NYC First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer Leads Conversation for Filipino American History Month
NYC First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer Leads Conversation for Filipino American History Month New York City First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer (right) shared her insights and experiences during a conversation at the PWC Building, moderated by Ms. Genevieve Gimbert (left), Partner/Principal in PwC’s Financial Services Consulting Practice. (Photo by Nikka Arenal) NEW YORK, 25 October 2024 - The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York proudly supported the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) in the conversation it organized with New York City First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, held at the PwC New York Office in celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM) this October. Moderated by Ms. Genevieve Gimbert, a Filipino-American working as Partner/Principal in PwC’s Financial Services Advisory, the conversation centered on heritage, leadership, and the contributions of Filipino Americans in public service and community development. Reflecting on her Filipino heritage, First Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer shared how her immigrant background and Filipino roots have influenced her leadership. When asked about the unique qualities Filipinos bring to their work, Ms. Torres-Springer shared, “Filipinos are endlessly optimistic. And I try to keep that too, because it keeps me going. Despite all…