Council of Urban Professionals

Council of Urban Professionals The Council of Urban Professionals not only introduces you to inspiring leaders, we help you become one.

The Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) mission is to inspire, elevate and empower the next generation of diverse business and civic leaders. Currently, in our fifteenth year, we support the career progression of professional women and diverse professionals in New York and Los Angeles by (1) delivering compelling skill-building programs focused on accelerating careers and enhancing visibility, an

d (2) curating groups of top diverse professionals for impactful conversations and networking opportunities that result in community building, thought leadership, business development and provide a platform for recognizing diverse talent and inspiring service. Our vision for the next ten years is to become the voice of diverse professionals and, through the delivery of talent development activities and compelling thought leadership, be a catalyst for the promotion of women and people of color into positions of leadership.

CUP had their Holiday Party Wednesday, December 17 at P&T Knitwear to get together, laugh and reconnect with Fellows!   ...
12/19/2025

CUP had their Holiday Party Wednesday, December 17 at P&T Knitwear to get together, laugh and reconnect with Fellows!

12/18/2025

CUP FAM! CUP Happy Holidays & Seasons Greetings! On behalf of the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP), we wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season.

Thank you for your continued engagement and partnership throughout the year. We wish you prosperity, success, and well-being in the year ahead, and hope the season brings you peace, fulfillment, and time for reflection with those who matter most.

CUP Congratulates Waheera Mardah, CUP 2024 NY Fellow, on her new role as Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, JPMor...
12/18/2025

CUP Congratulates Waheera Mardah, CUP 2024 NY Fellow, on her new role as Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, JPMorgan Chase.

CUP Congratulates Sheena Foster, CUP 2012 NY Fellow, on her new role as president and CEO of Crittenton Services of Grea...
12/18/2025

CUP Congratulates Sheena Foster, CUP 2012 NY Fellow, on her new role as president and CEO of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington.

12/18/2025

CUP Congratulates Waheera Mardah on her new role as Vice President, Corporate Responsibility at JPMorgan Chase.

Cup supports // Children in Conflict Concert Benefit with performances by Common, Natasha Bedingfield, Anthony Ramos and...
12/15/2025

Cup supports // Children in Conflict Concert Benefit with performances by Common, Natasha Bedingfield, Anthony Ramos and Mon Rovîa. John Oliver hosted this event at the Brooklyn Paramount on Thursday, December 11.

CUP Supports// Bloomberg New Voices event in Miami Florida.
12/15/2025

CUP Supports// Bloomberg New Voices event in Miami Florida.

CUP was invited to Untitled Miami during Art Basel Week. Sheila Johnson, Co-Founder of BET, and CEO of Salamander Hotels...
12/04/2025

CUP was invited to Untitled Miami during Art Basel Week. Sheila Johnson, Co-Founder of BET, and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts was in attendance. Sheila, thank you for the photo opp!

✨🎭 CUP Theatre Spotlight // Tarrus, Kim, TJ Richardson and Melissa Fenton all came out to support OTHER the Play — and w...
12/03/2025

✨🎭 CUP Theatre Spotlight // Tarrus, Kim, TJ Richardson and Melissa Fenton all came out to support OTHER the Play — and what a show it was! 💫

Starring and written by Ari’el Stachel and produced by LaChanze Productions, OTHER brings a raw, hilarious and deeply human solo performance about identity, anxiety, and the search for belonging to life. It’s playing Off-Broadway at Greenwich House Theatre (27 Barrow Street, New York, NY). 🎭

👉 Don’t miss it — limited run through Dec 6, 2025. Tickets available now at the official site or via ticket platforms.

Congratulations to Imani Cruz, CUP 2023 NY Fellow on her new role as Director of Marketing Entertainment and Culture at ...
12/03/2025

Congratulations to Imani Cruz, CUP 2023 NY Fellow on her new role as Director of Marketing Entertainment and Culture at United Talent Agency!

Two brothers. One legacy. A global impact. 🌎The Wall Street Journal spotlights the Rivera brothers—who don’t just share ...
12/03/2025

Two brothers. One legacy. A global impact. 🌎

The Wall Street Journal spotlights the Rivera brothers—who don’t just share a family name, but also leadership at one of the world’s most powerful financial institutions. As co-heads of Latin America at Goldman Sachs, they are shaping markets, driving growth, and redefining what representation at the highest levels of finance looks like.

This story isn’t just about family—it’s about excellence, trust, and the power of leadership that crosses borders and generations. A proud moment for Latinx representation on Wall Street and a reminder that visibility at the top truly matters.

Read “They Share a Mom, a Dad and a Top Goldman Job” by AnnaMaria Andriotis in The Wall Street Journal.

12/02/2025

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