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 Samia Harb for being one of our Passionate Professionals!

Samia Harb (Fatoosh bag)

7th Grade Science Teacher at Ascend Middle School

I am currently a middle school science teacher in Brooklyn. I have two degrees, one in geology and one in science education. I love to spend my time traveling, playing roller derby, or watching movies.

Question & Answer

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

Boldness

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

It is not as scary as it seems. If you are unsure about what you want to do, going in undecided is a great way to explore different subjects and majors while still getting credits completed.

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

It takes a lot of time and effort to pursue what you are passionate about. Not everyday is going to be filled with inspiration, but you still have to get up and put in the work with a plan.