2016 NCLR Annual Conference Program Book

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 Our Mission and Vision 8 Welcome/Bienvenidos 10 Welcome from Our Hosts 12 A History of Impact

37 Highlights

39 Conference Highlights 53 National Latino Family Expo®

Exhibitors and Sponsors 55 NCLR Líderes Summit 56 Conference Sponsors 57 Event Sponsors 59 Media Partners 60 Líderes Summit Sponsors

75 Workshops

78 Civic Engagement 80 Education 82 Health 84 Housing and Community Development 86 Nonprofit Management 88 Puerto Rico 90 STEAM 92 Workforce Development

111 Awards 114 118 119 120 121 122 123

Affiliate Recognition Affiliate of the Year Award Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership Ruben Salazar Award for Communications Roberto Clemente Award for Sports Excellence Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award

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135 Board of Directors 137 Corporate Board of Advisors 140 Affiliate Council 141 Affiliate Partners 147 Corporate Champions 148 Staff 154 Conference Committee 155 Special Acknowledgments Livestreamed event

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OUR MISSION AND VISION MISSION The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

VISION NCLR envisions a stronger America where economic, political, and social advancement is a reality for all Latinos.

NATIONAL REACH Our fact-based work in applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy with a Latino perspective is a major force in influencing federal policy at the national level, and our legislative and advocacy agenda extends to the state and local level, ensuring that the community’s voice is reflected at all levels of government.

REGIONAL FOCUS Our capacity-building assistance, national reach, and wide influence provide a platform to support the work of community-based organizations across the country, while the NCLR Affiliate Network provides on-the-ground insight for the organization’s policy analysis, programs, and special initiatives. This model ensures that the needs of the community are central to NCLR’s work.

WELCOME

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JANET MURGUÍA

NCLR President and CEO

Dear Attendees: It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 NCLR Annual Conference, the largest event of its kind in the Latino community. NCLR chose Orlando as the site for our Conference because we want to spotlight a remarkable story that has not received the attention it deserves. As one of the fastest-growing Latino populations in the country, the Hispanic community here has made its mark on the city. Since 2000, the Latino population of the metropolitan area has doubled, and today, nearly one in three residents of Orlando is Hispanic.

Infusing both talent and billions in spending power into the city, the Latino community has helped propel Orlando into the top ten cities for future employment growth. In short, Latinos are changing the economic, social, and political landscape of our fourth largest state.

But 2016 has tested this community. More than half of Orlando’s Hispanics are Puerto Rican and have been deeply impacted by Puerto Rico’s ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis. In fact, many of Orlando’s Hispanic residents have come to the area for economic opportunities no longer available to them on the island.

And most recently, Orlando endured the worst mass shooting in American history. Many of those killed in this

BIENVENIDOS

RENATA SOTO

NCLR Board Chair

hateful attack were Latino and LGBTQ, and we share the grief of the families and friends of those taken far too soon.

At this year’s Conference, we will pause to remember those we lost and the people they left behind. We will also pay tribute to a community whose heart is broken, but whose resilience and unity has moved us all.

So we hope that you enjoy this Conference, the many workshops on issues of greatest concern to the Latino community, the town halls, and other events showcasing leaders from all walks of life. We invite you to visit the National Latino Family Expo, take advantage of all the free services, games, prizes, and live entertainment. The entire Conference experience, along with the people of Orlando, will inspire you to continue your work and your engagement not only with our community, but with the process of moving our country forward. That is the essence of this year’s theme—Act. Participate. Vote.

Thank you for joining us in this beautiful and remarkable city.

Be sure to share your Conference experience on Facebook and Twitter, using @NCLR and #NCLR16.

We can’t wait to connect with your stories.

Sincerely,

WELCOME FROM OUR HOSTS

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July 23, 2016

Greetings, As Mayor of the City of Orlando, it is my pleasure to welcome you at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Conference.

The Hispanic community has played a remarkable role in education, health, economy and politics by empowering our region and nation. This conference will provide an opportunity to meet with elected officials and influential companies, community leaders and organizations to share innovate ideas and find solutions to strengthen, invigorate and empower our Hispanic community.

I commend NCLR for being the advocate of the issues that affect the Hispanic community in the United States and officially welcome NCLR and visitors to our Beautiful City. Also, I encourage you to discover that Orlando is rich with opportunities for recreation, cultural entertainment, educational resources and business enterprises. You will also notice that when it comes to service and hospitality, Orlando is second to none.

Once again, thank you for visiting our community. I hope you enjoy your time in the Orlando area and we hope you plan to visit again soon.

Sincerely,

Buddy Dyer Mayor

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

ORLANDO CITY HALL • 400 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE • PO BOX 4990 • ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32802-4990 PHONE 407-246-2221 • FAX 407-246-2842 • www.cityoforlando.net

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A HISTORY OF IMPACT

NCLR traces its origins to the civil rights movement of the mid-20th century, particularly the early years of school and housing desegregation.

Although Latinos participated in both movements, they did not gain widespread media coverage or national visibility, so iconic civil rights legislation of that era had relatively little effect on the Hispanic community.

Recognizing the need for a critical institution around which the Hispanic community could rally, unify, and organize, a group of Mexican Americans in Washington, DC, formed a coordinating body that could provide technical assistance to existing Hispanic groups and bring them together into a single united front. This organization—NOMAS (National Organization for Mexican American Services)—met with the Ford Foundation to present a funding proposal. The meeting was one of several factors that contributed to Ford’s decision to finance a major study of Mexican Americans by scholars at the University of California, Los Angeles, the first grant of its kind in the United States.

Research led to a series of organizational meetings among Chicano1 leaders and, as a result, activists Herman Gallegos, Dr. Julian Samora, and Dr. Ernesto Galarza found the Southwest Council of La Raza, NCLR’s predecessor.

The credibility of these men contributed not only to building a strong foundation for the organization, but also to bringing together leadership in the community. Initial financial support came from the Council of Churches, the United Auto Workers, and a Ford Foundation planning grant.

Maclovio Barraza and Cesar Chavez

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1968

EActivists Dr. Ernesto Galarza, Herman Gallegos, and Dr. Julian Samora found the Southwest Council of La Raza (SWCLR), NCLR’s predecessor. SWCLR begins to help establish and support community-based organizations.

Seven organizations in three states become its first “Affiliates,” Mexican American–run nonprofit organizations with a formal relationship to SWCLR.

1972

SWCLR is renamed the National Council of La Raza to reflect its commitment to all Mexican Americans throughout the nation.

Graciela Olivarez

Raul Yzaguirre

Dr. Ernesto Galarza Dr. Julian Samora

Herman Gallegos

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1973

Bylaws are amended to require equal representation of men and women on the Board of Directors.

NCLR establishes a Washington, DC headquarters office.

1974

Raúl Yzaguirre becomes NCLR’s National Director— and subsequently President and CEO in 1978—and will guide the organization for three decades.

1979

NCLR officially affirms its commitment to all Hispanic subgroups, a departure from its initial focus solely on Mexican Americans.

1980

The NCLR Policy Analysis Center is established to provide research on the status of Hispanic Americans.

1986

NCLR is instrumental in helping three million undocumented immigrants gain legal status with passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

1993

NCLR is a key leader in passing the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansion through Congress to help working families. NCLR continues to fight for and protect EITC today as one of the most important efforts to reward work and reduce poverty in U.S. history. In 2013, eight million Hispanic workers with 12 million children received the EITC benefit.

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1994

NCLR establishes the Center for Health Promotion (now the Institute for Hispanic Health) to address a wide range of health conditions present in the Hispanic community.

NCLR establishes the Youth Leaders Program (now the LĂ­deres Initiative) to increase the number, capacity, and influence of young Latino leaders in the United States.

1995

The first ALMA Awards (previously the Bravo Awards) is televised on Fox, celebrating the accomplishments of Latinos in American entertainment and media.

1996

NCLR successfully fights to restore benefits that were eliminated in welfare reform to legal immigrants.

1997

NCLR formally establishes the NCLR Homeownership Network (NHN), becoming one of the first national intermediary organizations to support communitybased homeownership counseling services. To date, NHN has assisted more than 500,000 households with their housing counseling needs, helped more than 30,000 households reach their dreams of homeownership, and saved the homes of more than 90,000 other families from foreclosure.

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1998

1999

Raza Development Fund (RDF), NCLR’S community development lending arm, is established in Phoenix.

Now the largest Latino Community Development Financial Institution in the country, RDF has leveraged more than $2.5 billion in private capital for education, childcare, housing, and health care projects that assist low-income families.

NCLR’s Center for Community Educational Excellence (now the Office of Education) is expanded with a focus on assisting Affiliates and other community-based organizations in designing, establishing, and improving professional development opportunities for educators at the community level, and increasing Latino parent involvement in education. Today, NCLR spearheads a network of 115 community and charter schools, which together serve more than 35,000 students annually.

NCLR holds the first Texas Latino Advocacy Day in Austin.

2000

NCLR collaborates with leading researchers to publish Moving Up the Economic Ladder: Latino Workers and the Nation’s Future Prosperity, which documents the employment status of the Latino labor force and offers guidance for policymakers and others to address the disparities that exist between Latinos and other workers.

INVESTING IN HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

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2001

NCLR’s Workforce Development team creates and implements the Escalera Program: Taking Steps to Success, an employment and college-readiness pilot that promotes economic mobility and leadership opportunities for Latino youth. Nearly 90% of participants in this program have graduated from high school and gone on to higher education. NCLR helps draft the No Child Left Behind Act, protecting for the first time the needs of English language learners and increasing funds for English as a second language services for children and adults.

NCLR holds the first California Latino Advocacy Day in Sacramento.

2002

NCLR’s involvement in the passage and implementation of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act ensured that some legal immigrants, including all legal immigrant children, have access to food stamp benefits, resulting in improved nutrition and healthier lives. Research has shown that participation in the food stamp program reduces food insecurity by 30% and has increased access to five key nutrients among Latino preschoolers.

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2003

NCLR Board of Directors unanimously selects Janet Murguía as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer.

2004

Janet Murguía conducts a cross-country “Listening Tour,” seeking advice from Affiliates on ways to strengthen the NCLR-Affiliate relationship.

NCLR’s Institute for Hispanic Health expands national initiatives and establishes its community-based health education model using promotores de salud (community health educators). In the last decade, NCLR has trained more than 3,000 promotores from across the country.

NCLR launches its first annual National Latino Advocacy Days, bringing together Affiliates from 22 states for a one-day training program on the tools of advocacy and lobbying; a briefing on the current issues affecting the Latino community; and one day of meetings with congressional staff. With hundreds of participants from across the country each year, Advocacy Days have helped elevate the voice of our Affiliates as well as that of NCLR on Capitol Hill.

IN 2004, RAUL YZAGUIRRE RESIGNS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES ITS SELECTION OF JANET MURGUÍA AS THE NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO.

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2005

Janet Murguía takes the helm and NCLR establishes its permanent national headquarters just blocks from the White House, representing the organization’s role as a major influencer in policy and issues affecting the Hispanic community.

NCLR conducts its first state Latino Advocacy Days in California and Texas.

Janet Murguía visits New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and NCLR advocates on behalf of immigrants adversely affected by the federal government’s policies during the recovery effort.

Activities include the publication of a white paper, establishing the NCLR Katrina Fund, and congressional testimony addressing fair housing issues.

2006

NCLR develops and adopts the Affiliate Member Services Business Plan, which outlines a new strategy to organize its work with its Affiliates, maximizing the value and power of the Affiliate Network.

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2007

NCLR is selected as one of the best nonprofits in the United States by a survey of nearly 3,000 nonprofit CEOs and 60 expert interviews conducted for the book Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits.

NCLR partners with national Latino organizations and the country’s largest Spanish-language media companies to launch ya es hora, ¡ciudadanía! a campaign that helped naturalize tens of thousands of new American citizens.

NCLR and advocates throughout California lobby to pass SB 1534, ensuring that the state can use its own funds to strengthen immigrant access to public health and preventative care services.

2008

In a historic election year, the NCLR Annual Conference is attended by more than 40,000 people and both presidential candidates.

NCLR launches one of the largest Latino voter registration and engagement efforts in the country.

By 2014, more than 500,000 voters have been registered through NCLR’s civic engagement efforts.

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2009

NCLR is a key leader in advocating for the historic confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, the first Latina on the U.S. Supreme Court.

As a complement to national efforts to connect and engage more deeply with the Affiliate Network, NCLR expands its regional strategy by focusing resources in three states representing one-third of the Affiliate Network and 50% of the Latino community in the U.S. The first launch is an initiative in California, seeking to strengthen Affiliate capacity as advocates and raise their visibility and voice in the state.

NCLR plays a leading role in passage of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, ensuring health coverage for four million more children in the United States—including 270,000 immigrant children—and ending a five-year waiting period for health care to which legal immigrant children and pregnant women had been subjected for more than a decade.

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2010

NCLR’s advocacy on the Affordable Care Act contributes to the creation of new health insurance options for the most vulnerable Latino families and workers. The monumental health care law grants unrestricted access to a new health insurance marketplace for legal immigrants and citizens—securing affordable coverage for millions of working, uninsured Latinos—and makes unprecedented investment in public health measures designed to eliminate the risk factors for chronic disease and serious illness. Since 2013, 2.6 million Hispanics have gotten coverage, representing an 8% drop in the rate of Latino uninsured.

NCLR plays an active role in passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which lays the foundation for a banking system that is fairer and more accessible to Latino families, including reform in the areas of mortgages, remittances, and consumer protections.

In response to Arizona’s SB 1070, NCLR and 51 other civil rights and social justice organizations call for a formal boycott and join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association, and the Hispanic National Bar Association in submitting an amicus brief to ask the federal court to stop implementation. NCLR’s efforts help defeat SB 1070 as well as copycat bills across the country.

NCLR relaunches its California Latino Advocacy Day with nearly 300 community leaders advocating in Sacramento on behalf of California’s Latino families.

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2011

NCLR adds Texas to its state-specific initiative to complement our national efforts in connecting and engaging more deeply with the Affiliate Network.

NCLR establishes the Latino Leadership Institute to build the advocacy capacity of its Affiliate Network. The comprehensive five-day trainings have been held in California, Texas, and Florida.

2012

NCLR Affiliates become key players in providing assistance and information to DREAMers seeking deferred action through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

NCLR launches Mobilize to Vote (M2V) campaign, registering nearly 100,000 new Latino voters as part of 2012’s the largest nonpartisan voter registration effort in Florida.

NCLR and Affiliates successfully advocate for the California Homeowner Bill of Rights, which ends the practice of dual tracking, where banks move a homeowner through the foreclosure and loan modification processes simultaneously.

2013

NCLR’s advocacy efforts lead to passage of the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act in the Senate—a huge step in the long and ongoing battle to achieve comprehensive immigration reform.

NCLR and the NCLR Board of Directors endorse marriage equality and join an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8. Both laws have been overturned, marking a major step forward in the fight for marriage equality.

NCLR Texas Latino Advocacy Day brings 200 advocates together to meet with 125 Texas legislative offices, leading the Texas legislature to pass a budget reversing $4 billion in education cuts.

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2014

NCLR launches a Special Initiative for Immigrant Integration to begin to meet the rising demand for critical services. The initiative deepens and expands immigrant integration services in education, workforce development, and financial counseling, while helping immigrants gain access to information and tools that will enable them to move forward on their path to citizenship.

NCLR develops the Immigo app to deliver timely news and information for organizations providing immigrant integration services.

NCLR’s focused immigration advocacy sets the stage for President Obama’s executive action, which could allow up to five million immigrants the opportunity to stay with their families and make even greater contributions to our economy.

Poultry workers are protected thanks to NCLR’s two-year advocacy campaign, which prevented a federal regulatory change that would have harmed poultry workers by speeding up production lines and increasing risk of injury. More than 200,000 workers were impacted by this ruling—34% of whom are Latino.

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2015

NCLR lays the groundwork to launch its statespecific initiative in Florida to complement our national efforts in connecting and engaging more deeply with the Affiliate Network.

NCLR celebrates Janet Murguia’s 10th anniversary as President and CEO. NCLR fought to extend federal minimum wage and overtime protections to nearly 2 million home care workers who help the elderly and people with disabilities live with dignity in their homes.

NCLR played a lead role in ensuring the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes new protections for English learners (EL) and holding states accountable for EL student performance.

NCLR orchestrated a federal and multi-state advocacy campaign to defend immigrant eligibility in the Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015, which made permanent tax credits that boost incomes for working and middle-class families, an impact for about four million Latino working families, nine million children.

2016

NCLR partners with mitú to launch Latinos Vote mobile app, providing eligible Latino voters on-thespot access to voting requirements and registration.

A four-year NCLR advocacy campaign leads to the Food and Drug Administration permitting fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects.

Latino children are disproportionately affected by spina bifida and other neural tube defects that are linked to the absence of folic acid in a pregnant woman’s diet.

NCLR state advocacy efforts with affiliates contributed to passage of Florida KidsCare, Arizona KidsCare, and California Kids Coverage impacting over 225,000 children who will now be eligible for coverage.

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Strength in numbers When people work together for something they believe in, they can change the world.

That’s the power of connections. We’re proud to celebrate this legacy and to help connect people with their dreams.

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Congratulations to this year’s Affiliate of the Year National and Regional Awardees!

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Citi is proud to work with the National Council of La Raza to promote financial empowerment and inclusive economic growth.

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NATIONAL AFFILIATE LUNCHEON

Orange County Convention Center | West Hall F, Tangerine Ballroom

WELCOME AND TRIBUTE Renata Soto Board Chair NCLR

CO-SPONSORS Citi FedEx Prudential State Farm Target Visit Orlando

WELCOME AND SPECIAL MESSAGE Janet Murguía President and CEO NCLR

INTRODUCTION Ramón Murguía Chair, Board of Trustees W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Former Chair NCLR Board of Directors

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Sonia M. Pérez Chief Operating Officer NCLR

AFFILIATE ROLL CALL José Rodriguez Chair NCLR Affiliate Council

Delia de la Vara Vice President, Affiliate Member Services NCLR

KEYNOTE SPEAKER La June Montgomery Tabron President and CEO

W.K. Kellogg Foundation See NCLR app for complete schedule

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SATURDAY, July 23

EMCEE Yarel Ramos Host, Universo Now and Universo Rex NBC Universo

SATURDAY, July 23

NATIONAL AFFILIATE LUNCHEON Orange County Convention Center | West Hall F, Tangerine Ballroom

NCLR FAMILY STRENGTHENING AWARDS

Presented by Renata Soto, NCLR Board Chair NCLR AFFILIATE HONOREES

COMUNIDADES LATINAS UNIDAS EN SERVICIO (CLUES), ST. PAUL, MN Family-Centered Economic Vitality Programs

REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION (RCMA), IMMOKALEE, FL Community Learning Centers

SPECIAL SESSION Orange County Convention Center Tangerine Ballroom

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Janet Murguía President and CEO NCLR

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TOWN HALL Orange County Convention Center | West E/F, Room W240

SPONSORS: State Farm The Walton Family Foundation

Policy, Parents, Communities, and Schools: The Future of Latino Education WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Paul Saldaña

Board Member NCLR

SATURDAY, JULY 23

KEYNOTE: John B. King, Jr., U.S. Secretary of Education Join U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. and our distinguished panelists to discuss the unprecedented convergence of changing demographics, a new K–12 education law, and an increasing focus on parent and family engagement in schools.

Moderated by Telemundo Orlando news anchor Olga Aymat, the town hall will also address why the achievement gaps have not closed significantly for Latino students, even though the number of Latinos in schools keeps climbing. The panel will discuss why the need to engage parents in their children’s education is critical, and whether schools are equipped to handle increased parent engagement. In addition, panelists will weigh in on the impact of the presidential election on the future of Latino education.

MODERATOR

PANEL

Olga Aymat

Marcelo SuárezOrozco

Anchor Telemundo Orlando

Dean, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, UCLA

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Peggy McLeod

Deputy Vice President, Education and Workforce Development NCLR

Erika Beltrán

Member Texas State Board of Education

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WELCOME RECEPTION AND FIREWORKS Epcot® World ShowPlace Pavilion

SATURDAY, JULY 23

You are invited to an evening of entertainment, fireworks, food and drinks.

With special appearances from Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Latin Grammy Award-winner Gaby Moreno performs songs from Disney Channel’s new animated series, ELENA OF AVALOR.

July 23 7:00 p.m.

Elena of Avalor is a brave and adventurous teenager who saves her kingdom from an evil sorceress. Now, she must learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen.

Set in Avalor, an enchanted fairytale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore, Elena’s journey will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion, the traits of all great leaders.

SHUTTLE SERVICE Begins: 6:00 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Orlando Ends: 10:00 p.m. | World Showplace Pavilion Conference Registration Badge Required | 21 & Over Only | Photo ID Required

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LATINAS BRUNCH Orange County Convention Center | West Hall F, Tangerine Ballroom

CO-HOSTS Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO Renata Soto, NCLR Board Chair

FEATURED SPEAKERS

ENTERTAINMENT

Aisha C. Moodie-Mills

Republican Strategist and President and CEO, Gay & Lesbian Political Commentator Victory Fund and Institute

Margie Perez and the Honeypots

Sazón: mi cultura, mi cocina Food is part of our identity and influences our everyday lives in many ways.

It is an essential part of how we connect with our culture and how we pass on traditions. Hear from our celebrity chef panel, Ingrid Hoffman, Denisse Oller, and Claudia Sandoval, on how they discovered their passion for cooking and how their culture has inspired them in the kitchen and in their careers.

Ingrid Hoffman Celebrity Chef

Denisse Oller Celebrity Chef

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Claudia Sandoval Celebrity Chef

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SUNDAY, JULY 24

Ana Navarro

SPONSORS: The Coca-Cola Company CVS Health Hilton Worldwide Sodexo Toyota Wells Fargo

TOWN HALL Orange County Convention Center | West E/F, Room W240

SPONSORS: Citi Prudential

SUNDAY, JULY 24

A Force Unleashed: The Rising Economic Power of Latinas

KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND MODERATOR NELY GALÁN NY Times Best Selling Author

Women-owned firms are increasingly a vital part of the U.S. economy, and Latinas are at the heart of the sector’s growth. Over the past decade, there has been a 200% increase in Latina-owned businesses in the country. In this town hall, noted business and media entrepreneur Nely Galán leads us through a conversation that will explore several dimensions of the roles that women play in our country’s economic future. Hear from Nely as she discusses her SELF MADE movement—an initiative that empowers women to take control of their financial lives through entrepreneurship and to change the economic futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. Following the discussion, Nely will moderate a panel of experts discussing the barriers that women, and Latinas in particular, face when pursuing these goals. These accomplished women will also discuss changes that would create opportunities for economic empowerment.

PANEL

Patty Arvielo

President and Co-Founder New American Funding

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Julie Castro Abrams Zixta Martinez CEO and Chair Bay Area Women Leaders Network and Philanthropy Network

Associate Director, External Affairs Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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NETWORKING RECEPTIONS Hyatt Regency Orlando HELEN RODRIGUEZ-TRÍAS HEALTH AWARD RECEPTION Florida Ballroom A

NCLR AFFILIATE HONOREE

BRIGHTON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (CHICAGO, IL)

CO-SPONSORS Centene Corporation Eli Lilly and Company

Special tribute to the first responders of the tragedy at Pulse NightClub Florida Ballroom B

NCLR AFFILIATE LBGTQ CHAMPION

CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE, INC. (EL PASO, TX)

CO-SPONSORS AT&T Hilton Worldwide Nationwide Nissan North America

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING RECEPTION Florida Ballroom C

CO-SPONSORS Chevron GEICO

RAZA DEVELOPMENT FUND ANNUAL AFFILIATE APPRECIATION RECEPTION Florida Ballroom D

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Open to Affiliates only Conference Registration Badge Required | 21 & Over Only | Photo ID Required at the Door

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SUNDAY, JULY 24

LGBTQ AND ALLIES RECEPTION: A NIGHT OUT WITH NCLR

SUNDAY, JULY 24

COME TO THE SUNDAY NIGHT EVENT AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK!

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MONDAY BREAKFAST Orange County Convention Center | West Hall F,

CO-SPONSORS Fuse Media Centene Corporation JPMorgan Chase & Co. Nissan North America Shell

Tangerine Ballroom

Moving Latino Leaders from Next to Now WELCOME Renata Soto Chair, Board of Directors, NCLR

FEATURED SPEAKER Wilson Cruz Actor, Producer, and Activist

FEATURED PERFORMANCE Mayda Del Valle Poet and Performance Artist

ENTERTAINMENT Making Movies

Juliana Ospina-Cano Brenda Perez Manager Youth Activist NCLR STEM See NCLR app for complete schedule

Ruby Mendez Senior Policy Fellow IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK

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MONDAY, JULY 25

EMCEE Joe Hernandez-Kolski Actor, Poet, and Comedian

MONDAY LUNCHEON Orange County Convention Center | West Hall F,

CO-SPONSORS Bank of America Hyundai Motor America MillerCoors Univision Communications Inc. Walmart

Tangerine Ballroom

MONDAY, JULY 25

EMCEE Pamela Silva Conde Co-Anchor, Primer Impacto, UNIVISION

FEATURED SPEAKER Hon. Sylvia Mathews Burwell Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

2017 NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ July 8–11 KEYNOTE SPEAKER President’s Message Janet Murguía President and CEO NCLR

AFFILIATE AWARD FOR ADVOCACY Presented by Eric Rodriguez, Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, NCLR

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO, INC. (CALDWELL, ID)

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TOWN HALL Orange County Convention Center | West E/F, Room W240

CO-SPONSORS Centene Corporation Eli Lilly & Company

Ensuring a Healthy and Equitable Start for Our Children Today and Beyond As the fastest-growing segment of the child population in the United States, Latino children are expected to represent nearly one in three children by 2050. Setting up Latino children and youth to be healthy, have access to health insurance, and increased exposure to safe environments will ensure they have the opportunity and ability to thrive, resulting in a stronger, more vibrant future for us all.

WELCOME Rita Carreón Deputy Vice President Institute for Hispanic Health NCLR

FEATURED SPEAKER Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA U.S. Surgeon General

MODERATOR

María CelesteArrarás Al Rojo Vivo con María Celeste Telemundo

Nelson L. Adams, MD Former President National Medical Association; Board of Directors Chair Sunshine State Health Plan

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Josie Bacallao President and CEO Hispanic Unity of Florida

MONDAY, JULY 25

Moderated by award-winning journalist María Celeste Arrarás from Noticiero Telemundo, the town hall will feature U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and a distinguished panel, discussing the most pressing and current global health challenges and opportunities to advancing the health, economic, social, and educational well-being of children. Panelists will discuss efforts to ensure our children and families live in healthy, resilient, and equitable communities, including combating the Zika virus epidemic affecting the United States.

Alina L. Flores, DrPH(c), MPH, CHES Health Scientist Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Prevention Research and Translation Team

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DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION

MONDAY, JULY 25

Orange County Convention Center | West Hall F, Tangerine Ballroom

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CO-SPONSORS MillerCoors Visit Phoenix CO-SPONSORS AARP Ford Motor Company Fund PepsiCo UPS

AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR

GRACIELA OLIVAREZ LA RAZA AWARD

RUBEN SALAZAR AWARD FOR COMMUNICATIONS

Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc.

Sylvia Mendez

María Celeste Arrarás

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ROBERTO CLEMENTE RAUL YZAGUIRRE AWARD FOR SPORTS PRESIDENT’S AWARD EXCELLENCE

Dr. Richard Izquierdo

AFTER-PARTY

Orlando Cruz

Orange County Convention Center | West E/F, Room W240 21 & Over Only | Photo ID Required at the Door

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MONDAY, JULY 25

MACLOVIO BARRAZA AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP

CO-SPONSORS AARP Ford Motor Company Fund PepsiCo UPS

Wells Fargo

CO-SPONSORS Anheuser-Busch Hyundai Motor America

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CO-SPONSORS JPMorgan Chase & Co. PepsiCo

Orange County Convention Center | West Hall E/F

TUESDAY, JULY 26

A Look Forward: NCLR’S 50th Anniversary and a Golden Opportunity for Celebration NCLR and its Affiliate Council present the 2016 Affiliate Leadership Breakfast, featuring a special conversation with NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía. In just two years, NCLR will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding. NCLR stakeholders—Board, Affiliates, staff, and partners—are justifiably proud of the hard work and accomplishments NCLR and its Affiliate Network have achieved over the last five decades on behalf of the nation’s now 60 million Latinos.

The anniversary is a “golden” opportunity to take stock of the last 50 years, and to determine where we are, who we are, and who we want to be for the next 50. Join the conversation to plan and elevate the Affiliate voice as we take advantage of this critical opportunity to bring full awareness to our fellow Americans on the key role that our community will play in our country’s future. *This event is open to Affiliate registrants only

WELCOME

José Rodriguez Chair NCLR Affiliate Council

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Renata Soto Chair NCLR Board of Directors

Janet Murguía Lionel Sosa President and CEO Founder and NCLR Partner Sosa & Sosa

PRESENTATION OF THE REGIONAL AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR HONOREES CALIFORNIA AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) (Montebello, CA)

NORTHEAST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) (Brooklyn, NY)

FAR WEST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Latino Network (Portland, OR)

TEXAS AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Houston Gateway Academy, Inc. (Houston, TX)

MIDWEST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Erie Neighborhood House (Chicago, IL)

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EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS CHILDREN’S/PARA LOS NIÑOS PAVILION Sunshine Health

TITLE SPONSORS UPS and Sunshine Health EXPO GUIDE SPONSOR McDonald’s

EXHIBITORS CAREER AND EDUCATION/TUS OPORTUNIDADES PAVILION Albizu University - Miami Campus American Federation of Teachers Ana G. Mendez University System Citizenshipworks City of Orlando Columbia Southern University FedEx Harvard Kennedy School of Government Houston Health Department LifeShare Marriott International Inc. National Society of Hispanic MBA NCLR Career Lounge Peace Corps Second Harvest Culinary Training Program Strayer University Sunshine Health Plan Job Fair Transportation Security Administration (TSA/DHS) U.S. Medical Management, LLC United States Secret Service UPS Volunteers for Community Impact

COMMUNITY/EL BARRIO PAVILION AARP All Kids Spanish Alterna Card Services American Red Cross Amigos for Kids Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Florida Charter Communications CASA FEBUS HOME DESIGN Chevrolet Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CR Insurance Group LLC Department of Housing and Urban Development Dominican Republic Tourism Board Equality Florida Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Trade Commission Friends of the American Latino Museum GEICO Girl Scouts of Citrus GobiernoUSA.gov/USAGov - Official Guide to Government Information and Services HBIF - Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Hispanic Family Counseling Hispanic Media - El Sol Newsmedia Immigration Advocates Network NCLR Information Booth and Prize Station La Prensa Marriott NeighborWorks America Nuevo Sendero Inc

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Ocwen Financial Corporation Patient Advocate Foundation Prudential RCMA - Redlands Christian Migrant Assoc.

Rumba 100.3 Selective Service System Social Security Administration Sprint Sticky Spanish T-Mobile Target TD Bank Telemundo Orlando The Arc The Nature Conservancy Toyota Tu Nuevo Amanecer U.S. Department of the Treasury U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Unbound Understood USCIS - Customer Service and Public Engagement Directorate USCIS Verification Volunteers for Community Impact Westgate Resorts Witty Owl Americas’s 1st National Education Mascot Zebra Coalition NCLR FAMILY/FAMILIA PAVILION NCLR Advocacy Central UPS HEALTH AND FITNESS/ TU SALUD PAVILION 911 Body Therapy Alcoholic Anonymous Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association

American Kidney Fund American Lung Association CDC/DHAP Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FDA Office of Women’s Health FDA\Office of Minority Health Feel Good, Inc. Florida CHAIN Navigator Project Hope and Health Center of Central Florida IMA Medical Center Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Johnson & Johnson Baby Care

Kedma Cosmetic NAMI Greater Orlando National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease NCLR Healthy Cooking Demonstration Orlando City Soccer Club Primary Care Access Network Simply Healthcare Plans Sunshine Health TransLife/Donate Life Florida U.S. Office of Minority Health Walgreens Hispanic Health Initiatives, Inc STEAM/TU FUTURO PAVILION American Chemical Society Boeing Downtown Arts District Hyundai Mad Cow Theatre NCLR STEAM Area Nissan North America Orange Science Center Orlando Repertory Theatre ParentsTogether United Arts of Central Florida Wells Fargo

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NCLR’S LÍDERES INITIATIVE IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINO YOUTH THAT WILL ELEVATE THEIR INFLUENCE AS LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES.

The annual Líderes Summit brings together hundreds of students, youth leaders, and professionals ages 14–26 from student organizations and youth programs across the country for an exciting and challenging leadership experience. Professionals who work with students—counselors, advisors, and program managers— are also encouraged to attend the Summit.

Relevant youth-led Summit workshops Rising Leaders (ages 14–18) and Avanzando (ages 18–26) Artistic cultural presentations Líderes Gozadera Welcome Celebration Líderes Cultural Talent Showcase Opportunities to network with professionals in various fields

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

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NATIONAL LATINO FAMILY EXPO®

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CO-TITLE SPONSORS

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Bank of America Charter Communications Comcast/NBCUniversal/ Telemundo Prudential Walmart The Walt Disney Company Wells Fargo

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Centene Corporation

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Johnson & Johnson Nissan North America

SILVER Chevrolet

BRONZE

BBVA Compass Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando Ocwen Financial Corporation Sprint

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American Federation of Teachers (AFT) AT&T Caesar’s Entertainment The Boeing Company Fannie Mae GEICO Marriott International, Inc. Nationstar Mortgage

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NATIONAL AFFILIATE LUNCHEON Co-Sponsors Citi FedEx Prudential State Farm Target EDUCATION TOWN HALL Co-Sponsors State Farm Walton Family Foundation PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL RECEPTION Co-Sponsors MGM Resorts International Univision Communications Inc. The Walt Disney Company WELCOME RECEPTION Sponsor The Walt Disney Company

ECONOMY TOWN HALL Co-Sponsors Citi Prudential HELEN RODRÍGUEZTRÍAS HEALTH AWARD RECEPTIONCEPTION Co-Sponsors Centene Corporation Eli Lilly & Company NCLR LGBT AND ALLIES RECEPTIONECEPTION Co-Sponsors AT&T Hilton Worldwide Nationwide Nissan North America

MONDAY LUNCHEON Co-Sponsors Bank of America Hyundai Motor America MillerCoors Univision Communications Inc. Walmart HEALTH TOWN HALL HEALTH TOWN HALL Co-Sponsors Centene Corporation Eli Lilly & Company PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION Co-Sponsors MillerCoors Visit Phoenix

NCLR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RECEPTIONNALS Co-Sponsors Chevron GEICO

AWARDS GALAA Co-Sponsors AARP Ford Motor Company Fund PepsiCo, Inc. UPS

DIVERSITY DRIVES INNOVATION Sponsor Comcast/NBCUniversal/ Telemundo

AWARDS GALA AFTER PARTY Anheuser-Busch Hyundai Motor America

MONDAY 7/25

TUESDAY 7/26

SUNDAY 7/24

LATINAS BRUNCH Co-Sponsors CVS Health Hilton Worldwide Sodexo The Coca-Cola Company Toyota Wells Fargo

MONDAY BREAKFAST Co-Sponsors JPMorgan Chase & Co. Nissan North America Shell Centene Corporation

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AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST Co-Sponsors JPMorgan Chase & Co. PepsiCo, Inc.

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NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT Sponsor JPMorgan Chase & Co.

AFFILIATE LOUNGE Sponsor Bank of America

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Co-Sponsors Citi Ocwen Financial Corporation

CONFERENCE APP Sponsor Nationwide

EDUCATION Co-Sponsors American Federation of Teachers (AFT) The Walton Family Foundation HEALTH Co-Sponsors Johnson & Johnson Walgreens STEAM Co-Sponsors Facebook Google WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Co-Sponsors McDonald’s Sodexo Wells Fargo CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Sponsor Verizon

EXPO GUIDE Sponsor McDonald’s HOTEL KEY CARDS Sponsor Sunshine Health REGISTRATION BAGS Co-Sponsors Citi McDonald’s Prudential Southwest Airlines DISABILITY ACCESS Sponsor JPMorgan Chase & Co.

MEDIA PARTNERS CORPORATE Charter Communications Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo Univision

GOLD Entravision Fuse Media Hispanic Executive iHeart Radio Latina Style WUCF-TV | PBS Orlando

SILVER El Sol

BRONZE DiversityComm Education Next El Sentinel La Prensa Tu Nuevo Amanecer Osceola Star

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LÍDERES SUMMIT CHAMPION Wells Fargo

LÍDERES CULTURAL TALENT SHOWCASE AT&T Marriott International, Inc. Nielsen

LÍDERES GOZADERA FedEx Corporation

SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD FedEx Corporation

STEM INNOVATION SHOWCASE Shell

COLLEGE/CAREER EXPLORATION SESSIONS Bank of America Honda Shell

SESSIONS Centene Corporation Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) McDonald’s Corporation Prudential Wells Fargo

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At Hyundai our diversity makes us better.

Different peoples backgrounds and experiences make us a stronger organization.

From design to function, from technology to comfort, from ride to performance, Hyundai is a brand that is proud to be with you at every stage.

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BRINGING OUR COMMUNITIES TOGETHER. Any organization that works with and for the Latino community is one that we are proud to partner with.

Thanks to the National Council of La Raza, we all have an organization that is designed to educate and celebrate Latinos. And that is something Nissan stands behind.

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WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS AT THE NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE ARE PRESENTED BY NCLR STAFF IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ORGANIZATION’S AFFILIATES AND OTHER NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT, AND CORPORATE PARTNERS, WHO ALL SHARE AN INTEREST IN AND COMMITMENT TO PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY.

Civic Engagement Education Health Housing and Community Development Nonprofit Management Puerto Rico STEAM Workforce Development

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HEAR FROM LEADERS AND POLICY INFLUENCERS WHO ARE SHAPING THE DECISIONS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY. JOIN NCLR STAFF, ADVOCATES, STRATEGISTS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS IN DYNAMIC DISCUSSIONS THAT WILL PROVIDE YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO ENHANCE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S REACH, IMPACT, AND EFFECTIVENESS.

THE ABCS OF STARTING AND EXPANDING AN IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM This workshop imparts practical and actionable solutions for emerging and/or expanding immigration legal services providers, or those exploring the idea of adding immigration legal services to their service provision.

HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW…SOMETIMES: AN UPDATE FROM THE 114TH CONGRESS With the 2016 election in full swing and the 114th Congress winding down, this workshop will celebrate important and hard-fought policy achievements from the last year. Despite low approval ratings and frequent criticism of inactivity, Congress sent the president legislation reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, permanently extending 2009 improvements to the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, and helping Puerto Rico’s financial and humanitarian crisis. However, significant work on a Latino legislation agenda remains.

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79 BRINGING IMMIGRATION SERVICES INTO THE 21ST CENTURY: THE LATEST IN TECH AND OUTREACH TOOLS This workshop explores how technology is being used to support immigration legal services and outreach. Organizations can use technology to promote services offered and to assist applicants in being prepared for their appointments. Learn how to best use new tools to increase capacity in immigration legal services and maximize outreach.

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: ENERGIZING THE LATINO VOTE IN 2016 AND BEYOND Presented by Nielsen Latino voters are a key factor in the winning equation for the White House and numerous state and local races. Over 55 million strong, our community continues to grow and mature as a political force for good. The number of Latino votes cast in 2016 is expected to grow by two million voters. Our potential is even greater, and closing registration gaps requires a community-wide effort, as does increasing midterm participation and preparing for 2020 redistricting. In this workshop, participants will discuss the impact of Latino participation in the 2016 election and what tools are available to close registration gaps and help those who are eligible exercise their right to vote.

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EDUCATION TRACK SPONSORS American Federation of Teachers (AFT) The Walton Family Foundation

LEARN ABOUT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LATINO AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM, AFTER SCHOOL, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE EDUCATION-CENTERED WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON BEST PRACTICES IN PARENT ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EARLY LEARNING, AS WELL AS POLICY CHANGES THAT IMPACT ALL OF THESE AREAS.

SUPPORTING YOUNG DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY: EXAMPLES OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE Early childhood education programs play a pivotal role in integrating immigrant children and their parents into U.S. society. NCLR and its Affiliates have been leaders in advocating for young dual language learners at both the federal and state level, ensuring that intersection of public policy and child care regulations reflect the needs of young Latino children and their parents. This interactive workshop will address dual language development in young children, and advocacy on behalf of young dual language learners at the state level.

DEVELOPING A TALENTED AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE: INNOVATIVE INTERNSHIPS FOR LATINO YOUTH Collaboration is the key to designing innovative and meaningful internship programs. Learn about the partnership between the Supporting Our Leaders (SOL) Youth Program and 40 area employers, which provides Latino youth with meaningful paid work experiences for in-demand industries. This interactive workshop shares SOL’s creative approach to developing a talented and diverse workforce of educated and bilingual individuals.

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81 EDUCATION IS A CIVIL RIGHT: MAKING SURE THE NEW K–12 LAW SERVES ALL STUDENTS NCLB has been left behind, and the country is in the process of implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act, our nation’s largest federal K–12 law. These changes require significant input from parents, schools, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders to make sure that the civil rights legacy of the law is maintained. This session will provide a brief overview of the law, suggested areas of advocacy for state and local partners, and discuss what this means for Latino students and English learners.

JOINING FORCES FOR SUCCESS: HOW PARENTS AND SCHOOLS CAN COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS NCLR works with schools and community-based organizations to promote authentic, meaningful relationships with Latino families and to effectively engage parents in their children’s education. Parents can become more effective advocates for their children when they learn how to engage with the school system and when they learn about strategies they can use to navigate their children’s stages of development through their school years. This panel discussion will feature a group of educators and parents sharing their insights and experiences in advocating for their students around topics such as successful parent engagement activities, learning standards, and assessments.

THE MOST PROMISING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF: ENSURING EQUITY IN PERSONALIZED LEARNING Personalized learning is the most promising educational practice you’ve never heard of! NCLR is working with partners across the country to ensure equity for English learners and Latino students in this new frontier of learning. Join us for an interactive discussion about the opportunities and challenges this new paradigm presents, particularly for English learners and students with disabilities.

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HEALTH TRACK SPONSORS Johnson & Johnson Walgreens

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS ARE THE CORNERSTONES OF A BALANCED LIFE. UNFORTUNATELY, THE LATINO COMMUNITY FACES BARRIERS TO COVERAGE, CARE, AND CRITICAL HEALTH SERVICES. THESE SESSIONS FOCUS ON FEDERAL POLICIES AND LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE HEALTH NEEDS OF LATINOS. EXPLORE AND DISCUSS NEW APPROACHES, SHARE BEST PRACTICES, AND LEARN ABOUT SKILL-BUILDING RESOURCES THAT WORK TO DISSOLVE THE DISPARITIES FACED BY THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY.

TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE ACA: LINKING COMMUNITY-BASED MODELS AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS APPROACHES With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, communitybased organizations, federally qualified health centers, hospitals, and other providers have adapted their processes to better reach and provide health care to the Latino population. How can community benefit and community health improvement initiatives successfully link resources to health systems to better serve Latino communities?

COMMUNITIES IN CRISIS: THE TOLL IT TAKES ON OUR HEALTH Income, poverty, education, environment, and safety all impact the physical and mental health of our families and communities. Learn about social and behavioral services and strategies that are in place to help underserved and Hispanic communities access and stay connected to health information and health care services.

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83 THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP: THE CORN MASA FLOUR STORY On April 14, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted permission for the fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid to help prevent certain birth defects. The FDA’s announcement calling for the voluntary fortification of corn masa flour will have a major beneficial impact on reducing neural tube defects—severe birth defects of the brain and spine—particularly among the Latino population. Corn masa flour is used to make products such as corn tortillas, a staple in the diet of many Latinos. This session will highlight how a dedicated group of partners worked together to make a positive impact on public health.

A CRISIS WE CAN FIX: PUTTING EQUITY FRONT AND CENTER IN CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION Despite gains in reducing childhood obesity rates, progress has been uneven, particularly for Hispanic children who are projected to account for one in three children in America by mid-century. Hear from those who are driving change at the local, state, and national levels to advance an equity agenda and reverse childhood obesity trends.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS AND DEFENDING GAINS: THE BATTLE FOR BETTER HEALTH COVERAGE FOR LATINO FAMILIES Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, millions of Americans, including Latinos, have gained health coverage. How are Latino children faring nationally? What bright spots are we seeing at the state level for Latino and immigrant children? Looking ahead, what will be required to defend gains while moving the needle on issues like Medicaid expansion to increase coverage for the whole family?

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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRACK SPONSORS

Citi Ocwen Financial Corporation OWNING A HOME AND ACHIEVING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ARE PART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM. LEARN ABOUT INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP AND BUILD LATINO FAMILIES’ WEALTH AND FINANCIAL FUTURES. HEAR FROM NCLR STAFF, NONPROFITS, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER EXPERTS WHOSE COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHES, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES ARE STRENGTHENING THE LATINO COMMUNITY.

ASSET-BUILDING: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 101 Presented by Raza Development Fund Since 1999, Raza Development Fund has provided over $450 million in lending for real estate community development projects that serve Latino communities. A panel of experts will share insights on the fundamental components of a real estate project. Particular emphasis will be placed on how to prepare to take on debt to help grow your organization.

SMALL DOLLARS, BIG STRIDES: ACCESS TO CREDIT IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY Latinos in the U.S. have historically faced barriers in accessing mainstream financial products. This is exacerbated for Latino immigrants and noncitizens, who face additional barriers with identification and language access. In this workshop, we will examine the current marketplace for small-dollar credit for Latino consumers, the regulatory landscape ensuring safe and affordable products are available, and innovations that NCLR and its partners are making in connecting would-be U.S. citizens to the tools needed to advance their financial capability.

A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH: GROWING LATINO ECONOMIC POWER IN FLORIDA As the state with the third largest Hispanic population in the nation, Florida is projected to become a majority-minority by 2028. The success of Florida’s economy is tightly connected to the success of Florida’s Latinos. Join NCLR policy leaders, financial industry

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GROUND ZERO FOR WEALTH-BUILDING: HOW LENDERS CAN HELP LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES BECOME HOMEOWNERS Building wealth has become more difficult for low- and moderate-income families over the past seven years for a multitude of reasons, including loss of credit and the increasing difficulty of regaining access to credit.

Access to credit is coming into focus as a major financial hurdle, and there is pressure on policymakers and lenders to be more inclusionary.

Join us for a discussion of the future of credit access and what it could mean for communities of color throughout the United States.

ENRICHING YOUR PROGRAMS AND YOUR COMMUNITY: BUILDING FINANCIAL CAPABILITY INTO YOUR EXISTING WORK Presented by Citi The biggest problems faced by our communities and families are often tangled up with financial challenges. When a family improves its financial capability, it can become more successful in other arenas. Across the country, organizations have helped families build their financial capability by building tools and supports into existing programs for health, education, workforce development, and other social service fields. Hear from NCLR Affiliates about their best practices in this work and from national groups about the financial capability tools they have developed that can strengthen core services and help build financial capability in communities.

ADDRESSING TODAY’S RACIAL WEALTH GAP TO BUILD TOMORROW’S INCLUSIVE ECONOMY Presented by Citi The racial wealth gap not only impacts communities of color, it affects us all. In just four years from now more than half of the country’s children will be children of color and by 2040, more than half of the nation’s entire population will be people of color. That means that, if communities of color continue to lack the opportunities to escape poverty and build wealth, the entire U.S. economy will suffer. In order to address widespread economic inequality, we need to address—and ultimately close—the racial wealth gap.

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NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT TRACK SPONSOR JPMorgan Chase & Co.

WHEN NONPROFITS HAVE FISCAL STABILITY, STRONG AND DIVERSE LEADERSHIP, AN EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING COMPONENT, AND FLEXIBILITY IN RESPONDING TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, THEN THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO MAKE A REAL AND LASTING DIFFERENCE. THIS WORKSHOP TRACK PROVIDES TOOLS TO ENHANCE YOUR NONPROFIT’S ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY IN GOVERNANCE, OPERATIONS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IS A KEY TO SUCCESS Urban Health Plan (UHP) embodies innovation and learning in its development and support of community, patients, and its workforce, recognizing that staff quality is the cornerstone to best practices. UHP has positioned itself as an employer of choice for all segments of the workforce. The same staff also needs to embody the organization’s values and embrace the diversity of patients and community. The onboarding program acclimates and prepares newly acquired talent for their work in the organization, and becomes a crucial step in the retention journey.

BUILDING THE LATINO LEADERSHIP PIPELINE Too few people of color are in executive-level leadership or political offices in Portland, OR. In 2012, Latino Network joined with nonprofit organizations from other communities of color to secure multiyear funding from a local foundation to launch six cross-cultural leadership development programs. As part of this initiative, Latino Network’s executive leadership program, Unid@s for Oregon, has trained more than 80 Latino/a leaders from all over the state. Unid@s is building statewide influence and encouraging appointments, executive-level hiring, and election of Latinos/as in Oregon.

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87 BACK TO BASICS: FUNDRAISING FOR BEGINNERS* If you are new to fundraising, you’ve probably asked yourself these questions: What are the most important things you need to know? What should you do first? How can you feel more confident about asking for money? What is the role of the CEO, staff, or your board? What type of fundraising should you be doing? This workshop will guide you in developing a fundraising strategy and answering these and other questions to help you get on a fast track to raising money for your organization.

GIVING IN A DIGITAL AGE: FUNDRAISING, FRIENDRAISING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA* Online giving continues to experience double-digit growth. If you’re not fundraising online, you may be missing out! In this workshop, you’ll learn more about online giving and the role that social media plays in its growth.

We’ll also explore how to use social media to tell your organization’s story and raise funds, what makes communications effective online, as well as who your target audience is and how you can reach them.

GIVE ME MONEY! WRITING A WINNING PROPOSAL* Are you new to proposal writing or just need a refresher? This workshop is for you! In this session, you will learn the basics of writing a successful proposal, including the basic elements of a proposal, the DOs and DON’Ts of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up with a funder.

*Full participation in Back to the Basics: Fundraising for Beginners is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B–Education of the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) international application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Participation may assist you in learning or reviewing concepts covered on the CFRE examination as detailed on the Test Content Outline provided by CFRE International.

CFRE International does not sponsor or endorse any educational programs and this workshop was not developed in conjunction with CFRE International.

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PUERTO RICO HAS THE POPULATION OF OKLAHOMA AND AN ECONOMY SMALLER THAN KANSAS. IT ALSO HAS MORE DEBT—$70 BILLION—THAN ANY U.S. STATE GOVERNMENT EXCEPT CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK. MILLIONS OF PUERTO RICANS CONTINUE TO LEAVE THE ISLAND IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND IN 2014, FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE PUERTO RICAN POPULATION IN FLORIDA ALONE EXCEEDED ONE MILLION. THESE FACTS AND THE REASONS BEHIND THEM HELP EXPLAIN WHY THE TERRITORY HAS TUMBLED OVER A FISCAL CLIFF, AND WHY THE RESULTING DISMAY EXTENDS TO INVESTORS FAR BEYOND THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND. HEAR FROM GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, FINANCIAL EXPERTS, AND ACTIVISTS WHO ARE ON THE FRONT LINES OF THE CRISIS.

SPECIAL SESSION ADDRESSING PUERTO RICO’S ECONOMIC CHALLENGES: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? This conversation will focus on what is ahead for Puerto Rico and discuss ways to strengthen its economy. Speakers will share perspectives on PROMESA, the recent bipartisan bill signed into law by President Obama, and other strategies to support economic growth. In this workshop, hear from economic experts about ways to stimulate Puerto Rico’s economy and create long-term economic growth.

Members of the administration will discuss implementing PROMESA.

ONE MILLION IN FLORIDA: THE IMPACT AND INFLUENCE OF PUERTO RICAN MIGRATION Join a timely discussion related to two new reports on Puerto Rican migration to Florida. Learn about who is moving to Florida, what Puerto Rican migrants face when they arrive, and how the one million Puerto Ricans in Florida will shape the economic and political future of one of the nation’s key states.

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THE IMPACT OF PUERTO RICAN MIGRATION ON COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT The migration of a significant number of families from Puerto Rico to central Florida in recent years has particular implications for organizations and local government. Affiliates and other NCLR partners have identified the need to provide services and identify new strategies to integrate families and ensure equitable access to social, educational, health, economic, and other opportunities. In this workshop, hear about the challenges and opportunities for the public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors as cities integrate new communities. The panel will also discuss how local governments are shifting to address the needs of new populations.

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TRACK SPONSORS Facebook Google THE CAREERS OF TOMORROW ARE IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH (STEAM), AND ARE QUICKLY EVOLVING AND CHANGING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. LATINO YOUTH NEED TO LEARN THESE RELEVANT SKILLS IN ORDER TO NAVIGATE AND BE SUCCESSFUL IN TOMORROW'S WORKPLACE. WORKSHOPS IN THIS TRACK WILL FEATURE INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF STEAM ON BUSINESS AND CULTURE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE UNDERREPRESENTED LATINOS AND LATINAS IN THE FIELD.

EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN IN STEAM: THE STRENGTH OF MENTORING Presented by American Chemical Society Latinas are severely underrepresented in the STEAM industry.

Learn about the challenges that women in the science field have faced and how they have overcome them. Discover the secret for how to keep yourself motivated, find mentors, and break the glass ceiling. Panelists will also share insider tips on how they got to their current positions and what you need to succeed.

HELPING OUR STRUGGLING KIDS: HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN BE A USEFUL TOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING AND ATTENTION ISSUES Presented by Understood Martín can’t sit still. Is he disobedient—or is it ADHD? Stephanie has trouble reading. Is she struggling with English—or is it dyslexia? Daniel’s backpack is a mess. Is he lazy—or is it an executive functioning issue?

One in five children has learning and attention issues. Hispanic parents may see their kids struggling, but language barriers, difficulty navigating the school system, and feeling ashamed may prevent them from getting their kids the support they need. This session provides information and strategies for parents, teachers, and other service providers.

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91 LITERACY, TECHNOLOGY, AND FAMILIES: HOW THE NCLR NETWORK IS WORKING TO CLOSE THE LATINO DIGITAL DIVIDE Are you using the latest tools to enhance classroom instruction?

Do your students' families struggle to understand or access online information? The digital divide is real, and it threatens to leave Latino kids behind when it comes to creating and having a voice in the digital world. Learn about new research on what’s really driving the gap, and hear from NCLR Affiliates that are using technology to connect families, schools, and literacy.

TECHPREP Presented by Facebook TechPrep aims to help parents, guardians, and learners of all ages explore programming, the jobs available to programmers, and the skills required to become one. The goal is to spur interest in computer science and programming and motivate people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in tech. Through exposure and access, parents, guardians, and other influencers can enable learners to gain the skills they need to have a technical career. During the workshop, participants will hear presentations from Facebook staff and learn where to find tools to get started with computer programming.

BUILDING TOMORROW’S DIGITAL LEADERS Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives, yet many of our community members remain disconnected or lack the skills necessary to take full advantage of digital tools and resources. Hear from leaders that have harnessed the power of technology to increase capacity to deliver services and learn how they are expanding digital literacy in their communities. This panel will explore how technology drives innovation and deepens the impact of nonprofit organizations.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRACK SPONSORS

McDonald’s Sodexo Wells Fargo AS THE FASTEST-GROWING SEGMENT OF THE U.S. WORKFORCE, A LATINO WORKFORCE THAT IS STRONG AND THRIVING IS INTEGRAL TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE U.S. ECONOMY. THESE WORKSHOPS WILL TEACH PARTICIPANTS HOW TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT IMPROVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, RESULTING IN A SKILLED WORKFORCE; HOW TO AVOID PITFALLS IN STARTING A BUSINESS; AND EXAMINE ISSUES AND STRATEGIES THAT STRENGTHEN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND OUR NATION’S WORKFORCE.

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT IN A DIVERSE WORLD Presented by Marriott Employer engagement is imperative to the success of any workforce development training program. Employers not only hire the participants, but also guide organizations on how to best prepare their constituents for employment opportunities. In today’s fastpaced, high-tech world, employers are looking for very specific skills from their clients. Discuss the soft skills that employers are looking for and how to navigate online application and personality tools.

Guests will share personal success stories on how several diverse employers utilize these tools and navigate the job search process.

GUARANTEEING A SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE: THE CASE FOR A HOLISTIC APPROACH Learn from experts about strategies and tools that you can use to help youth and adults re-enter the workforce once out of the prison system. Presenters will share tactics to engage employers in this conversation and to develop comprehensive trainings designed to ensure improved integration of Latino workers in the workforce.

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93 STREAMLINE ADULT EDUCATION: CONTEXTUALIZATION MAKES PROGRAMS MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE Research has shown that when education and language skills are contextualized for a particular topic, learners advance at a much faster pace. NCLR Affiliates have been implementing contextualized curriculum for adult education and ESL instruction in a number of different industries, and have seen great success with students’ progress, advancement, and retention rates. At this workshop, panelists will discuss why contextualization is important and how you can contextualize your adult education and/or ESL curriculum for your participants.

WHAT DOES THE NEW WORKFORCE LAW MEAN FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY? The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law in 2014, replacing the Workforce Investment Act. WIOA took effect in 2015, with state-unified plans and performance accountability provisions taking effect in 2016. This workshop will explore what WIOA implementation means for Latino communities, and how you can ensure it is helping your community. Workshop presenters will provide an overview of WIOA, the challenges it poses to serving the immigrant population, and examples from the field on how to engage state/local stakeholders.

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A mission that we at AARP share: To empower our Latino communities and help them with their well-being, their ďŹ nances and their passions.

As an organization with an established social mission, AARP proudly stands beside NCLR in promoting more opportunities and more exciting possibilities for 50+ Latinos and families across our nation.

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Thank You To our Corporate Board of Advisors (CBA) and Corporate Champions for their unwavering commitment to strengthening our Latino community!

Through our strategic alliances with Corporate America, we are able to achieve our mission of improving opportunities for all Hispanic Americans.

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AFFILIATE RECOGNITION AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD GRACIELA OLIVAREZ LA RAZA AWARD MACLOVIO BARRAZA AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP RUBEN SALAZAR AWARD FOR COMMUNICATIONS ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD FOR SPORTS EXCELLENCE RAUL YZAGUIRRE PRESIDENT’S AWARD

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REGIONAL AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARDS CALIFORNIA AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) was founded in 1963 to provide for the socioeconomic betterment of the greater Latino community of California, while preserving the pride, values, and heritage of the Mexican American culture. MAOF serves thousands of families across the state, providing early childhood education, financial education, youth education, and senior services.

MAOF participates in advocacy efforts, like supporting NCLR’s tax campaign which helped preserve the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

As a participant of NCLR’s Escalera program, MAOF ensures high school youth are college and career ready.

FAR WEST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Latino Network (Portland, OR), founded in 1996, has evolved to become a multiservice agency dedicated to positively transforming the lives of Latino youth, families, and children. As a partner in NCLR’s Cultura, Aprendizaje, Servicio, Acción (CASA) service-learning project, Escalera, and Early Escalera, Latino Network is engaging students, helping them graduate from high school, and preparing them for college and careers. Along with parent engagement programs, youth and adult leadership development, and family support services, Latino Network is dedicated to serving its community, meeting people where they are at, and ensuring services are culturally specific.

MIDWEST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Founded in 1870, Erie Neighborhood House (Chicago, IL) promotes a just and inclusive society by strengthening Latino families through skill building, access to critical resources, advocacy, and collaborative action. Through its three sites in Chicago’s West Town and Little Village, Erie House reaches nearly 5,000 individuals. Partnering with NCLR to build their immigration legal services capacity, Erie Neighborhood House was

able to expand immigration services in the Little Village community, an underserved and high-need area. Erie’s programs meet the entire spectrum of family needs, from nurturing the growth and development of children, to empowering adults to build stronger communities, defining a commitment to the wellbeing of families.

NORTHEAST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR For over 33 years, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) has served Brooklyn’s immigrant population to build a strong, sustainable community, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community. CHLDC serves over 10,000 local residents each year through a wide array of programs. CHLDC has implemented NCLR programs in education, workforce development, housing, and capacity-building. Most recently, CHLDC implemented NCLR’s Padres Comprometidos curriculum in two schools and is also a member of the NCLR Homeownership Network and advisory council.

TEXAS AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Established in 1999, Houston Gateway Academy, Inc. (Houston, TX) is an open enrollment, community-based charter school committed to developing strong critical thinkers. Through its three campuses and Community Service Center, HGA reaches nearly 2,700 students and parents every year. Houston Gateway Academy has partnered with NCLR to transform the lives of students, parents, and their community through strong programmatic and advocacy initiatives.

Its innovative attitude and commitment to excellence continue to make HGA an asset to the Latino community. HGA has been ranked among the best High Performing-High Poverty Schools in the Houston area.

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FAMILY STRENGTHENING AWARDS COMUNIDADES LATINAS UNIDAS EN SERVICIO (CLUES) Family-Centered Economic Vitality Programs

Celebrating its 35th year of services to Latinos in Minnesota, CLUES has become the largest nonprofit run both by and for Latinos in the state of Minnesota. CLUES provides services in two main program areas: Health and Family Well-Being, and Economic Vitality. CLUES delivers all services through a family-centered model to empower Latinos and other immigrants by understanding their life circumstances, building their skills, and celebrating their drive to create rich, healthy lives for themselves and their families. CLUES’s economic vitality services include all employment, education, workforce development, housing, financial empowerment, and asset-building programs, with a focus on reducing poverty and increasing economic opportunities for families.

Facing recent years of economic strife, CLUES has been able to leverage the success of these programs to improve and expand their services for Minnesota families in need.

REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION (RCMA) Community Learning Centers

Established in 1965, RCMA opens doors to opportunities through quality childcare and education from crib to high school and beyond. Starting with child care for migrant farm workers in one rural county, RCMA has grown to serve the rural poor in 21 counties in the state of Florida, close to 7,000 children a year, 83% of whom are Hispanic.

RCMA’s Community Learning Centers strive to bring free or affordable quality education to rural low-income communities using technology along with caring and culturally sensitive teachers and tutors. Through Community Learning Centers, RMCA provides education services to adults who have not completed their basic education studies.

In addition, RCMA’s Abriendo Puertas program strengthens the leadership and advocacy skills of Latino parents to help narrow the opportunity gap before children begin formal schooling.

Participants in Abriendo Puertas build connections among their everyday life experiences, larger social issues that concern them, and actions they decide to take that will yield positive results for their families. Ultimately, RCMA strengthens families by cultivating the leadership of parents and activating them as advocates, not just for their children, but for the community they represent.

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AFFILIATE LGBTQ CHAMPION

In 1971 the Community Council of Idaho, Inc. (CC Idaho) was incorporated to address the needs of the farmworker community. Since then it has developed into the largest nonprofit organization serving the Latino community in the state. CC Idaho provides a number of services to improve the economic and social status of individuals and families through migrant and seasonal head start, workforce development programs, high school equivalency program, food pantries, primary healthcare, and affordable housing throughout the state covering 34 counties. Through its services, CC Idaho impacts more than 16,000 individuals across Idaho annually.

Founded in 1967, Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe emerged from the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas to become the Southwest’s leading Federally Qualified Health Center and one of the nation’s most respected social justice nonprofits.

Confidentiality and equal access are two of the main values integrated into the programs and medical and social services at La Fe, which has built a friendly, supportive, and empowering environment for the LGBTQ community. Thanks to programs like Purple Pages, a new initiative to educate, connect, and ensure the LGBTQ community knows of the many resources and services available to meet their needs, Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe continues to improve the quality of life for El Paso’s families.

Over the past year, CC Idaho has partnered with NCLR in a number of ways. CC Idaho continued its work in civic engagement with NCLR this year by participating in the Latino Vote Fellows program. Early in the year, CC Idaho participated in the 2016 Latino Vote Summit and conducted legislative visits with their members of Congress.

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HELEN RODRÍGUEZ TRÍAS HEALTH AWARD The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving a low-income, predominately Latino workingclass neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest side. BPNC’s mission is to create a safer community, improve the learning environment at public schools, preserve affordable housing, provide a voice for youth, protect immigrants’ rights, promote gender equality, and end all forms of violence.

Founded in 1997, BPNC focuses specifically on school and communitybased health initiatives that increase access to timely and equitable health care; offers trauma-informed counseling and case management services to address gang and domestic violence; and advocates for equitable funding for public schools, community-based resources for youth, rejuvenating the built environment, financial services and economic justice issues, and comprehensive immigration reform. BPNC’s comprehensive and holistic approach in establishing community programs have opened the gateway for enrichment of academic improvement, social-emotional development, and the health and well-being of Chicago’s youth and their families.

AMERICORPS LATINO EMPOWERMENT THROUGH NATIONAL SERVICE AWARDS AMERICORPS MEMBER OF THE YEAR Sandy Guzman Gads Hill Center CORPS OF THE YEAR AltaMed Health Services Corporation RAUL YZAGUIRRE LEADERSHIP AWARD Dominika Koziol Association House COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT OF THE YEAR MLK Day of Service Maryland Multicultural Youth Center

INNOVATIVE SERVICE AWARD Carlos Lopez The Concilio DIRECTOR’S CHOICE AWARD Adan Torres Instituto del Progreso Latino PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Marco de la Rosa Gads Hill Center ESPIRIT DE CORPS AWARD MAAC DISTINGUISHED ALUM AWARD Willy Gloria MAAC

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AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 34 YEARS, HISPANIC UNITY OF FLORIDA HAS TRANSFORMED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF BROWARD COUNTY LATINOS AND CREATED A PATHWAY FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM. NCLR IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH HISPANIC UNITY OF FLORIDA—AN AFFILIATE THAT EMBODIES OUR COMMITMENT TO CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND MAKING AMERICA STRONGER TOGETHER.

The Affiliate of the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an NCLR Affiliate for its exemplary efforts in collaborating with NCLR to achieve positive and meaningful change for Latino communities. This year, we are proud to present the Affiliate of the Year Award to HISPANIC UNITY OF FLORIDA. Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (HUF) is the largest nonprofit organization in Broward County, FL, dedicated to serving the immigrant population by fulfilling its mission to empower immigrants and others to become self-sufficient, productive, and civically engaged. HUF was founded in 1982 by community leaders who recognized south Florida’s growing role as a haven for Spanish-speaking immigrants and refugees. By offering resources and skill-building opportunities, HUF’s programs and services help people forge their path to self-sufficiency and prosperity along three program areas: financial stability, education, and civic engagement.

An NCLR Affiliate since 2007, HUF has been at the forefront of efforts to empower Latinos and expand their participation in the electoral process in Florida. Currently, HUF is participating in NCLR-led voter registration efforts for the 2016 presidential election, and recently completed the Florida Latino Leadership Institute. HUF also participated in the Citizenship Savings and Loans Project to help eligible

legal permanent residents pay for naturalization applications to become U.S. Citizens.

In addition to its civic engagement efforts, HUF partners with NCLR and its Affiliates on initiatives in workforce development, health, housing, and education. Recently, HUF, NCLR, and NCLR Affiliate El Barrio launched a customer service and retail sales training program, and secured funding to add a bank teller training program. These programs offer practical, professional training sessions that empower HUF’s clients to secure and maintain employment.

Furthermore, since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, HUF has worked closely with NCLR to guide clients in need through the process of gaining health coverage. But insurance is only part of the picture, and HUF also educates its clients about shopping for healthy food—work that is supported by an NCLR Comprando Rico y Sano grant.

Additionally, HUF has implemented the Padres Comprometidos parent engagement program to support its education services. HUF also recently launched housing counseling services for its clients, the first program of its kind at the organization. Hispanic Unity of Florida is an indispensible resource for the Latino community, and NCLR looks forward to many years of continued partnership.

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SYLVIA MENDEZ FOR HER BOLD AND HEROIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AMERICANS, NCLR RECOGNIZES SYLVIA MENDEZ WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS GRACIELA OLIVAREZ LA RAZA AWARD.

Sylvia Mendez became a trailblazer in the Civil Rights Movement of Southern California at the tender age of eight years old. Denied an education because she was “too dark to attend,” Sylvia and her parents, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez, took on segregation in Southern California Schools with the groundbreaking class action lawsuit, Mendez v. Westminster.

The watershed case to integrate schools became a movement that galvanized activist groups around the country, including the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and the American Civil Liberties Union. The Mendez family’s 1947 victory in desegregating schools in California became a foundation for broader decisions, including Brown v Board of Education.

Today, two schools in Southern California are named after Sylvia’s

parents for their monumental achievement in fostering integration.

Sylvia herself became a thriving symbol of success by graduating college and proudly serving her community as a registered nurse for 33 years.

Now retired, Sylvia continues her parents’ legacy as a fierce advocate for education. She dedicates herself to lecturing about the impact of her case, for which her vanguard achievements continue to be recognized. In 2007, the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp commemorating the case for its advancement of educational rights.

In 2011, Sylvia was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom

by President Barack Obama, recognizing her family’s courageous efforts as key components in the civil rights movement.

Graciela Olivarez was a charter member of the National Organization for Women (NOW). In 1972, she led the campaign to require equal representation of men and women on the National Council of La Raza’s Board of Directors. In the late 1970s, she was the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in President Carter’s administration.

In honor of the woman who rightly earned the title “Amazing Grace,” NCLR annually presents the Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to promoting the interests of Hispanic Americans.

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MACLOVIO BARRAZA AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP DR. RICHARD IZQUIERDO FOR HIS LIFELONG PHILANTHROPY IN PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND FREE EDUCATION TO THE SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY, NCLR RECOGNIZES DR. RICHARD “DOC” IZQUIERDO WITH THE MACLOVIO BARRAZA AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP.

East Harlem native Dr. Richard Izquierdo has passionately dedicated his life to health care and education for over five decades. As a 1957 graduate from the University of Lausanne Medical School in Switzerland, he returned to New York to complete his internship and residency programs in pediatrics at Fordham Hospital, and postgraduate courses at New York University. In 1962, he opened his first practice in the Bronx and came to be known as “The Urban Country Doctor.” He married the love of his life, Adela, and together had three children—Paloma, Richard Jr., and Jacqueline.

In 1967, Dr. Izquierdo purchased an abandoned building and founded The San Juan Health Center. Seven years later, the popular health site became Urban Health Plan, Inc., a nonprofit, federally qualified community health center that today

provides comprehensive medical care to over 74,000 residents. Throughout his career, Dr. Izquierdo was an active member of the Bronx Medical Society, the Medial Society of the State of New York, and the Spanish American Medical-Dental Society.

On January 23, 2007, Dr. Izquierdo was awarded the Surgeon General’s Medallion from his former patient and lifelong personal mentee, the 17th U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona.

This prestigious award is the highest honor that the Surgeon General can confer on an individual or organization.

In 2010, Dr. Izquierdo fulfilled a lifelong dream by establishing the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School in the South Bronx. The innovative educational program is the first charter school in NYC to offer free career and technical education programs geared for jobs in the health care sector.

Maclovio Barraza, a lifelong labor activist, was the founding Chairperson of the Southwest Council of La Raza (SWCLR), NCLR’s predecessor. With Barraza’s guidance, SWCLR worked to strengthen local organizations, promoting voter registration, leadership development, and other advocacy work.

The Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership recognizes those who have worked for the betterment of the Hispanic community at the grassroots level and whose leadership has served as a source of strength and support to the Hispanic community.

RUBEN SALAZAR AWARD FOR COMMUNICATIONS

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MARÍA CELESTE ARRARÁS FOR HER ONGOING EXCELLENCE IN SHOWCASING IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR HISPANIC AMERICANS, NCLR RECOGNIZES MARÍA CELESTE ARRARÁS WITH THE RUBEN SALAZAR AWARD FOR COMMUNICATIONS. Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

María Celeste Arrarás is a Puerto Rican, Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist who serves as co-anchor of Telemundo’s Noticiero Telemundo, as well as host and managing editor of her nationally acclaimed talk show, Al Rojo Vivo. She’s graced the cover of Newsweek’s “20 Most Powerful Women of the Next Generation” and is the best-selling author of her inspirational autobiography, Make Your Life Prime Time: How to Have It All Without Losing Your Soul, and the children’s book, The Magic Cane.

María Celeste’s growing successes include becoming the first Hispanic journalist to receive a National Emmy in recognition for her career achievements, as well as the Silver Chair Award from the National

Her trailblazing work for Telemundo and its parent company NBCUniversal is heralded as having launched a new era in Hispanic media. She’s a crossover sensation who elevates the Hispanic presence in the mainstream market by contributing top-rated segments for Dateline, and serving as a much admired guest host for the Today Show. María Celeste’s straightforward journalistic style and broad appeal recently landed her a prestigious co-hosting position for one of the most memorable 2016 Republican Presidential debates. She won acclamation from her peers, including The Washington Post, which praised her unique way of framing questions and said categorically that “she played an important fact-checking role” in that debate.”

María Celeste Arrarás’s commitment to insightful journalism cements her as one of the most distinguished women broadcasters of our time.

Ruben Salazar’s fearless reporting on racism, segregation, and police abuses for the Los Angeles Times led to his being investigated by the LAPD and the FBI. In 1970, Salazar was killed while covering the National Chicano Moratorium March protesting the Vietnam War. His death became a symbol of the need for reform to ensure universal equality.

NCLR’s Ruben Salazar Award for Communications is given to an individual who has dedicated his or her career to portraying issues, concerns, and news relevant to contemporary Hispanic America and promoting the positive contributions that Latinos have made to U.S. society.

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ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD FOR SPORTS EXCELLENCE ORLANDO CRUZ FOR HIS BOLD AND COURAGEOUS ACHIEVEMENTS IN AND OUT OF THE RING, NCLR PROUDLY RECOGNIZES ORLANDO CRUZ WITH THE ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD FOR SPORTS EXCELLENCE.

Orlando “The Phenomenon” Cruz is one of Puerto Rico’s most dynamic and inspirational athletes. Cruz began boxing at age seven, and quickly became a breakout star with an amateur record of 178-11. Cruz won seven gold medals, one silver, and two bronze in various international tournaments. He culminated his amateur career by representing Puerto Rico in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Shortly after the games, he made his professional debut in his home country by defeating Alfredo Valdez by way of knockout. For the next nine years, Cruz remained undefeated in the Featherweight Class and was touted as one of boxing’s hottest contenders.

In 2012, Cruz made the boldest move of his career—to come out as the first openly gay man in boxing history. Cruz was received with global support, while shattering stereotypes in one of the world’s most difficult sports. As a charismatic fighter, he set the example for other athletes, and in 2013, was honored in the first class of inductees into the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame.

Today, Cruz continues to shine as one of boxing’s top fighters. He has racked up an impressive 23 wins—11 by knockout—reigns as the Super Featherweight Champion for the North American Boxing Organization, and currently ranks number five in the Featherweight class by the World Boxing Organization. Cruz remains one of the most respected athletes, and adored by the Latino community.

Roberto Clemente Walker was considered by many to be the greatest outfielder in baseball, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973.

In 1972, an earthquake struck Nicaragua. Determined to assist the victims, Clemente boarded a plane that was taking medical supplies, food, and clothing to the country, but the shipment never made it; the plane crashed at sea off the coast of Puerto Rico.

The Roberto Clemente Award for Sports Excellence is presented to an individual renowned in the world of sports and committed to the advancement of Hispanic Americans.

RAUL YZAGUIRRE PRESIDENT’S AWARD

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The NCLR/Wells Fargo partnership is a testament to our shared values and commitment to improving the lives of Hispanic Americans. For decades, Wells Fargo has been a valued and trusted partner, demonstrating outstanding commitment to strengthen NCLR’s efforts to increase economic opportunity for Latino families.

Wells stood by NCLR as it established and grew the NCLR Home Ownership Network making the American Dream of homeownership a reality for thousands of first-time homebuyers. During the recent economic crisis, Wells supported the quick pivot NCLR made to foreclosure prevention, helping NCLR develop innovative strategies that helped families keep their homes and stem the wave of foreclosure impacting the Latino community. And as the economy improved, the bank quickly pivoted back, becoming the largest mortgage lender in the U.S. Wells was also an early partner working with NCLR to support programs focused on Latino millennials. In partnership with Wells, NCLR launched the NCLR Líderes Avanzando, a program designed to ensure first generation Latino college-goers stay in college. Wells has also partnered with NCLR on a bilingual bank teller program for millennials who want a career in the financial services industry.

Together, NCLR and Wells have designed and tested programs training Latinos for key customer service jobs, simultaneously helping the bank gain cultural competence and opening the door to our community for new positions in the finance industry.

Throughout the partnership, Wells has shared their expertise as well as gained from NCLR’s experts in wealth-building, seeking advice on product development, consumer practices, and other strategies to reach the growing Latino market.

In addition to the incredible support of NCLR’s economic impact work, Wells has also been a steadfast champion of NCLR’s efforts to strengthen the NCLR Affiliate network. Seeing the great value and opportunity of a national network of community-based organizations, Wells was among the first to help NCLR build out its strategy to create deeper engagement with its Affiliates.

We are proud that Wells is a partner who also shares in NCLR’s vision – that the future of America is undeniably tied to the success of the Latino community. For all their work and dedication to NCLR and our Affiliates, we are honored to present Wells Fargo with the Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award.

Raul Yzaguirre is one of our greatest champions. His leadership has ushered forth monumental political and social change, most notably at NCLR, where his 30-year tenure as President and CEO shaped the institution into the most influential Hispanic civil rights organization in the country. Upon leaving NCLR, he was appointed Presidential Professor of Practice at Arizona State University (ASU) where he also founded the Center for Community Development and Civil Rights. Yzaguirre served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic before retiring in 2013.

Every year, NCLR’s President presents the Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award to an individual or organization that has shown outstanding support for NCLR’s mission, goals, and philosophy.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR

VICE CHAIR

SECRETARY

TREASURER

Renata Soto

Maria S. Salinas

Sergio M. Gonzalez

Juan Salgado

Executive Director Conexión Américas Nashville, TN

President and Founder Salinas Consulting, LLC Los Angeles, CA

Senior Vice President University Advancement and External Affairs University of Miami Miami, FL

President and CEO Instituto del Progreso Latino Chicago, IL

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Janet Murguía

National Council of La Raza Washington, DC

Luis Avila

Vice President 270 Strategies Oakland, CA

Dr. Edwin Meléndez

Director Center for Puerto Rican Studies; Professor Urban Affairs and Planning Hunter College, CUNY New York, NY

Michael G. Johnson CEO Johnson Talent Development LLC Atlanta, GA

Celena Roldán-Moreno CEO American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois Chicago, IL

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

David Adame President and CEO Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

Ruby Azurdia-Lee President CLUES Minneapolis, MN

Christine Cannon

Mary Alice Cisneros

PhD, RN Executive Director The Arsht-Cannon Fund Hockessin, DE

President American Sunrise San Antonio, TX

John Esquivel

M. Lorena González

Maria Cristina González Noguera Senior Vice President, Global Public Affairs Estée Lauder Companies New York, NY

Pilar Rocha-Goldberg

Paul Saldaña

Gary B. Stone

Retired Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Associate General Counsel Shell Oil Company Houston, TX

José R. Rodriguez President and CEO El Concilio Stockton, CA

Member Seattle City Council Seattle, WA

Rossana Rosado

New York Secretary of State New York State Department New York, NY

Vice President The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees Austin, TX

President and CEO El Centro Hispano Durham, NC

President and CEO Strategic Thinking One on One Houston, TX

CORPORATE BOARD OF ADVISORS

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PRINCIPALS CHAIR

Comcast/ NBCUniversal/ Telemundo David L. Cohen

AT&T Sage Rhodes Vice President, Federal Public Affairs

Bank of America Angie GarciaLathrop Community Affairs Executive

Chevron S. Shariq Yosufzai Vice President, Global Offices of Diversity and Ombuds

Citi Alberto Casas Head of Receivables for North America; TTS Receivables, North America

The Coca-Cola Company Rudy Beserra Vice President, Corporate Latin Affairs

ConAgra Foods, Inc. Christopher P. Kircher Vice President, Corporate Affairs; President, ConAgra Foods Foundation

Ford Motor Company James G. Vella President, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services

General Mills, Inc. John Church Executive Vice President, Supply Chain

General Motors Mariano Gomez Gutierrez Director IT, Global Identity and Access Management Operations

Johnson & Johnson Michael E. Sneed Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs

McDonald’s Corporation Gloria Santona Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Executive Vice President

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CORPORATE BOARD OF ADVISORS

MillerCoors Fernando Palacios Executive Vice President, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer

PepsiCo, Inc. Albert (Al) P. Carey CEO, PepsiCo Americas Beverages

Prudential Financial Sharon C. Taylor Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Shell Tina Aguirre Retail Services and Operations Manager ITSO–DS SOM

State Farm Insurance Companies Annette Martinez Vice President, Human Resources

Time Warner Inc. Lisa GarciaQuiroz Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Patricia Salas Pineda Group Vice President, National Philanthropy and the Toyota USA Foundation

The UPS Foundation Eduardo Martinez President

Verizon Donna Epps Vice President, Public Policy and Strategic Alliances

Walmart Lee Culpepper Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Wells Fargo Oscar Suris Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Communications

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Vacant

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LIAISONS Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo Jacquelyn M. Puente Executive Director, External Affairs AT&T Celeste Carrasco Director, Federal Public Affairs

MillerCoors LLC Alberto Senior Manager, Hispanic Community Affairs PepsiCo, Inc. Lupe De La Cruz III Senior Director, PepsiCo Government Affairs

Chevron Allison Binns Senior Advisor, Diversity

Prudential Financial Shané Harris Vice President, Corporate Giving; Executive Director and Secretary, Prudential Foundation

Citi Natalie Abatemarco Managing Director, Citi Community Development

Shell Ignacio Gonzalez Communications Advisor for Deep Water

The Coca-Cola Company Peter R. Villegas Vice President, Latin Affairs, West Region

State Farm Insurance Companies Xochitl Yañez Corporate Relations Manager

Ford Motor Company Joedis (Joe) Avila Community Outreach Manager, Ford Motor Company Fund

Time Warner Inc. Yrthya Dinzey-Flores Executive Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity

General Mills, Inc. Efrain Cardenas Customer Trade Group Director, Consumer Foods Sales Division

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Peggy Turner Vice President, Lexus Customer Services

General Motors Alma Guajardo-Crossley Director, Global Diversity Johnson & Johnson Kimberly Davis Director, Federal Affairs Robert Pineda Senior Counsel JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sandy Fernandez Executive Director, National Partnerships and Strategy, Office of Nonprofit Engagement Kraft Foods Jessica Lemos Associate Director, U.S. Government Affairs McDonald’s Corporation Monica Tijerina Director, Global Community Engagement

Andrea White Chief Privacy Officer The UPS Foundation Laura Johns Director, Corporate Relations Verizon Emilio Gonzalez Executive Director, Strategic Alliances Walmart Pepe (Jose) Estrada Senior Director, Corporate Affairs Wells Fargo Georgette (Gigi) Dixon Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Partnership Bank of America Vacant ConAgra Foods Inc. Vacant JPMorgan Chase & Co. Vacant

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AFFILIATE COUNCIL

CALIFORNIA

CHAIR

José Rodriguez PRESIDENT AND CEO El Concilio, Council for the Spanish Speaking Stockton, CA

FAR WEST

Carol J. Ornelas CEO Visionary Home Builders of California Stockton, CA

CEO Gads Hill Center Chicago, IL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Community Council of Idaho, Inc. Caldwell, ID

Kurt Sheppard

PRESIDENT AND CEO Valle del Sol, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

NORTHEAST

MIDWEST

Maricela Garcia

Irma Morin

Cris Medina

VICE CHAIR

Cynthia Figueroa

CEO PRESIDENT AND CEO Guadalupe Centers, Inc. Congreso de Latinos Kansas City, MO Unidos, Inc. Philadelphia, PA

SOUTHEAST

Raul Rodriguez

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR East Harlem Council for Community Improvement, Inc. New York, NY

TEXAS

Maria Gomez

Mauricio Calvo

PRESIDENT AND CEO Mary’s Center Washington, DC

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Latino Memphis Memphis, TN

Fernando Godinez

PRESIDENT AND CEO Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) San Antonio, TX

Beatrice Garza

PRESIDENT AND CEO Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA), Inc. Houston, TX

AFFILIATE PARTNERS NEARLY

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COMMUNITY-BASED AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

CALIFORNIA REGION Academia Avance AltaMed Health Services Corporation Building Skills Partnership Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Calexico Community Action Council California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Casa Familiar, Inc. Center for Employment Training Central American Resource Center of San Francisco (CARECEN) Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) Centro Latino for Literacy Cesar Chavez Foundation Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc. Clínicas de Salud del Pueblo, Inc. Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara County, Inc. (4C) Community HousingWorks Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Orange County (CCCSOC) ConXión to Community, CTC (formerly Center for Training and Careers, Inc.) Delhi Center East LA Community Corporation Eastmont Community Center El Centro del Pueblo

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El Concilio, Council for the Spanish Speaking El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc. El Sol Science and Arts Academy of Santa Ana Farmworker Institute for Education and Leadership Development La Clínica de La Raza, Inc. La Familia Counseling Service La Maestra Community Health Centers Lighthouse Community Charter School Los Angeles Leadership Academy MAAC Project Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) Mission Asset Fund Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) Montebello Housing Development Corporation Mujeres Latinas de Stanislaus National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire, Inc. Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. NeighborWorks Orange County New Economics for Women Para Los Niños Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) Partnerships to Uplift Communities, Inc. San Ysidro Health Center Self-Help Enterprises Semillas Sociedad Civil

142 Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation Synergy Academies TELACU Education Foundation The Accelerated Schools Community of Schools

Preparatory Academy CLLARO (Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization) Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation

The Unity Council

El Comité de Longmont

The Wall – Las Memorias

GOAL Academy

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc.

Mi Casa Resource Center

TODEC Legal Center, Perris

SouthWest Improvement Council

Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC)

Idaho

Visionary Home Builders of

Community Council of Idaho, Inc.

California, Inc.

Idaho Community Action Network

Watts/Century Latino Organization

(ICAN)

Youth Policy Institute Youth Policy Institute Charter

Nevada

Schools (YPICS)

Community Services of Nevada – CSNV Mariposa Dual Language Academy

FAR WEST REGION Arizona Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Campesinos Sin Fronteras Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. Comité De Bien Estar, Inc. Community Housing Resources of Arizona Friendly House, Inc. Hispanic Women’s Corporation Housing America Corporation Mexicayotl Academy Promise Arizona Southside Coalition Valle del Sol Colorado Chavez/Huerta K-12

New Mexico Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Encuentro Hands Across Cultures HELP - New Mexico, Inc. National Latino Behavioral Health Association Rio Grande Alcoholism Treatment Program, Inc. Siete del Norte Community Development Corporation Southwestern Regional Housing and Community Development Corporation YES Housing, Inc. Youth Development, Inc.

143 Oregon

Latinos Progresando

Bienestar

Mujeres Latinas En Acción

Familias en Acción

Northwest Side Housing Center

Hacienda Community

PODER

Development Corporation

Spanish Coalition for Housing

Latino Network

The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance (LAMDA)

Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality Voz Workers’ Rights

The Resurrection Project

Education Project

Kansas

Utah

El Centro, Inc.

Centro de la Familia de Utah

SER Corporation of Kansas

Comunidades Unidas

Turner House Children’s Clinic, Inc.

Utah Coalition of La Raza Michigan Washington

Detroit Hispanic

El Centro de la Raza

Development Corporation

Inspire Development Centers

Hispanic American Council

Rural Community

Hispanic Center of Western Michigan

Development Resources

Hispanic/Latino Commission of

SEA MAR Community Health Centers

Michigan MHP Salud Southwest Housing Solutions

MIDWEST REGION

Voces

Illinois

Minnesota

Alivio Medical Center Association House of Chicago Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Center for Changing Lives Centro Romero El Hogar del Niño Enlace Chicago Erie Neighborhood House Esperanza Health Centers Gads Hill Center Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) Illinois Migrant Council Instituto del Progreso Latino Latino Policy Forum

Academia Cesar Chavez Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) El Colegio Charter School Missouri Guadalupe Centers, Inc. Hispanic Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) Mattie Rhodes Center Nebraska Latino American Commission

144 Ohio Adelante, The Latino Resource Center Campaign for Migrant Worker

Council (EBECC) Hyde Square Task Force Lawrence CommunityWorks Sociedad Latina

Justice, Inc. El Barrio, Inc. (The Center for Families and Children) El Centro de Servicios Sociales, Inc.

New Jersey Latin American Economic Development Association (LAEDA)

Esperanza, Inc. Ohio Hispanic Coalition

New York

Spanish American Committee

Acacia Network, Inc. Amber Charter School

Oklahoma

Community Resource Center

Latino Community Development

Cypress Hills Local

Agency Santa Fe South Schools, Inc.

Development Corporation Dominican Women’s Development Center

Wisconsin

Dominico-American

Centro Hispano of Dane County

Society of Queens

Council for the Spanish Speaking, Inc.

East Harlem Council for Community

La Casa de Esperanza, Inc.

Improvement (EHCCI)

La Causa, Inc.

Ibero-American Action League, Inc.

United Community Center/Centro

La Fuerza Unida, Inc.

de la Comunidad Unida

Make the Road New York

UMOS, Inc.

Pathstone Corporation

Vera Court Neighborhood Center

The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Urban Health Plan

NORTHEAST REGION Connecticut Center for Latino Progress – CPRF Humanidad, Inc. Delaware La Esperanza, Inc. Latin American Community Center, Inc. Massachusetts East Boston Ecumenical Community

Pennsylvania Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc. (APM) Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. El Concilio (Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc.) Esperanza (Nueva Esperanza) Esperanza Academy Charter High School (Nueva Esperanza Academy) Hispanic American Organization

145 I-LEAD Charter School

Farmworker Organizations

La Comunidad Hispana, Inc.

ConnectFamilias

Spanish American Civic Association

Hispanic Health Initiatives, Inc. Hispanic Services Council Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc.

SOUTHEAST REGION

Housing and Education Alliance

Alabama

Mexican American Council, Inc.

Hispanic Interest Coalition of

Latino Leadership, Inc. Pine Manor Improvement Association

Alabama (¡HICA!)

Redlands Christian Migrant

Arkansas

Rural Neighborhoods, Inc.

Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas District of Columbia Ayuda, Inc. Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) CentroNía La Clínica del Pueblo Latin American Montessori Bilingual (LAMB) Public Charter School Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Mary’s Center Multicultural Career Intern Program Multicultural Community Service Spanish Education Development (SED) Center Florida Amigos For Kids Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc. Centro De Ayuda Para Los Hispanos, Inc. Coalition of Florida

Association UnidosNow Georgia Clinic for Education, Treatment and Prevention of Addiction, Inc. (CETPA) Dalton-Whitfield Community Development Corporation Louisiana Puentes New Orleans, Inc. Maryland CASA de Maryland, Inc. Education Based Latino Outreach Identity, Inc. Mississippi Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) North Carolina East Coast Migrant Head Start Project El Centro Hispano, Inc. El Pueblo, Inc. Latin American Coalition Latino Community Credit Union

146 South Carolina

San Antonio, Inc. (NHSSA)

Acercamiento Hispano de

Proyecto Inmigrante ICS, Inc.

Carolina del Sur

Southwest Key Programs, Inc. START CENTER

Tennessee

Su Clínica Familiar

Conexión Américas

Tejano Center for

Latino Memphis, Inc.

Community Concerns

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee

The Concilio

Rights Coalition (TIRRC)

Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA)

Virginia

Vecinos Unidos, Inc.

Edu-Futuro

YWCA El Paso del Norte Region

Shirlington Employment and Education Center

TEXAS REGION AAMA, Inc. American Latino Center for Research, Education & Justice American YouthWorks Avenida Guadalupe Association Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc. Con Mi MADRE D.R.A.W. Academy East Austin College Prep Academy El Paso Community Action Program Project Bravo, Inc. Gulf Coast Council of La Raza, Inc. Hispanic Dental Association Houston Gateway Academy, Inc. KIPP Houston KIPP San Antonio Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) Midland Community Development Corporation Neighborhood Housing Services of

CORPORATE CHAMPIONS

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NCLR extends its sincere gratitude to its very important partners in the NCLR Corporate Champions program, an annual philanthropic giving initiative that ensures NCLR’s successful development and growth as an institution.

Corporate Champions represent the leading socially responsible corporations that trust NCLR, believe in its work, and desire to build stronger American communities.

The strategic alliances formed between NCLR and its Corporate Champions allow for companies to extend their reach deep into the Hispanic American community to improve education, health, homeownership, job creation, civic engagement, and representation for Latinos, while giving NCLR the flexibility to respond to the most pressing and timely needs.

Bank of America

SUPPORTING INVESTOR

Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo

Centene Corporation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Citi

UPS

Enterprise Holdings, Inc.

Walmart

General Motors Foundation

Wells Fargo

Hyundai Motor America

SUSTAINING INVESTOR

Shell

STRATEGIC INVESTOR

PATRON INVESTOR

Johnson & Johnson

AARP

MillerCoors

AT&T BBVA Compass FedEx Corporation Google Ocwen Financial Corporation Sodexo, Inc. The TJX Companies, Inc. Raza Development Fund

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EXECUTIVE STAFF

CEO CABINET Janet Murguía, President and Chief Executive Officer Holly C. Blanchard, Chief Financial Officer Charles Kamasaki, Senior Advisor to the Cabinet Sonia M. Pérez, Chief Operating Officer

LEADERSHIP TEAM Rita Carreón, Deputy Vice President, Institute for Hispanic Health Enrique Chaurand, Deputy Vice President, Integrated Marketing and Events Delia de la Vara, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Affiliate Engagement Lautaro (Lot) Diaz, Vice President, Housing and Community Development Clarissa Martínez De Castro, Deputy Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation Peggy McLeod, Deputy Vice President, Education and Workforce Development Eric Rodríguez, Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation

HEADQUARTERS OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Octavio Espinal, Associate Director, Office of the President Lisa Navarrete, Advisor to the President, Special Projects

AFFILIATE MEMBER SERVICES (AMS) Viviana López Green, Senior Director, Affiliate Member Services Candelaria Moralez, Membership Specialist and Far West Region Liaison

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS (COMM) David Castillo, Digital Content Manager David Castro-Olmedo, Associate Director, Web and Editorial Content Gabriela Gómez, Communications Coordinator Jonathan Marrero, Associate Director, Digital John Marth, Senior Content Specialist Kathy Mimberg, Communications Manager Stephanie Presch, Content Editor/Writer Julian Teixeira, Senior Director of Communications

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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND LEGISLATION (ORAL) Mitzi Bowen, Assistant Director, Administration Brenda Calderón, Education Policy Analyst Rafael Collazo, Campaign Political Director Amelia Collins, Associate Policy Analyst Lindsay Daniels, Associate Director, Housing and Wealth Building Initiatives Darcy Eischens, Director, Administration Patricia Foxen, Deputy Director, Research Brian Henson, Lutheran Volunteer Janet Hernández, Civic Engagement Senior Project Manager Albert Jacquez, Director, Policy Analysis Center Steven López, Program Manager Jared Nordlund, Florida Senior Strategist Renato Rocha, Policy Analyst, Wealth Building Initiative Berenice Rodríguez, Office Manager Agatha So, Policy Analyst, Wealth Building Initiative Sabrina Terry, Project Manager, Wealth Building Initiative David Thomsen, Policy Analyst, Health Policy Project Samantha Vargas Poppe, Associate Director, Policy Analysis Center Laura Vázquez, Program Manager, Immigration Initiatives Yuqi Wang, Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Project

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PROGRAMS

INSTITUTE FOR HISPANIC HEALTH (IHH) Elizabeth Carrillo, Program Coordinator Alejandra Gepp, Associate Director Guadalupe Lemus, Executive Assistant

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) Katherine Rios, Associate Director, Financial Capabilities Jorge Rivera, Community Development Specialist

EDUCATION (EDU) Irene Cuyún, Senior Director, Programs Kumera Genet, Líderes Manager Juliana Ospina Cano, STEM Manager Jessica Rodríguez, Education Outreach Manager Robert Stechuk, Director, Early Childhood Education Cindy Zavala, Educations Program Associate

INTEGRATED MARKETING AND EVENTS (IME) Robert Espiritu, Graphic Designer Barlow Flores, Director of Sponsorships Kelly Isaac, Design and Production Specialist Kathleen LaTorre, Senior Event and Meeting Planner Paulo Luizaga, Sponsorships Associate and Expo Coordinator Carlos D. Martínez, Sponsorships Associate Leroy Martinez, General Manager Keith McAllister, Coordinator, Web Technology and Platforms Karen Nava Lazarte, Director, Graphics and Publications Franklin Pichardo, Business and Guest Relations Coordinator

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Stephanie Hagen, Prospect Researcher Kaitlyn Maloney, Development Associate Daniel Rico, Online Giving Manager Francesca Ruberti, Development Associate Naomi Sosa, Corporate Fundraising Officer

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OFFICE OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Finance Marcela Brady, Accounts Payable Specialist David Drake, Accounting Manager Johanna Greene, Controller Ivelisse Hernández, Accounts Receivable Manager Geoff Martiny, Director, Financial Reporting Analysis Francisco Rodríguez, Payroll Manager Pamela Rodríguez, Accounting Coordinator Fania Tavarez, Accounts Payable Specialist Human Resources Sonia Guerrero, Human Resources Coordinator Loretta Rodríguez, Senior Director Administration Sindy Maya, Receptionist Nathaniel Corbin, Concierge Information Technology William Berrios, Computer Support Specialist Jimmy Jaen, Computer/Network Specialist Edwin Mejia, Technical Manager

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REGIONAL OFFICES

CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OFFICE—LOS ANGELES Brenda González, California Regional Director (AMS) Erika Menjivar, Office Administrator (AMS) Magdalena Mireles, California Senior Regional Office Coordinator (AMS) Lucerito Ortiz, Escalera Manager (EDU) Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Senior Director, Leadership Development (EDU) Allyson Osorio, Civic Engagement, Associate Strategist (ORAL) Marisabel Torres, Senior Policy Analyst (ORAL)

FAR WEST REGIONAL OFFICE—PHOENIX Edward Celaya, Grants and Agreement Specialist (HCD) Daniel Guzmán, Technology and Strategic Marketing Manager (HCD) Cynthia Parra, Events and Operations Coordinator (HCD)

MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE—CHICAGO Surabhi Jain, Director of Workforce Development (WFD) Maria Moser, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning (EDU) Melissa Noe, Community Development Specialist (HCD) Vanessa Uribe, AMS Manager and Midwest Region Liaison

NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE—NEW YORK Tatiana Villanueva Colman, Northeast Regional Coordinator (AMS)

TEXAS REGIONAL OFFICE—SAN ANTONIO Veronica Alarcón, Senior Project Manager (EDU) Sandra Fuentes, Community Development Specialist (HCD) Oralia Mijares, Senior Technology Program Manager (EDU) Elissa Nava, Office Administrator (AMS) Jose Rodríguez, Director of Parent and Community Engagement (EDU) Sonia Troche, Regional Director (AMS)

FLORIDA REGIONAL OFFICE—MIAMI Natalie Carlier, Florida Regional Coordinator (AMS) Camila Gallardo, Associate Director (COMM) Eric Salazar, Associate Director, NCLR Homeownership Network (HCD)

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RAZA DEVELOPMENT FUND, INC. (RDF) Tom Espinoza, President and CEO Catherine Andrade, Senior Loan Portfolio Specialist Laura Avelar, Portfolio Manager Ariel Behar, Investment Associate Brian Champeau, Director, Northeast Region David Clower, Chief Credit Officer Guadalupe Gomez, Director, U.S./México Border Region Rocio Jauregui, Junior Accountant Tony Lopez, Senior Accountant Juan Madrid, Controller Greta Mayans, Director, Education Finance Melissa McDonald, Investment Associate, U.S./México Border Region Esther Medina, Investment Associate, U.S./México Border Region Francisca Montoya, Director, Research and Planning Star Reyes, Director, Communications Scott Richter, Director, Credit Administration Leonor Samayoa, Office Manager Amanda Sanchez, Investment Associate, Education Finance David Tello, Analyst, Education Silvia Urrutia, Director, Housing and Healthcare Finance Mark Van Brunt, Chief Operating Officer Ericka Varela, Investment Associate, Housing and Healthcare Finance Rodrigo Vela, Chief Financial Officer

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Diana Bolivar, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) Amilcar Cordova, Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce Monica Correa, BrightHouse Jeremy Cruz-Haicken, Unite HERE Local 737 Honorable Eliana Pedrozo Eljach, Colombian Consulate Nancy Ellis, Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce Betsy Franceschini, Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration Bethzaida Garcia, Osceola County Iris Gonzalez, BrightHouse Honorable Juan Sabines Guerrero, Mexican Consulate Marucci Guzman, Latino Leadership, Inc. Sami Haiman-Marrero, Urbander Business Development & Marketing Viviana Janer, Osceola County Ray Larsen, Heart of Florida United Way Barbara Mainster, Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Luis M. Martinez, City of Orlando Maritza Martinez, University of Central Florida Josephine Mercado, Hispanic Health Initiatives, Inc. (HHI) Thomas Mestre, Ana G Mendez University System Lourdes Mola, Walt Disney World Tirso Moreno, Farmworkers of Florida Carlos Nazario, Acacia Network Dr. Antonia Novello, Florida Hospital - Public Health Policy Gabriela Ortigoni, Hispanic BUsiness Initiative Fund of Florida Honorable Tony Ortiz, City of Orlando Madeleine Plumey, Orange County PTA Alicia Ramirez, City of Orlando, HOLA Giorgina Pinedo Rolon, GIO Communications City of Orlando Alex Sanchez, Telemundo Orlando Anthony Suarez, Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida Lourdes Villanueva, Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Nilmarie Zapata, Public Allies of Central Florida

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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INDIVIDUALS

Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Sea

Monica Barreiro

Ferragut Event Group, LLC.

Victor Barreiro

Hargrove Inc.

Natalie Cartier

Harris LithoGraphics, Inc.

Maria Chaurand

Hyatt Regency Orlando

Marlene De La Rosa

LG Evenst Inc.

Nancy De Los Santos

Making Movies

Fernando Duran

Margie Perez Music LLC

Altagracia Espinal

Mears Transportation Group

Isaias Garcia

Media Press

Susan Garcia

Mosaic

Vivian Garcia

NEP Sweetwater

Christina Hernández

Nevada Color Litho

Kari Nye

O&R Protective Services

Han Park

Orange County Convention Center

Stephanie Peña

Perfetto Printing

Alejandro Perilla

PLICards

Gunard Polite

Prestige Printing

Charley Rivas

Printing Control, Inc.

Ray Santisteban

Printing Productions, Inc.

Norma Sepulveda

Progressive Communications, Inc.

Mariana Serrano

Social Tables

Marisol Tamayo

Society Awards

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