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Join us for our 21st year of producing one of the most dynamic Latina conferences in the nation. The Latina History Day Conference, for which Latina History Day in California was created, draws over 700 women to celebrate the historic accomplishments of Latinas and presents workshops on career development, community issues, and financial empowerment. Cornerstones of the conference include inspiring keynote speakers and the Comadre Network & Exhibit Area where conference participants are invited to an afternoon of networking with California’s most successful Latinas.
Conference Details
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7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Registration
Location: South Galeria
Continental Breakfast
Location: Biltmore Bowl Foyer
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
Morning Program
Transforming the Face of History: Presenting the Future History Makers Awards
Sponsored by Estée Lauder
Keynote speaker: Dr. Thelma Meléndez, Superintendent, Santa Ana Unified School District
Location: Biltmore Bowl
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| 10:00 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. |
Concurrent Workshops
Career Track | Gold Room
Transforming Your Small Business, Career and Life Through Technology
Presented by Verizon Wireless
Moderator: Zoraida Finlez, Multicultural Marketing Manager, Verizon Wireless
Panelists:
Nancy Marmolejo, Business Owner, Viva Visibility
Margarita Rodriguez, Director, Academia del Exito
Pepsi Taylor, Regional Data Manager, Verizon Wireless
College Track | Roman Room
Our Power to Transform: Live, Learn, and Lead with Courage as a College Student
Presented by Tesoro
Moderator: Brissa Sotelo-Vargas, Government and Public Affairs Representative, Tesoro Corporation
Speaker: Diana Shakti Contreras, Author, Lecturer, & Fulbright Scholar
Community Track | Tiffany Room
Transforming Communities: Latinas Make a Difference by Serving on Boards and Commissions
Presented by The Southern California Gas Company
Moderator: Anne Shen Smith, Chief Operating Officer, The Southern California Gas Company
Panelists:
Andrea Alarcón, President, Los Angeles Public Works
Mónica García, President, Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education
Catherine Sandoval, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission
Financial Track | Emerald Room
Money Management to Reach Your Financial Goals
Speaker: Brenda Gonzalez, Vice President & Regional Manager, Wells Fargo Bank
Youth Leadership Track, Part I | Heinsbergen Room
How to Stay Powerful Through Education, Career and Financial Independence!
Presented by Union Bank & The Walt Disney Company
Welcome Remarks: Lizbeth Jamel Zepeda, Recruiter, Union Bank
Speakers:
Deanna Carpenter, Teen Program Facilitator, Girls Inc.
Lauren Henderson, Eureka! Coordinator , Girls Inc.
Noreen Rahman, Prevention Programs Coordinator, Girls Inc.
(All youth must be registered through a HOPE Youth Affiliate. To learn more, please contact Mayra Rojas at mrojas@latinas.org)
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11:10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Concurrent Workshops
Career Track | Gold Room
The 7 Keys to Stronger Leadership
Presented by Farmers Insurance Group
Moderator: Luisa Acosta-Franco, Head of Specialized Distribution, Farmers Insurance Group
Panelists:
Giselle Acevedo
Araceli Padilla, Insurance Agent, Farmers Insurance Group;
Nita Song, President, IW Group Inc.
Alysia Vanitzian, Head of Talent Management, Zurich Financial Services
College Track | Roman Room
Transforming Decisions Towards a Solid Career When the Road Ahead is Unclear
Moderator: Dr. Julie Mendoza, Southern California Director, ARCHES
Panelists:
Angela Acosta-Salazar, Trustee, Rio Hondo College
Araceli Campos, Corporate Counsel, MALDEF
Veronica Corona, Scholarships manager, California State University, Northridge
Community Track | Tiffany Room
Women and the Economic Recovery: A Moment for Transformation
Moderator: Elaine Treviño, President and CEO, California Strategic Solutions
Panelists:
Bonnie Garcia , Vice Chair, State of California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board and Former State Legislator
Kimberly Kenny, Senior Development and Communications Officer, Women’s Foundation of California
Betty Yee, Board Member, State Board of Equalization
Financial Track | Emerald Room
Latinas Tranforming Family-Owned Businesses
Presented by Wells Fargo Bank
Welcome Remarks: Evelin Martinez, Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank
Moderator: Leslie Berestein Rojas, Journalist and Blogger, 89.3 FM KPCC
Panelists:
Ramona Acosta Bañuelos, Chief Financial Officer, Ramona’s Mexican Food Products, Inc.;
Thelma Garcia, President, Taco Nazo Corporation
Bricia Lopez, Partner, Guelaguetza Restaurante
Youth Leadership Track, Part II | Heinsbergen Room
How to Stay Powerful Through Education, Career and Financial Independence!
Presented by Union Bank & The Walt Disney Company
Welcome Remarks: Lizbeth Jamel Zepeda, Recruiter, Union Bank
Speakers:
Deanna Carpenter, Teen Program Facilitator, Girls Inc.
Lauren Henderson, Eureka! Coordinator , Girls Inc.
Noreen Rahman, Prevention Programs Coordinator, Girls Inc.
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| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Latina History Day Lunch Program
Presented by Farmers Insurance Group & Wells Fargo Bank
Featured Speakers: Erika Cervantes, Founder, Comediva.com
Chef Lala
Julie Perez, Associate Director of "The Harvest"
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Youth Leadership Track | Heinsbergen Room
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Presented by Comcast & Southwest Airlines
Welcome Remarks: Lizbeth Jamel Zepeda, Recruiter, Union Bank
Speakers:
Deanna Carpenter, Teen Program Facilitator, Girls Inc.
Lauren Henderson, Eureka! Coordinator , Girls Inc.
Noreen Rahman, Prevention Programs Coordinator, Girls Inc.
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| 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
The Comadre Network: Book Signings, Vendors, and Exhibitors
Location: Crystal Ballroom & Tiffany Room
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$9.35 self parking at Pershing Square, enter on Olive St. with validation for the full day ($16.00 without validation)
$20.00 valet parking with validation for the full day at the Biltmore ($40 without validation)
Note: Validation stamps for reduced parking will be available at the registration table.
Visit www.millenniumhotels.com
Select “find a hotel,” then select “USA Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles”
Business Attire
Hestia Rojas
Office: (213) 622-0606
hestia.rojas@latinas.org
Mayra Rojas
Office: (213) 833-1996
Fax: (213) 622-0007
mrojas@latinas.org
Mayra Rojas
Office: (213) 833-1996
Fax: (213) 622-0007
mrojas@latinas.org
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