Siomara Bridges-Mata

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Siomara (Cee Cee) Bridges-Mata is a non-profit leader, social enterprenuer, master…

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  • NAMI Pinellas County, FL

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Volunteer Experience

  • Pinellas County Government Graphic

    Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Member

    Pinellas County Government

    - Present 1 year 4 months

    Health

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    Advisory Board Member

    Keiser University

    - Present 1 year 5 months

    Education

  • Tampa Bay Chamber Graphic

    Collegiate Leadership Mentor

    Tampa Bay Chamber

    - 1 year

    Collegiate Leadership inspires, educates, and engages a diverse group of emerging leaders as they transition from college to career.

  • MacDonald Training Center, Inc. Graphic

    Volunteer

    MacDonald Training Center, Inc.

    Participated in the Mentor-Protege Emerging Leader day of service event in support of the
    MacDonald Training Center sorting 21,000 donated beads.

    Proceeds from sales help fund vocational programs for people with disabilities.

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    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup Committee Chair

    Non-Profit Sector

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Facilitated bi-weekly workgroup meetings for board members and staff, bringing awareness to DEI topics, and leading reflective conversations on how to be more intentional in areas of work.

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    Educator

    Embassy of Costa Rica

    Arts and Culture

    Selected as a cultural envoy to co-create and teach a curriculum on “Urban Dance in America” in partnership with Hunter College lead faculty and the Embassy of Costa Rica.

    Traveled through Costa Rica leading 3 weeks of empowering dance and performance workshops for higher education institutions and community organizations.

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    Educator|Fundraiser

    EMMANUEL CHILDRENS HOME

    Volunteered for four consecutive years as a guest instructor for the children’s home summer dance intensive, leading empowering dance workshops for ages 9-13 and facilitating performances within the Ciudad Juarez community.

    Producer of “Dance & Donate”, a fundraising event and dance clothing drive hosted in Brooklyn, New York in support of the Emmanuel Children’s Home in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Funds raised were used to fully fund a professional performance space for the student’s…

    Volunteered for four consecutive years as a guest instructor for the children’s home summer dance intensive, leading empowering dance workshops for ages 9-13 and facilitating performances within the Ciudad Juarez community.

    Producer of “Dance & Donate”, a fundraising event and dance clothing drive hosted in Brooklyn, New York in support of the Emmanuel Children’s Home in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Funds raised were used to fully fund a professional performance space for the student’s showcase.

  • Committee Member

    The Dallas Festival of Ideas

    Education

    Served on the Educated City action phase committee meeting bi-weekly to develop an initiative that could be pitched to community leaders focusing on access, arts education, and community.

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    Volunteer

    RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION INC

    Children

    Participated in the “Shirts off Our Backs” fundraiser hosted at the Tropicana Field benefiting the Rays Baseball Foundation funds to support youth-serving organizations in Tampa Bay.

  • Member

    Latinx Dance Educators Alliance

    The Latinx Dance Educators Alliance is a resource site for educators, and aims to hold space for thoughtful exchange in sharing perspectives from our lived experiences as Latinx/a/o and Hispanic dance educators.

Organizations

  • Brooklyn Friends School

    Keynote Speaker

    Brooklyn Friends School is a school in Downtown Brooklyn, New York City. Brooklyn Friends School (BFS) is an independent, college preparatory Quaker school serving a culturally diverse educational community of approximately 900 students as of 2017–18, from preschool (two years of age) through 12th grade. Inspired by their work in a community centered on belonging and thriving, Brooklyn Friends School 's theme for 2022 Black History Month was the Power of Black Excellence, Thriving, and Joy…

    Brooklyn Friends School is a school in Downtown Brooklyn, New York City. Brooklyn Friends School (BFS) is an independent, college preparatory Quaker school serving a culturally diverse educational community of approximately 900 students as of 2017–18, from preschool (two years of age) through 12th grade. Inspired by their work in a community centered on belonging and thriving, Brooklyn Friends School 's theme for 2022 Black History Month was the Power of Black Excellence, Thriving, and Joy. The school welcomed an incredible slate of presenters to speak to their students in honor of the celebration.

  • Dallas City of Learning

    Presenter of Workshop Titled SELf- Esteem: Our Youth Need More Than “I believe in You”

    KICKS Conference is no-cost professional learning for those on all sides of youth impact organizations, from instructors on the frontlines to those leading behind the scenes.⁠ ⁠ Participants connected and collaborated with local leaders and walked away with a framework for Creating Creators – young people who are ready for the future.⁠

  • Presenting Powerfully LLC

    Keynote Speaker and Master Facilitator- Florida Banker's Association 9th Annual Women in Leadership Conference

    FBA's Women in Leadership Conference is designed to encourage, support, and inspire women to reach for leadership positions in their chosen industries. Attendees had the opportunity to network with other professional women and discuss similar challenges and solutions.  "Engaging in Emotional Intelligence While Leading Without Losing Your Femininity" This session covered three focus areas: femininity and how it can enhance leadership; Emotional Intelligence and how the aspects of it impact…

    FBA's Women in Leadership Conference is designed to encourage, support, and inspire women to reach for leadership positions in their chosen industries. Attendees had the opportunity to network with other professional women and discuss similar challenges and solutions.  "Engaging in Emotional Intelligence While Leading Without Losing Your Femininity" This session covered three focus areas: femininity and how it can enhance leadership; Emotional Intelligence and how the aspects of it impact each leader personally and professionally; and 10 ways to tweak leadership approaches to feel, do and be your best!

  • YMCA Regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (EMLE)

    Keynote Speaker

    Regional EMLEs are dynamic learning experiences that celebrate and support the Y's next generation of multicultural leaders through networking and mentoring opportunities, educational presentations and resources that inspire staff to deepen their connection and commitment to the Y. The 2021 regional tour sparks attendees’ individual and collective flames for initiating real, lasting change in their communities. Full- and part-time staff attended to connect with peers, mentors and Y leaders…

    Regional EMLEs are dynamic learning experiences that celebrate and support the Y's next generation of multicultural leaders through networking and mentoring opportunities, educational presentations and resources that inspire staff to deepen their connection and commitment to the Y. The 2021 regional tour sparks attendees’ individual and collective flames for initiating real, lasting change in their communities. Full- and part-time staff attended to connect with peers, mentors and Y leaders, invest in their self-development and become better positioned to grow their career at the Y.

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