Carmelyn Malalis (U.S. FWN100™ '09) Heads New York Commission on Human Rights' Initiative to Provide U & T Visa Certifications
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Commissioner and Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights Carmelyn P. Malalis (U.S. FWN100™ '09) announced on February 9, 2016 that the Commission would begin accepting requests for and issue U and T visa certifications. The certifications are designed to help and protect victims of trafficking and violence in New York City.
U.S. FWN100™ '09 and Chairwoman of the New York City Commission on Human Rights Weighs in On Her Leadership Style
Chairwoman and Commissioner of the New York City Commission on Human Rights Carmelyn Malalis (U.S. FWN100™ '09) weighs in on her leadership style, the virtue of multi-tasking and being comfortable in her own skin as a queer woman of color in this interview with Adam Bryant for Corner Office, a weekly New York Times column on leadership.
FWN IN THE NEWS: Carmelyn Malalis, U.S. FWN100™ '09, Pushes for Equality in the Workplace
Filipino American lawyer and FWN member Carmelyn P. Malalis, who was appointed Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights in November last year by Mayor Bill de Blasio, is expected to push hard for equality in the work place.
Malalis has a history of successfully combating discrimination and harassment in the workplace through her representation of employees from a variety of industries and income levels. Her dual role as Chair and Commissioner positions her to lead investigations of complaints of discrimination and retaliation in employment, housing and public accommodation.
News story courtesy of TheInquirer.net
Carmelyn P. Malalis, U.S. FWN100™ '09, Vows To Revitalize NYC's Human Rights Agency
Appointed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Carmelyn is committed to cleaning up the Commission on Human Rights and to paying attention to the needs of the citizens of New York. Way to go, Carmelyn!
