SPEAKHIRE SUMMIT

Bring together young alumni from immigrant and first-generation families through events that open doors to careers and economic opportunity.

DATE

Thursday, 11th June 2026

TIME

4:00PM - 7:00 PM EDT

LOCATION

Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368

SPEAKHIRE SUMMIT

Bring together young alumni from immigrant and first-generation families through events that open doors to careers and economic opportunity.

DATE & TIME

June 10th 5:00 - 7:00 PM

TIME

4:00PM - 7:00 PM EDT

LOCATION

Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368

SPEAKHIRE SUMMIT

Bring together young alumni from immigrant and first-generation families through events that open doors to careers and economic opportunity.

DATE

Thursday, 11th June 2026

TIME

4:00PM - 7:00 PM EDT

LOCATION

Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368

3,200+

Participants served

Participants served

79

Countries represented

Countries represented

~60%

Building careers in a second language

Building careers in a second language

91%

Built career ready skills

Built career ready skills

55%

Got higher paying jobs

Got higher paying jobs

What happens at the SUMMIT

What happens at the SUMMIT

What happens at the SUMMIT

The Summit Welcome & Exploration

4:00 – 5:00

Network with industry partners, explore college pathways, and engage with the Queens Museum’s world-class exhibits.

Network with industry partners, explore college pathways, and engage with the Queens Museum’s world-class exhibits.

Career Pathways: The Leadership Symposium

5:00 – 6:00

A dynamic panel featuring three of our distinguished Career Pathways Champions, this year’s Soiree Heroes, discussing the habits, strategies, and advocacy skills that drive professional excellence.

A dynamic panel featuring three of our distinguished Career Pathways Champions, this year’s Soiree Heroes, discussing the habits, strategies, and advocacy skills that drive professional excellence.

Celebration & Community Connections

6:00 – 7:00

A dinner and reception celebrating the future of our workforce, an evening of music, dance, and meaningful networking.

A dinner and reception celebrating the future of our workforce, an evening of music, dance, and meaningful networking.

Two generations

One movement

Two Generations One Movement

Two generations

One movement

SpeakHire supports alumni from early career exploration to real workforce opportunities, helping each generation build confidence, skills, and access.

SpeakHire supports alumni from early career exploration to real workforce opportunities, helping each generation build confidence, skills, and access.

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Future pathway builders

Future Pathway Builders

Young alumni ages 12–19 are building financial literacy, learning about different career paths, and developing the confidence to make informed decisions about their future.

Young alumni ages 12–19 are building financial literacy, learning about different career paths, and developing the confidence to make informed decisions about their future.

Career Exploration

Career Exploration

Confidence Building

Confidence Building

Early Leadership

Early Leadership

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Workforce opportunity seekers

Workforce Opportunity Seekers

Alumni ages 20–26 are entering the workforce and looking for internships, full-time roles, career coaching, and direct connections with employers and career partners.

Alumni ages 20–26 are entering the workforce and looking for internships, full-time roles, career coaching, and direct connections with employers and career partners.

Career Growth

Career Growth

Job Seeking

Job Seeking

Employer Connections

Employer Connections

Meet the SPEAKERS of the event

Meet the SPEAKERS of the event

Meet the SPEAKERS of the event

Hear from the people leading the conversation and making a difference across communities and industries.

Frank Guia

Soiree Hero

Frank Guia

Soiree Hero

Frank Guia

Soiree Hero

Vicki Teman

Soiree Hero

Vicki Teman

Soiree Hero

Christina Broomes

Soiree Hero

Christina Broomes

Soiree Hero

Meet the PEOPLE
bringing the event to life

Meet the PEOPLE
bringing the event to life

Meet the PEOPLE
bringing the event to life

  • Mennatallah Mahmoud

  • Jackeline Moran 

  • Ousmane Diallo

  • Leyli Hernandez

  • Isabella Lam

Become a sponsor

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities

From recognition to direct engagement, each tier is designed to maximize your impact within the SpeakHire community.

From recognition to direct engagement, each tier is designed to maximize your impact within the SpeakHire community.

SUPPORTER TIER

$250

PARTNER TIER

$500

LEADER TIER

$2500

For sponsorships, contact

For sponsorships, contact

Hetal Jani – Founder & Exec. Director

Hetal Jani – Founder & Exec. Director

hetaljani@speakhire.org

hetaljani@speakhire.org

Real people. Real stories. Real impact.

Real people. Real stories. Real impact.

Real people. Real stories. Real impact.

Real people. Real stories. Real impact.

“I came from an Egyptian background. When I first came to the US,
I faced a lot of bullying. SpeakHire helped me empower who I am and be a
leader within my school and community, and be the voice for the unheard.”

“I came from an Egyptian background. When I first came to the US,
I faced a lot of bullying. SpeakHire helped me empower who I am and be a
leader within my school and community, and be the voice for the unheard.”

“I came from an Egyptian background. When I first came to the US,
I faced a lot of bullying. SpeakHire helped me empower who I am and be a
leader within my school and community, and be the voice for the unheard.”

Mennatallah Mahmoud

MESA Charter High School | SpeakHire Alumni since 2021

Launch the next generation of diverse leaders

Launch the next generation of diverse leaders

Launch the next generation of diverse leaders

Thu, June 11th

Thu, June 11th

4:00PM - 7:00 PM EDT

4:00PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Queens Museum Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY 11368

Queens Museum Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY 11368

SpeakHire is a 501c3 organization. EIN 47-4132773

SpeakHire is a 501c3 organization. EIN 47-4132773

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About Us

Our Mission

Impact

Our Board

Theory of Change

News

SpeakHire Magazine

Quick Link

SpeakHire Series

First Step

Seminars

Leadership Courses

Foundational Year

Get Involved

Partners

Interns

Champions

Careers

Volunteers