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2015 NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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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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7:45–8:45 a.m.

COFFEE HOUR Room 2215A

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE

Sponsor: Bank of America (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) Room 2215B

9:00–10:30 a.m.

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Going Country: How Conexión Américas Changed Nashville with NCLR’s Help

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Room 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

Raising the Bar: How Higher Standards Fulfill the Potential of All Students

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.

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EDUCATION Room 2203

Moderator Peggy McLeod, Deputy Vice President of Education and Workforce Development, NCLR

Jaime Alfonso Zapata, Senior Vice President, GMMB

Opening the Window to Good Health: Promoting Wellness to Mexicans in the U.S. HEALTH

Presented by University of Kansas Medical Center Room 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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Panelists Cristina Pacione-Zayas, PhD, Education Director, Latino Policy Forum

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education, screenings, insurance information, and referrals to community health services. Attendees will learn about VDSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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Mariana Ramirez, MSW, Counselor, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health University of Kansas Medical Center

Romina Barral, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

The Immigo App: Bringing 21st-Century Technology to Immigrant Integration IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION Room 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.

Presenters Julian Escutia-Rodriguez, Consular Coordination and Hispanic Affairs, Embassy of Mexico

Laura Vazquez, Senior Legislative Analyst, NCLR

Latinas Leading the Way on the Environment: How We Fight to Win THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE

Presented by GreenLatinos Room 2207

Introduction Mark MagaĂąa, President of GreenLatinos Moderator Maria Cardona, Principal of Dewey Square Group, Founder of Latinovations, and CNN Contributor Panelists Lisa Garcia, Vice President of Litigation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Healthy Communities, Earthjustice

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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.

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Patricia Malone, Associate Director, Immigration Advocates Network

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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 Agenda POLICY Room 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. Moderator Victoria Benner, Senior Legislative Analyst, NCLR Panelists Leticia 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)

STEM Programs: The New After-School Special STEM â&#x20AC;˘ EDUCATION Room 2209

Moderator Juliana Ospina Cano, STEM Manager, NCLR

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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.

Panelists Roxanne Garza, Manager of Public Policy, Citizen Schools

Irma Lopez, Program Manager, New Economics for Women Madeline Salazar, Founder and Director of College Programs, Latinas in STEM

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Helena Yordan, Program Director PS/MS 279, The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families

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Labor Lessons: Enhancing Your Workforce Development Program WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Room 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. Presenters

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Karla 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 CEREMONY Exhibit Hall

10:30–11:30 a.m.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT Learn about NCLR’s AmeriCorps Program (Open to NCLR Affiliates and organizations interested in affiliation with NCLR) Room 2215B

SATURDAY, JULY 11

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. Presenter

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Planning Makes Perfect: Control Your Organization’s Financial Future NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Room 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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Veronica Alarcon, NCLR Senior AmeriCorps Program Manager

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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 Ă&#x2030;xito: Creative Strategies for Educational Success EDUCATION

Presented by The Walt Disney Company

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Room 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

José L. Rodriguez, Regional Director of Education, NCLR

Shelly London, President of the Poses Foundation and Understood.org

Let’s Talk About Sex: How the Family Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy HEALTH • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE

Presented by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Room 2204

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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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.

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Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, PhD, Vice President, Research and Development, Search Institute

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Saving Lives and Strengthening Economies: Championing the Promise of Medicaid Expansion HEALTH Room 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.

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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 Generation HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Presented by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Room 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.

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.

POLICY Room 2207

Moderator Irasema Garza, NCLR Policy Advisor Panelists Jose 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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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.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

An Untold Story: Abusive Policing and Lost Latino Lives

Behind the “Like”: A Look into Global Marketing and Sales Roles at Facebook SATURDAY, JULY 11

STEM

Presented by Facebook Room 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 Life 2015 NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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Presented by CVS Health Room 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

Panelists Kim Kiser, Director of Digital Retail Pharmacy Messaging, CVS Health

Bookbag to Briefcase: How Transitional Jobs are Transforming the Workforce WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Room 2210

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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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.

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Dr. Elena V. Rios, MD, MSPH, CEO Hispanic Medical Association (invited)

Workforce Advocacy to Build 21st-Century Skills

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Room 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 communitybased 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.

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Presenter Carlos L. Lopez, Director of Government Relations, Center for Employment Training

12:45–2:45 p.m.

NATIONAL AFFILIATE LUNCHEON Lead. Connect. Empower.

Co-Sponsors: Citi, FedEx Corporation, State Farm, Target Corporation, Time Warner Inc. Grand Ballroom

Welcome and Invocation Hon. Emanuel Cleaver, II, U.S. Representative (D–MO) Welcome Remarks Hon. 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

Welcome Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO

Sonia M. Pérez, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, NCLR José Rodriguez, Chair, NCLR Affiliate Council Keynote Speaker Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Affiliate Roll Call

NCLR FAMILY STRENGTHENING AWARDS Presented by Renata Soto, NCLR Board Chair Guadalupe Centers, Inc. (Kansas City, MO) Guadalupe Educational Systems Lending Circles 3:00–4:30 p.m.

TOWN HALL

Getting 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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Mission Asset Fund (San Francisco, CA)

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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. Moderator Miguel Almaguer, Award-Winning Journalist, NBC Panelists Eloy Ortiz Oakley, President and Superintendent, Long Beach Community College District

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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 Appointments Kansas 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 fmontoya@razafund.org.

4:30–6:00 p.m.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT (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.

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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5:00–6:30 p.m.

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Conéctate con NCLR Reception

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5:30–8:30 p.m.

WELCOME TO KANSAS CITY/ BIENVENIDOS A KANSAS CITY

FUSEMEDIA in partnership with NCLR and Anheuser-Busch Present

A NIGHT OF COMEDY

Featuring Cristela Alonzo Nick Guerra Plus a Special Salsa Performance Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

9:00–11:00 p.m.

WELCOME TO KANSAS CITY/ BIENVENIDOS A KANSAS CITY 2015 NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Live in Concert!

Lead Sponsor: Kansas City Power & Light District Co-Sponsors: City of Kansas City, MO, GEICO, KCP&L

Special Performance by Frankie Negrón Featuring: Making Movies Kansas 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 12 7:45–8:45 a.m.

Room 2215A

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE

Sponsor: Bank of America (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) Room 2215B

SUNDAY, JULY 12

COFFEE HOUR

9:00–10:00 a.m.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT Presented by Bank of America Room 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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Bank of America: We’re Better When We’re Connected

9:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Why Wait? Build the Right Team from the Start! NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Room 2202

This workshop features an expert panel from highperforming 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 allstar team.

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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 Prep EDUCATION Room 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

Moderator Felicia Medellin, Escalera Program Manager, NCLR Panelists Donette Alonzo, PhD, LULAC Educational Service Center

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community members play in college preparation strategies. The session will share NCLR’s recommended practices for effective collegereadiness programs, many of which are already being implemented in schools and communitybased organizations.

Uzziel Hernandez Pecina, EdD, Teaching Assistant Professor, Pk-12 Graduate Program Coordinator, University of Missouri-Kansas City Jocelyn Ortiz, 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 Families EDUCATION Room 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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Rogelio Contreras, Student, Altamed

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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 Generation HEALTH Room 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

The Foreclosure Crisis Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Over: What Help and Options Are Out There HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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.

Amber Gomez, Senior Manager Community Relations, Ocwen Financial Group Hala Farid, Deputy Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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Presenters Malloy Evans, Vice President, Credit Portfolio Management, Fannie Mae

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Presented by Ocwen Financial Group and Hogar Hispano, Inc.

Investing in Our Community: Stimulating Growth through Tax Credits HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Presented by Raza Development Fund Room 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 lowcost source of capital to assist with some of your financial needs, including accessing NMTC for your next development project.

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Moderator David Clower, Chief Credit Officer, Raza Development Fund

Panelists Blake Mason, Leverage Law Kevin Goldsmith, Chase, Community Banking Victor Merced, Hacienda Community Development Corporation

Language through a Lens: Contextualizing ESL Programs IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION â&#x20AC;˘ WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Room 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

information on essential ESL concepts, how to assess their programs, and ways to contextualize ESL programs.

Panelists Baltazar de Anda-Santana, Director, Latino Academy for Workforce Development Eliza Roussis, Program Director, Latino Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Memory Disorders Alliance

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Moderator Jose L. Rodriguez, Regional Director of Education, NCLR

The Microlending Revolution: Innovations in Small-Dollar Lending to Help Immigrants Integrate

The cost of application and legal services fees are troublesome obstacles for aspiring U.S. citizens and immigrants eligible for the Obama administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION Room 2209

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Moderator Marisabel Torres, Senior Policy Analyst, NCLR Panelists 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

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Going to College: What Latinos Think and What Policymakers Need to Know

POLICY Room 2210

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act provides a unique opportunity to shape an authentic postsecondary agenda informed by the Latino community. NCLRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Moderator Leticia Bustillos, PhD, Associate Director, ORAL, NCLR

Blazing the Trail to STEM Careers STEM Room 2211

SUNDAY, JULY 12

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 communitybased 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

Evelyn Pedraza, Escalera STEM Student, Houston Gateway Academy Brian Hall, Supplier Diversity & Diversity Outreach Specialist, Shell Â Alfredo Ayala, Principal Lead, Robotics and Animation, Walt Disney Jesus Garcia, Google

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Panelists Korinna Sanchez, Escalera STEM Program Director/ Teacher, Puentes

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Raza Development Fund One-on-One Appointments Kansas 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 fmontoya@razafund.org. 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

LATINAS BRUNCH

Co-Sponsors: The Coca-Cola Company, Discovery en Español, Hilton Worldwide, Toyota, Wells Fargo

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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. Emcee Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR Keynote Speaker Linda Alvarado, President and CEO, Alvarado Construction, Inc.

Panelists Renata Soto, NCLR Board Chair Monica Lozano, Chairman, U.S. Hispanic Media

Rita DiMartino, Chairman of the Board, BronxLebanon Hospital Entertainment Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles

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Andrea Bazán, Senior Vice President, Resource Development, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago

1:30–3:00 p.m.

TOWN HALL The Great Economic Divide: Why Inequality Matters

Moderator

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Monica Lozano, Chairman, U.S. Hispanic Media

Co-Lead Sponsors: Citi, Prudential Room 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Keynote Speaker Hon. Rosie Rios, Treasurer of the United States Panelists Hon. 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 EVENT

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Meet-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. Presenter Felicia Medellin, NCLR Program Manager

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Just a Click Away: Engaging Donors Online

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.

Celena Roldan-Moreno, Executive Director, Erie Neighborhood House

The ABCs of Building a Better School Board EDUCATION Room 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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Presenters Kirstin Chernawsky, Senior Director Development, Erie Neighborhood House

SUNDAY, JULY 12

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Room 2202

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Presenter Maria Moser, Director of Education, Midwest and Northeast, NCLR

Alzheimer’s Affects All of Us: The Latino Community and Alzheimer’s Disease HEALTH

Presented by Lilly Room 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. Moderator Jason Resendez, Director, LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s Network, USAgainstAlzheimer’s Panelists 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

Healthier Foods, Healthier Families: Promoting Nutrition Access and Healthy Living among Latinos

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.

Elizabeth Reynoso, Promotoras Program Manager, El Centro Kathy Mimberg, Communications Manager, NCLR

Ready? Set? Retire! Preparing Latinos for Retirement HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT â&#x20AC;˘ POLICY Room 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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Presenters Suyanna Barker, Department Director, La ClĂnica del Pueblo

SUNDAY, JULY 12

HEALTH Room 2205

SUNDAY, JULY 12

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. Presenters Andrea Ambriz, Director of Policy and Strategic Engagement, U.S. Department of Treasury Bennett Kleinberg, Vice President for Institutional Investment Solutions, Prudential Veronica VillaseĂąor, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council

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Catherine Singley Harvey, Manager, Economic Policy Project, NCLR

What You Need to Know about Administrative Relief IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION â&#x2C6;&#x2122; POLICY Room 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. Presenters Cristina Jimenez Moreta, Co-Founder and Managing Director, United We Dream Nora A. Preciado, Staff Attorney, National Immigration Law Center

Grisel Ruiz, Staff Attorney, Immigrant Legal Resource Center Laura Vazquez, Senior Legislative Analyst, NCLR

THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE

Presented by Discovery en Español Room 2208

@Latinas in Tech: Bringing Much-Needed Diversity to Silicon Valley STEM • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE

Presented by EveryoneOn Room 2209

Latinas are severely underrepresented in the tech industry. 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.

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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.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Screening: Discovery a Fondo: Trata de Mujeres

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Moderator Norma E. Fernandez, CA Regional Manager, EveryoneOn Panelists Liliana 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 Family

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Room 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. Presenters Sarah 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

Antonia Lopez, Director, Early Childhood Education, NCLR 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Lead Sponsor: Nissan North America Co-Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Hilton Worldwide, Nationwide Insurance Room 2104B

NCLR Affiliate LGBTQ Champion Latin American Youth Center (Washington, DC)

SUNDAY, JULY 12

LGBTQ AND ALLIES RECEPTION: A NIGHT OUT WITH NCLR

HELEN RODRÍGUEZ-TRÍAS HEALTH AWARD RECEPTION

Room 2104A

NCLR Affiliate Honoree Comunidades Unidas (West Valley City, UT)

DIVERSITY DRIVES INNOVATION RECEPTION

Lead Sponsor: Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo Room 2105

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Lead Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Co-Sponsors: Baxter Healthcare, Centene Corporation

MONDAY, JULY 13

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE

Sponsor: Bank of America (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) Room 2215B

8:30–10:00 a.m.

EIGHTH ANNUAL AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

Co-Lead Sponsors: Citi, Prudential Co-Sponsor: PepsiCo (Open only to Affiliate Executive Directors plus one board or senior staff member, RSVP required)

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Room 2103AB

Leveraging Social Entrepreneurship to Drive Your Mission

José Rodriguez, Chair, NCLR Affiliate Council

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. Welcome

Sonia M. Pérez, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, NCLR

Panelists Janie Barrera, President and CEO, LiftFund Tom Espinoza, President, Raza Development Fund (RDF) Christine Marquez-Hudson, CEO/Executive Director, Mi Casa Resource Center

MONDAY, JULY 13

Moderator Renata Soto, Executive Director, Conexión Américas; Chair, NCLR Board of Directors

Closing Remarks Viviana López-Green, Senior Director, Affiliate Member Services, NCLR

Far West Affiliate of the Year GOAL Academy (Pueblo, CO) Midwest Affiliate of the Year Erie Neighborhood House (Chicago, IL) Northeast Affiliate of the Year Centro Hispano Daniel Torres (Reading, PA) Southeast Affiliate of the Year Hispanic Unity of Florida (Hollywood, FL)

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Regional Affiliate of the Year Honorees Presented by Renata Soto, NCLR Board Chair

Texas Affiliate of the Year Houston Gateway Academy, Inc. (Houston, TX)

MONDAY, JULY 13

9:15–10:15 a.m.

COFFEE HOUR Room 2215A

10:15–10:30 a.m.

SPECIAL SESSION WITH SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS Room 2505

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Speaker Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator (I-VT) (2007-Present); 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate

10:30 a.m.–Noon

TOWN HALL

Health and Place: What Does Your ZIP Code Have to Do with Your Health? Co-Sponsors: Centene Corporation, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Room 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

Keynote Speaker Hon. Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN, Acting Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Moderator

MONDAY, JULY 13

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.

Dra. Marisa Azaret, Host of Dra. Azaret, CNN en Español Panelists

Genoveva Islas, MPH, Director, Cultiva La Salud Public Health Institute Patrick Brosnan, Executive Director, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Special Presentation and Panelist James Tahhan, Celebrity Chef, Award-winning Co-Host, Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Día 1:00–3:30 p.m.

MONDAY LUNCHEON Co-Sponsors: Bank of America, Sprint, Univision Communications Inc., Walmart Grand Ballroom

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John Govea, JD, MPA, Senior Program Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

MONDAY, JULY 13

Emcee Arantxa 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 Speaker Hon. Martin O’Malley, Governor of Maryland (2007– 2015); 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate

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Featured Speaker Hon. Julián Castro, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Featured Speaker Marcelo 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 Appointments Kansas 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 fmontoya@razafund.org.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE EVENT

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 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 bgonzalez@nclr.org.

Ivelisse Fairchild, CFRE, Vice President, Resource Development, NCLR 4:00–5:30 p.m.

NATIONAL AFFILIATE FORUM Room 2505AB

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

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Presenter

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Mission Possible: Engaging Your Board, Staff and Donors A Conversation with NCLR’s Vice President of Resource Development

MONDAY, JULY 13

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. 8:00–11:00 p.m.

MONDAY CONCERT Noche de Espectáculo Lead Sponsor: Hyundai Motor America Co-Sponsor: PepsiCo Grand Ballroom

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NCLR and Hyundai Motor America

Present Noche de Espectáculo Pedro Fernandez Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose Hernandez Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles

Featuring Los Hermanos Escamilla, Mexican Trick Ropers and Kansas City’s Ballet Folklorico Atotonilco

TUESDAY, JULY 14 8:00–9:00 a.m.

(By Invitation Only) Lead Sponsor: Nielsen Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Barney Allis Historic Lobby—Muehlebach Tower,

9:00 a.m.–Noon

Raza Development Fund One-on-One Appointments

TUESDAY, JULY 14

CORPORATE APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Room Yardbird B, 2nd Level—Marriott Tower

9:30 a.m.–Noon

AFFILIATE LOUNGE

Sponsor: Bank of America (Open only to staff/board of NCLR Affiliates) Room 2215B

9:15–10:15 a.m.

COFFEE HOUR Room 2215A

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Do you need technical assistance or a strategy for a community development real estate project? To schedule an appointment, contact Francisca Montoya at fmontoya@razafund.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

10:30 a.m.–Noon

Young and in Charge: The Next Generation of Latina Leaders NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE Room 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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Presenters 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 Schools EDUCATION Room 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.

Moderator Jose L. Rodriguez, Regional Director of Education, NCLR

Jessica Rodriguez, Education Outreach Manager, NCLR

Ending the Silent Epidemic: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Latino Community

TUESDAY, JULY 14

Panelists Leticia de la Vara, Chief Operating Officer, Friendly House

HEALTH â&#x20AC;˘ THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE

Presented by Planned Parenthood Federation of America Room 2204

Moderator Vanessa Gonzalez-Plumhoff, Director, Latino Leadership & Engagment, Planned Parenthood Action Fund

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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.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

Panelists 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 Capability

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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Room 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. Moderator Katherine Drew Rios, Associate Director, Financial Capabilities, Housing and Community Development, NCLR

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 Integration

TUESDAY, JULY 14

Panelists Olivia Calderon, Senior Strategist for Special Populations, Office of Financial Empowerment, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION â&#x20AC;˘ POLICY Room 2206

Moderator Victoria Benner, Senior Legislative Analyst, NCLR Panelists Felicia Escobar, Special Assistant to the President for Immigration Policy, White House Josh Hoyt, Executive Director, National Partnership for New Americans

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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.

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TUESDAY, JULY 14

Margie McHugh, Director, National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, Migration Policy Institute

Nisha Agarwal, Commissioner, New York City Office of Immigrant Affairs

Police Community Relations 101: Lessons from the Community Relations Service POLICY

Presented by the U.S. Department of Justice Room 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 CRSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Panelists Reinaldo Rivera, Latino Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of Justice/Community Relations Service - HQ Washington, D.C.

Suzanne V. Buchanan, U.S. Department of Justice/ Community Relations Service - Region III Philadelphia

2016 and Beyond: Growing the Influence of Latinos in the American Political Landscape POLICY Room 2208

Moderator Clarissa Martínez De Castro, Deputy Vice President, National Council of La Raza Panelists Cristóbal Alex, President, Latino Victory Project Daniel Garza, Executive Director, The LIBRE Initiative Héctor Sánchez, Chair, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda

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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.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

Jared S. Maag, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Office of the U.S. Attorney - District of Kansas

You Didn’t Hear this from Me: Trade Secrets from Successful Latinas in STEM TUESDAY, JULY 14

STEM • THE LATINA PERSPECTIVE

Presented by American Chemical Society Room 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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Presenters 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 STEM

Presented by Google Room 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

Presenter Adam Gardner, Senior Global Program Manager for Supplier Diversity, Google

Fast Track to Success: Accelerating Access to Health Care Careers for Immigrants

TUESDAY, JULY 14

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.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Room 2211

Presenters Ryan Monroe, Chief Academic Officer, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Jorge Delgado, Principal, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

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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.

12:30–2:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

TUESDAY LUNCHEON

Co-Sponsors: H&R Block, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Shell, Sodexo, Inc., Time Warner Cable Grand Ballroom

Emcee Kris Ketz, Anchor, KMBC 9 News Special Remarks David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast/ NBCUniversal/Telemundo Keynote Speaker President’s Message

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Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR

Featured Speaker Hon. Penny Pritzker, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce 2016 NCLR Annual Conference Announcement 3:00–4:30 p.m.

TOWN HALL Opening the Portal of Technology to Latino Families Lead Sponsor: Google Room 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

Moderator Roy Burstin, CEO, mitú Network Featured Speaker and Panelist Hon. Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission

TUESDAY, JULY 14

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.

Panelists Jess George, Community Impact Manager, Google

6:00–7:00 p.m.

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

Co-Sponsors: BMW of North America, MillerCoors LLC Room 2505

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Karla Monterroso, Vice President of Programs, CODE2040

7:00–9:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

AWARDS GALA Honoring Our Own Co-Sponsors: AARP, Ford Motor Company Fund, PepsiCo, Southwest Airlines Co., UPS Grand Ballroom

Affiliate of the Year El Concilio, Inc. Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award Dr. Juliet V. Garcia, Executive Director University of Texas Institute of the Americas Ruben Salazar Award for Communications

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Mandalit del Barco, Journalist, NPR West

Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership Luis Garden Acosta, Founder and President El Puente Roberto Clemente Award for Sports Excellence Cookie Rojas, Former Major League Baseball Player and Coach Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award Tony Salazar, Principal, McCormack Baron Salazar 9:30–11:30 p.m.

AWARDS GALA AFTER-PARTY Room 2505

LÍDERES SUMMIT AGENDA SATURDAY, JULY 11 A Place for the Arts in STEM Education TRACK: RISING LEADERS Room 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Presenter Jennifer Mendes, Mattie Rhodes Center

TRACK: RISING LEADERS Room 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.

LÍDERES SUMMIT

Afro-Latino Identity Panel Discussion

Presenters Gabriela Watson, Filmmaker

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Adrian Valdivia, Men Can Stop Rape

Sponsorship, Mentorship, and the Value of Participating in General Market Organizations TRACK: 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. Presenters Central Exchange

Lﾃ好ERES SUMMIT

Eli Lilly and Company

Manage Your Credit Today to Build Wealth Tomorrow TRACK: AVANZANDO Room 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. Presenter

Wells Fargo

3:15–4:45 p.m.

Latino Food Is Healthy Too!

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

TRACK: RISING LEADERS Room 2102A

Presenter Elizabeth Reynoso, El Centro, Inc.

NCLR Escalera Program for College and Career Readiness Sponsored by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) TRACK: RISING LEADERS Room 2102B

Presenter Felicia Medellin, NCLR

LÍDERES SUMMIT

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.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

9:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30 a.m.

Building Resilience and Navigating College Sponsored by Bank of America TRACK: RISING LEADERS Room 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. Presenters Tara Benoit, Vice President Consumer Marketing Manager, Kansas City Central, Bank of America

LĂ?DERES SUMMIT

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 Engagement TRACK: AVANZANDO Room 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.

Presenters Laura Vazquez, NCLR Janet Hernandez, NCLR

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