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  • Daun Paris and Daniel Winey Join Board of Directors at Global Heritage Fund

    Daun Paris and Daniel Winey Join Board of Directors at Global Heritage Fund

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    updated: May 27, 2022


    SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Global Heritage Fund welcomes Daun Paris and Daniel Winey to the Board of Directors. At Global Heritage Fund‘s May meeting, the Board elected Paris and Winey. 

    “With their experience and expertise in their fields, they will bring fresh perspectives and insights to Global Heritage Fund’s work around the world,” said Ro King, Board Chair. “We are pleased to add such talented people to the Board.”

    Paris is an entrepreneur, co-founding Eastern Consolidated, a leading New York City real estate company, in 1981. The importance of making a difference has inspired Paris to serve on the boards of numerous mission-driven organizations, including Northern Westchester Hospital, now Northwell Health, and JCCA, the second oldest charity in the United States. Paris recently relocated to Los Angeles, where she designs jewelry, hand fabricating her work using ancient techniques. 

    Winey is the current Global Growth Officer at Gensler, an integrated architecture, design, planning and consulting firm. In the last 30 years, Winey has acted as regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s Pacific Northwest office, Regional Managing Principal of the Asia Pacific Regions, and the Chief Operations Officer for the largest design practice in the world. He also holds an honorary doctorate degree in architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Winey is passionate about designing livable cities, sustainable buildings, and the principles of urbanization. 

    “Daun’s focus on results will help Global Heritage Fund to create high-impact projects for communities around the world, while Dan’s international business experience developing sustainable buildings can be effectively adapted to the heritage sector,” said Nada Hosking, Executive Director of Global Heritage Fund. “We are excited to see them accelerate Global Heritage Fund’s growth.”

    Global Heritage Fund also acknowledges the service of outgoing Board member Roeland Vos, President and CEO of Belmond Ltd, an LVMH subsidiary.  

    ABOUT GLOBAL HERITAGE FUND

    Founded in 2002 with the premise that cultural heritage protection can catalyze responsible social and economic development, Global Heritage Fund has worked in 20 countries supporting over 30 projects through creative collaborations and grassroots partnerships. Global Heritage Fund achieves its mission by developing programs that connect communities to expertise and funding, build resilience among stakeholders, create opportunity for local populations, foster innovation and creativity, and support sustainable travel. These efforts enhance local communities while preserving invaluable links to our shared human history.

    Learn more at globalheritagefund.org.

    For more information, please contact:

    US enquiries

    Matthew Strebe
    Global Heritage Fund
    mstrebe@globalheritagefund.org
    +1 (510) 499-3819

    UK enquiries

    Olivia Jarrell
    Global Heritage Fund
    ojarrell@globalheritagefund.org

    Source: Global Heritage Fund

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  • Patrick Franco Named Vice Chairman at Global Heritage Fund

    Patrick Franco Named Vice Chairman at Global Heritage Fund

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    Former Investment Banker and Public Company Chief Operating Officer To Accelerate Strategic Growth in Leadership Role

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    Apr 1, 2022


    SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Global Heritage Fund announces that Patrick Franco will assume full-time leadership as Vice Chairman to accelerate strategic expansion activities. Global Heritage Fund, an international non-profit organization, invests in cultural heritage to advance sustainable economic development and provides emergency response to cultural heritage during crises. 

    Mr. Franco has extensive experience as a strategic advisor and COO, leading teams in blue chips and start-ups. He served as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Foxtons Plc, London’s leading estate agent. He led digital transformation programs, including scaling up marketing, technology, and data analytics to improve customer experience. He was instrumental in Foxtons ESG programs and an ardent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the property sector.  

    Prior to Foxtons, Mr. Franco served as Chief Operating Officer Credit Suisse Asset Management UK. There, he held strategy and business development roles across investment banking and wealth management in London, New York, and emerging markets. He joined Credit Suisse with a BA in Modern History & Politics from Oxford University (Pembroke College) and an MBA from University of Chicago (highest honors). Patrick is a dual U.S. and UK citizen and lives in London. 

    “Patrick has served on the Board of Global Heritage Fund for a decade, meeting with donors and key stakeholders in heritage conservation. I’m excited to work with him to execute our strategy to double the organization’s revenues and dramatically increase our impact,” said Global Heritage Fund Board Chair, Ro King. “Not only is Patrick an avid explorer, having visited 80+ countries, he also deeply cares about developing sustainable models for high-value tourism and local communities in need. There is no better ambassador for Global Heritage Fund.”   

    “Patrick’s record of accomplishment executing transformational growth initiatives and driving operational excellence can be applied at Global Heritage Fund,” said Executive Director, Nada Hosking. “His commitment to our mission is evident as he engages with our projects and communicates our work to key stakeholders. I look forward to working with Patrick on strategies and partnerships to deliver our mission at scale.”

    “The Global Heritage Fund team is immensely talented, and I am delighted to work with them to build on the organization’s recent momentum,” noted Mr. Franco. “The world’s cultural heritage is tested severely by destructive forces from climate change to armed conflict and demands increasingly urgent, innovative, and adaptive approaches to preserve our past. Global Heritage Fund is the perfect platform from which to take on this challenge.”   

    ABOUT GLOBAL HERITAGE FUND

    Founded in 2002 with the premise that cultural heritage protection can catalyze responsible social and economic development, Global Heritage Fund has worked in 20 countries supporting over 30 projects through creative collaborations and grassroots partnerships. Global Heritage Fund achieves its mission by developing programs that connect communities to expertise and funding, build resilience among stakeholders, create opportunity for local populations, foster innovation and creativity, and support sustainable travel. These efforts enhance local communities while preserving invaluable links to our shared human history.

    Learn more at globalheritagefund.org.

    For more information, please contact:

    US enquiries

    Matthew Strebe

    Global Heritage Fund

    mstrebe@globalheritagefund.org

    +1 (510) 499-3819

    UK enquiries

    Olivia Jarrell

    Global Heritage Fund

    ojarrell@globalheritagefund.org 

    Source: Global Heritage Fund

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  • ‘VANTAGE’, a Cross-Cultural Celebration Through Dance, Diversity, and Dialog, Debuts April 7-10 at the ODC Theater in San Francisco, California

    ‘VANTAGE’, a Cross-Cultural Celebration Through Dance, Diversity, and Dialog, Debuts April 7-10 at the ODC Theater in San Francisco, California

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    Mar 22, 2022


    SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    VANTAGE, a highly anticipated, high-energy, cross-cultural celebration through dance, diversity, and positive dialog, debuts at the OCD Theater in San Francisco, California, April 7-10. Presented by ZiRu Dance — a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) non-profit dance company founded by Philein Wang — VANTAGE was created as a catalyst for social justice, inclusion, and community. 

    An acclaimed dancer-choreographer, Wang, Artistic Director at ZiRu Dance, describes VANTAGE as sitting at the intersection of movement, technology, cultural identity, and most importantly — social justice. “VANTAGE is a vibrant collaborative effort from four distinct cultural vantage points, including Asian American, African American, Mixed Race, and LatinX,” she points out.  

    Nearly a year in the making, VANTAGE features the soaring artistry of four top choreographers, each one depicting their cultural heritage, including Wang, representing Chinese/Taiwanese Americans, Christian Burns, European Caucasian/mixed race (HAPA), Winifred Harris, African Americans, and Alejandro Perez, LatinX. “They’re not only gifted artists, but they believe deeply in our overarching vision for VANTAGE, having either experienced racial injustice, or known somebody who has,” she added. “I love that they’re optimistic about their lives, their communities, and the future!”

    VANTAGE was conceived during the pandemic when Wang, who was born in Michigan to Taiwanese and Chinese parents, became alarmed by the dramatic upswing in Xenophic slurs, assaults, and hate crimes on individuals of Asian descent. “Most Asian Americans are encouraged to remain silent about such incidents, myself included. But as hatred and violent behavior spread during the pandemic, I became frightened for my children’s future,” explains Wang, a former dancer at the renowned Cloudgate Dance Theater of Taiwan.

    She says a pivotal moment occurred when a neighbor visiting Napa with his family was “flipped off” by a white couple for no reason. “I was shocked, especially given the area,” she said. “Here we were locked down, no way to travel to another country, and social injustices were occurring all over.  I needed to do something, so I reached out to my network encouraging people to share their stories and report any issues to authorities. And that was the start of VANTAGE.”

    Wang, whose innovative artform combines modern dance, ballet, Chinese martial arts (wushu) and Tai Chi, says VANTAGE is a joyful labor of love. “It’s only when we share our stories, and advocate for change peacefully, can we end the cycle of silence and injustice,” concluded Wang, who studied at the famous Beijing Ballet Academy and has performed/choreographed worldwide.

    She added that each dance performance will be followed by a moderated panel discussion with all four cultures represented by their respective choreographers, along with several special guests. “There will also be a Q&A session for the audience and information about advocacy groups in hopes of building a significant grassroots coalition through the arts.” 

    For tickets and more information, go to www.zirudance.com or call Philein at 415-857-5089.

    Source: ZiRu Dance

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