The Latino Commission on AIDS will host its annual Cielo Gala on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, kicking off Pride month and celebrating its 29th year.
Those being honored are Dr. Mitchell Katz, president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals; former White House Director of National AIDS Policy Harold Philips; screenwriter and producer Steven Canals; and community activist, Valerie Jimenez-Reyes.
This year’s gala will be held in memory of beloved trans advocate and pillar in the New York LGBTQ+ community, Ms. Cecilia Gentili.
“We are humbled and absolutely thrilled to be joined by amazing leaders and advocates in the fight against HIV and AIDS as we continue our mission for creating safe spaces where all Latinx people can access proper healthcare,” said Guillermo Chacon, president of the Latino Commission on AIDS.
“Latinos remain disproportionately affected by HIV, both in terms of new HIV diagnosis and the total number of HIV cases. We must resist the urge of complacency and continue education and prevention efforts in all communities until we eradicate the virus completely!”
The Cielo Gala is an important platform to recognize the work of those who support the Commission’s goals of ending HIV and AIDS and improving overall health outcomes and wellness for the Hispanic/Latinx community.
Dr. Katz is the president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public healthcare system in the United States. Under his leadership, NYC Health + Hospitals has become a beacon of hope for those who have historically faced barriers to quality healthcare.
This year’s Esperanza Award celebrates Dr. Katz’s outstanding dedication to public health, particularly his unwavering commitment to serving underserved communities in New York City.
During his tenure as Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy from June 2021 to January 2024, Mr. Phillips played a pivotal role in shaping the Biden Administration’s domestic HIV/AIDS priorities.
His leadership was instrumental in monitoring and implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, ensuring that America’s response to the epidemic was comprehensive, accelerated, and inclusive of the experiences of those at risk of and living with HIV.
Philips’ invaluable contributions have left a lasting impact on HIV/AIDS advocacy and policy. The Compañero Award serves as a testament to Mr. Phillips’ unwavering commitment, leadership and dedication to ending the HIV epidemic.
In a cultural landscape often marked by silence and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, Steven Canals emerged as a powerful voice for those affected by the epidemic.
Drawing inspiration from his own experiences and the stories of those within the LGBTQ+ community, Canals has dedicated himself to amplifying narratives that have long been marginalized. Beyond the screen, Canals has consistently leveraged his influence to effect real change.
Canals is being honored with the ILKA Award, named after the late actress and advocate Ilka Tanya Payán, for his tireless efforts in advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS, dismantling stigma, and expanding access to resources.
The award was presented by POSE actor, model, singer, and activist Laith Ashley.
The Denis Deleon Voz the Compromiso Award honors the selflessness and commitment of persons living with HIV and AIDS who dedicate themselves to enlighten the public about the disease and support others who are affected by it.
This year, the Latino Commission on AIDS is honoring Valerie Jimenez-Reyes due to her relentless organizing efforts with Housing Works and activism in the HIV and AIDS space.
After testing positive for HIV in 1989, Jimenez – Reyes has been a devoted advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as those suffering from homelessness, substance use, and mental health disorders in New York City.
The 2024 Cielo Gala was hosted by Dominic Colón, actor and producer.The night l also featured a fashion show by Brazilian designer and project runway alum, Layana Aguilar.
Three-time Grammy-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra along with DJ Missy B will provide live entertainment during the event.
The event was well attended, close to 300 people were in attendance, people from all over the USA were in attendance at the iconic event space at Cipriani wall Street. See More great videos like these , in in our World Liberty TV, Latino Channels by clicking here.
Iconic NYC Experience Wellness & Travel media events have become the pre-eminent annual wellness media gathering in NYC. Our 2024 NYC event will be hosted again at the stunning The Pierre Hotel.
Where we will entertain 150 top-level press representatives from the health, wellness, beauty and travel sectors and also have 90+ media joining us virtually from around the globe.
Wellness travel agents and spa resort owners are invited to join us virtually throughout the day and in person after the event for our very popular “Wellness After Party”.
It was truly a great event and our 5th appearance at Organic Spa’s Experience Wellness & Travel Media Events in NYC.
Some of the topics covered included: Wellness Around the Globe Symposium & Panel Sessions. Press Conferences & Meetings with Sponsors, Trends in Wellness & Sustainable Travel.
The challenges facing the global wellness tourism industry change with the changing geopolitical landscape, with the changing climate, and with new advances in sustainability. Leaders in our industry discuss the most innovative ways they are pivoting for the good of the planet while at the same time serving consumers.
Keynote Speaker: Wellness in My Words, Nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert for the TODAY show, Joy Bauer welcomes the group with a fresh, personal perspective on what health, happiness and purposeful living means to her in this special keynote address.
Wellness Real Estate & Communities, In the ultimate sign of our times, developers are answering the call for holistically healthy spaces that serve residents of all ages and stages. Who is buying in and what can they expect from these developments?
Conversation Around Clean Beauty, New issues surrounding packaging, production and product efficacy. Icons and industry newcomers alike talk about what lies ahead for this industry.
Keynote Speaker: This is What 100 Looks Like, Organic Spa Media is honored to welcome Deborah Szekely, Founder of Golden Door and Co-Founder of Rancho La Puerta, as a 2024 keynote speaker.
A remarkable centenarian whose life spans over a century of wisdom and unparalleled experiences, she brings us a wealth of insight, illuminating the path towards the future.
Top Trends in Ingredients, Tech & Rituals, Influencers and beauty veterans share the stage to talk about what’s hot, what’s not, and what we can expect in the near future from the beauty and spa industries.
Adventure & Experiential Travel, the global wellness audience wants so much more than a vacation. They want unforgettable experiences, personal connections and lasting impact. How is the industry answering the call?
Menopause & The Microbiome, watch out, menopause is hot again! A deep discussion into the solutions being offered to women as they address their changing hormone balance.
Also a Gourmet wellness lunch prepared by Michael Mignano, executive Chef of Pierre hotel. The food was absolutely out of this world, that was the best experience I had, and I have been covering events at the Pierre hotel for the past twenty years.
About Organic Spa Media, Ltd: Since 2007, Organic Spa Media, Ltd. has been the leading authority in wellness lifestyle and travel. We offer expert advice from sources you can trust, cutting through the growing “noise” in the wellness space to share our insider knowledge from over sixteen years as the paramount media source in natural beauty and wellness.
From clean beauty products to leading spa resorts, OSM offers only the best of the best for the sophisticated wellness consumer. With community engagement initiatives like our LiveWell membership program, Shop Beauty affiliate site and more to come, we encourage our readers to empower and educate themselves to live a curated, conscious lifestyle with intention.
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Actor, advocate and humanitarian Richard Gere inspired the room of developers, architects, investors and wellness professionals to “have the humility to genuinely listen to what a community needs.”
Hint: the grandmas usually know. Putting this into practice with his Sierra A Mar project, they are building a resilient and abundant future for CostAlegre that is healthy and equitable.
We celebrated the life, legacy and 102nd birthday of the “godmother of wellness,” Deborah Szekely, who sat down with Susie Ellis for a talk on “Longevity for Real!”
Delegates leaned in to her wisdom—a living testament to the benefits of well-living—as she shared, “You have to be open to receive magic.”
The leading conference on the Business of Wellness, The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is an annual four-day meeting where leaders from business, government, academia and science come together to shape the interconnected world of wellness.
A lightning rod for innovative thinking, ground-breaking research and powerful, productive networking, the Summit joins together the leading minds in the business of wellness and prevention across all eleven sectors of the multitrillion dollar wellness economy.
Held in a different location each year, the GWS is the event where relationships are forged, investments are made, and business gets done.
About The Global Wellness Summit: is the premier organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the multitrillion global wellness economy.
Its future-focused conference is held at a different global location each year and has traveled to the US, Switzerland, Turkey, Bali, India, Morocco, Mexico, Austria, Italy and Singapore.
GWS also hosts regular virtual gatherings, including Wellness Master Classes, Wellness Sector Spotlights and Investor “Reverse Pitch” events.
The organization’s annual The Future of Wellness global wellness trends report offers expert-based predictions on the future of wellness. The 2023 Summit will be held in St. Andrews, Scotland in November 2024.
It was our first time covering the Global Wellness Summit, people from all over the world in attendance, came to listen as well as speak in many panels. VIP reception was sponsored by Shop Architects, which took place at the Iconic Woolworth Building, one day before the summit. Totally was a great event and look forward to attending next year.
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Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC New York) and International Beauty Show (IBS New York) return to the Javits Convention Center March 3-5, 2024.
Co-locating to offer beauty and wellness professionals nearly 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, where hundreds of brands will be selling at professionals-only prices.
IECSC and IBS are planning for unprecedented events in 2024, including expanded educational opportunities and new and revitalized onsite experiences.
Plus, attendees can experience both shows at no additional cost, enabling them to walk both exhibit show floors, and attend any of the free classes at either event.
“We are pleased to introduce fresh classes and experiences to this year’s co-located New York Shows, featuring our new Master Class education series, the What’s New for You Zone, and the Say Yes to You Hub,” says Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, partnership and event director, Questex’s Beauty & Spa Group.
“Our objective is to equip members of the beauty and wellness communities with the necessary tools and support for success.
Whether it’s access to top-tier education and instructors, cutting-edge products and techniques, or competitive prices on client essentials, our shows are crafted to elevate attendees and foster their professional growth.”
IECSC NY will have its curated Conference Education — a diverse range of paid classes featuring speakers with unique expertise, all aimed at providing the essential knowledge and insights to elevate and grow businesses, as well as the free Product Focused Education offerings — informative sessions and workshops led by top exhibitors and offering a deep dive into a specific product or service.
All attendees from either event may participate in product focused sessions for no additional fee.
Say Yes to You Hub – Located on the IBS NY Show floor, the Say Yes to You Hub is an area for attendees to relax and recharge, with a schedule of offerings that focus on enriching their personal well-being.
On Sunday, complimentary headshots and chair massages will be offered. On Monday and Tuesday, enriching content on mental health, gut health, emotional intelligence, body alignment, spiritual energy, and more will be featured.
What’s New for You Zone – Located on both the IBS and IECSC NY Show floors, is a place to check out an exciting collection of first-time exhibitors.
This is a great opportunity try a new line, engage with a company new to the show floor, or be the first to test a product new to the market.
The Powerhouse Pavilion: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs has been revitalized for 2024! The pavilion will feature stage presentations by iconic Black beauty entrepreneurs such as Faatemah Ampey, Keya Neal, and Monae Everett, plus new panel discussions, hosted by elite industry educators. Highlights of those panels include:
Quest Zero: As part of Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, the company’s ongoing commitment to be Net Zero by 2050, IECSC and IBS are collaborating with GLO™ (Green Life Organization) Salon Recycling, which provides zero-landfill recycling solutions for the salon industry, as a Recycling Partner to reduce salon and spa waste on site at the show.
Attendees will notice strategically placed GLO Recycling bins throughout the show to collect various forms of waste including hair, plastic bottles, electronics, soaps, brushes, hair color, foil, gloves, nail polish, perfumes, aerosols, and other flammable materials.
IECSC New York 2024 exhibiting brands include: Celluma, Circadia, Dermalogica, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, Face Reality Skincare, FarmHouse Fresh, Glymed Plus, LightStim, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and more!
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