PASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS

The Queens World Film Festival, New York Women in Film and Television, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, The Gaia Zine and Epicenter – NY proudly announce PASSION in ACTION, a day-long mentoring event to bring high school and college students together with Passionate Professionals in the Arts, Sciences, Finance, Women’s Sports, Nonprofit Sectors and More.

The morning session of this day long event will concentrate on developing personal professionalism related to the arts including developing a mission statement, compiling ideas on how to promote your work and creating your back pocket networking tool kit. The afternoon is devoted to a round robin speed networking event so that all attendees have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with 3 different Passionate Professionals.

The morning will concentrate on developing personal professionalism related to the arts with the afternoon devoted to a round robin networking event so that all attendees, have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with 3 different Passionate Professionals.

Thank you to Hilda Flores for being one of our Passionate Professionals!

  • Hospitality Sales

  • Professional Affiliations

    LIC Partnership, NAMI/National Association for Mental Illness Orange County NY

Hilda Flores

Task Force Director of Sales at Courtyard by Marriott Long Island City/Manhattan View

I am driven to make a difference in the world we live in, for the next generation. Life is a journey, not a destination: let’s explore every road and smell every flower along the way and turning every stone to uncover the world’s treasures.

Question & Answer

What is a personal character trait that you have leaned on in your career?

Persistence

What is your best advice for young creatives who are thinking about college?

Be open minded

What is your best advice for young creatives who are beginning their careers?

Enjoy the journey!