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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2014 FALL REGIONAL CONVENINGS Texas September 25–26, Houston, TX Far West and Midwest October 16–17, Chicago, IL California November 6–7, San Francisco, CA Northeast and Southeast November 6–7, Washington, DC

Agenda Color Key Annual Conference Agenda Líderes Agenda National Latino Family Expo® Sponsors ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER (LACC) AND SPECIFIED VENUES ON THE L.A. LIVE CAMPUS. 2

SATURDAY, JULY 19

SATURDAY, JULY 19 SATURDAY, JULY 19

8:30 A.M.–5:00 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) Lead Sponsor: Bank of America LACC West Hall 502A

9:00 –10:30 A.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

Abriendo Puertas: A Fair Housing Rights Awareness Campaign

(Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates)

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LACC West Hall 502A

Latino families across the nation continue to struggle with adverse treatment when renting or buying a home, as discussed in Puertas Cerradas: Housing Barriers for Hispanics, a recent study conducted by NCLR and the Equal Rights Center. Affiliates will now have an opportunity to learn more about Fair Housing Rights and ways to increase awareness of the issue and take a stand against housing discrimination. Join the NCLR Housing and Community Development team for a meeting to learn more about the newly launched NCLR Homeownership Network (NHN) “Abriendo Puertas” Fair Housing Campaign. This session is open to all housing and nonhousing Affiliates.

Collaborative Fundraising and the Promise Neighborhood Approach: Leveraging Partnerships for Greater Community Impact AFFILIATE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT LACC West Hall 513

Presenters Jillian Spindle, Director of Development, Mission Economic Development Agency

SATURDAY, JULY 19

The national Promise Neighborhoods effort has put comprehensive, collaborative, cradle-to-career programs in the spotlight. These partnerships are of great interest to funders but can be complicated to set up and manage. The most effective partnerships are led by organizations that can manage crosssector stakeholders to leverage strengths, resources, and expertise to achieve greater impact in their communities.

Karina Favela-Barreras, Director of Los Angeles Promise Neighborhood Operations, Youth Policy Institute

Preserving Places That Matter in American Latino History Presented by the American Latino Heritage Fund and the National Trust for Historic Preservation LACC West Hall 506

Historic preservation is a powerful concept that revitalizes neighborhoods and connects us to our past. In this workshop, practitioners from grassroots groups, community development corporations, nonprofit organizations, and academia will introduce historic preservation as a way to promote community development. Preserving our history creates social and economic opportunities, strengthens neighborhoods, and builds pride by celebrating shared heritage. Moderator Tanya Bowers, Director for Diversity, National Trust for Historic Preservation

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COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Presenters Maria Cabildo, President, East LA Community Corporation Laura Dominguez, Communications and Programs Manager, San Francisco Heritage Edgar Garcia, Preservation Planner, Office of Historic Resources, City of Los Angeles Luis G. Hoyos, RA, Professor, Department of Architecture; Co-Coordinator Historic Preservation Concentration Cal Poly Pomona Manuel A. Huerta, Community Outreach Coordinator/ Coordinador de Enlace Comunitario, Los Angeles Conservancy

The Escalera Program: A National Learning Community

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EDUCATION LACC West Hall 501B

Since 2001, the NCLR Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success has prepared Latino youth for postsecondary education and the 21st-century workforce. Today, the program is testing a new college- and career-readiness curriculum with nearly one thousand Latino students by partnering with 21 NCLR Affiliates. These community-based organizations and charter schools will facilitate roundtable discussions to share their experiences in implementing the Escalera Program across diverse geographies, student populations, and organizational models. Presenters Felicia Medellin, Escalera Program Manager, NCLR Diana Hernandez, Manager of Workforce Development and Youth Programs, AltaMed Health Services Corporation

Early Childhood Education: A Bridge Toward Immigrant Integration EDUCATION LACC West Hall 511A/B

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Early childhood education programs play a vital role in integrating immigrant children and their parents into U.S. society. Through collaboration between NCLR, its Affiliates, and the BUILD Initiative, the Youth Policy Institute is supporting early childhood intermediary organizations to understand the intersection of immigration policy, public benefits regulations, and child-care regulations, as well as to promote partnerships with immigrant-serving organizations. Presenters Miriam Calderon, Senior Partner, School Readiness Consulting Antonia Lopez, Director, Early Childhood Education, NCLR

POLICY

Presented by Californians for Safety and Justice LACC West Hall 501A

Nonprofit campaign Californians for Safety and Justice recently completed a report of Latino experiences with crime, their treatment in the justice system, and their perspectives on criminal justice as a whole. In this workshop, key themes and findings of the report, titled Latino Voices, will be shared. NCLR will also share findings from a survey of Affiliatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; views on justice issues. Moderator Mike de la Rocha, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Los Angeles, Californians for Safety and Justice

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The Impact of Crime and Criminal Justice Policies on Latinos

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SATURDAY, JULY 19

Panelists Lenore Anderson, Executive Director, Californians for Safety and Justice

Hon. Tony Cárdenas, U.S. Representative (D–CA) Daniel Montes, Organizer and Capacity-Building Strategist, Civic Engagement Department, NCLR Roberto Suro, Director, Tomás Rivera Policy Institute, University of California—Price

Integrating Health and Wellness into School Communities HEALTH LACC West Hall 510

Schools serve as the backdrop for interactions that build trust between families and educators. Using an integrated service model, school staff and partnering agencies can deliver health and wellness initiatives through these community hubs to support a family’s complex needs. Experts in mental and public health, along with families who have received services, will share lessons learned from these partnerships that bridge the education and health sectors.

¡Conéctate! Reaching Your Audience Through Social Media THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE LACC West Hall 507

With more than 80% of Latinos using social media, this technology can be a useful tool for discussing health issues that affect our community. However, some methods of sharing information are more effective than others. Join us for an in-depth discussion of how NCLR has shared important messages about cervical cancer prevention with Latinas through social media.

Casa Azafrรกn: A Case Study in Immigrant Integration Through Placemaking Casa Azafrรกn, a 28,800 square-foot nonprofit collaborative, is both a project and a process emblematic of the welcoming spirit that Nashville, Tennessee, has demonstrated to its newest neighbors. In this workshop, participants will learn how Casa Azafrรกn overcame the challenges of bringing together nine nonprofit organizations to provide holistic services in the areas of health, arts, financial management, legal assistance, education, culinary training, and advocacy.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION LACC West Hall 511C

The 113th Congress: The Landscape and Forecast on Latino Priorities POLICY LACC West Hall 512

FEATURED SESSION

Leading Young Latino Men from Trauma to Healing to Achievement AMERICA HEALING

Presented by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation LACC West Hall 514

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The 113th Congress is frequently described as the most partisan and least effective Congress in history. However, recent bipartisan efforts suggest that there could be substantive progress on Latino priorities heading into the midterm elections. In this workshop, analysts will explain how efforts like passing a budget, advancing immigration reform, and overhauling our housing finance system relate to the Latino community.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Given the recent announcement of My Brother’s Keeper, President Obama’s initiative to support boys and men of color, this roundtable will explore solutions to the multitude of issues that plague young Latino men in today’s society. Panelists will present approaches that utilize a balance of traditional and cultural practices to transform individuals, families, and communities, as well as an approach to advancing the initiative’s goal of creating and expanding ladders of opportunity. Panelists Jerry Tello, Director, National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute, National Compadres Network Fr. Greg Boyle, Director, Homeboy Industries

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Jeff Duncan-Andrade, PhD, Associate Professor of Raza Studies and Education Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies, San Francisco State University

Dr. Manuel Pastor, Professor, Sociology and American Studies and Ethnicity, University of Southern California 10:45 A.M.–12:15 P.M.

Conéctate con NCLR

(Open to NCLR Affiliates and organizations interested in affiliation with NCLR) LACC West Hall 511 A/B

This is a great opportunity for all Affiliates to become reacquainted with NCLR’s current programs and for new Affiliates to learn more about our work. You will have the chance to interact with and meet NCLR staff and NCLR Affiliate Council Representatives. Please plan on joining us!

FEATURED SESSION

Empowering Social Change with Technology: Tools and Tactics Presented by Facebook and Google LACC Concourse Hall 152

This panel will explore the power of technology to help Affiliates and community members achieve their respective missions through Google Hangouts, Gmail, Facebook causes, and other online organizing tools. Panelists will share success stories and best practices for applying technology to the nonprofit and advocacy world.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

STEM

Moderator Jorge A. Plasencia, Chair, NCLR Board of Directors Presenters Jackie Garrido, Onboarding Program Manager, Facebook

FEATURED SESSION

The Battle for Immigration:Â Legislation, Executive Action, and Unaccompanied Children IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION Room 515A

House Republican leadership is squandering the best opportunity our country has had in decades to reform the immigration system. Legislative inaction reaffirms the need for presidential administrative action to bring relief to our community. Simultaneously, the United States is experiencing a spike in the arrival of children escaping violence in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.Â While the causes are complex, it is imperative that the immediate response be focused on the welfare of children.

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Jen Bernal, Public Policy, Google

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Moderator León Krauze, Anchor, Univision KMEX-TV Channel 34 Panelists Marielena Hincapié, Executive Director, National Immigration Law Center Clarissa Martínez De Castro, Deputy Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, NCLR Alexia Rodriguez, Vice President, Immigrant Youth Services, Southwest Key Programs, Inc.

Screening: El Rey Network Presents Matador

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ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LACC Theatre 411

Join El Rey Network founder and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez for a screening of Matador, an irreverent, adrenaline-filled English-language series filmed in Los Angeles that chronicles the unlikely rise of Tony “Matador” Bravo, a professional soccer player for the LA Riot and skilled covert operative executing missions for the CIA. The 13-episode series, from award-winning writer/producer Roberto Orci and starring Gabriel Luna and Alfred Molina, is the second scripted original to air on El Rey Network. Rodriguez directed the series premiere, written by show runners, co-creators, and executive producers Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin. Moderator Delia de la Vara, Vice President, NCLR; California Region and Producer, NCLR ALMA Awards Presenters Robert Rodriguez, El Rey Network founder and filmmaker Roxann Dawson, Gabriel Luna, Alfred Molina, Carlos Coto, Diego Gutierrez, and Wilmer Valderrama

11:00 A.M.–NOON

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

(Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) LACC West Hall 502A

12:30–2:30 P.M.

NATIONAL AFFILIATE LUNCHEON Think. Create. Aspire.

Co-Sponsors: Citi, FedEx Corporation, State Farm, Target Corporation, The Walt Disney Company LACC West Hall B Emcee

Michelle Valles, Co-Anchor, Today in LA, NBC4 Southern California

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NCLR and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) serve as co-chairs of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) Economic Empowerment Committee, which launched the Latinos United for a Fair Economy (LUFE) campaign last year. This year, the committee plans on building upon LUFE’s federal budget campaign work by drafting a Latino Economic Policy Agenda for 2015. LUFE campaign representatives, including Alicia Criado, NCLR’s Field Coordinator for the Economic Policy Project, and Estuardo Rodriguez, Principal with the Raben Group, would like to hear from you regarding various economic issues of high importance to the Latino community, such as funding for education, job training, and infrastructure. Your feedback will help shape the economic policy priorities included in NHLA’s 2015 Latino Economic Policy Agenda.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Take It to Washington, DC: Help Shape the 2015 Latino Economic Policy Agenda!

Invocation

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, Archdiocese of Los Angeles Welcome Remarks

Hon. Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los Angeles Awards Presentation

Jorge A. Plasencia, Chair, NCLR Board of Directors Welcome

Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR Featured Speaker

Mel Martinez, Chairman, Southeast & Latin America, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Featured Speaker

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Luis Gutiérrez, U.S. Representative (D–IL)

2:45–4:45 P.M.

Screening: Documented ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LACC Theatre 411

In 2011, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, filmmaker, and immigration activist Jose Antonio Vargas outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in The New York Times Magazine. Documented chronicles his journey to America from the Philippines as a child; his public struggle as an immigration reform advocate; and his journey inward as he reconnects with his mother, whom he hasn’t seen in 20 years. A Q&A with Vargas follows the screening. Presenter Jose Antonio Vargas, Journalist, Filmmaker, and Immigration Activist

3:00–4:00 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

(Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) LACC West Hall 502A

This one-on-one session is intended for organizations that want to start or grow their existing workforce development programs. Our workforce development expert will provide information on best practices and strategies to expand your programs. Please bring your program design or ideas to the meeting to help make them a reality. To reserve your session, RSVP with Vanessa Uribe at vuribe@nclr.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Want to Improve Your Workforce Development Program? Meet with an Expert Today!

3:00–4:30 P.M.

TOWN HALL

Co-Sponsors: Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo, Target Corporation LACC Concourse Hall 152

The underrepresentation of Latino students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers is in large part due to a lack of access to opportunities that can foster access to a profession. The bad news is that Latinos represent just 7% of the STEM workforce. The good news is that this number can increase dramatically because Latinos now compose 22% of the K–12 student population. However, this will happen only if schools, parents, businesses, and communities step up and support Latino students in embracing STEM education. In this town hall, join the discussion on why engaging more

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Aprender Es Triunfar: “Underwater Robots” in the Community, Classroom, and Movies

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Latinos in STEM is pivotal to our national prosperity and what methods are working across the country. Moderator José Díaz-Balart, News Anchor, Telemundo Panelists Noramay Cadena, Founder and Executive Director, Latinas in STEM Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Denise Devora, PhD, Associate Program Officer, STEM, Educate Texas Kris Gutiérrez, PhD, Professor, Curriculum & Instruction— Literacy (C&I); Educational Psychology & Learning Sciences (EPSY); University of Colorado Boulder Angelica Hernandez, STEM college graduate and DREAMer

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Mary Mazzio, Director and Writer, Underwater Dreams

4:30–5:30 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

Meet Your Affiliate Council Representatives! (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) LACC West Hall 502A

The NCLR Affiliate Council is the vehicle through which Affiliates influence NCLR’s policy and operations. It serves as a voice for, and represents the bond between, NCLR and its most important constituency. The Affiliate Council is made up of two members (one male and one female) democratically elected by Affiliates from each NCLR region: California, Far West, Texas, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet your representatives and learn more about the role

of the Affiliate Council! During this time, we will also recognize all California Affiliate organizations celebrating over 40 years of serving the community.

President’s Council Reception

(By Invitation Only) Sponsors: MGM Resorts, Northern Trust Co-Sponsors: American Airlines, The Sherwin-Williams Company Target Terrace, L.A. LIVE

6:00–7:00 P.M.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

5:30–7:00 P.M.

Welcome Reception

Sponsors: BBVA Compass, Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board LACC West Hall B

NUVOtv and NCLR Invite You to A Night of Comedy LACC West Hall B

Host Gina Rodriguez

Featuring

Anjelah Johnson John Leguizamo DJ Anthony Valadez Special Music Performance Jasmine V

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7:30–9:00 P.M.

SUNDAY, JULY 20

8:30 A.M.–5:00 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) Lead Sponsor: Bank of America LACC West Hall 502A

9:00–10:30 A.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

Taking Your Interactions with Foundations to the Next Level: Insights for Latino Nonprofits (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates)

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LACC West Hall 502A

Have you ever had questions about the inner workings of foundations? How program officers reach their decisions? How grants are approved? Ever wondered how to finally get in the door of foundations? This off-the-record, frank question-and-answer session with a foundation professional with over 20 years in the sector will answer questions you may not feel comfortable bringing up directly with foundation staff.

Earning Income Through Social Enterprise AFFILIATE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

Sponsor: Raza Development Fund LACC West Hall 501B/C

Social enterprise—any earned income or commercial activity that generates revenue while addressing a social issue—is an opportunity to expand impact and income for a nonprofit organization. Learn to avoid the pitfalls that cause so many to fail, including lack of time and money. This session will explore these issues and discuss ways to address them.

Moderator Betsy Densmore, Founder and President, Academies for Social Entrepreneurship

Rupert Reyneke, Resource Development Specialist, Delhi Center Mari Riddle, President and CEO, Centro Latino for Literacy

Leveraging Technology to Foster Immigrant Integration in the Latino Community: Introducing the Immigo App

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Panelists Dr. Meg Palisoc, Co-Founder and CEO, Synergy Academies

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

Presented by Verizon LACC West Hall 512

Moderator Laura Vazquez, Legislative Analyst, Immigration Policy Project, NCLR Panelists Matthew Burnett, Director, Immigration Advocates Network Emilio Gonzalez, Executive Director, Strategic Alliances, Verizon Communications Isaias Hernandez, Program Coordinator, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF)

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Join Verizon, the Immigration Advocates Network, and NCLR as we introduce our new mobile app, Immigo. This workshop will focus on developing familiarity with the content, features, and functionality of the app, which helps organizations provide accurate information and direction to families interested in pursuing U.S. citizenship. Verizon will give away a Samsung tablet at this workshop.

What ifâ&#x20AC;Ś College? Moving Latino Students to and through Higher Education

SUNDAY, JULY 20

EDUCATION LACC West Hall 513

What if every Latino student in this country graduated from high school ready to succeed in college and beyond? What if all students had role models and mentors to support them through the application process? To close the achievement gap and graduate more Latinos from college, we must establish a college-going culture that supports all students and their families. This session will offer best practices on how to strengthen college-readiness efforts in charter schools and community-based organizations. Presenter Juliana Ospina Cano, Escalera STEM Manager

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Saving Homes, Empowering Families

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WEALTH-BUILDING

Presented by Ocwen Financial Corporation LACC West Hall 514

Can families in foreclosure join together, fight back, and improve their communities? Since 2003, the Northwest Side Housing Center has honed its foreclosure prevention counseling program by making community organizing and leadership development key to its strategy. As a result, three out of every four families that complete the counseling process save their home from foreclosure. Presenters James W. Rudyk, Jr., Executive Director, Northwest Side Housing Center Vanessa Valentin, Lead Community Organizer, Northwest Side Housing Center

Promotores de Salud: Bridging the Health Care Landscape for Latino Communities HEALTH LACC West Hall 506

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Promotores de salud, or community health workers, are trusted members of the communities they serve. They have played an integral role in enrolling thousands of Latinos in health insurance, assisting with health care system navigation, and providing patients with support to manage chronic diseases. NCLR Affiliates Mujeres Latinas en Acciรณn, MHP, and Alivio Medical Center will present best practices for implementing a successful promotores de salud program that builds a bridge to better health for the Latino community. Presenters Maria Teresa Vargas, Affordable Care Act Project Coordinator and In-Person Counselor at Mujeres Latinas en Acciรณn.

Juana Ballesteros, Manager, Community Public Health Outreach, Illinois Department of Public Health

Going Social: How to Leverage New Media in the Digital Age STEM โ ข AFFILIATE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

Presented by UPS LACC West Hall 507

Social media can be a powerful business tool, reaching thousands of people with the click of a mouse. Hear from experts at Twitter, the social networking and micro-blogging service, about how to identify your target audience and build a loyal group of followers.

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Cliff Clark, Program Director, Navigator Program, Migrant Health Promotion

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SUNDAY, JULY 20

Presenter Mitch Scharf, Client Partnerships, Twitter

The Warmest Welcome: NCLRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Core Qualities for Successful Adult ESL Programs IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION LACC West Hall 511A/B

With immigration reform on the horizon and immigrant integration a growing national priority, NCLR established the Bienvenidos project to help its Affiliates move new Americans through the acculturation process. Drawing on Affiliatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long history of providing English-as-a-second-language (ESL) classes to adults, NCLR developed core qualities for successful adult ESL programs in collaboration with the Center for Applied Linguistics. These core qualities establish a gold standard for serving adults who seek to improve their English skills and further integrate into the country. Presenters Jose Rodriguez, Regional Director of Education (Texas), NCLR Rogelio Quintanar, Program Director, NCLR

FEATURED SESSION

In the Tanque: Latino Start-up Showcase and Competition STEM

Presented by Google, Manos Accelerator, and Master Your Card LACC West Hall 515A

In the age of billion-dollar IPOs, technology companies are making daily headlines as they race to launch the next Snapchat or Uber. This workshop will feature aspiring Latino tech entrepreneurs from throughout the nation and Latin America as they pitch their best ideas to a panel of venture capitalists,

celebrities, and experts. In partnership with Manos Accelerator, Google, and Master Your Card, NCLR will put the spotlight on existing Latino talent in the tech space.

Judges Steven Avila, General Counsel of The Spaceship Company, a division of Virgin Galactic Hon. Tony Cárdenas, U.S. Representative (D–CA) Carlos Cornejo, Senior Vice President for New Consumers in the Prepaid Group, Master Card

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Moderator Edward Avila, Co-Founder, Manos Accelerator

Aimee Garcia, Award-Winning Actress Xavier Gutierrez, President and Chief Investment Officer of Meruelo Investment Partners Hon. Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Mayor of Los Angeles

AMERICA HEALING

Presented by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation LACC West Hall 510

Latino males are found in the juvenile justice system at a disproportionately high rate compared to the general population. With the number of Hispanic youth on the rise in the United States, it is imperative that the justice system begin to address their social, cultural, and mental health needs. This workshop will explore the steps necessary to move Latino adolescents from trauma to healing and to successfully transition them back into their communities. By breaking the cycle of pain and dysfunction, we can teach the value of resilience and develop future leaders.

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Break the Cycle: Transforming the Juvenile Justice System

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Panelists Hector Sanchez-Flores, Director, National Compadres Network Daniel “Nane” Alejandrez, Executive Director, Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, Institute for Peace and Community Development Marcia Rincon-Gallardo, Founder and President, Ollin Associates Albino Garcia, Executive Director and Founder, La Plazita Institute

Ready? Set? Retire! Addressing Disparities in Latino Retirement Preparedness

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WEALTH-BUILDING • HEALTH

Presented by Prudential Foundation

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LACC West Hall 501A

Beyond Social Security, workplace payroll deduction plans are how most Americans save for retirement. However, two-thirds of Latino workers do not have access to a workplace retirement plan. Thus, Latinos have much at stake in policy reform. In this workshop, panelists will share the latest information on proposed reforms to our private retirement system and how they might impact the Latino community. Opening Remarks Lata N. Reddy, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, President of The Prudential Foundation at Prudential Financial Panelists Michael Kreps, Senior Pension and Retirement Counsel, United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Yvonne R. Walker, President, SEIU Local 1000 Leticia Miranda, Senior Policy Advisor, Economic Security Policy, NCLR

11:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.

LATINAS BRUNCH Co-Sponsors: The Coca-Cola Company, Discovery Familia, Toyota, Wells Fargo Emcee Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO Entertainment Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles Featured Speaker María Elena Durazo, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

SUNDAY, JULY 20

LACC West Hall B

Keynote Speaker

Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook

Moderator Nely Galán, Founder, The Adelante Movement Panelists Kathy Cano-Murillo, Founder, CraftyChica© Giadha Aguirre De Carcer, Founder and CEO, GNI International Rudy Mancuso, Director, Musician, Comedian 1:30–2:30 P.M.

Roundtable Discussion on Unaccompanied Children (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) LACC West Hall 150B

Please join us to hear from leading experts working with children fleeing violence in Central America. The

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Our Social Media All-Stars: Helping You Create Your Own Brand

SUNDAY, JULY 20

United States is experiencing a dramatic increase in the arrival of children escaping violence in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. While the causes are complex, it is imperative that the immediate response focus on the welfare of children. Bring your questions for experts who have been working on this issue and addressing the needs of children. Panelists Rosalind Oliver, Esq., Supervising Attorney for Pro Bono Programs, Los Angeles, Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) Alexia Rodriguez, Vice President, Immigrant Youth Services, Southwest Key Programs, Inc.

Screening: Dora and Friends: Into the City

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ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LACC Theatre 411

Come get a sneak peek of Dora and Friends: Into the City before it airs on Nickelodeon. The new series features Dora in her new city, with a new group of friends and new magical adventures. Join Dora and her friends as they work together to give back to their community and run into magical and unexpected surprises along the way! Introduction FĂĄtima Ptacek, Voice of Dora 1:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:00 P.M.

Demystifying Community Development: Understanding How Projects are Funded AFFILIATE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT LACC West Hall 510

Raza Development Fund will present the step-by-step process of underwriting a community development project. This workshop will address the various phases and criteria used to evaluate a funding request.

Moderator David Clower, Chief Credit Officer, Raza Development Fund

Esther Medina, Investment Associate, Housing and Healthcare Finance, Raza Development Fund NCLR Affiliate, Hacienda Community Development Corporation Guillermo Sandoval, Chair, Board of Directors Hacienda Community Development Corporation

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Panelists Greta Mayan, Investment Associate, Education and Childcare Finance, Raza Development Fund

Building Assets Through Service Integration in Latino Communities COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WEALTH-BUILDING LACC West Hall 501C

Panelists Christi Baker, Director of Asset Building Programs, Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) Angelica Solis, Director of Community Development, Youth Policy Institute Martha Najarro, Asset Building Manager, Youth Policy Institute

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Asset building helps Latino families move up the economic ladder. This workshop explains how asset building goals can be amplified for Latino communities by implementing an integrated services model in which families receive all the services they need to be successful financially.

Mobilizing for Health: Results of Outreach to the Latino Community around the Affordable Care Act

SUNDAY, JULY 20

HEALTH • COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

Presented by Planned Parenthood Federation of America LACC West Hall 512

This workshop will present the national effort led by grasstops and grassroots leaders and organizations to inform, enroll, and engage the Latino community in the Affordable Care Act. Panelists Vanessa Gonzalez-Plumhoff, Director, Latino Leadership and Engagement, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Jose Plaza, National Director Latino Engagement, Enroll America

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Celinda Vázquez, Vice President, Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles

The Unwritten Rules for Student Success EDUCATION LACC West Hall 511C

The secret to student success is not just in teaching content knowledge; many struggling students need to also learn a number of unwritten rules for succeeding in school and in life. Hear from the co-founder of Synergy Charter Academy, which was named the 2013 “Best Urban Elementary School” in America. Presenter Dr. Meg Palisoc, Co-Founder and CEO, Synergy Academies

Making the Grade: Advocates as Champions for Latinos in Public Education POLICY LACC West Hall 511B

Antonia Lopez, Director, Early Childhood Education, NCLR Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Ed.D., Senior Director, K–16 Education, NCLR Angelica Solis, Director, Community Development, Youth Policy Institute Gini Pupo-Walker, Board Member, Conexión Americas

El Joven Noble: Rites of Passage  AMERICA HEALING

Presented by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation LACC West Hall 501B

This workshop will present El Joven Noble, a curriculum based on the philosophy that male youth need other men, their families, and their communities to

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Panelists Vicky Santos, Vice President of Operations, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Latino advocates ensure that policymakers improve the quality of education available to Hispanic students. To ensure that school leaders can advocate on behalf of Latino students, NCLR established its National Institute for Latino School Leaders (NILSL) and National Institute for Latino Leaders in Early Childhood Education (NILLECE), bridging the gap between policy and practice. This workshop is designed for educators, policymakers, and community stakeholders interested in learning more about how local education leaders can effectively advocate for policies that will improve Latino academic achievement.

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care for, assist, heal, guide, and prepare them for manhood. It emphasizes respect for family, partners, and community over “macho” stereotypes. Built on a philosophy of reintegrating youth into a kinship network for continued support, development, and mentorship, the program also targets risk areas that contribute to self-destructive behaviors among Latino youth. Panelists Osvaldo “Ozzie” Cruz, Senior Program and Training Specialist, National Compadres Network/National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute Mario Ozuna-Sanchez, Senior Program and Training Specialist, National Compadres Network/National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute

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Luis Cardona, Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator, Montgomery County (Maryland) Department of Health and Human Services

Francisco Gallardo, Program Director, Gang Rescue and Support Project (GRASP)

Help Us Help You: Maximizing Customer Service Training for a Dynamic Workforce WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LACC West Hall 503

Providing good customer service is at the core of any successful business. This workshop will discuss customer service training programs that are preparing people for meaningful jobs and placing them on a path to economic self-sufficiency. Affiliates will share their program models through presentations and videos, provide resources on how to create your own job training programs for recently arrived immigrants, and answer your questions about how to get it done. Presenters Karen Stran, Director, Career Development,

Mi Casa Resource Center Daniel Loftus, Executive Director, PODER, Oprima-1

THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE LACC West Hall 513

Content publishers always need stories, but too often bloggers and freelancers aren’t thinking like an editor. Many pitches are already being worked on inhouse or just aren’t fleshed out enough. Featuring a panel of editors from Latina Magazine, this session will explore how to market both your content and yourself as an expert in a specific beat so you can finally get some coveted bylines with prestigious brands.

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Magazines, Websites, and Brands, Oh My! How to Deliver Content That Keeps Them Coming Back

Presenters Priscilla Rodriguez, Associate Editor, Latina Magazine

Recovering from Foreclosure: Solutions That Work AFFILIATE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT • COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT LACC West Hall 514

What did the foreclosure crisis do to America? Why did it happen? How could it have been avoided? These questions and more will be answered in this session. Presenters Nancy West, Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Santa Ana Homeownership Center Hala Farid, Senior Vice President, Deputy Director, Office of Homeownership Preservation, Citi Community Development

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Irina Gonzalez, Digital Audience Development and Marketing Manager, Latina Magazine

Mobilizing the Latino Vote 2014: Critical Races, Issues, Strategies and Tactics SUNDAY, JULY 20

IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION

Presented by Latino Decisions, Noticias Univision, and NCLR LACC West Hall 501A

The outlook for the 2014 elections is rapidly changing, with voter interest rising in intensity across the political spectrum. Are you on top of the critical races, the leading issues, and the cutting-edge strategies for mobilizing turnout? This workshop will feature the latest data on the Latino electorate and describe the resources and planning going into voter mobilization and media coverage. Panelists will also assess the prospects for Latino candidates in Congress, the Senate and across statewide races in California and Texas.

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Moderator Enrique Acevedo, Anchor, Noticiero Univision

Panelists Matt A. Barreto, PhD, Principal and Co-Founder, Latino Decisions; Co-Author, Latino America: How America’s Most Dynamic Population is Poised to Transform the Politics of the Nation Lourdes Torres, Vice President, Regional News; Director, Special Projects, Noticias Univision Clarissa Martínez De Castro, Deputy Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, NCLR

Opportunities to Work with NASA: Spurring Innovation on Earth and in Space WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT • STEM

Presented by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) LACC West Hall 506

Moderator Joseph Grant, Small Business Innovation Research/ Small Business Technology Transfer Program, NASA

SUNDAY, JULY 20

NASA, the world’s leader in space and aeronautics, is always seeking outstanding people and talented professionals to carry forward the great discovery process that its mission demands. Through its various programs, including education programs for students and leadership development opportunities, NASA engages the community at large in supporting our work and creates opportunities for researchers, academic faculty, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to work with us.

Panelists Diego Rodriguez, NASA Office of Education, Minority University Research and Education Program, NASA Robert Medina, NASA Small Business Office

THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE • HEALTH

Presented by Susan G. Komen LACC West Hall 507

Breast cancer is detected at advanced stages more often among Hispanics than non-Hispanic White women in the U.S. Through this open forum, participants will have an opportunity to engage with the local Komen affiliates, talk to a Latina survivor, and learn more about Komen, its mission, and why it’s the largest source of nonprofit funds in the world dedicated to the fight against breast cancer on all fronts. We will discuss these topics with a specific emphasis on the impact of Komen community programs in the Hispanic communities of Southern California.

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Latinas: Be the Voice, Take Action Against Breast Cancer

FEATURED SESSION

Latina Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Presented by The Adelante Movement LACC Concourse Hall 152

Nely Galán, producer and former President of Entertainment for Telemundo, will introduce you to the star Latina executives at Google, YouTube, Twitter, and Comcast. These women will discuss how to use their companies’ tools to launch your business, make it grow, and broadcast your message nationwide. Moderator Nely Galán, Founder, The Adelante Movement Panelists Eliana Murillo, Head of Multicultural Marketing, Google

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Myrna Soto, Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Infrastructure Security Officer, Comcast

Adrianna Samaniego, Diversity Markets Manager, Google Nuria Santamaria, Multicultural Strategist, Twitter Francesca-Maria de Quesada Lopez Covey, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Facebook 2:00–3:00 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

Want to Improve Your Workforce Development Program? Meet with an Expert Today! (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) LACC West Hall 502A

This one-on-one session is intended for organizations that want to start or grow their existing workforce development programs. Our workforce development

3:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:00 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

Thinking of Launching a Social Enterprise? Learn How to Get Started! (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) LACC West Hall 502A

TOWN HALL

The State of the Economy: Giving Latinos a Fighting Chance Sponsor: Citi

LACC Concourse Hall 152

From the hardworking family buying a home to the small business owner growing her market share, access to financial services can make the difference between moving ahead and getting stuck in a rut. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren has championed the voices of people like these and led the creation of federal policies designed to help low-income families access the financial services they

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Do you think you have an idea for an earned income or commercial activity that generates revenue for your nonprofit organization? A social enterprise is a great opportunity to expand the impact and income of your organization! Join Betsy Densmore, Founder and President of Academies for Social Entrepreneurship, as she answers your questions, provides tools and tips to prepare, and helps you to determine whether your organization is ready for launching a social enterprise.

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expert will provide information on best practices and strategies to expand your programs. Please bring your program design or ideas to the meeting to help make them a reality. To reserve your session, RSVP with Vanessa Uribe at vuribe@nclr.org.

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critically need. Hear from Senator Warren about her work in this area, and get her take on the issues that are causes for both hope and concern for Latinos and immigrants. Then, consider what these policies mean for your communities—hear from a panel of local experts and policymakers who work every day to help families access the financial services they need to achieve their goals and move forward. Emcee Monica C. Lozano, Chair, Board of Directors, U.S. Hispanic Media Inc. Introduction Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO

Keynote Speaker

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Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator (D–MA)

Panelists Gary Acosta, Co-Founder and CEO, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Luis Granados, Executive Director, Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) José Cisneros, Treasurer, City and County of San Francisco 3:30–5:30 P.M.

Screening: Underwater Dreams ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LACC Theatre 411

Join award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio for a screening of her film, Underwater Dreams. The documentary, narrated by Michael Peña, tells the epic story of how the sons of undocumented Mexican immigrants learned how to build an underwater robot

using parts purchased at Home Depot—defeating engineering powerhouse MIT in competition. Moderator Juliana Ospina Cano, Escalera STEM Manager, NCLR

5:30–7:30 P.M.

Helen Rodríguez-Trías Health Award Reception (By Invitation Only) Lead Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Co-Sponsor: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Centene Corporation

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Presenter Mary Mazzio, Filmmaker

JW Marriott, Platinum Ballroom F/H

LGBT and Allies Reception: A Night Out with NCLR

JW Marriott, Platinum Ballroom Salon A–C

Emcee Catherine Pino, NCLR Board of Directors Honoree Dan Guerrero, Producer, Director, Actor, and Activist 6:30–8:30 P.M.

2015 NCLR Annual Conference Kansas City Reception (By Invitation Only)

JW Marriott, Diamond Ballroom 5

Remarks Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO

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Lead Sponsor: Prudential Financial Sponsors: American Airlines, AT&T, Hilton Worldwide,

Raza Development Fund Affiliate Appreciation Reception

MONDAY, JULY 21

(By Invitation Only) Sponsor: Raza Development Fund JW Marriott, Platinum Ballroom E

9:00 P.M.

Sunday Night at the Conga: Freestyle Alive

(Private event for NCLR Conference attendees 21 and older. Doors open at 9:00 p.m.; Hosted Bar 9:00–11:00 p.m.) Presented by NCLR and Walmart Conga Room, L.A. LIVE

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Starring Trinere, The Legendary Diva of Freestyle, “They’re Playing Our Song,” “All Night,” and “I’ll Be All You Ever Need”

Debbie Deb, “Lookout Weekend” and “When I Hear Music” Suzi Carr, formerly of Will to Power, “Baby I Love Your Way,” “Dreamin’,” and “Say it’s Going to Rain”

MONDAY, JULY 21 8:30 A.M.–5:00 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) Lead Sponsor: Bank of America LACC West Hall 502A

8:00–9:00 A.M.

Corporate Appreciation Breakfast: Recharge with NCLR! (By Invitation Only)

Sponsor: Nielsen JW Marriott, Platinum Ballroom F/G

8:30–10:00 A.M.

Advancing Opportunity for Latino Young Men: A Collective Response

(Open only to executive leadership and board members of NCLR Affiliates) Lead Sponsors: Citi, Prudential Financial, The California Endowment

MONDAY, JULY 21

SEVENTH ANNUAL AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

LACC Concourse Hall 152

Welcome Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR Opening Remarks Dr. Beatriz Solis, Director, Healthy Communities, The California Endowment Sponsor Remarks Sharon C. Taylor, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Prudential Financial; Chair, Prudential Foundation

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At this seventh consecutive Affiliate Leadership Breakfast, NCLR and its Affiliate Council will feature a special discussion on Latino Young Men, in light of the current interest in these issues sparked by President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative. In addition to NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía speaking, The California Endowment will share their thoughts based on their “Sons and Brothers” work. In addition, a panel will feature Affiliates who run programs that serve Latino young men, as well as a participant from one of these programs discussing his experiences. The breakfast program will also recognize this year’s Regional Affiliates of the Year.

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Sponsor Remarks Victor Ramirez, Vice President, Citi Community Development, Citi Closing Remarks Sonia M. Pérez, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, NCLR Moderator Daniel Ortega, Esq., Immediate Past Chair, NCLR Board of Directors Panelists Chris Iglesias, Chief Executive Officer, The Unity Council Brian Melendez, Latino Men and Boys Program Participant, The Unity Council Michael D. Rodriguez, Executive Director, Enlace Chicago

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Roberto J. Rodriguez, Special Assistant to the President for Education, White House Domestic Policy Council

9:00–10:30 A.M.

Cambia el Modo de Pensar: Planning and Launching an Organizational Transformation AFFILIATE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT LACC West Hall 501A

Whether reorganizing a department or refocusing the entire mission, the logistics of institutional changes in an organization can be daunting. In this workshop, executive officers of a major nonprofit in San Diego will share their experiences planning for and implementing organizational change, offering tools and lessons learned. After a panel presentation, the leaders will facilitate small group interactions on specific successful strategies used to implement changes in vision and mission, as well as in administrative and programmatic management and practice.

Presenters Jesse Allen, Chairman, Board of Directors, MAAC Project Arnulfo Manriquez, President and CEO, MAAC Project

Terri Lapinsky, Chief Operating Officer, MAAC Project Arlene M. Gibbs, Chief Human Resources Officer, MAAC Project

Creating Home: The Future of Latino Housing and Homeownership COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WEALTH-BUILDING LACC West Hall 513

Explore Options for Avoiding Foreclosure COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WEALTH-BUILDING

Presented by U.S. Department of the Treasury LACC West Hall 506

Facing foreclosure is stressful for families, especially if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the process. The more homeowners understand their options, the easier it is to work with housing experts or loan servicers on mortgage solutions. In this workshop, participants will learn about programs that aid in mortgage modification, refinancing, deferred payment, and transitioning out of their home while avoiding foreclosure.

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An increasing number of Hispanic organizations are working to connect Latino families with resources for affordable homeownership. There are also efforts to promote the development of multifamily affordable housing developments and alternative means to create rental options, including rental conversions. In this panel discussion, experts will touch on some of these efforts, as well as other strategies to keep families in their homes.

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Austin Foye, Vice President and Chief Finance Officer, MAAC Project

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Presenters Carol Lambert, Director of Marketing and Outreach, Homeownership Preservation Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Danielle Johnson-Kutch, Director of Policy, Homeownership Preservation Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Empowering Today’s Latino Students for Tomorrow’s Global Economy EDUCATION • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Presented by Discovery Education LACC West Hall 501C

Latinos will compose 19% of the U.S. workforce by 2020, yet Latino youth are falling behind in K–12 education. School districts, governments, corporations, and communities must work together to close this achievement gap and ensure that all Latino students are prepared to excel in a global economy. During this session, we’ll examine strategies for providing access to bilingual resources, linking subjects to real-world applications, and preparing students with the problem-solving skills necessary for tomorrow’s jobs. Moderator Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Panelists Lori McFarling, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Discovery Education Patricia Salas Pineda, Vice President, Hispanic Business Strategy, Toyota Lisa Gable, President, Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation

Into the Melting Pot: Immigrant Integration in the U.S.

IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION LACC West Hall 511A/B

Presenter Rogelio Quintanar, Program Director, NCLR

Behind the Camera: Careers in Media and Entertainment

MONDAY, JULY 21

NCLR Affiliates are at the forefront of providing services to immigrants in their journey to integrate into communities across the United States. In early 2014, NCLR surveyed Affiliates to gauge their current immigrant integration efforts and assess their needs as immigration reform continues to be debated in Washington, DC.

ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA

Presented by Viacom LACC West Hall 511C

Moderator Juan Herrera, Vice President, Global Inclusion, Viacom

Comprando Rico y Sano: Promoting Nutrition Education and SNAP Enrollment for Latinos HEALTH LACC West Hall 515A

Hispanics frequently have less access to nutritious foods than other groups. In response to this challenge, NCLR developed Comprando Rico y Sano, a nutrition and grocery-shopping curriculum that uses the promotores de salud (community health workers) model to educate Latinos about healthy eating, meal preparation, smart shopping, and physical activity.

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Making it big in entertainment is no easy feat, but that doesn’t mean you have to go in alone. In this panel, you’ll hear from some of the industry’s leading executives about building a career behind the scenes. With these trade secrets in your pocket, Hollywood won’t seem so scary.

MONDAY, JULY 21

The curriculum also offers an opportunity to educate and enroll eligible Latinos in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Panelists Crystal Requejo, Community Programs Manager, Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) Mariela Estrada, Director of Organizing, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) Lucienne Brutus, Program Manager, Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) Claudia Barajas, Director of Health Services, Latino Community Development Agency (LCDA)

Impact of Reform on Health and Equity in Latino Communities

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HEALTH • POLICY LACC West Hall 510

This workshop will explore the impact of the Affordable Care Act on health and equity in Latino communities. Participants will learn how the transformation of the health care system is leading to affordable health care, healthier neighborhoods, and better jobs. Presenters George R. Flores, MD, MPH, Program Manager, Prevention, The California Endowment Richard Figueroa, MBA, Director, Health and Human Services, The California Endowment Carmela Castellano-Garcia, President and CEO, California Primary Care Association

Building the Pipeline to Good Jobs

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT • COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT LACC West Hall 512

Moderator Jack Mills, Director, Insight Center for Community Economic Development

MONDAY, JULY 21

Ingredients for success in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labor market include skills-based education, specialized skills, and integrated networks, but how many workers also have the tools to defend against wage theft, unsafe conditions, and employment discrimination? Too many workers feel powerless in the face of abuse. This workshop will explore approaches to empower workers to stand up for their rights and improve working conditions in key industries.

Panelists Saduf Syal, Workforce and Worker Coop Project Director, Make the Road New York Dianne Enriquez, Lead Organizer, National Domestic Workers Alliance

Catherine Singley Harvey, Manager, Economic Policy Project, NCLR

America on Screen: Representing Diversity in Television and Film ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LACC Theatre 411

How does the ever-growing Latino market influence the media? As Hollywood strives to create television shows and films that reflect and attract Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multicultural audiences, what are the obstacles and opportunities? Join us for a conversation with content creators, creative executives, and marketing experts about making and marketing diverse stories.

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Daniel Pasquil, District Director, U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division

MONDAY, JULY 21

Moderator Lisa Navarrete, Advisor to the President, NCLR Panelists Mario Almeida, Marketing Director, Pantelion Films Flavio Morales, Executive Vice President, BIG VIDA Entertainment Lynnette Ramirez, Senior Vice President, Programming, NUVOtv Marla Provencio, Executive Vice President, Marketing; Chief Marketing Officer, ABC Entertainment Group

Everyone In It Together: Why Parent Engagement Matters

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EDUCATION LACC West Hall 507

Schools can go a long way toward supporting the academic success of their students, but providing families with practical, culturally sensitive information and tools can take students even further. This workshop will review NCLR’s Core Qualities for Successful Parent Engagement and explore how early childhood education programs and K–12 schools can transform parents into active partners in their children’s education. Presenters José L. Rodriguez, Regional Director of Education Texas and the Southwest, NCLR Antonia Lopez, Director of Early Childhood Education, NCLR

Economic Empowerment in a Wireless World STEM

Presented by Mobile Future LACC West Hall 514

Moderator Nydia GutiĂŠrrez, Communications Manager, Mobile Future

MONDAY, JULY 21

With contributions to affordable education, quality health care, and connections to family and community, mobile technology is transforming modern life. Further, this technology is playing a central role in helping Hispanic business owners build their customer base, manage employees, and grow their businesses. Hispanics lead in smartphone adoption and mobile Internet usage. How can this heightened connectivity translate into jobs, business growth, and expanded economic opportunities for our community?

Panelists Ana Roca-Castro, Founder, LATISM Julie Diaz-Asper, Founding Partner and CEO, Social Lens Research Monica Cevallos, Los Angeles Senior Marketing Manager of Diversity and Community Engagement, Aio Wireless

Effective Marketing Strategies for Federal Job Seekers

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT â&#x20AC;˘ COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT LACC West Hall 501B

Join an expert in public sector recruitment as he shares unique, timely strategies for making the most of your federal job search through personal branding and marketing techniques. Presenter Karlos DelToro, Senior Federal Recruitment Advisor, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

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Dr. Ana Maria De Mars, Founder, The Julia Group

10:45 A.M.–12:15 P.M.

MONDAY, JULY 21

Affiliate Summer Regional Meetings

The Affiliate Council and NCLR’s Affiliate Member Services (AMS) team invite Affiliates and their staff to attend the summer regional meetings at Conference to connect with fellow Affiliates, share current programming, and discuss regional priorities. We look forward to a productive and relevant regional athering that includes your input and participation.

California Affiliate Regional Meeting LACC West Hall 501B

Far West Affiliate Regional Meeting LACC West Hall 511A

Midwest Affiliate Regional Meeting LACC West Hall 506

Northeast Affiliate Regional Meeting 2014 NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE

LACC West Hall 511C

Southeast Affiliate Regional Meeting LACC West Hall 510

Texas Affiliate Regional Meeting LACC West Hall 512

11:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M.

Screening: Cristela

ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LACC Theatre 411

Join star and co-creator Cristela Alonzo for a sneak peek at her new show Cristela, on ABC this fall. In her sixth year of law school, Cristela is finally on the brink of landing her first internship at a prestigious law firm. The only problem is that her drive is more ambitious than her traditional Mexican-American family thinks is appropriate. She’s stuck straddling the old culture

Panelist Cristela Alonzo, Actor, Co-Creator, Co-Executive Producer, Cristela 12:30–2:30 P.M.

MONDAY LUNCHEON

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she’s trying to modernize at home and the world she’s trying to embrace in her career. Co-stars include Carlos Ponce, Terri Hoyos, Andrew Leeds, and Sam McMurray. Kevin Hench created the show along with Alonzo. Alonzo is also co-executive producer, along with Kevin Hench, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, and Shawn Levy.

Co-Sponsors: Bank of America, Kraft, Sprint, Univision Communications Inc., Walmart LACC West Hall B

Emcee Enrique Acevedo, Anchor, Noticiero Univision Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR

Featured Speaker Hon. Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Special Presentation—NCLR Special Initiative Video Monica C. Lozano, Chair, Board of Directors, U.S. Hispanic Media Inc. Special Remarks Gisel Ruiz, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Walmart, U.S. Award Presentation Eric Rodriguez, Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, NCLR

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Keynote Speaker—President’s Message

Affiliate Award for Advocacy Hispanic Services Council

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3:00–4:00 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

Collaborative Fundraising: A Nonprofit Trend You Should Learn More About from Promise Neighborhood Grantees (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) LACC West Hall 502A

The nonprofit sector and the philanthropy that funds it have been changing dramatically over the last several years. Funders want to fund partnerships and leverage these partnerships for greater community impact. Learn from Affiliate leaders about how they developed successful partnerships by designing collaborative projects to present to funders, managing the application process, and managing reporting. You will receive tips on how to procure and apply for collaborative models effectively and how to avoid and manage some of the challenges. Come prepared with questions and get feedback specific to your organization’s needs! 3:00–4:30 P.M.

TOWN HALL

Closing the Word Gap: Increasing Vocabulary among Young Latino Children

Co-Sponsors: State Farm, Univision Communications Inc. LACC Concourse Hall 152

By age four, children in poor and immigrant families have been exposed to far fewer words than children in professional and working-class households. This lack of early experience with language makes it more likely that these children will begin school at a

Moderator Enrique Acevedo, Anchor, Noticiero Univision

MONDAY, JULY 21

disadvantage, making them struggle to keep up for the rest of their academic careers. Daily activities as simple as reading a story before bedtime will expand a child’s vocabulary, and this town hall will explore many other methods. Research experts, business leaders, elected officials, and community advocates will discuss successful efforts around the country, like Univision’s Pequeños y Valiosos, that support Latino parents’ efforts to eliminate the word gap and better prepare their children for school.

Panelists Sylvia Acevedo, Chair, Early Learning Subcommittee, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics; Co-Founder and CEO, CommuniCard, LLC; Cofounder and President, Advancing America, LLC

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Department of Psychology, Temple University Andrea Riquetti, Director, Providence Talks, Mayor’s Office, City of Providence, RI Renata Soto, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Conexión Américas; Member, NCLR Board of Directors 3:00–5:00 P.M.

Screening: First Generation ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LACC Theatre 411

An award-winning feature-length documentary narrated by Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood, First Generation tells the story of four high school

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Eugene Garcia, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University

MONDAY, JULY 21

students—an inner-city athlete, a small-town waitress, a Samoan warrior dancer, and the daughter of migrant field workers—who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and communities by pursuing a college education. Shot over the course of three years and featuring some of our nation’s top educational experts, this 95-minute documentary explores the problem of college access faced by first-generation and low-income students, and how their success has major implications for the future of our nation. First Generation is directed by Adam and Jaye Fenderson and sponsored in part by the Lumina Foundation for Education and Goal 2025, whose mission is to increase the percentage of Americans with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60% by 2025.

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Moderator Laura Vazquez, Senior Immigration Legislative Analyst, NCLR

Presenter Jose Antonio Vargas, Journalist, Filmmaker, Immigration Activist 4:00–5:00 P.M.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

Bank of America: We’re Better When We’re Connected LACC West Hall 502A

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.

NCLR AND HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA PRESENT NOCHE MUSICAL Co-Sponsors: Caesars Entertainment, McDonald’s Corporation Conga Room, L.A. LIVE

Emcee Piolín

MONDAY, JULY 21

8:00–11:00 P.M.

Featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez

8:30 A.M.–NOON

AFFILIATE LOUNGE (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) Lead Sponsor: Bank of America LACC West Hall 502A

10:30 A.M.–NOON

A 360 Approach to Improve La Salud of the Latino Community HEALTH

Presented by Kaiser Permanente LACC West Hall 511C

With the Latino community experiencing alarming disparities in health and wellness, what can

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organizations and corporations do to lead changes in more effective ways? Listen to a diverse panel sponsored by Kaiser Permanente discuss strategies for building a healthy Latino community through culturally relevant approaches, taking health care beyond the walls, and creating successful partnerships with employers and CBOs. Together we can cultivate thriving communities. Moderator Georgina R. Garcia, Kaiser Permanente, Executive Director, West Los Angeles Medical Center Panelists Edgar Quiroz, Kaiser Permanente, Senior Director, National Diversity and Inclusion

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Patricia Escobar, The Permanente Medical Group, Senior Consultant, Health Education

Nick Jr. Beyond the Backpack: Get Ready for Kindergarten! EDUCATION

Presented by Viacom LACC West Hall 510

Learning starts long before the first day of kindergarten, and children who get off to a good start as preschoolers tend to maintain that advantage as they progress through school. Child development experts agree that children start learning at birth. Still, recent research points out that the difference in access to learning resources between children of wealthy families and those in poverty has created a knowledge gap with serious implications for a students’ future success. Panelist Andrew Machles, Director, Public Affairs and Viewer Services, Nickelodeon

Re-Engaging Out of School Youth: Using Physical and Digital Learning Spaces The consequences of not earning a high school diploma or an equivalency are dire for everyone involved: the individual, their family, and their communities. GOAL Academy, a Colorado blended learning high school and NCLR Affiliate, is practicing transformative engagement in a digital learning environment. By utilizing changes in the GED test to create a holistic educational program that leads to youth advocacy, GOAL Academy is inspiring more students to earn their diploma.

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EDUCATION LACC West Hall 501A

Panelists Eric Macias, GED Instructor, Montgomery County Conservation Corps, Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)

Jill Toussaint, Associate Academic Officer, GOAL Academy

Take Advantage of Financial Services that Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Take Advantage of You COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WEALTH-BUILDING LACC West Hall 511C

As many consumers consider steps to recover wealth lost in the recession, now is the time to help them build financial capability and focus on reestablishing credit, resolving debt issues, and establishing good savings habits. Many organizations have begun offering counseling and education services in this area, but few have integrated financial products and services into their programs.

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Cheryl Anderson, Director of Grants and Community Partnerships, GOAL Academy

TUESDAY, JULY 22

Moderator Joe Valenti, Director of Asset Building, Center for American Progress Panelists Regino Diaz, Area Executive, Senior Vice President, Orange County/Los Angeles, Bank of America Raul Vazquez, CEO, Progreso Financiero José Quiñones, CEO, Mission Asset Fund Daniel Rodriguez, Director, Community Wealth Department, East Los Angeles Community Corporation

Latinos, Entertainment, and the Digital Revolution ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA

Presented by Sony Pictures Entertainment

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LACC Theatre 411

Technology is changing how we access entertainment, and Latinos are leading adopters of these new technologies, including smartphones and tablets. What are the implications of this new reality for “Latino content” and the relationship between the entertainment industry and Latino consumers? This panel discussion will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to hear from the people creating and distributing digital content across new platforms. Moderator Julie Ann Crommett, Global Diversity and Inclusion, Google Panelists Axel W. Caballero, Executive Director, National Association of Latino Independent Producers Monica Gil, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Multicultural Growth and Strategy, Nielsen José Márquez, Vice President, Digital Video Production & Development, Telemundo Media/ Fluency Productions LLC

Meeting the Civic, Economic, Linguistic, and Integration Needs of Immigrants Through Workplace Training Immigrants compose a growing share of California’s overall labor force and low-wage workers in particular, who often work as janitors, hotel cleaners, assemblers, security guards, farm laborers, retail clerks, and sewing machine operators, among other professions. Building Skills Partnership has developed an unlikely collaboration in which labor and management share the common goal of integrating immigrant janitors through workplace training.

TUESDAY, JULY 22

IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION LACC West Hall 511B

Creating Career Pathways for DACA Recipients EDUCATION • POLICY

Presented by Teach for America LACC West Hall 506

Presenter Amanda Fernandez, Vice President, Latino Community Partnerships, Teach For America

The Power of Telling Your Story: 8 Ways to Say “I Love My Life!” THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE LACC West Hall 507

A panel of co-authors of 8 Ways to Say “I Love My Life,” the first Latina self-help book, will set the stage for a safe, nonjudgmental, and honest discussion of

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Teach for America will provide a case study of its decision to support undocumented individuals by opening admissions to recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This workshop explores the experience of supporting DACA recipients and offers advice for other organizations that seek to support them.

TUESDAY, JULY 22

personal stories and lessons. Through the talking circle method, participants will experience a traditional community approach to problem solving by sharing personal experiences that promote personal and professional development. Panelists Nancy De Los Santos-Reza, Writer/Producer Bel Hernandez Castillo, CEO, Latin Heat Media Joanna Ilizaliturri Diaz, Author Rita Mosqueda Marmolejo, Author

The Little Village Youth Safety Network: Reducing Youth Violence

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AMERICA HEALING LACC West Hall 501B

Organizations serving the Little Village community in Chicago have committed to increasing public safety by targeting at-risk youth, sharing data, and tracking programmatic outcomes. Coordinators of this effort will share their two-year implementation review results. Panelists Kathryn Bocanegra, Director, Violence Prevention, Enlace Chicago Katya Nuques, Associate Director, Enlace Chicago Michael D. RodrĂguez, Executive Director, Enlace Chicago

STEM-Focused Mentorship: Encouraging and Growing Interest in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fields STEM

Presented by American Chemical Society LACC West Hall 501C

Can you be a mentor in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? What if STEM is

not your background? Let us show you how to mentor students interested in STEM, even if your expertise is in a different field. All you need is the willingness and drive to invest time in a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success.

Brittany Johnson, Women of Color Chemists Program Manager, American Chemical Society Nancy Ortiz, PhD student at Indiana University; Research Associate, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

TUESDAY, JULY 22

Panelists Joy Titus-Young, Diversity Programs Manager, American Chemical Society

Taylor Hood, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Maryland

Social Change Gets a Profile STEM

Presented by Facebook LACC West Hall 514

Presenter Francesca-Maria de Quesada Lopez Covey, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Facebook

Designing Programs for Maximum Impact HEALTH LACC West Hall 512

In an environment where program funding is limited and competition is intense, successful programs demonstrate high-impact strategies and outcomes.

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Are you up-to-date with your Facebook skills? As social media becomes more influential to our daily lives, Facebookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s importance to organizing and activism is critical. Join us for a training session with Affiliates and other nonprofits focused on maximizing the use of the Facebook platform for marketing, organizing, and engaging audiences.

TUESDAY, JULY 22

This workshop will include a review of the case study of Latino Community Services’ Contigo y Por Ti program, which addresses the needs of limited-English-proficient patients living with HIV/AIDS. Presenter Fernando Morales, Deputy Director, Latino Community Services, Inc.

Step up to College, Step into a Career: NCLR’s Campaign for the Effective Implementation of the Common Core State Standards

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EDUCATION • POLICY LACC West Hall 511A

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are changing the landscape of education by setting clear and consistent academic expectations for students at each grade level. By raising expectations for all students, the CCSS will level the playing field of education, improving learning outcomes for grades K–12 and increasing access to higher education without the need for remedial education. To ensure successful implementation of the CCSS, NCLR has embarked on a state-based campaign in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, and New York. Presenters Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Education Director, Latino Policy Forum Vanessa Ramos, Senior Director of Policy, Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. Nolan V. Rollins, President and CEO, Los Angeles Urban League

12:30–2:30 P.M.

TUESDAY LUNCHEON

Co-Sponsors: Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Hilton Worldwide, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Shell, Sodexo, Inc. LACC West Hall B

Presentation of Colors Los Angeles Police Department Honor Guard Emcee Johana Suárez, Anchor, Telemundo 52 KVEA

TUESDAY, JULY 22

Salute to Service: Honoring Our Soldiers, Our Heroes

Featured Speaker Hon. Kamala D. Harris, California Attorney General Special Presentations Mickey Ibarra, Founder, Latino Leaders Network

Special Acknowledgments Newest Medal of Honor Recipients Master Sergeant Jose Rodela, Retired U.S. Army, Vietnam War Veteran Specialist IV Santiago J. Erevia, Retired U.S. Army, Vietnam War Veteran 2014 Heroes & Heritage Award Recipient Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez, Retired U.S. Army, Vietnam War Veteran 2015 NCLR Annual Conference Invite Hon. Sly James, Mayor, City of Kansas City, MO

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Fernando Rey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Heroes & Heritage

3:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:30 P.M.

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TOWN HALL

After Health Care Reform: The Remaining Uninsured Co-Sponsors: Centene Corporation, CVS Caremark LACC Concourse Hall 152

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) represents a historic milestone in expanding the number of individuals with quality, affordable health insurance, including millions of Latinos. Although the ACA is a significant step forward, some people remain vulnerable to being uninsured due to various factors. In this town hall, NCLR will bring together a panel of stakeholders to discuss current and potential pathways to expand coverage to the remaining uninsured and the promise these innovations hold for Latinos. The panel will also explore lessons learned during the implementation of the health insurance marketplaces and how they will affect both current and potential efforts to expand coverage. Emcee Azalea IĂąiguez, Reporter, Telemundo 52 KVEA Featured Speaker Dr. Robert K. Ross, President and CEO, The California Endowment Panelists Lori A. Baptista, Director of Policy, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc. Mayra E. Alvarez, MHA, Director, State Exchange Group, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Juan H. Flores, MUP, Consultant and Adviser, La Fe Policy Research and Education Center Rene Garcia, Florida State Senator

6:00–7:00 P.M.

President’s Reception LACC West Hall B

7:00–9:30 P.M.

AWARDS GALA

Honoring Our Own

Co-Sponsors: Amtrak, Ford Motor Company Fund, Southwest Airlines, UPS

TUESDAY, JULY 22

Co-Sponsors: BMW of North America, LLC., Fusion, MillerCoors LLC

LACC West Hall B

Awardees Affiliate of the Year Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership Angelica Salas, Executive Director, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) Ruben Salazar Award for Communications José Díaz-Balart, News Anchor, Telemundo Roberto Clemente Award for Sports Excellence Manny Mota, Former Major League Baseball Player, Los Angeles Dodgers Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award Eva Longoria, Actress, Activist, Philanthropist, and NCLR ALMA Awards© Executive Producer

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Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award Hon. Gloria Molina, Supervisor, First District, Los Angeles Board of Supervisors

10:30 P.M–1:00 A.M.

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AWARDS GALA AFTER-PARTY

Sponsor: Estrella TV JW Marriott Gold Room

LÍDERES SUMMIT AGENDA 8:00 A.M–5:00 P.M.

Líderes Summit Registration LACC Petree Hall C

SATURDAY, JULY 19: HISTORIA Y CULTURA

SATURDAY, JULY 19

FRIDAY, JULY 18

8:30–9:00 A.M.

Líderes Bienvenida (Welcome Rally) LACC West Hall 502B

Join us at the official Summit welcome session and kickoff to the 2014 Líderes Summit. Please arrive on time, as doors for entry will close at 8:30 a.m. 9:00–10:30 A.M.

RISING LEADERS LACC West Hall 504

Latino students have often been agents of change in our history. The Chicano student movement of the late 1960s was one of the most important cultural and political shifts. Bobby Verdugo was one of the leaders of the student “Blowouts”—as memorialized in the movie 2006 film Walkout—movement fighting for inclusion in the Los Angeles School Board. Bobby will be joined by young people involved in current educational activism.

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From “Blowouts” to the DREAMers: A History of Latino Educational Youth Movements

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Presenter Bobby Verdugo, Vice President of Leadership Development, Del Sol Group

Working on Renewing Our Dreams (WORD): Getting to the Heart of the Push-Out Epidemic (NCLR CASA) RISING LEADERS LACC West Hall 505

Every year, many teens make the difficult decision to leave school and endure the hardships and effects of stereotypes that result. Research that focuses on the academic, social, and familial factors that contribute to the push-out epidemic oftentimes leave out the personal stories of these teens. This workshop will showcase a documentary that presents the human side of the push-out. A panel of youth featured in the documentary will elaborate on the matters presented in the film.

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Presenter Alex Serna, Academic Program Coordinator, Youth Policy Institute

Issues, Campaigns, and Elections: The Evolution of Latino Politics in Metro LA AVANZANDO LACC West Hall 503

The Los Angeles area has a rich history of political accomplishments. Panelists will illustrate this history by discussing the struggle for political representation and their own experiences at multiple levels of government, providing insight into the important issues that they have fought for, and the world of campaigning in Greater Los Angeles.

Presenters Alex Padilla, California State Senator

Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Mayor of Los Angeles 10:45–12:45 P.M. ®

Opening Ceremony and Tour LACC West Hall A

Along with your fellow Líderes, experience one of the chief attractions at the Annual Conference—the National Latino Family Expo®. Visit the booths of all the Líderes Corporate Partners. Chat with them to learn about opportunities at their companies and drop off your résumé.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Monica Garcia, Board Member, Los Angeles Unified School District

12:30–2:30 P.M.

NATIONAL AFFILIATE LUNCHEON 2:45–4:45 P.M.

Understanding “La Bamba”: Son Jarocho and the Diverse Roots of Latin Music in the United States RISING LEADERS LACC West Hall 504

The simplest song can have a complex history. The musical style and social culture of Son Jarocho is experiencing a strong resurgence. Come learn about this style of music and social collective, and how it celebrates the indigenous, European, and African roots of our identity as Americans. “La Bamba” was a

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(See page 13 of Pocket Agenda)

SATURDAY, JULY 19

crossover song, but the lifestyle of the jaraneros lives on in many communities across the United States. Presenters Cindy Zavala, Líderes Summit Staff

Special Líderes Film Screening: Documented RISING LEADERS LACC Theatre 411

In 2011, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in the New York Times Magazine. Documented chronicles his journey to America from the Philippines as a child; his journey through America as an immigration reform activist/provocateur; and his journey inward as he reconnects with his mother, whom he hasn’t seen in 20 years. Presenters Jose Antonio Vargas, Journalist, Filmmaker, and Immigration Activist

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Vicky Ramirez, Líderes Summit Staff

Special Líderes Film Screening: Negro: The Documentary AVANZANDO LACC West Hall 505

Negro is a docuseries exploring identity, colonization, racism, the African diaspora in Latin America, and the Caribbean and the color complex among Latinos. Through candid interviews, the social manifestations and consequences of the deep-seated color complex is deconstructed. This docuseries explores the history and present attitudes of race, color, selfidentification, and social interaction among Latinos from Latinos themselves. This project aims to unite and offer insight into a present and future united

global community through candid dialogue, truth, awareness, acceptance, and appreciation.

Latino Voices in Historic Preservation AVANZANDO

Presented by The U.S. National Park Service LACC West Hall 506

Have you ever been to a National Park? What about your parents, relatives or neighbors: have they visited National Parks? Did anyone ask you about your experience? If you’ve never visited a National Park, why not? Learn how to capture the voices of Latinos and their experiences with nature and parks through the practice of oral interviews. Linda Valois, Cultural Resource Assistant for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will provide the tools needed to capture the experiences of your community regarding nature, parks, and visits to National Parks through oral interviews.

5:30–7:30 P.M.

Líderes Gozadera (Summit Welcome Dance) Presented by Sodexo, Inc. LACC PLAZA DINING HALL

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Presenter Linda Valois, Cultural Resource Assistant, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, U.S. National Park Service

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Presenter Dash Harris, Film Director

SUNDAY, JULY 20

SUNDAY, JULY 20: CRECIENDO Y AVANZANDO 9:00–10:30 A.M.

College 101: ¿Por qué no? RISING LEADERS LACC West Hall 504

President Obama says he wants more people to attend college, and your familia hopes you’ll attend, but what do you want to do? Explore the benefits of a college education and the reasons others have chosen the college path with the AltaMed Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success. Whether you’re uncertain about going to college or aren’t sure how to get there, join us for this workshop packed with helpful information from students like you! Presenters NCLR Escalera Program Youth from AltaMed Health Services

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The Key to a Strong Personal Brand

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Presented by Prudential Financial LACC West Hall 505

This workshop will provide university students with the tools to gain a competitive advantage in the workforce by differentiating themselves based on strengths, skills, and leadership qualities. Students will analyze their current personal brand, update their 30-second elevator pitch, practice networking, and learn how social networks like LinkedIn can help them gain an advantage online. As current leaders in their communities, Líderes will gain knowledge about how to best showcase their skills as they pursue internships and job opportunities. In addition, they will learn

about unique cultural values in the Latino community and how they can contribute to success in the professional workplace.

Lourdes Lopez, Consulting Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Prudential Financial

Career Checklist: First Year of Your Career AVANZANDO

Presented by Bank of America

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Presenters Michele C. Green, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Prudential Financial

LACC West Hall 502B

So you’ve started a new job! This workshop will cover the important lessons that many young professionals do not learn when they enter the workforce. Topics include financial planning (building a budget and saving for the future), career plans and developing a career path, and work-life balance to maintain your motivation and health. Presenter Angela Garcia, Bank of America

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Presented by The Central Intelligence Agency LACC West Hall 503

While the quick answer to the question may be “to pay the bills,” financial security is only one of many reasons people work and find work rewarding. The 90-minute session will include time for personal reflection, activities, and small-group discussion to help demonstrate that finding your true vocation can be a lifelong process of pursuing job experiences that capitalize on your skills and talents in ways that honor your values.

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Why Work?: Finding Purpose in Your Career Path

11:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.

LATINAS BRUNCH SUNDAY, JULY 20

(See page 24 of Pocket Agenda) 1:30–3:00 P.M.

FEATURED SESSION

Latina Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE

Presented by The Adelante Movement LACC Concourse Hall 152

(See page 33 of Pocket Agenda)

Why a Career in STEM May Be for You! AVANZANDO