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POCKET AGENDA
NCLR AND ITS AFFILIATE COUNCIL REQUEST THAT YOU
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2015 FALL REGIONAL CONVENINGS
Far West and Midwest: October 15–16, Albuquerque, NM
Texas: October 15–16, San Antonio, TX
Northeast and Southeast: October 29–30, Philadelphia, PA
California: November 5–6, The Inland Empire, CA
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA
LÍDERES SUMMIT AGENDA
NATIONAL LATINO FAMILY EXPO®
SPONSORS
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE KANSAS CITY CONVENTION CENTER.
Get ready!
@NCLR | #NCLR16 | @NCLREvents
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ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER | JULY 23-26
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SATURDAY, JULY 11
7:45–8:45 a.m.
COFFEE HOURRoom 2215A
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
AFFILIATE LOUNGESponsor: Bank of America(Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates)Room 2215B
9:00–10:30 a.m.
Going Country: How Conexión Américas Changed Nashville with NCLR’s HelpNONPROFIT MANAGEMENTRoom 2202
NCLR Affiliate Conexión Américas brought the NCLR Escalera Program and Padres Comprometidos curriculum to Nashville and continues to expand these programs with local support. In this workshop, learn how they did it and how NCLR’s training and technical assistance can help you create long-term, sustainable models for your own projects.
Presenters
Tara Lentz, Programs Director, Conexión Américas
Gini Pupo-Walker, Executive Director of Family & Community Partnerships, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
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Raising the Bar: How Higher Standards Fulfill the Potential of All Students EDUCATIONRoom 2203
As part of a sweeping effort to improve academic standards for all students, states are now well into the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. In this session, learn how Latino students are benefiting from the improved standards and assessments. A panel will discuss local efforts underway to ensure the Latino community understands why it is important to support the new standards as the key to readiness for postsecondary education and the changing workplace.
ModeratorPeggy McLeod, Deputy Vice President of Education and Workforce Development, NCLR
PanelistsCristina Pacione-Zayas, PhD, Education Director, Latino Policy Forum
Jaime Alfonso Zapata, Senior Vice President, GMMB
Opening the Window to Good Health: Promoting Wellness to Mexicans in the U.S.HEALTHPresented by University of Kansas Medical CenterRoom 2204
Ventanilla de Salud (VDS) is a health outreach program implemented through 52 Mexican consulates in the United States. The program was established to provide Mexican Latino families in the United States with culturally and linguistically relevant health
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education, screenings, insurance information, and referrals to community health services. Attendees will learn about VDS’s binational efforts including improving access to preventive health, pediatrics focused on reproductive health and pediatric cancer, and exchange of medical professionals.
Presenters
Paula Cupertino, PhD, Associate Professor, Preventive Medicine & Public Health
Edward Ellerbeck, MD, Professor, Chairman Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas Medical Center
Mariana Ramirez, MSW, Counselor, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health University of Kansas Medical Center
Romina Barral, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
The Immigo App: Bringing 21st-Century Technology to Immigrant Integration IMMIGRANT INTEGRATIONRoom 2206
NCLR is pleased to partner with Verizon and the Immigration Advocates Network to share updates to Immigo, a mobile app that provides information and updates on immigration reform. In this workshop we will look at how technology helps organizations broaden their audience and build capacity. Presenters will share the latest innovations that organizations can use for outreach, screening, and online application assistance.
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Presenters
Julian Escutia-Rodriguez, Consular Coordination and Hispanic Affairs, Embassy of Mexico
Patricia Malone, Associate Director, Immigration Advocates Network
Laura Vazquez, Senior Legislative Analyst, NCLR
Latinas Leading the Way on the Environment: How We Fight to WinTHE LATINA PERSPECTIVEPresented by GreenLatinosRoom 2207
Latino communities are often located close to large sources of pollution and not close enough to fresh food or parklands. Families suffer under the scourge of dirty air, dirty water, food deserts, climate change and lack of outdoor recreational facilities. In this workshop, learn about local Latina leaders who have fought back against polluters in their communities and continue to fight for a clean power plan and healthier neighborhoods. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to develop a network of Latinas who can support and train future leaders to defend local neighborhoods and protect future generations.
Introduction
Mark Magaña, President of GreenLatinos
Moderator
Maria Cardona, Principal of Dewey Square Group, Founder of Latinovations, and CNN Contributor
Panelists
Lisa Garcia, Vice President of Litigation – Healthy Communities, Earthjustice
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Nicole Hernandez Hammer, Union of Concerned Scientists and Moms Clean Air Force, sea-level researcher
The Honorable Ignacia S. Moreno, Former Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, United States Department of Justice, ‘09-’13
Elizabeth Yeampierre, Executive Director, UPROSE
The Race for 2016 Starts Now: A Latino Legislative AgendaPOLICYRoom 2208
The 114th Congress convened to much fanfare and the promise of bipartisanship, yet one thing remains clear: unless it responds to a legislative agenda that invests in the Latino community, the path to victory in 2016 will remain uncertain for either party. NCLR policy experts and a Congressional staff member will discuss what to expect in the lead-up to 2016 for immigration, economic policy, education, health, and more.
ModeratorVictoria Benner, Senior Legislative Analyst, NCLR
PanelistsLeticia Bustillos, PhD, Associate Director, Education Policy Project, NCLR
Steven Lopez, Manager, Health Policy Project, NCLR
Catherine Singley Harvey, Program Manager, Economic and Employment Policy Project, NCLR
Maria Urbina, Adviser for Hispanic and Asian Affairs, Office of Senator Harry Reid (D–NV)
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STEM Programs: The New After-School SpecialSTEM • EDUCATIONRoom 2209
After-school programming is a pivotal yet often underfunded component of our education system. Join a conversation with leaders who are implementing groundbreaking STEM programs despite a challenging environment. Participants will learn how to make the most of limited resources to provide high-quality after-school programs.
ModeratorJuliana Ospina Cano, STEM Manager, NCLR
PanelistsRoxanne Garza, Manager of Public Policy, Citizen Schools
Helena Yordan, Program Director PS/MS 279, The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families
Irma Lopez, Program Manager, New Economics for Women
Madeline Salazar, Founder and Director of College Programs, Latinas in STEM
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Labor Lessons: Enhancing Your Workforce Development ProgramWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTRoom 2210
In this workshop, learn how to start or strengthen your workforce development program. Presenters will share information on labor market analysis, tips for program and partnership development, and how to fund and sustain your program. Attendees will receive a step-by-step guide for creating workforce development programs and will be able to sign up for one-on-one consultation sessions.
PresentersKarla Bachmann, Program Manager, Workforce Development, NCLR
Surabhi Jain, Director, Adult Education and Workforce Development, NCLR
10:00–11:00 a.m.
NATIONAL LATINO FAMILY EXPO RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONYExhibit Hall
10:30–11:30 a.m.
AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENTLearn about NCLR’s AmeriCorps Program(Open to NCLR Affiliates and organizations interested in affiliation with NCLR)Room 2215B
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NCLR AmeriCorps staff will be available to meet with Affiliates interested in supporting an AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service and each year AmeriCorps offers eligible participants the opportunity to serve in their communities to address critical human needs. AmeriCorps Members currently serving at Affiliate locations are providing literacy tutoring, building capacity, teaching computer classes, and recruiting volunteers. Upon successfully completing their service AmeriCorps Members are eligible to earn an education award that can be applied to past, current, and future educational expenses. Interested Affiliates are invited to meet with NCLR AmeriCorps staff to learn about how they might bring the program to their community.
PresenterVeronica Alarcon, NCLR Senior AmeriCorps Program Manager
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Planning Makes Perfect: Control Your Organization’s Financial FutureNONPROFIT MANAGEMENTRoom 2202
This workshop is designed to guide you through the process of crafting a fund development plan, one of the most important activities an organization will undertake. Topics to be addressed include how to creatively use existing tools and resources to captivate donors, secure multiyear grants for long-term financial stability, and implement event fundraising strategies correctly.
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Presenters
Lymaris Albors, Director of Project Management, Acacia Network
Danielle Guindo, Vice President for Programs and Policy, Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc.
Luis Sandoval, Development Manager, Building Skills Partnership
Las Llaves del Éxito: Creative Strategies for Educational SuccessEDUCATIONPresented by The Walt Disney CompanyRoom 2203
Thanks to generous support from Disney, First Book partnered with industry experts from NCLR, Understood, Search Institute, and REFORMA to create resources to help educators better engage families, support English language learners (ELL), broaden cultural perspectives, and reinforce social and emotional skills among children with attention and learning issues. In this workshop, learn about helpful research and strategies. A panel of experts will discuss how to access resources in support of raising the academic achievement of Latino and ELL students.
Moderator
Christine Cadena, Vice President of Multicultural Initiatives, The Walt Disney Company
Panelists
Roxana U. Barillas, Director Hispanic Engagement, First Book
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José L. Rodriguez, Regional Director of Education, NCLR
Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, PhD, Vice President, Research and Development, Search Institute
Shelly London, President of the Poses Foundation and Understood.org
Let’s Talk About Sex: How the Family Can Help Prevent Teen PregnancyHEALTH • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVEPresented by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned PregnancyRoom 2204
Teen pregnancy rates have fallen dramatically over the last 20 years, yet Latinas still have the highest rates of any group. Join the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and NYU’s Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health to learn about a family-based intervention developed for Latino families that has been shown to prevent early initiation of sex. This workshop will review teen birth data and provide information on the Families Talking Together program, including its delivery by promotores de salud.
Presenters
Liany Elba Arroyo, MPH, CPH, Director, Partnerships, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, Professor and Co-Director, Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health, Silver School of Social Work, New York University
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Saving Lives and Strengthening Economies: Championing the Promise of Medicaid ExpansionHEALTHRoom 2205
Millions of individuals have gained access to health insurance via the Affordable Care Act. However, the law’s provision for Medicaid expansion remains unfulfilled, leaving millions shut out of an opportunity for coverage. Leading policy experts will discuss efforts to expand Medicaid in key states and what’s at stake for Latinos, while advocates will share strategies on how to take action.
Presenters
Joan Alker, Executive Director, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families
Laura Guerra-Cardus, Associate Director, Children’s Defense Fund-Texas
Jared Nordlund, Senior Strategist, NCLR
A Place to Lay Your Head: Affordable Housing for the Next GenerationHOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPresented by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human RightsRoom 2206
Since the 2008 financial crisis, the gap between minority and White homeownership has widened and young people are even less likely to become homeowners. The long-term impact of this trend could be dire. In this workshop, learn how an entire generation is at risk of missing out on the financial security that comes with homeownership.
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A discussion will explore how families of color face another barrier to achieving the American Dream. Panelists will discuss policy priorities for ensuring and increasing access to affordable housing.
An Untold Story: Abusive Policing and Lost Latino Lives POLICYRoom 2207
Incidents in Ferguson, Baltimore, and elsewhere have highlighted the severity of abusive policing practices on communities of color. Missing from the public discourse, however, are the stories of Hispanics who have lost their lives in such incidents. This workshop will address Latinos’ experiences with extreme policing and the steps necessary to restore trust between police and the Latino community. Attendees will hear from leaders in the field and receive background materials on Hispanics’ interactions with the criminal justice system.
ModeratorIrasema Garza, NCLR Policy Advisor
PanelistsJose Lopez, Member, President’s Taskforce for 21st Century Policing
Octavio Villalobos, Police Officer, Kansas City Police Department
Luz Gallegos, Community Director, TODEC Legal Center
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Behind the “Like”: A Look into Global Marketing and Sales Roles at FacebookSTEMPresented by FacebookRoom 2208
Connecting the world through innovative technologies requires a team that that understands and reflects many different communities, backgrounds, and cultures. Join Facebook for a workshop session that explores the company’s core values, highlights personal stories from Facebook’s marketing and sales team members, and examines key skills necessary for a career in the business technology and global marketing fields.
Texting Your Way to Better Health: Apps That Will Change Your LifeSTEMPresented by CVS HealthRoom 2209
More than ever, technology is changing our daily lives, including how we engage the health care system. This workshop will look at the different ways technology is empowering communities of color to manage, monitor, and address health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and dementia. From fitness monitors to GPS tracking apps for seniors, come learn about the different ways e-health is helping Latinos improve their overall quality of life.
Moderator
Jason Resendez, Director, LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s Network, USAgainstAlzheimer’s
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Panelists
Kim Kiser, Director of Digital Retail Pharmacy Messaging, CVS Health
Dr. Elena V. Rios, MD, MSPH, CEO Hispanic Medical Association (invited)
Bookbag to Briefcase: How Transitional Jobs are Transforming the WorkforceWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTRoom 2210
Transitional job programs help people enter the mainstream workforce through short-term work that combines employment with skill development. This workshop will focus on “earn and learn” strategies that use transitional jobs to move participants with various barriers into the mainstream workforce. Participants will discuss access to state and federal grant funds for transitional jobs and share models and best practices for transitional job programs. Experts will also speak about alternative funding streams for Affiliates to explore.
Moderator
Daniel P. Loftus, Chief Executive Officer, Oprima-1, LLC
Panelists
James A. Jones, Field Engagement Coordinator, Heartland Alliance, National Transitional Jobs Network
Brad Lambert, Chief Operations Officer, Connections to Success
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Workforce Advocacy to Build 21st-Century SkillsWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTRoom 2211
In 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was enacted to provide more employment and training to jobseekers. In this workshop, experts will discuss how community-based organizations can enhance WIOA services and provide resources for underrepresented groups by developing partnerships and training opportunities. Participants will learn how to identify critical needs, work with state and local partners, and provide various forms of training.
Presenter
Carlos L. Lopez, Director of Government Relations, Center for Employment Training
12:45–2:45 p.m.
NATIONAL AFFILIATE LUNCHEONLead. Connect. Empower.Co-Sponsors: Citi, FedEx Corporation, State Farm, Target Corporation, Time Warner Inc.
Grand Ballroom
Welcome and InvocationHon. Emanuel Cleaver, II, U.S. Representative (D–MO)
Welcome RemarksHon. Sylvester (Sly) James, Jr., Mayor, City of Kansas City, MO
Hon. Mark Holland, Mayor, City of Kansas City, KS
Hon. Jeremiah (Jay) Nixon, Governor of Missouri
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WelcomeJanet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO
Affiliate Roll CallSonia M. Pérez, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, NCLR
José Rodriguez, Chair, NCLR Affiliate Council
Keynote SpeakerDr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
NCLR FAMILY STRENGTHENING AWARDSPresented by Renata Soto, NCLR Board Chair
Guadalupe Centers, Inc. (Kansas City, MO)
Guadalupe Educational Systems
Mission Asset Fund (San Francisco, CA)
Lending Circles
3:00–4:30 p.m.
TOWN HALLGetting In. Staying In: An Interactive Community Discussion on Education Co-Sponsors: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, State Farm, The Walton Family Foundation
Room 2505
Join NBC News National Correspondent Miguel Almaguer and our panel in NCLR’s first-ever interactive town hall, which will engage Latinos in identifying and taking on the multiple challenges
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students face moving from K–12 to higher education. The conversation will be sparked by compelling, inspiring stories of success from first-time college students and others who personify the Latino community’s achievement of the American Dream through education. Audience participants will take part in a live poll by answering questions throughout the session.
ModeratorMiguel Almaguer, Award-Winning Journalist, NBC
PanelistsEloy Ortiz Oakley, President and Superintendent, Long Beach Community College District
Deborah A. Santiago, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Policy, Excelencia in Education
Fernando Rojas, Son of Mexican immigrants; 2015 Co-Valedictorian at Fullerton Union High School, accepted to eight Ivy League schools
Gabriella Gomez, Deputy Director of Postsecondary Policy and Advocacy, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Raza Development Fund One-on-One AppointmentsKansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th StreetRoom Yardbird B, 2nd Level—Marriott Tower
Do you need technical assistance or a strategy for a community development real estate project? To schedule an appointment, contact Francisca Montoya at [email protected].
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4:30–6:00 p.m.
AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENTConéctate con NCLR Reception (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates)Room 2215B
Get connected with NCLR! Please join your Affiliate Council (AC) representatives to learn more about NCLR and the many benefits of being an Affiliate. During the reception you will have the chance to meet key NCLR staff that can help you navigate NCLR programs and resources. Learn more about the Affiliate Council and meet your AC Representatives. We will also be recognizing all Midwest Affiliate organizations celebrating over 40 years of serving the community.
5:00–6:30 p.m.
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL RECEPTION(By Invitation Only)Co-Sponsors: Airbnb, BMW of North America LLC, Univision Communications Inc.
Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 West 12th Street, 12th Street Room
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5:30–8:30 p.m.
WELCOME TO KANSAS CITY/BIENVENIDOS A KANSAS CITYFUSEMEDIA in partnership with NCLR and Anheuser-Busch PresentA NIGHT OF COMEDYFeaturing Cristela AlonzoNick GuerraPlus a Special Salsa PerformanceFolly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
9:00–11:00 p.m.
WELCOME TO KANSAS CITY/BIENVENIDOS A KANSAS CITYLive in Concert!Lead Sponsor: Kansas City Power & Light DistrictCo-Sponsors: City of Kansas City, MO, GEICO, KCP&L
Special Performance by Frankie NegrónFeaturing: Making MoviesKansas City Live! Stage, Kansas City Power & Light District
Shuttle pickup location: Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotel
Shuttle arrival by 7:15 p.m.; first departure at 7:30 p.m.
Continuous shuttle service to/from the Kansas City Power & Light District
–Grand at 13th Street
Last shuttle pickup at 12:15 a.m.
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SUNDAY, JULY 12
7:45–8:45 a.m.
COFFEE HOURRoom 2215A
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
AFFILIATE LOUNGESponsor: Bank of America(Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates)Room 2215B
9:00–10:00 a.m.
AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT Bank of America: We’re Better When We’re Connected Presented by Bank of AmericaRoom 2215B
Meet Bank of America’s dedicated team to learn about their latest efforts to help consumers avoid overdraft fees through SafeBalance Banking™ and with financial education through BetterMoneyHabits™—an accessible, innovative approach to online learning. Our Bank of America Neighborhood Lending and Home Retention Advocacy teams will also be on-site to discuss tools and resources available for homebuyers and homeowners.
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9:00–10:30 a.m.
Why Wait? Build the Right Team from the Start!NONPROFIT MANAGEMENTRoom 2202
This workshop features an expert panel from high-performing Latino-serving nonprofit organizations. Participants will learn best practices for recruiting talent and how to become an employer of choice in their community. Panelists will share practical, low-cost tools and programs for professional development to help you engage and retain an all-star team.
Moderator
Beatrice G. Garza, President and CEO, AAMA, Inc.
Panelists
Sybille Damas, Chief Operations Officer, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Patricia Mota, Interim President, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
Lisa Schott, Director of Human Resources, AAMA, Inc.
It Takes a Village: Including the Community in College PrepEDUCATIONRoom 2203
Given that Latinos tend to make important decisions from a communal or familial perspective, it is imperative to prepare not only Latino students for college, but also their families. In this workshop, a panel of college students and administrators will provide insight into the vital role that family and
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community members play in college preparation strategies. The session will share NCLR’s recommended practices for effective college-readiness programs, many of which are already being implemented in schools and community-based organizations.
ModeratorFelicia Medellin, Escalera Program Manager, NCLR
PanelistsDonette Alonzo, PhD, LULAC Educational Service Center
Uzziel Hernandez Pecina, EdD, Teaching Assistant Professor, Pk-12 Graduate Program Coordinator, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Jocelyn Ortiz, Student, AltaMed
Rogelio Contreras, Student, Altamed
Ema Pinto, Student, Instituto del Progreso Latino
Melissa Zepeda, Student, Instituto del Progreso Latino
Sowing the Seeds of Success: Teaching and Integrating Migrant FamiliesEDUCATIONRoom 2204
This session will explore how bilingual and culturally responsive materials were created to help migrant farmworker families develop their young children’s school readiness skills and instill positive regard for their own culture. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of migrant families’ values and cultural traditions and learn how to leverage
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cultural information to prepare children with the language and literacy skills that lead to positive integration experiences.
Presenter
Clara Cappiello, Training & Development Manager, East Coast Migrant Head Start Project
Latino Childhood Obesity and the Fight for a Healthier GenerationHEALTHRoom 2205
Despite nationwide progress, Latino children remain at greater risk of being overweight and obese. This can lead to serious chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and heart disease, impacting quality of life and life expectancy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the state of childhood obesity; hear from organizations leading the charge to advance policy, systems, and environmental change; and learn about opportunities to take action and join a larger movement fighting for the health of Latino children.
Presenters
Rosalie Aguilar, Research Area Specialist Intermediate, Salud America!
Jennifer White, Health Equity Partnerships Manager, Voices for Healthy Kids
Steven Lopez, Manager, Health Policy Project, NCLR
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The Foreclosure Crisis Isn’t Over: What Help and Options Are Out ThereHOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPresented by Ocwen Financial Group and Hogar Hispano, Inc.
Room 2206
The threat of home foreclosure is lessening by the day, but is this still a problem that communities need to address? In this workshop, a panel of experts will explore the most recent approaches being pursued by private lenders and nonprofit organizations. Attendees will learn about what is happening with foreclosures nationwide and get up to speed on what lenders are doing to resolve the crisis. The workshop will discuss alternative programs that can help families in your community.
Presenters
Malloy Evans, Vice President, Credit Portfolio Management, Fannie Mae
Amber Gomez, Senior Manager Community Relations, Ocwen Financial Group
Hala Farid, Deputy Director – Senior Vice President, Citi Office of Homeownership Preservation, Citi
Sarah Edelman, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for American Progress Action Fund
Marcos Morales, Executive Director, Hogar Hispano, Inc.
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Investing in Our Community: Stimulating Growth through Tax CreditsHOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPresented by Raza Development FundRoom 2207
The Raza Development Fund has received more than $100 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) authority in the past five years and offered NMTC financing to qualified applicants. In this workshop, a panel of experts will explain how NMTC works and will share insights on how to gain access to a low-cost source of capital to assist with some of your financial needs, including accessing NMTC for your next development project.
ModeratorDavid Clower, Chief Credit Officer, Raza Development Fund
PanelistsBlake Mason, Leverage Law
Kevin Goldsmith, Chase, Community Banking
Victor Merced, Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Language through a Lens: Contextualizing ESL ProgramsIMMIGRANT INTEGRATION • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTRoom 2208
In this workshop, experts will discuss how to target ESL classes for a specific audience. Affiliates will share best practices and examples of contextualized ESL as implemented under the Aprendiendo Juntos and Bienvenidos projects. Participants will receive
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information on essential ESL concepts, how to assess their programs, and ways to contextualize ESL programs.
ModeratorJose L. Rodriguez, Regional Director of Education, NCLR
PanelistsBaltazar de Anda-Santana, Director, Latino Academy for Workforce Development
Eliza Roussis, Program Director, Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance
The Microlending Revolution: Innovations in Small-Dollar Lending to Help Immigrants Integrate HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION Room 2209
The cost of application and legal services fees are troublesome obstacles for aspiring U.S. citizens and immigrants eligible for the Obama administration’s DACA and DAPA programs. This session will review current models in citizenship and DACA loan programs that have helped applicants cover fees while building long-term financial stability. The roundtable will explain how community organizations can integrate legal services and financial capability, and what lenders and community organizations should consider when working together. Panelists will also discuss federal plans to regulate nonbanks providing small-dollar loans, such as payday lenders.
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Marisabel Torres, Senior Policy Analyst, NCLR
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Ximena Arias, Financial Services Manager, Mission Asset Fund
Pablo DeFilippi, VP Membership and Business Development, National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions
Brenda Muniz, Community Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Erendira Rendon, Senior Organizer, The Resurrection Project
Going to College: What Latinos Think and What Policymakers Need to KnowPOLICYRoom 2210
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act provides a unique opportunity to shape an authentic postsecondary agenda informed by the Latino community. NCLR’s education team will share insights from student focus groups about their expectations and experiences with the college-going process. Participants will be briefed on the Higher Education Act, learn about the opportunities and challenges for Latinos, and dialogue with a panel of school leaders about innovation and action for reform.
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Blazing the Trail to STEM CareersSTEMRoom 2211
Latinos compose nearly 15% of the U.S. workforce, yet only 7% of STEM jobs are held by Latinos. This session will share best practices from community-based organizations that are leading more Latinos toward STEM careers. It is designed for instructors, school leaders, and community partners interested in launching a STEM awareness program at their local school. A diverse group of speakers, from students to funders, will discuss the importance of STEM education.
Moderator Juliana Ospina Cano, STEM Manager, NCLR
PanelistsKorinna Sanchez, Escalera STEM Program Director/Teacher, Puentes
Evelyn Pedraza, Escalera STEM Student, Houston Gateway Academy
Brian Hall, Supplier Diversity & Diversity Outreach Specialist, Shell
Alfredo Ayala, Principal Lead, Robotics and Animation, Walt Disney
Jesus Garcia, Google
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Raza Development Fund One-on-One AppointmentsKansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Room Yardbird B, 2nd Level—Marriott Tower
Do you need technical assistance or a strategy for a community development real estate project? To schedule an appointment, contact Francisca Montoya at [email protected].
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
LATINAS BRUNCHCo-Sponsors: The Coca-Cola Company, Discovery en Español, Hilton Worldwide, Toyota, Wells Fargo
Grand Ballroom
Five Decades of Latina Empowerment: Celebrating NCLR Women Leaders
As NCLR commemorates the tenth anniversary of our first female President and CEO, join incoming NCLR Board Chair Renata Soto for a discussion featuring female Board Chairs throughout NCLR’s history. Panelists will reflect on what led them to NCLR, memories and experiences from their tenures as Board Chairs, and lessons and advice they have for the new generation of Latina nonprofit leaders.
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Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR
Keynote Speaker
Linda Alvarado, President and CEO, Alvarado Construction, Inc.
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Panelists Renata Soto, NCLR Board Chair
Monica Lozano, Chairman, U.S. Hispanic Media
Andrea Bazán, Senior Vice President, Resource Development, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
Rita DiMartino, Chairman of the Board, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
EntertainmentMariachi Reyna de Los Angeles
1:30–3:00 p.m.
TOWN HALLThe Great Economic Divide: Why Inequality Matters Co-Lead Sponsors: Citi, PrudentialRoom 2505
Join noted business and media leader Monica Lozano and the panel as they discuss the nation’s continued recovery from the Great Recession and how income inequality continues to grow, making economic advancement increasingly difficult for U.S. Latinos. Considering the matter from national and local perspectives, participants in this town hall will explore what both policymakers and the public can do to address systemic issues and develop solutions that will improve quality of life and open up opportunities for Latinos.
Moderator Monica Lozano, Chairman, U.S. Hispanic Media
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Keynote SpeakerHon. Rosie Rios, Treasurer of the United States
PanelistsHon. Emanuel Cleaver, II, U.S. Representative (D-MO)
Hon. Martin J. Chavez, Mayor of Albuquerque, NM (1993–1997, 2001–2009)
Maria Pesqueira, President, Mujeres Latinas en Acción
Emily Gonzalez, College Access and Success Coach, AmeriCorps
2:30–3:30 p.m.
AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENTMeet-Up for Affiliates Using Efforts to Outcomes (ETO®)(Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates)Room 2215B
Many NCLR Affiliates have thought about the idea of using, or are already using, ETO® software by Social Solutions to track client and program outcomes. Are you responsible for data collection or research or evaluation at your organization? Facilitated by Felicia Medellin, NCLR Program Manager, Affiliates will have the chance to talk about their successes, challenges, and suggested practices.
PresenterFelicia Medellin, NCLR Program Manager
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Just a Click Away: Engaging Donors OnlineNONPROFIT MANAGEMENTRoom 2202
Digital fundraising is a great way to increase revenue and engage your supporters, but that world can be intimidating. In this workshop, learn how to reach donors with tools that you can integrate into your development plans. You’ll hear all about what motivates donors to give electronically and how to tap into those resources by fine-tuning your organization’s voice. Real-life success stories from your peers will leave you with easy-to-implement strategies for your own campaigns.
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Kirstin Chernawsky, Senior Director Development, Erie Neighborhood House
Celena Roldan-Moreno, Executive Director, Erie Neighborhood House
The ABCs of Building a Better School BoardEDUCATIONRoom 2203
Board leadership is crucial to the success of any school or community-based organization, but board members often receive little training on their responsibilities. Attendees will learn about best practices in board leadership and receive practical advice on board recruitment and succession. You will also learn how to begin evaluating your own board’s work and about opportunities for board development within the NCLR network.
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PresenterMaria Moser, Director of Education, Midwest and Northeast, NCLR
Alzheimer’s Affects All of Us: The Latino Community and Alzheimer’s Disease HEALTHPresented by LillyRoom 2204
Did you know that Latinos are more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease? In fact, Latinos can start showing symptoms up to seven years earlier! However, by understanding Alzheimer’s disease and early prevention strategies, we can take control of our brain health today. Participants will learn how Alzheimer’s can impact our lifestyle and complicate other chronic diseases that are prevalent in the Latino community, such as heart disease and diabetes.
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Jason Resendez, Director, LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s Network, USAgainstAlzheimer’s
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Dr. Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center
Constantina Mizis, Executive Director, Latino Alzheimer’s & Memory Disorders Alliance
Marcela Vargas, Project Coordinator, Institute for Hispanic Health
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Healthier Foods, Healthier Families: Promoting Nutrition Access and Healthy Living among LatinosHEALTHRoom 2205
Latinos face higher rates of chronic diseases, hunger, food insecurity, and obesity than the general population. NCLR works to address these conditions and improve nutrition by increasing access to food assistance programs as well as educating families to make informed decisions regarding healthy eating and physical activity. In this workshop, attendees will hear about the successes of NCLR health initiatives in communities nationwide, specifically interventions led by promotores de salud, lay health workers who have cultural and linguistic training specific to helping Latinos.
PresentersSuyanna Barker, Department Director, La Clínica del Pueblo
Elizabeth Reynoso, Promotoras Program Manager, El Centro
Kathy Mimberg, Communications Manager, NCLR
Ready? Set? Retire! Preparing Latinos for Retirement HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • POLICYRoom 2206
Given that Latinos will soon make up one-third of the American workforce, we cannot afford to ignore the vast disparities in retirement savings between Latinos and other Americans. In this workshop, join policy leaders, financial industry experts, and
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community-based organizations to learn about new findings about the financial experience of Hispanics and ways to improve Latino retirement readiness. Participants will learn about new proposals to expand opportunities to save for retirement and strategize ways to get involved in improving retirement readiness in the Latino community.
PresentersAndrea Ambriz, Director of Policy and Strategic Engagement, U.S. Department of Treasury
Bennett Kleinberg, Vice President for Institutional Investment Solutions, Prudential
Veronica Villaseñor, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Catherine Singley Harvey, Manager, Economic Policy Project, NCLR
What You Need to Know about Administrative ReliefIMMIGRANT INTEGRATION ∙ POLICYRoom 2207
Join us for an update on the status of the lawsuit blocking the implementation of administrative relief. Hear from experts about what advocates and service providers can be doing now to protect individuals and keep families together.
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Cristina Jimenez Moreta, Co-Founder and Managing Director, United We Dream
Nora A. Preciado, Staff Attorney, National Immigration Law Center
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Grisel Ruiz, Staff Attorney, Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Laura Vazquez, Senior Legislative Analyst, NCLR
Screening: Discovery a Fondo: Trata de Mujeres THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE Presented by Discovery en EspañolRoom 2208
Emmy Award–winning documentary Discovery a Fondo: Trata de Mujeres exposes the savagery behind a growing sex trade, revealing a black market business that affects thousands of women. Discovery en Español’s cameras travel from Tenancingo, Mexico, the small-town epicenter of female sex trafficking, up to seedy locations in New York to uncover how these mafia families operate, luring girls through the false pretense of arranged marriages and forcing them into prostitution. Stay after the screening for a Q&A with the filmmakers and discuss resources necessary to assist women in this situation. How media companies can delve deeper and go beyond the headlines to bring key issues to light.
@Latinas in Tech: Bringing Much-Needed Diversity to Silicon ValleySTEM • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVEPresented by EveryoneOnRoom 2209
Latinas are severely underrepresented in the tech industry and lack of access to affordable Internet is a major reason why. In this workshop, national nonprofit EveryoneOn will speak about initiatives designed to place young Latinas in tech jobs by equipping them with the tools they need to succeed. Speakers will also address how to engage organizations in providing affordable Internet for all Americans.
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ModeratorNorma E. Fernandez, CA Regional Manager, EveryoneOn
PanelistsLiliana Monge, Founder, Sabio.la
Noramay Cadena, Executive Director, Latinas in STEM Foundation
Deldelp Medina, CEO and Co-Founder, Avión Ventures
A Chance at Any Age: Two-Generation Strategies for Serving the FamilyWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTRoom 2210
Two-generation approaches focus on creating opportunities that address the needs of children as well as the adults in their lives. Presenters at this workshop will share NCLR’s core qualities for two-generation programs, a set of standards developed for Latino-serving organizations, and a self-assessment tool kit to help in program implementation. NCLR, Aspen Ascend, and Affiliate organizations will share best practices in implementing a two-generation approach.
PresentersSarah Haight, Senior Program Manager, The Aspen Institute
Mauricio Cifuentes, PhD, LICSW, Director of Behavioral Health, CLUES
Kathy Cox, Administrator, YWCA El Paso del Norte Region, Sara McKnight Transitional Living Center
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Antonia Lopez, Director, Early Childhood Education, NCLR
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LGBTQ AND ALLIES RECEPTION: A NIGHT OUT WITH NCLRLead Sponsor: Nissan North America Co-Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Hilton Worldwide, Nationwide Insurance
Room 2104B
NCLR Affiliate LGBTQ Champion Latin American Youth Center (Washington, DC)
HELEN RODRÍGUEZ-TRÍAS HEALTH AWARD RECEPTIONLead Sponsor: Johnson & JohnsonCo-Sponsors: Baxter Healthcare, Centene Corporation
Room 2104A
NCLR Affiliate Honoree Comunidades Unidas (West Valley City, UT)
DIVERSITY DRIVES INNOVATION RECEPTION Lead Sponsor: Comcast/NBCUniversal/TelemundoRoom 2105
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AFFILIATE LOUNGESponsor: Bank of America (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates)Room 2215B
8:30–10:00 a.m.
EIGHTH ANNUAL AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP BREAKFASTCo-Lead Sponsors: Citi, PrudentialCo-Sponsor: PepsiCo(Open only to Affiliate Executive Directors plus one board or senior staff member, RSVP required)Room 2103AB
Leveraging Social Entrepreneurship to Drive Your Mission
Several Affiliates have successful for-profit ventures, and most in the network are exploring ways to generate revenue that can support their missions. For community-based organizations, social entrepreneurship affords new ways to generate sustainable funding while diversifying funding sources. Come learn from leaders in this field, including Affiliates who have embraced social entrepreneurship strategies in their organizations and have created new, innovative opportunities to advance their missions and impact.
WelcomeJosé Rodriguez, Chair, NCLR Affiliate Council
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Sonia M. Pérez, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, NCLR
ModeratorRenata Soto, Executive Director, Conexión Américas; Chair, NCLR Board of Directors
PanelistsJanie Barrera, President and CEO, LiftFund
Tom Espinoza, President, Raza Development Fund (RDF)
Christine Marquez-Hudson, CEO/Executive Director, Mi Casa Resource Center
Closing RemarksViviana López-Green, Senior Director, Affiliate Member Services, NCLR
Regional Affiliate of the Year HonoreesPresented by Renata Soto, NCLR Board Chair
Far West Affiliate of the YearGOAL Academy (Pueblo, CO)
Midwest Affiliate of the YearErie Neighborhood House (Chicago, IL)
Northeast Affiliate of the Year Centro Hispano Daniel Torres (Reading, PA)
Southeast Affiliate of the YearHispanic Unity of Florida (Hollywood, FL)
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Texas Affiliate of the YearHouston Gateway Academy, Inc. (Houston, TX)
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COFFEE HOURRoom 2215A
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TOWN HALLHealth and Place: What Does Your ZIP Code Have to Do with Your Health?Co-Sponsors: Centene Corporation, The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationRoom 2505
Latino families often live in neighborhoods where a number of factors work against their well-being. HHS Acting Deputy Secretary Dr. Mary Wakefield will share her insights, while CNN en Español’s Dra. Marisa Azaret will lead a panel discussion on segregation, income inequality, and inaccessibility to affordable food and housing—contributors to poor health and unhealthy lifestyles. The expert panel will highlight the latest research on how where we live impacts our health, while community leaders explore strategies for improving neighborhood conditions that benefit overall well-being. Chef James Tahhan will close the session with a cooking demonstration full of simple, flavorful, and affordable options to live healthier.
Keynote SpeakerHon. Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN, Acting Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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Moderator Dra. Marisa Azaret, Host of Dra. Azaret, CNN en Español
PanelistsJohn Govea, JD, MPA, Senior Program Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Genoveva Islas, MPH, Director, Cultiva La Salud Public Health Institute
Patrick Brosnan, Executive Director, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Special Presentation and PanelistJames Tahhan, Celebrity Chef, Award-winning Co-Host, Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Día
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MONDAY LUNCHEONCo-Sponsors: Bank of America, Sprint, Univision Communications Inc., Walmart
Grand Ballroom
EmceeArantxa Loizaga, Weekend Anchor, Univision
Affiliate Award for Advocacy Presented by Eric Rodriguez, Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, NCLR
TODEC Legal Center (Perris, CA)
Keynote SpeakerHon. Martin O’Malley, Governor of Maryland (2007–2015); 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate
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Featured SpeakerHon. Julián Castro, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Featured SpeakerMarcelo Claure, Chief Executive Officer, Sprint
Special Address
Hon. Hillary Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State (2009–2013); U.S. Senator (D–NY) (2001–2009); 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Raza Development Fund One-on-One AppointmentsKansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Room Yardbird B, 2nd Level—Marriott Tower
Do you need technical assistance or a strategy for a community development real estate project? To schedule an appointment, contact Francisca Montoya at [email protected].
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AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENTMission Possible: Engaging Your Board, Staff and Donors A Conversation with NCLR’s Vice President of Resource Development
Are you looking for ideas to help engage your board in your fundraising efforts? Have you explored how all of your staff can be part of the fundraising team? Do you need strategies that help get your
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donors even more involved? Join us for a roundtable discussion with Ivelisse Fairchild, VP of Resource Development, who spearheads NCLR’s fundraising initiatives and development campaigns. Space is limited, RSVP required. Please RSVP with NCLR California Regional Director, Brenda Gonzalez at [email protected].
PresenterIvelisse Fairchild, CFRE, Vice President, Resource Development, NCLR
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NATIONAL AFFILIATE FORUMRoom 2505
A conversation on the power of the NCLR-Affiliate partnership and what’s ahead for the Affiliate Network as NCLR approaches its 50th anniversary.
Join NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía as she reflects on NCLR’s efforts to strengthen the NCLR-Affiliate relationship over the past decade. Janet will then lead a discussion with NCLR Leadership, the Affiliate Council, and leaders from all regions on our accomplishments, the challenges we have yet to tackle, and the opportunities we must continue to work on to move Latino families forward as a powerful network of leaders, experts, and advocates. Affiliates from all regions—California, Texas, Midwest, Far West, Northeast, and Southeast—are invited to attend this special forum.
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MONDAY CONCERTNoche de EspectáculoLead Sponsor: Hyundai Motor AmericaCo-Sponsor: PepsiCoGrand Ballroom
NCLR and Hyundai Motor America
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Noche de Espectáculo
Pedro Fernandez
Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose Hernandez
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles
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CORPORATE APPRECIATION BREAKFAST (By Invitation Only)Lead Sponsor: NielsenKansas City Marriott Downtown, Barney Allis Historic Lobby—Muehlebach Tower,
9:00 a.m.–Noon
Raza Development Fund One-on-One AppointmentsKansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Room Yardbird B, 2nd Level—Marriott Tower
Do you need technical assistance or a strategy for a community development real estate project? To schedule an appointment, contact Francisca Montoya at [email protected].
9:30 a.m.–Noon
AFFILIATE LOUNGESponsor: Bank of America(Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates)Room 2215B
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COFFEE HOURRoom 2215A
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Young and in Charge: The Next Generation of Latina LeadersNONPROFIT MANAGEMENT • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVERoom 2202
Created in 2009, Mujeres Latinas en Acción’s Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) develops skills in young Latina leaders as they promote the organization’s programs and identify potential donors. In this workshop, hear stories from these young ambassadors and brainstorm how to adopt a similar program for your organization.
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Cheryl Wisniewski, Director of Development and Communications, Mujeres Latinas en Acción
You Are the Key to Your Child’s Future: Effective Parent Engagement Strategies for SchoolsEDUCATIONRoom 2203
By providing families with practical, culturally sensitive information, schools can transform parents into advocates for their children’s academic success. This interactive workshop designed for school and nonprofit leaders provides an overview of NCLR’s newest addition to the Padres Comprometidos curriculum, Abogando por nuestros niños. Guided by NCLR’s Core Qualities for Successful Parent Engagement, participants will learn how to communicate current issues in education to parents and connect them to school and community resources.
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ModeratorJose L. Rodriguez, Regional Director of Education, NCLR
PanelistsLeticia de la Vara, Chief Operating Officer, Friendly House
Jessica Rodriguez, Education Outreach Manager, NCLR
Ending the Silent Epidemic: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Latino CommunityHEALTH • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVEPresented by Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Room 2204
It is estimated that one in three Latinas will experience physical violence by a partner during their lifetime. The Latino community continues to face unique challenges in addressing and shifting the culture of sexual and domestic partner violence because of systematic issues of poverty, unemployment, housing insecurity, and fear of deportation. Join us for a conversation about how we can work together to address domestic and sexual violence through awareness, advocacy, and cultural shift within the community.
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Vanessa Gonzalez-Plumhoff, Director, Latino Leadership & Engagment, Planned Parenthood Action Fund
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Heidi Notario, Training & Technical Assistance Manager, National Latin@ Network, Casa de Esperanza
Pierre Berastain, Communications & Marketing Manager, National Latin@ Network, Casa de Esperanza
Amber J. Phillips, Youth Organizing Specialist, Planned Parenthood Generation, Planned Parenthood Generation Action
A Well-Rounded Wellness: Using Social Services to Promote Financial CapabilityHOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTRoom 2205
Growing inequality is making it even more difficult for Latino families to get ahead, but an idea is taking root to address the problem. Consensus is growing that an effective way to help families build their financial capability is to incorporate tools and supports into existing programs in health, education, workforce development, and other social service fields. In this workshop, hear from national groups about the tools they have developed to add financial capability to programs. Participants will learn new models that will deepen the impact of existing social service programs.
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Katherine Drew Rios, Associate Director, Financial Capabilities, Housing and Community Development, NCLR
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Olivia Calderon, Senior Strategist for Special Populations, Office of Financial Empowerment, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Alicia Atkinson, Policy Analyst, Corporation for Enterprise Development
Arisleyda Veloz, Director of Asset Building, Lawrence Community Works
A New American Homecoming: Reducing Barriers to Immigrant IntegrationIMMIGRANT INTEGRATION • POLICYRoom 2206
There was much to celebrate when President Obama announced his executive actions on immigration last November. This workshop will explore the progress made since then and address remaining barriers to naturalization. Administration officials, experts in the field, and a local immigrant affairs officer will discuss how we can make citizenship more accessible for millions and help new citizens integrate into our communities.
ModeratorVictoria Benner, Senior Legislative Analyst, NCLR
PanelistsFelicia Escobar, Special Assistant to the President for Immigration Policy, White House
Josh Hoyt, Executive Director, National Partnership for New Americans
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Nisha Agarwal, Commissioner, New York City Office of Immigrant Affairs
Police Community Relations 101: Lessons from the Community Relations ServicePOLICYPresented by the U.S. Department of JusticeRoom 2207
The Community Relations Service (CRS) has been at the forefront whenever major disputes or issues have enveloped communities due to perceptions of discrimination or harassment. Most notable recent CRS involvements include community unrest and demonstrations in Baltimore, Maryland; Ferguson, Missouri; and Sanford, Florida. This workshop will discuss CRS’s role in addressing issues and concerns regarding biased policing, excessive use of force, and enhancing and improving better police-community relations. Exercises and discussion will encourage participation from attendees.
Moderator
Rita Valenciano, Conciliation Specialist, U.S. Department of Justice/Community Relations Service - Region VII Kansas City
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Reinaldo Rivera, Latino Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of Justice/Community Relations Service - HQ Washington, D.C.
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Jared S. Maag, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Office of the U.S. Attorney - District of Kansas
2016 and Beyond: Growing the Influence of Latinos in the American Political LandscapePOLICYRoom 2208
Latino voters are a critical factor in political contests across the country, and most notably in determining who wins the White House. With already a vast pool of potential registrants, and nearly a million Latino U.S. citizens turning 18 every year for the foreseeable future, Hispanics are poised to play an even greater role in the future of American politics. This workshop features the latest data on Latino voters, their potential impact in 2016, and the growing diversity of organizations and tactics engaging Hispanics, both as voters and as candidates.
ModeratorClarissa Martínez De Castro, Deputy Vice President, National Council of La Raza
PanelistsCristóbal Alex, President, Latino Victory Project
Daniel Garza, Executive Director, The LIBRE Initiative
Héctor Sánchez, Chair, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda
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You Didn’t Hear this from Me: Trade Secrets from Successful Latinas in STEMSTEM • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVEPresented by American Chemical SocietyRoom 2209
The tech business may be the wave of the future, but women are vastly underrepresented in STEM fields. In this workshop, a panel of women in the industry will discuss the challenges they have faced over the years and how they overcame them. They’ll offer audience members personalized advice on how to stay motivated, find mentors, and break the ceiling. Panelists will give insider tips on how they got to their current positions and what you need to succeed.
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Joy Titus-Young, Diversity Programs Manager, American Chemical Society
Brittny Johnson, Women Chemists of Color and Membership Associate, American Chemical Society
Zaida Martinez-Morales, Professor Emeritus, Florida International University
Eugenia Narh, Graduate Student, University of Texas at Arlington
Google Your Way to Success: Google’s Supplier Diversity 101 STEMPresented by GoogleRoom 2210
Google’s Small Business Supplier Diversity program was designed to connect small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and LGBT people to opportunities within Google, all while helping
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them grow on the web. In this workshop, learn how Google’s program supports the company’s unique procurement structure, where every Googler is empowered to make purchasing decisions based on their specific needs. Attendees will also learn how to become a Google supplier and how to leverage Google to boost online marketing.
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Adam Gardner, Senior Global Program Manager for Supplier Diversity, Google
Fast Track to Success: Accelerating Access to Health Care Careers for ImmigrantsWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTRoom 2211
Immigrants have many hurdles to overcome as they push toward their career and life goals, and embedding English language instruction into career training accelerates learners on their journeys. In this workshop, follow the development of a health care career pathway from vision to implementation. Success stories will illustrate how the pathway allowed students to start their career training sooner while acquiring language skills, as well as how they are succeeding in their careers.
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Ryan Monroe, Chief Academic Officer, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
Jorge Delgado, Principal, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
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TUESDAY LUNCHEONCo-Sponsors: H&R Block, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Shell, Sodexo, Inc., Time Warner Cable
Grand Ballroom
EmceeKris Ketz, Anchor, KMBC 9 News
Special RemarksDavid L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo
Keynote SpeakerPresident’s MessageJanet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR
Featured SpeakerHon. Penny Pritzker, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce
2016 NCLR Annual Conference Announcement
3:00–4:30 p.m.
TOWN HALLOpening the Portal of Technology to Latino FamiliesLead Sponsor: GoogleRoom 2505
Join FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and mitú Network CEO Roy Burstin to discuss the rapidly changing face of technology in our lives. Today, the
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power of technology connects and empowers Latino families as new tools and apps are introduced to help us live healthier lives and find job opportunities— providing innovative educational resources at the touch of a screen. Panelists will explore the benefits of technology to improve quality of life and create opportunities for the Latino community.
ModeratorRoy Burstin, CEO, mitú Network
Featured Speaker and PanelistHon. Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
PanelistsJess George, Community Impact Manager, Google
Karla Monterroso, Vice President of Programs, CODE2040
6:00–7:00 p.m.
PRESIDENT’S RECEPTIONCo-Sponsors: BMW of North America, MillerCoors LLCRoom 2505
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AWARDS GALAHonoring Our OwnCo-Sponsors: AARP, Ford Motor Company Fund, PepsiCo, Southwest Airlines Co., UPS
Grand Ballroom
Affiliate of the YearEl Concilio, Inc.
Graciela Olivarez La Raza AwardDr. Juliet V. Garcia, Executive Director University of Texas Institute of the Americas
Ruben Salazar Award for CommunicationsMandalit del Barco, Journalist, NPR West
Maclovio Barraza Award for LeadershipLuis Garden Acosta, Founder and President El Puente
Roberto Clemente Award for Sports ExcellenceCookie Rojas, Former Major League Baseball Player and Coach
Raul Yzaguirre President’s AwardTony Salazar, Principal, McCormack Baron Salazar
9:30–11:30 p.m.
AWARDS GALA AFTER-PARTYRoom 2505
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10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
A Place for the Arts in STEM EducationTRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102B
Many programs and decision-makers have rightfully prioritized science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education as a key to our nation’s continued economic growth. Sometimes lost in this discourse, however, is the role of arts and creativity. This session aims to cover the importance of art as a tool for personal development and how innovative programs are combining the arts with STEM education.
PresenterJennifer Mendes, Mattie Rhodes Center
Afro-Latino Identity Panel DiscussionTRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102A
African cultural roots have a strong influence on the culture of Latinos in Latin America and the United States. However, Afro-Latinos are often underrepresented in media, politics, and the wider community. Join the panelists for this timely discussion on personal identity and organizations and resources to better understand the Afro-Latino community.
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PresentersGabriela Watson, Filmmaker
Adrian Valdivia, Men Can Stop Rape
Sponsorship, Mentorship, and the Value of Participating in General Market OrganizationsTRACK: AVANZANDO
Room 2104A
As we continue in our careers and academic paths, it is important to receive the advice and support of others. This workshop will address the difference between mentorships and sponsorships, how to cultivate a relationship with a mentor, the importance of networking, and how to leverage organizations to secure leadership roles in the community.
PresentersCentral Exchange
Eli Lilly and Company
Manage Your Credit Today to Build Wealth TomorrowTRACK: AVANZANDORoom 2104B
Good credit is essential to building wealth. This session is for those looking to improve their credit or continue building credit. It will address bad practices that can hurt your credit score, ways to build credit while you are young, and resources to help you improve your credit.
PresenterWells Fargo
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Latino Food Is Healthy Too!TRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102A
Contrary to the belief that “traditional” or “ethnic” foods cause obesity and heart disease, this session will highlight the healthy, hearty, and delicious foods from our Latino traditions. Participants will learn about health-conscious and cost-effective food shopping practices from an NCLR Affiliate based in Kansas City.
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Elizabeth Reynoso, El Centro, Inc.
NCLR Escalera Program for College and Career ReadinessSponsored by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)TRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102B
Because many Latino students are the first in their families to access postsecondary education, they sometimes do not have sufficient information about the types of colleges out there and their costs. NCLR and its partners will provide the right information about college and show students how to make a plan today to begin preparing to apply and pay for college.
PresenterFelicia Medellin, NCLR
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Building Resilience and Navigating CollegeSponsored by Bank of AmericaTRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102B
Getting to college is one thing, but graduating is another challenge altogether. For first-generation students the road can look daunting at times, yet there are many on-campus resources to support students. Staff and students from the University of Texas at San Antonio will share their stories of perseverance and resilience.
PresentersTara Benoit, Vice President Consumer Marketing Manager, Kansas City Central, Bank of America
Dr. Lorena Claeys, University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Margarita Machado-Casas, University of Texas at San Antonio
Check-In on Administrative Relief and Voter EngagementTRACK: AVANZANDORoom 2103C
Over the last three years, administrative relief has provided protection to more than 600,000 undocumented Americans. In the face of legal and political challenges, this session will update participants on the potential impact of DACA and DAPA and how we can support additional relief through political engagement and voter awareness.
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PresentersLaura Vazquez, NCLR
Janet Hernandez, NCLR
Peer Academic Mentoring and the Road to CollegeSponsored by HondaTRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102A
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in New York is providing high-quality college advising and preparation through youth mentors. This workshop will explore the work of these mentors, peer academic support models for high school students, and tips on organizing an effective peer mentorship group.
PresenterCypress Hills Local Development Corporation
1:30–3:00 p.m.
President’s Special SessionProfiles of Leadership and Service: A Family AffairRoom 2103C
This year marks Janet Murguía’s tenth anniversary as President and CEO of NCLR. Coming from a family of humble beginnings and significant accomplishment, she credits the values her hardworking parents instilled in her and her six siblings as the cornerstone to their success. With their hometown of Kansas City as the backdrop, join several of the Murguía siblings as they share the experiences that lead them
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PresentersJanet Murguía, NCLR
The Honorable Carlos Murguía, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Ramon Murguía, Attorney and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trustee
The Honorable Mary H. Murguía, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
3:30–5:30 p.m.
Líderes Film Screening: Underwater DreamsRoom 2103C
Underwater Dreams, written and directed by Mary Mazzio and narrated by Michael Peña, is the epic story of how the sons of undocumented Mexican immigrants learned how to build an underwater robot from Home Depot parts—and defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the process. Join members of the cast for a special screening followed by a question-and-answer session.
PresentersJuliana Ospina Cano, NCLR
Lorenzo Santillan, Deferred Action Recipient
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9:00–10:30 a.m.
Building a “No Bullying Zone”TRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102B
While bullying is a social issue, it also impacts our physical and behavioral health. Cenpatico is partnering with NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green to explore the impact of bullying and other issues confronting youth today through the “Strong Youth, Strong Community” Summit. Come learn valuable life skills and resources to nurture healthy minds, healthy bodies, and healthy relationships. Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook using #URWhatUThink.
PresenterCentene Corporation
Thickening the Line between Love and Hate: Creating a Culture of Consent and Healthy RelationshipsTRACK: AVANZANDORoom 2104B
Domestic and sexual violence can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation. The Latino community faces specific challenges in shifting the culture of sexual and domestic partner violence, yet it is also uniquely positioned to create powerful solutions. Join us for an intersectional conversation on addressing this issue through awareness and advocacy.
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Promoting Healing in Young MenTRACK: AVANZANDORoom 2104A
NCLR Affiliates are engaged in transformative work with young men who have faced trauma, substance use, teen pregnancy, relationship violence, gang violence, and school failure. This workshop will focus on programs that foster resilience when youth are most vulnerable and provide the emotional base for success in the future.
PresentersWilmer Quinones, Sociedad Latina
Paul Flores, The Unity Council
Dr. Patricia Foxen, NCLR
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Líderes Fashion Show with TJXRoom 2103C
Come join the Líderes team for a fun experience exploring new styles of office, professional, and formal wear. It’s fun to be both professional and stylish!
PresenterTJX Companies Inc.
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Find Your Scholarship Today!Sponsored by McDonald’s CorporationTRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102B
Learn how to find scholarships for Hispanic students and strategies to stay aware of educational funding opportunities. Special attention will be given to the role of the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship, which is provided in partnership with Cool Speak.
PresenterErnesto Mejía, Cool Speak
Service-Learning for All TRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102A
The Amigos en CASA program at East Austin College Prep allows students to cultivate leadership and engagement through two districtwide beautification projects. Students will share the outcomes of this program and other meaningful services at East Austin College Prep. Participants will learn how to collaborate with stakeholders, school officials, and other students to implement service-learning projects.
PresenterEast Austin Prep Academy
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Healthy Relationships for Young MenTRACK: AVANZANDORoom 2104A
Men Can Stop Rape is a violence prevention program that mobilizes young men to prevent sexual and dating violence. Its Men of Strength (MOST) Club provides young men with a structured and supportive space to build individualized definitions of masculinity that promote healthy relationships. Learn how young men can develop a positive personal sense of their masculinity and be allies in decreasing relationship violence.
PresenterAdrian Valdivia, Men Can Stop Rape
Education and Identity: The Role of Cultural BiasTRACK: AVANZANDORoom 2104B
This workshop examines the impact of cultural bias on Latino students’ educational outcomes. It will examine research connecting health and well-being to Latino cultural identity, analyze school structures defined by culture, and contemplate the influence of cultural bias on Latino learning, performance, and persistence.
PresenterLisa D. McCarthy, Guadalupe Centers, Inc.
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10:30 a.m.–Noon
Community Policing in Kansas CityTRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102A
The Westside Community Action Network (WCAN) has reduced crime in Kansas City by 67%, including by building real bonds with the community and the many day laborers in the area. Learn how, through compassion rather than force, WCAN has provided an alternative model to traditional policing and community engagement.
PresenterOctavio Villalobos, Kansas City Metropolitan Police Department
Blazing the Trail to STEM CareersSponsored by Google and The Walt Disney CompanyTRACK: AVANZANDO
Room 2104A
Latinos compose nearly 15% of the U.S. workforce, yet only 7% of STEM jobs are held by Latinos. This session will share best practices from community-based organizations that are leading more Latinos toward STEM careers. It is designed for instructors, school leaders, and community partners interested in launching a STEM awareness program at their school. A diverse group of speakers, from students to funders, will discuss the importance of STEM education.
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Korinna Sanchez, Escalera STEM Program Director/Teacher, Puentes
Evelyn Pedraza, Escalera STEM Student, Houston Gateway Academy
Brian Hall, Supplier Diversity & Diversity Outreach Specialist, Shell
Alfredo Ayala, Principal Lead, Robotics and Animation, Walt Disney
Jesus Garcia, Google
How Can I Pay for College? Tips on Navigating the Financial Aid JourneyTRACK: AVANZANDORoom 2104B
Please join us for this opportunity to demystify the cost of going college and learn how a variety of Wells Fargo resources and tools can help you and your family plan and prepare for tuition costs. Join NCLR and Wells Fargo Education Financial Services Market Relationship Manager, Casey Galindo, who will provide financial aid expert advice on how to navigate the financial aid process and learn about all college funding options.
PresenterCasey Galindo, Wells Fargo
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What Would You Do?TRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102A
Lighthouse Community Charter School will present a mixed-media performance reflecting on race relations in our communities in the wake of the Michael Brown shooting. The presentation will incorporate spoken word and video on perceptions of race and racism in the current sociopolitical climate. Participants will explore their relationships to local police and positive strategies for sharing their stories.
PresenterLighthouse Community Charter School
Líderes Film Screening: First-GenerationTRACK: RISING LEADERSRoom 2102B
Join Wells Fargo for a private screening of the documentary First Generation, which chronicles the stories of youth who were the first in their families to attend college. This film explores the factors that have enabled youth to access higher education and motivated them to succeed.
PresenterWells Fargo
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Behind the Like: A Look into Marketing and Sales Roles at FacebookTRACK: AVANZANDORoom 2104B
Facebook builds products to connect the world, which means they need a team that understands and reflects different communities, backgrounds, and cultures. Its team features a broad range of experience, race, age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics. Participants will learn about the company’s core values and hear personal stories from Facebook’s marketing and sales team to understand the key skills in this industry.
PresenterFacebook
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Title Sponsor
UPS
Host City Sponsor
Sprint
Expo Guide Creative
Hallmark
NCLR FAMILY/FAMILIA PAVILIONExhibitors
Visit Orlando
NCLR Advocacy Central
CAREER AND EDUCATION/TUS OPORTUNIDADES PAVILION Sponsor
TJX Companies, Inc.
Exhibitors
Award Winning Author Tour via International Latino Book Awards
CareerOneStop
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Donnelly College
Full Employment Council
GW Graduate School of Political Management
Job Corps
LEADERSHIP for Educational Equity
Marriott International
National Education Association
Peace Corps
Selective Service System
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Time Warner Cable
TJX Companies, Inc.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA-DHS)
U.S. Department of State
Webster University
COMMUNITY/EL BARRIO PAVILION Exhibitors
90.1FM KKFI Community Radio
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Department
American Federation of Teachers
Amtrak
Centene Corp. in Partnership with Home State Health Plan and Sunflower Health Plan
Children International
Consulado de México en Kansas City
Destino Discovery
Dignity Memorial
Dos Mundos
El Centro Inc. / “Comprando Rico y Sano”
El Sol / Dominican Republic Tourism Department Initiative
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Trade Commission
Friends of the American Latino Museum
GEICO
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri
GobiernoUSA.gov
Guadalupe Centers, Inc.
H&R Block
Hallmark
Hispanic Economic Development Corporation (HEDC)
HUD: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Immigration Advocates Network
KCK Community College - TEC
KDTD 1340am La Grande - 100% Mexicana
KYYS 1250am - La X - la Super Estación
La Poderosa 1160AM / Multimedia Group
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Master Your Card: Oportunidad
Mattie Rhodes Center
Mi Raza Magazine
myRA - My Retirement Account U.S. Department of the Treasury
NeighborWorks America
New Era Cap
Ñ Magazine
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
PBS Kids Oh Noah! (WNET & KCPT)
RTT Mobile Interpretation
State Farm
The Arc
The LIBRE Initiative
Toyota
USCIS - Customer Service and Public Engagement Directorate
U.S. Department of Treasury
Unbound
Wells Fargo
Health/Tu Salud PavilionCo-Sponsors
Johnson & Johnson
Walgreens Wellness
Exhibitors
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
Amerigroup
Baby’s First Test
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Campaign
Centene Corp. in Partnership with Home State Health Plan and Sunflower Health Plan
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CLAIM
Diagnostic Imaging Centers, P.A. Health and Wellmobile
Farmworker Justice
FDA Office of Women’s Health
Houston Health Department
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson Division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. Consumer & Personal Products Worldwide
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Free Vision Evaluations
MotherToBaby
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Library of Medicine
NIH Office ofPrograms AIDS Research
Pfizer RxPathways
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
U.S. Office of Minority Health
Walgreens Wellness
KC ExperienceExhibitors
City of Kansas City, Missouri
COPA NCLR
Human Relations Department, City of KCMO
Jackson County COMBAT
Kansas City Chiefs Play 60
Kansas City Hispanic News
Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall
Kansas City Parks and Recreation
Kansas City Power & Light District
Kansas City Royals
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Sporting KC
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Union Station/Science City
United Way of Greater Kansas City
Visit KC
Worlds of Fun
Science and Technology/El Futuro Pavilion Sponsor
KCP&L
Exhibitors
American Chemical Society
AT&T
Chevrolet
KCP&L
Nissan North America
Sprint
The Boeing Company
Cyber Café
Google Fiber
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NCLR Annual Conference Title Sponsor
Toyota
National Latino Family ExpoTitle Sponsor
UPS
Host City Sponsor
Sprint
Diamond
Bank of America
Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo
Walmart
Platinum
Centene Corporation
City of Kansas City
Prudential
Gold
Nissan North America
Silver
Amtrak
AT&T
Hallmark
Johnson & Johnson
Wells Fargo
Bronze
BBVA Compass
The Boeing Company
Chevrolet
Eli Lilly and Company
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
KCP&L
Ocwen Financial Corporation
Time Warner Inc.
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American Federation of Teachers
Amerigroup
J.E. Dunn Construction
GEICO
Marriott International, Inc.
Nationwide Insurance
Pfizer RxPathways
REACH Healthcare Foundation
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Event Sponsors
Saturday, July 11
National Affiliate LuncheonCo-Sponsors
Citi
FedEx Corporation
State Farm
Target Corporation
Time Warner Inc.
Education Town Hall Co-Sponsors
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
State Farm
The Walton Family Foundation
FUSEMEDIA Comedy Show Lead Sponsor
FUSEMEDIA
Co-Sponsor
Anheuser-Busch
Celebrate at Kansas City Live! Lead Sponsor
Kansas City Power & Light District
Co-Sponsors
City of Kansas City
GEICO
KCP&L
President’s Council Reception Co-Sponsors
Airbnb
BMW of North America
Univision Communications Inc.
Sunday, July 12
Latinas BrunchCo-Sponsors
The Coca-Cola Company
Discovery en Español
Hilton Worldwide
Toyota
Wells Fargo
Economy Town Hall Co-Lead Sponsors
Citi
Prudential
Diversity Drives Innovation Reception Lead Sponsor
Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo
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Helen Rodríguez-Trías Health Award Reception Lead Sponsor
Johnson & Johnson
Co-Sponsors
Baxter Healthcare
Centene Corporation
LGBTQ Reception Lead Sponsor
Nissan North America
Co-Sponsors
Anheuser-Busch
Hilton Worldwide
Nationwide Insurance
Monday, July 13
Affiliate Leadership Breakfast
Co-Lead Sponsor
Citi
Prudential
Co-Sponsor
PepsiCo
Monday Luncheon Co-Sponsors
Bank of America
Sprint
Univision Communications Inc.
Walmart
Health Town Hall Co-Sponsors
Centene Corporation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Noche de Espectáculo Concert Lead Sponsor
Hyundai Motor America
Co-Sponsor
PepsiCo
Tuesday, July 14
Tuesday Luncheon Co-Sponsors
H&R Block
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Shell
Sodexo, Inc.
Time Warner Cable
Technology Town Hall Lead Sponsor
President’s Reception Co-Sponsors
BMW of North America
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Awards Gala Co-Sponsors
AARP
Ford Motor Company Fund
PepsiCo
Southwest Airlines Co.
UPS
Workshop TracksEducation
American Federation of Teachers
The Walton Family Foundation
Health
CVS Health
Pfizer RxPathways
Housing and Community Development
Fannie Mae
Ocwen Financial Corporation
Immigrant Integration
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The Latina Perspective
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Latina Media Ventures, LLC
Nonprofit Management
American Express
Policy
Prudential
STEM
Honda
Workforce Development
McDonald’s Corporation
Wells Fargo
Other Events and ActivitiesCorporate Appreciation Breakfast Sponsor
Nielsen
Affiliate Lounge Sponsor
Bank of America
Pocket Agenda Sponsor
MGM Resorts International
Expo Guide Sponsor
McDonald’s Corporation
Registration Bags Sponsors
Citi
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Southwest Airlines Co.
COPA NCLR Soccer Tournament Sponsor
Johnson & Johnson
Film Screenings Sponsor
Time Warner Inc.
National Latino Family ExpoCareer and Education/Tus Oportunidades Pavilion Co-Sponsors
TJX Companies, Inc.
Health/Tu Salud Pavilion Co-Sponsors
Johnson & Johnson
Walgreens Wellness
Science and Technology/ El Futuro Pavilion Co-Sponsor
KCP&L
Cyber Café Sponsor
Google Fiber
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Eli Lilly and Company
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Shell
Sodexo, Inc.
Líderes Fashion Show
TJX Companies, Inc.
Líderes Cultural Talent Showcase
Marriott International, Inc.
Nielsen
Líderes Gozadera
FedEx Corporation
Workshops
Bank of America
Centene Corporation
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)
Honda
McDonald’s Corporation
MiTú Network
The Walt Disney Company
Wells Fargo
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Full Employment Council
Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund
Lathrop & Gage LLP
Polsinelli
The Guadalupe Centers, Inc.
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Premium $850Regular Registration $375Senior $150NCLR A�liate $200Líderes Summit $200
Payment must be made by August 31, 2015 to qualify.
Visit the Registration booth on-site in Kansas City for details.
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