May News: Celebrating World Trade and Diversity with OWIT NY Chapter
Dear Community Members,
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Thank you for joining us at events during World Trade Month!
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Every May,?World Trade Month?celebrates how international trade unlocks new business opportunities, creates jobs, and strengthens the U.S. and global economy.?
Read through some of the posts about the May 9 roundtable and WTW NYC Launch events. And what a pleasure to discuss career strategies and journeys at the NY Public Library!
The monthly Open Mic with Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) President, Hulya Kurt - Vocation Architect is May 28 at 12:00pm. The theme is building a supportive business community. Register for the virtual conversation here.
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This month, we recognize the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander American community. The United States benefits from the contributions of all groups to our society and economic growth.
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The U.S. Commercial Service's?Global Diversity Export Initiative?is designed to help businesses from traditionally underserved communities tap into international trade opportunities.
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Take a look at the agenda for the CelebrASIAN conference, May 29-31, 2024.
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The U.S. Commercial Service’s?Building Bridges to Global Markets?brings in-person exporting expertise to diverse businesses by partnering with the organizations that support them. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, Building Bridges at CelebrASIAN will introduce you to reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.?
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Two OWIT NY members, ?Cely Coleman and Amy Morgan will be panelists at the AAEI (American Association of Exporters & Importers)?Conference in June. As you review the agenda for the AAEI Conference you will find Cely and Amy in morning panel sessions.?Be sure to connect with them if you are attending the AAEI conference in June.
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Kind Regards,
Kathy Santillo, President?
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May Spotlight:
International Trade & Human Rights Attorney; Founder, Trade Impact Foundation
Kamerman, Uncyk, Soniker & Klein PC?(KUSK Law)
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@Sara Schoenfeld is a NY-based attorney with a focus on business law and international trade law at Kamerman, Uncyk, Soniker & Klein PC?(KUSK Law).?
Prior to joining the KUSK Law, Sara spent over five years in the Ernst & Young LLP Global Trade practice advising US and foreign multinational corporations regarding international trade laws and regulations, strategic planning, compliance and risk management, and controversy.
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Sara has experience in a variety of industries including consumer goods, e-commerce, textiles and apparel, pharmaceutical, industrial, technology and food and beverage, and in assisting clients to navigate through regulatory requirements of US Customs & Border Protection (CBP), as well as a host of other government agencies. She has extensive experience advising clients on free trade agreements, country of origin determinations as well as customs valuation matters, including developing support for valuation methodologies and first sale for export. Sara has worked on numerous internal audits and has assisted clients with various filings with CBP, including protests and prior disclosures.
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Sara founded the?Trade Impact Foundation, a nonprofit organization seeking to support ethical international trade with a positive human rights footprint, and serves on the Board of the Organization for Women in International Trade (OWIT) NYC Chapter.
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Sara obtained a certification from MIT Professional Education in Sustainability: Strategies and Opportunities for industry (February 2023) and is an experienced speaker and writer on international trade, sustainability and human rights subjects.
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Sara received her B.S. in accounting, summa cum laude, from Yeshiva University , her J.D., cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law and is admitted to the New York State bar.? ?
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Sara is the author of??Customs and Trade Analysis?on LinkedIn, offering?weekly insights on customs & trade developments for the trade practitioner and in-house counsel. Subscribe on Linkedin to get every edition!?
Another one of our own from OWIT NY Karen King. Please see below for Karen's words regarding World Trade Week!
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Thrilled to participate in the kick-off event for World Trade Week! It's always exciting to see the greater NYC community, especially OWIT-NY, come together to discuss international trade and learn about cutting-edge developments like the use of AI in trade data analysis. Special thanks to Baruch College for hosting! Uvika Sharma Kathy Santillo Caroline Desjardins, MBA Kathleen Power - Croni
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