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