Ceslie Armstrong’s speaking engagements and acknowledgments
A SAMPLING OF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
•George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas
•The Texas Women’s Forum, San Antonio, TX
•The Media Summit, New York, NY (recurring speaker, panelist)
•Digital Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (recurring moderator, speaker, panelist)
•Food, Tech & Wellness Digital Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (co-director, moderator)
•The Podcast Forum at Digital Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (co-chair, moderator, speaker)
•The Women’s Ovarian Cancer Initiative on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
•Academy of Art University, Distinguished Guest, San Francisco, CA
•Macdella Cooper Foundation, New York, NY
•Fashion Group International, New York, NY & San Antonio, TX
•New York Fashion Week, New York, NY (38 seasons)
•CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Women’s conference, San Antonio, TX
•The International Women’s Forum, New York, NY
•Momentum Women, New York, NY
•The United Nations Global Women’s Initiative, New York, NY
•Have addressed thousands of students about women’s health issues and education at many locations
A SAMPLING OF AWARDS, RECOGNITION & organizations
SAMPLING OF AWARDS & RECOGNITION
State of Texas: Commended in a Senate Resolution entered into law and adopted by the State of Texas, 85th Legislature on May 25th, 2017 for the commitment to excellence in journalism and a Resolution was prepared as an expression of esteem.
Texas Press Association: First Place, June 2017
Folio Awards: Winner “Best Site Design” by the folio: Magazine Ozzie Award that honors excellence in outstanding magazine editorial and design. 2002
SAMPLING OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PHILANTHROPY
Participation on committee and board level include:
New York NY: American Heart Association, March of Dimes, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Charity Water, New York City Coalition Against Hunger, Gilda’s Club, Dress for Success, White Ribbon Alliance, Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
Texas: San Antonio Livestock Exhibition (Stock Show & Rodeo) Wine Committee
MD Anderson / CTRC Cancer Research Council of San Antonio (Board of Trustees, Executive Board)
The Alejandro Fund for Musicians, Austin (founding Board)
Communications Director, Dallas Military Ball
Executive Producer, Chaparral Music & Heritage for San Antonio Parks Foundation
Event producer (Margaret Thatcher reception), PBS’s “Conversations With…” featuring Margaret Thatcher
Supporter, Hemisfair Conservancy
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Alliance for Women in Media (home of the Gracie Awards®)
Women in Film and Television (International, Texas, Los Angeles)
Publisher Member, IBPA
Society of Professional Journalists
American Society of Magazine Editors
Fashion Group International New York City Chapter
Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association
The Podcast Academy
Friar’s Club
Women’s Media Group (NYC)