The Latinx Initiative (LXi) at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business was formed in response to the rapidly growing community of Latinx professionals in the business community not only in the surrounding area but in the world. LXi’s ultimate goals are to build community, create awareness of the growing and talented Latinx business and student community and provide programming to support our school and community's career and leadership development.
The annual LXi conference is the forum dedicated to the Latinx students, faculty, staff, alums, and allies who are interested in professional impact and advancement in numerous fields: finance, health, human resource management, audit, accounting, marketing, sales, operations, data analytics, public relations, and administration.
This year’s conference will be hosted at the Merage School on the University of California, Irvine campus. With the theme, Excelencia: Leadership that Thrives, the conference will highlight the outstanding examples of Latinx leaders throughout the region across business sectors. The conference will feature invited speakers and panels who will provide rare and exclusive insight into what it takes to lead effectively today and tomorrow.
I am excited to help create a community where Latinx students can develop themselves as professionals.
I hope to create a space where we can have conversations within the Merage School about how we can best support the Latinx community during their time at UCI."
– Jocelyn Paola Manzo, BA ’23 VP of Marketing, Human Resource Management Association 21-22; ALFPA Secretary, 20-21
Public health, social, technological, and environmental problems impacting for-profit and non-profit organizations today are increasingly complex. They require leaders who can navigate this ever-evolving landscape. With a growing number of Latinxowned and operated firms and an increase in Latino consumers, there is a need for a conversation about how to future-proof Latino leaders. It calls for bringing together different facets of the professional workforce with faculty, students, and staff to discuss pressing topics.
The 2nd Annual LXi Conference will:
• Explore, define and understand Leadership Excellence for the Latino/a community.
• Strengthen network and career opportunities.
• Connect industry leaders actively seeking Latinx talent.
• Enable access to mentors, allies, and connections with professionals and peers.
The Annual Latinx Initiative conference is the primary forum for the Latino/Latina business community in Orange County with active participation from the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, UC OC Alliance, UCI Chapters of the Latino Business Student Association and the Association for Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA).
We are a community focused on building awareness and providing inclusive programming around our Latinx Business leaders, students, alumni, and key stakeholders in the Orange County and Southern California region.
We seek to provide resources and opportunities to support today and tomorrow’s U.S. Latinx leaders with the awareness that Latino-owned businesses are the fastest-growing business segment in the United States. Over the last decade, Latino-owned businesses have successfully grown 34% – far more than any other segment in the economy. With this in mind, our primary objectives are to:
By connecting our Latinx Business community
By creating education, advocacy and a forum for our Latinx community here in Orange County and Southern California
By developing engaging and meaningful programming that will benefit our school and community
Due to its diverse participation, the LXi conference serves as a focal point for engaging stakeholders and Latino/a communities of interest. Sponsors can interface with more than 200 Latinx leaders from all levels and fields involved in various industries and sectors.
Sponsorship packages have been designed to facilitate maximum visibility at the conference and, in many cases, feature opportunities to be promoted before and after the event.
• UCI was designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in 2017.
• The Merage School is proud to have 600+ Latinx Alumni.
• Latino-owned businesses are the fastest growing business segment in the United States.
• Over the last decade, Latino-owned businesses have successfully grown 34% – far more than any other segment in the economy.
• The Hispanic/Latino community now represents 39.4% of Californians – a jump from 37.6% in 2010.
• Latinx is the fastest growing population in CA, representing 40% of the total population. However, 87% of public companies headquartered in the state have no Latinos on their boards.
Diana Ramos, MD California Surgeon General EMBA Class of ’20
Gary Acosta Co-Founder and CEO NAHREP, Venture Capitalist, Blogger and Latino Business Advocate Moderator
Carlos Alberto Amaya Advisory PrincipalDeloitte Panelist
Cathy Garcia Consultant; CFO; Former Director of Finance and Accounting, The Walt Disney Company; Former COO ALPFA Panelist
Maria Guerra Business Owner Hardcore Fitness Studio Moderator
Carlos Herrera, MS, MBB, Senior Program Manager, Medtronic Panelist
Victoria Montes VP, Finance, Real Estate Acquisitions, Development, Asset Management, Energy, Technology (MCA) Panelist
Gerardo Okhuysen Senior Associate Dean, UCI Paul Merage School of Busines Moderator
Andrea (Andy) Paz Sr. Vice President of Analytics and Decision Science, Experian Panelist
Ileana Prado VP Human Resources, NBC Universal West Moderator
Ricardo Soria Campus Talent Lead, Armanino LLP
Adrian Trevino Global Product Lead at Google Panelist
Ian Williamson Dean, UCI Paul Merage School of Business Moderator
• Main sponsor of the Friday evening VIP reception
• Meeting with Dean Williamson to develop corporate strategy that includes capstone and research initiatives
• Press release to Merage School community upon confirmation of sponsorship
• Brief speaking opportunity to address conference attendees
• Access for all of company’s attendees to Friday evening VIP reception
• Recognition as the lunch & keynote reception sponsor with two (2) tables for up to 8 guests each
• Four (4) guests for Friday evening VIP reception
• One (1) table at lunch & keynote reception with up to 8 guests
• Opportunity for exhibit table in prime location
• Company logo on all marketing materials and website
• Company logo recognition in pre-conference emails
• Included in social media announcement featuring sponsors
• Two (2) guests for VIP reception
• Four (4) seats at lunch & keynote reception
• Opportunity for exhibit table
• Company logo on all marketing materials and website
• Included in social media announcement featuring sponsors
• Recognition at conference meals
• Two (2) guests for VIP reception
• Two (2) seats at lunch & keynote reception
• Opportunity for exhibit table
• Company logo on all marketing materials and website
• Included in social media announcement featuring sponsors
• First choice for exhibit table in prime location
• Company logo recognition on all marketing materials and website
• Recognition at conference meals
• Complimentary registration
• Two (2) client passes
• Preassigned access to students and leadership at lunch table
• Meeting with Merage School Career Center for recruitment strategy
• Special gift
• Recognition at conference meals
• Complimentary registration
• Two (2) client passes
• Preassigned access to students and leadership at lunch table
• Meeting with Merage School Career Center for recruitment strategy
• Special gift
• Complimentary registration
• Two (2) client passes
• Preassigned access to students and leadership at lunch table
• Meeting with Merage School Career Center for recruitment strategy
• Special gift
• Complimentary registration
• Meeting with Merage School Career Center for recruitment strategy
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at latinxmerage@uci.edu
Your contribution beyond the value of good and services may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.
LXi is pleased to accept _________________________________________________________________________ as a sponsor of the LXi 2022 Conference, to be held October 15 at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business in Irvine, California. In consideration of the Sponsor’s contribution as described below, LXi agrees to put forth its best efforts to ensure that all Conference attendees and LXi members are aware of the Sponsor’s support of and importance to the success of the Conference by the sponsorship level chosen below, as detailed in the 2022 Sponsorship Prospectus.
Title Sponsor – $25,000
Foundation Sponsor – $10,000
Champion Sponsor – $5,000
Presenting Sponsor – $2,500
VIP Dinner – $15,000
Live Stream Webcast – $12,000
Signature Host-Sponsored Post-Conference Reception – $10,000 Conference Lunch – $10,000 Networking/Refreshment Break – $5,000
Tote Bag – $1,000 Lanyard – $1,000 - 1
Total: $__________________
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Please email latinxmerage@uci.edu for questions and/or payments.
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Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are assessed a $200.00 administrative processing fee. Cancellations will not be permitted after October 1, 2022; on that date, the sponsorship fee is non-refundable. Note: All Sponsors must be paid in full by October 1, 2022 to allow for printing and promotion of materials. No promotional items will be provided if payments are not received in full.