro Orlando
Economic Development Commission.
Ms. Velasco serves as Membership officer for Toastmasters Club 129 and for
the Rotary E-Club of the SE USA and Caribbean. She is a founding member of
the Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida and is
actively involved with other local bi-national chambers of commerce.
Furthermore, she serves on the Advisory Board for Future Minority Leaders as
well as for the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute SE USA Regional
Student Conference. For her full biography please click here.
She may be reached at Zoraida.Velasco@fmlfl.org
the Rotary E-Club of the SE USA and Caribbean. She is a founding member of
the Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida and is
actively involved with other local bi-national chambers of commerce.
Furthermore, she serves on the Advisory Board for Future Minority Leaders as
well as for the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute SE USA Regional
Student Conference. For her full biography please click here.
She may be reached at Zoraida.Velasco@fmlfl.org
Ms. Pastrana recently relocated to Dallas, Texas. Before leaving Orlando, she
worked for four years as an Office Manager for the Office of Scott R. Fransen,
Chapter 7 U.S. Panel Bankruptcy Trustee. Part of her duties included analyzing
complex documentation as well as sensitive correspondence. She is very
familiar with all aspects pertaining to Chapter 7 bankruptcies and has basic
knowledge of Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies.
Ms. Pastrana is extremely motivated and always is looking for ways to inspire
others to deliver their best at the workplace. She may be reached at
helen_pastrana@hotmail.com
worked for four years as an Office Manager for the Office of Scott R. Fransen,
Chapter 7 U.S. Panel Bankruptcy Trustee. Part of her duties included analyzing
complex documentation as well as sensitive correspondence. She is very
familiar with all aspects pertaining to Chapter 7 bankruptcies and has basic
knowledge of Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies.
Ms. Pastrana is extremely motivated and always is looking for ways to inspire
others to deliver their best at the workplace. She may be reached at
helen_pastrana@hotmail.com
HISTORY
501c3 Non-Profit Status
We are looking for assistance in filing for 501c3 non-profit status. Those
interested in helping please contact us at info@fmlfl.org
Expansion - New Chapters
One of the goals of the organization is to create new chapters at other college
campuses. If you are a student interested in taking on this leadership role or
know of a college that is in need of an organization like Future Minority
Leaders on their campus please contact Zoraida.Velasco@fmlfl.org
We are looking for assistance in filing for 501c3 non-profit status. Those
interested in helping please contact us at info@fmlfl.org
Expansion - New Chapters
One of the goals of the organization is to create new chapters at other college
campuses. If you are a student interested in taking on this leadership role or
know of a college that is in need of an organization like Future Minority
Leaders on their campus please contact Zoraida.Velasco@fmlfl.org
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