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Conference:
Sacramento Convention Center
Exhibit Hall E

1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA

Dinner:
Sheraton Grand Hotel
Magnolia Room
1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) invites you to join Latinas throughout California as we come together in our State Capitol to advocate for the advancement of Latinas in all aspects of civic life and acknowledge the impact Latinas are having on California. Join us for the unique opportunity to connect with elected officials from all levels of government, community leaders, and business executives in a dynamic setting to analyze how Latina political influence, purchasing power, and our growing demographic numbers are changing the face of California.

Registration is NOW CLOSED.

Group discount rates are available. Sign up  for the Affiliate Program! 
Our Affiliate Program is for groups such as non-profits, college organizations, and high schools that provide a unique perspective and share their expertise on education, economic development, and other policy issues with other Latinas from throughout the state. As a HOPE Affiliate, you are entitled to registration for five to ten participants at a group rate, a live link to your organization will be posted on our Facebook page, your organization will be recognized at the conference, and your organizationwill be listed in the program and on signage.
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TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

11:00 a.m.

Registration

Sacramento Convention Center
Exhibit Hall E
1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Webcast

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon Program
"Transforming self and community through our stories"
Keynote Speaker: Michele Serros, Author & Poet

"Preparing to Transform Sacramento"
Keynote Speaker: Helen I. Torres, Executive Director

   1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Capitol Visits 
"Transform Sacramento"

   2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
   

Town Hall
"Transform our Communities through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"
Speakers:
Carmela Castellano-Garcia,
California Primary Care Association 
 
Richard Figueroa, The California Endowment
Kim Belshe, California Benefit Exchange
Gerianne Hap, Lilly USA
Ruth Lui, Kaiser Permanente

Youth Town Hall
"How to Improve the Possibility of Future Success"
Special Remarks:
Honorable Ricardo Lara
, State Assembly Member

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  

Community Discussion
"Transform the Advocate in you - Be a Forward Thinker"
Presented by California Forward

  5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  
Reception with State Legislators and Constitutional Officers
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Celebrating Latina Leadership Dinner
Sheraton Grand Hotel
Magnolia Room
1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Speakers:
State Controller
John Chiang
Secretary of State & Consumer Services Agency
Ana Caballero
Honorable Nora Campos, State Assembly Member
Honorable Norma Torres, State Assembly Member

PARKING: 
         SHERATON GRAND HOTEL 
         Self parking: $18 for hotel guests, $21 for other
         Valet: $25 for hotel guests, $28 for other

         SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER 
         
Click here for available parking lots.

DRESS CODE: Business Attire

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FOR GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION CONTACT

Stacy Maldonado
Program Assistant
smaldonado@latinas.org
Office: (213) 833-1997
Fax:    (213) 622-0007

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