Juan Casimiro
Casimiro regularly delivers a variety of motivational lectures and seminars, including entrepreneurship, leadership and life skills at various US Embassies, and leading universities throughout the USA, Latin America / Caribbean, Asia and Europe.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Living The Dream |
| Website: | http://www.casimirofoundation.org |
| Industries: | Education, Financial |
| Skills: | Business, English, Languages, Leadership, Sales, Spanish |
| Next step: | Share my success with youth! |
| Location: | www.magicwandfoundation.com |
| Groups: | Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education: Members, Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education: Open, Youth Entrepreneurship Alliance |
| Visas: | All |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Creating a group, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Growing my group, Investing in projects, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Supporting my investments |
| Tags: | youth entrepreneurship & youth development life skills international sustainable training |
| Schools: | City University of New York System, Columbia University, Ohio State University System - Columbus |
FEATURED STARTUP
Magic Wand Foundation
Magic Wand Foundation
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July 26 to July 31, 2009 @ Walt Disney World Resort
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- Startup type: Social Enterprise
- Status: Active
- Stage: Growth
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Juan P. Casimiro began his education career in 1987 after closing his first business in New York City. Now with more than twenty years of experience as a public speaker, entrepreneur, educator, coach and mentor, Casimiro specializes in building individual and organizational strength from within. His teaching of Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Coaching Sessions, Personal Development Programs, and Non-Profit Organization Development workshops are known for the immediate enthusiasm they generate and the long-term benefits that flow from them.
Throughout his extensive career and as President of Insight, Casimiro has been actively engaged in creating and delivering effective entrepreneurship, financial literacy, sustainability and developmental programs for youth and adults throughout the USA, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Casimiro is also known for his passion and dedication to service. He is actively engaged in community and charitable contributions to society by serving as a Big Brother to 3 Miami elementary school children. He serves as Chairman for the Dominican American National Foundation, the International Business Committee for Doral Business Council, and Chairman/Founder of the Casimiro Foundation, a youth development organization that helps fund college scholarships, global exchange internships and social ventures in marginalized communities in Developing Nations. Casimiro is Co-Founder of Alpha Psi Lambda, the first national coed Hispanic Fraternity in the USA. He is also a Partner/Volunteer for: Miami Dade Public Schools, National Academy Foundation, Broward County Schools Partner Program and AOIT. Previous directorship roles include New York’s Empowerment Zone.
Among those to have recognized Casimiro for excellence are Miami-Dade Partners, AMPS Institute, NFTE, the Social Science Department/Honors College at Miami Dade College, FBLA, Miami Council for International Visitors, ITESM, Alpha Psi Alpha Fraternity, Academy of Information Technology and the US Embassy in Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador and Venezuela.
To compliment his extensive body of work, Casimiro co-authored several books including, Growing A Business: A Student Start-Up Guide; Silver Bullets: 50 Games and Activities to Shoot Out Boredom; and authored Making It! A Teen’s Guide to Turning Your Hobbies, Skills and Dreams into Entrepreneurial Success. His work also appears on numerous print media, Internet, audio and newscasts.
Casimiro serves as Vice President for various education and training organizations in the United States, including Global Educational Technologies (GET) and the Magic Wand Foundation. Casimiro holds an MS Degree in Education (City University of New York, 1989), a BSSW Degree (Ohio State University, 1986) and FastTrac Business Program Certification (Columbia University’s School of Business, 1990).
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Casimiro Foundation, GET (VP), Magic Wand Foundation (VP) |
| Position: | Founder / Chairman |
| Description: | Helping youth get empowered to excel in entrepreneurship. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Columbia University |
| Time period: | 1990 |
| Degree: | FastTrac Business Program Certification |
| University: | City University of New York System |
| Time period: | 1989 |
| Degree: | Education, MA |
| University: | Ohio State University System - Columbus |
| Time period: | 1981 - 1986 |
| Degree: | Social Work, BA |
PUBLICATIONS
| Books: | Making It! Turning Your Hobbies, Dreams and Passion in Entreprenuerial Success, |
| Patents: | N/A |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Basketball, Cycling, Football, Scuba Diving |
| Hobbies: | Music, Travel, Community Service, Movies (Documentaries) |
| Memberships: | Doral Business Council, Alpha Psi Lambda, Service for Peace, Dominican American National Foundation |
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Juan's Contacts (7)
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Publio De La Rosa
Medical studies from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Dominican Republic. Working as Real Estate Investor at Kristina's Homes Inc. Miami, FL.
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Michael Evan Johnson
German graduate from University of Maryland, European Division, with MSSW from University of Louisville and MBA from Bellarmine College. Currently pursuing a Doctoral degree at Argosy University & Union Institute and University.
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Cathy Ashmore
My passion is expanding the entrepreneurial spirit through support of educational experiences at all levels of our educational system....K-16 and Adult. Join us for National Entrepreneurship Week Movement and bring the message to all nationwide.