2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM BOOK
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Welcome/Bienvenidos On behalf of NCLR’s staff and Board of Directors, welcome to Phoenix, the city of our founding and our Conference home for the next four days. As we enter our 49th year, we want to reflect on our legacy and honor those who were key to Nuestro Movimiento: Our American Journey. So we’re returning to where a group of young activists banded together and grew into the largest national Latino-serving nonprofit in the country. With a staff you could count on one hand and seven Affiliates, the Southwest Council of La Raza started in 1968 in the Luhrs Building downtown. After four years, the Southwest Council went national, becoming NCLR and establishing a headquarters in Washington, DC. But by continuing relationships with our original Affiliates, we have stayed true to our Phoenix roots. The bond between NCLR and Arizona was tested in 2010 when SB 1070 passed. Claiming to combat undocumented immigration, the law encouraged police to target and profile people of color. In response, we joined our Arizona Affiliates and other organizations in a boycott of the state. But we have seen how far Arizona had come last November when notorious Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was finally defeated for reelection. Now the whole country faces a resurgence of extremist state legislation that taps into the discrimination and fear we’ve fought against for half a century. At this Conference, we will examine if the rest of the country will take note of the tough lessons Arizona has learned. This special program book commemorates the leaders who helped guide NCLR through our journey, and is filled with images that illustrate our vibrant history. As you look through these pages, you’ll see that NCLR’s legacy is based on our commitment to protect and defend American rights. We hope you see that in this Conference, the workshops, town halls, and other events. We invite you to visit the National Latino Family Expo and take advantage of the free services and live entertainment. As you do, we hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve all come, and what may come next in our, and your, American journey.
Janet Murguía NCLR President and CEO
Renata Soto NCLR Board Chair
The first office of the Southwest Council of la Raza, later to be known as the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), opened in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1968 in the Luhrs Building.
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1968-1977, Building an American Institution
22 1978-1987, Seen and Heard
29 1988-1997, Realizing the American Dream
34 1998-2007, An American Institution
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“When the Council speaks, Washington listens. When your leaders are before Congress, you send a powerful message to the Senate and House on behalf of the Hispanic population throughout the nation.” Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy (D-MA) Served 1962-2009
“Not only do they have a voice up here on behalf of all Hispanics throughout the country, they have a voice among everybody throughout the country.” Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT) President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate Served 1977-Present
1968-1977 Building an American Institution In the midst of the American civil rights movement, Mexican American activists recognized the need for an institution around which Mexican Americans could rally and organize. With the aim of bringing Mexican American groups together into a single unified front, Herman Gallegos, Dr. Julian Samora, and Dr. Ernesto Galarza established the Southwest Council of La Raza in 1968 in Phoenix, Arizona. The founders remained integral to the organization’s success for decades after. Seven local groups formed the original network of Affiliates, beginning the organization’s legacy as a champion for Latino-serving community organizations. In 1972, the Southwest Council was renamed the National Council of La Raza, or NCLR, and moved operations to Washington, DC, to establish its national influence. That same year, bylaws were amended to require equal representation of genders on the Board of Directors. In 1974, the Board chose Raul Yzaguirre to lead the organization, a position he held for 30 years.
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Our Founders
Herman Gallegos
Dr. Ernesto Galarz
Founder and first Executive Director (1968–1970)
Founder
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Dr. Julian Samora Founder
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Board Trailblazers
Maclovio Barraza
Armando de Leรณn
First Board of Directors Chair
General Counsel
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Graciela Olivares Champion of equal representation on the Board of Directors
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Visionary Leadership
Herman Gallegos
Henry Santiestevan
Executive Director (1968–1970)
Executive Director (1970–1974)
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Raul Yzaguirre
Janet Murguía
President and CEO (1974–2004)
President and CEO (2005–Present)
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Our Past Board Chairs
Maclovio Barraza* Tucson, AZ 1968-1977 Juan Patlan* San Antonio, TX 1977-1978 Marta Sotomayor* San Diego, CA 1978-1980 Gilbert Vasquez Los Angeles, CA 1980-1984 Ed Pastor Phoenix, AZ 1984-1987 Rita DiMartino New York, NY 1987-1990 Tony Salazar Los Angeles, CA 1990-1992 Audrey Alvarado Washington, DC 1992-1995
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Irma Flores Gonzales* Albuquerque, NM 1995-1997 Ramon Murguía Kansas City, MO 1998-2001 José Villarreal San Antonio, TX 2001-2003 Raymond Lozano Detriot, MI 2004-2004 Monica Lozano Los Angeles, CA 2005-2008 Andrea Bazán Raleigh, NC 2008-2009 Daniel Ortega Phoenix, AZ 2009-2012 Jorge A. Plasencia Miami, FL 2012-2015 Renata Soto Nashville, TN 2015-Present
*In Memoriam
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The Seven Original Affili tes Chicanos Por la Causa (CPLC) OBECA/Arriba Juntos Center Mission Development Council (MDC) Spanish-Speaking Unity Council (SSUC) Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) Mexican American Community Programs Foundation
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Page 16: From left to right: Ronnie Lopez, CPLC Geneva Escobedo, CPLC Esteban Torres visiting family in the Community, TELACU Page 17: Spanish-Speaking Unity Council (SSUC) class session . Photo Credit: Ford Foundation Archives Lee Soto, OBECA
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1978-1987 Seen and Heard By 1980, NCLR was the nation’s largest provider of technical assistance to Latino community-based organizations. This grassroots perspective offered a real-world view of the major issues of the time, giving Hispanics a credible voice in Washington. The Policy Analysis Center was established to conduct research, testify on Capitol Hill, and provide expert advice in drafting legislation. Congress sought NCLR’s expertise when drafting the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which granted legal status to nearly three million undocumented immigrants.
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Technical Assistance NCLR became the largest provider of technical assistance to Latino organizations in the country, supporting their operations and strengthening their ability to serve communities. In the photo, nonprofit managers take a proposal-writing seminar at Guadalupe Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Immigration Reform NCLR was instrumental in shaping the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, giving legal status to three million undocumented immigrants.
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Asserting Our Credibility Since 1980, the NCLR Policy Analysis Center has provided applied research and analysis on the U.S. Latino population and its core issues.
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Excellence in Community Education Leadership In 1984, NCLR launched the Innovative Education Project, later renamed Project EXCEL (Excellence in Community Education Leadership), the organization’s largescale demonstration of community-based education models.
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1988-1997 Realizing the American Dream NCLR’s third decade emphasized the American Dream of a healthy home. Advocacy led to expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and later creating the Child Tax Credit in 2002. Approximately 10 million Latino children have been lifted out of poverty because of these credits. The NCLR Homeownership Network launched in 1997, providing counseling services to families dreaming of owning a home. Since then, 600,000 households have received counseling. NCLR also began a journey to improve Latino representation and opportunities in entertainment. The NCLR Bravo Awards, later renamed the ALMA AwardsŽ, first aired in 1995 during primetime on Fox.
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NCLR Homeownership Network The NCLR Homeownership Network has provided counseling services to 600,000 households. As a result, 33,000 people have reached their dreams of owning a home and 90,000 familes have been saved from house foreclosure.
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Earned Income Tax Credit Thanks to an expanded Earned Income Tax Credit, 10 million Latino children have been lifted out of poverty, allowing them to do better in school and have better chances of going to college.
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NCLR Bravo AwardsÂŽ In 1995, NCLR created the Bravo Awards to promote fair and accurate portrayals of Latinos in the entertainment industry. In 1998, it changed to the ALMA AwardsÂŽ and highlight how inclusion and proper representation strengthens both the industry and the nation.
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Singer Paula Abdul attending the first Bravo Awards(top left). Artist Patssi Valdez (top right) designed the statuette that became the ALMA Award. Jimmy Smits and Jennifer Lopez (bottom) as co-hosts of the 1995 NCLR Bravo Awards.
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1998-2007 An American Institution The dawn of new millennium affirmed NCLR as a powerful DC institution. After three decades of leadership, Raul Yzaguirre retired in 2004. The Board of Directors unanimously chose Janet Murguía as NCLR’s next President and CEO. Murguía’s tenure began with a nationwide listening tour, seeking advice from Affiliates on how to strengthen the NCLR-Affiliate bond. To cement its role as a major influence in Washington, in 2005 NCLR established a national headquarters building just four blocks from the White House.
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National Headquarters NCLR’s headquarter building, named in honor of Raul Yzaguirre, houses its daily operations and serves as a monument to the organization’s rise to prominence.
A Force for Good In 2007, NCLR was selected as one of the best nonprofits in the United States in the book Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits.
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Healthier Communities The NCLR Institute for Hispanic Health encourages healthy living through promotores de salud, trusted community members who do outreach and provide nutritional advice. More than 3,000 promotores have been trained since 2004.
Education Reform NCLR helped draft the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, an education bill that protected the needs of English learners for the first time. The needs of English learners were also kept in mind when the law was reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act in 2015.
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Asserting Our Voice Having emerged as a national voice for the Latino community, NCLR champions initiatives that benefit Latinos and our nation, and stands against policies that may cause harm to all.
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2008-2017 Preparing for Our Future Eager to inspire the next generation of advocates, civic engagement became a major priority for the organization. Since 2008, NCLR has helped more than 500,000 U.S. citizens register to vote. With the nation facing the effects of badly outdated immigration policies, NCLR was a fierce advocate for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which grants temporary legal status to immigrants brought to the United States as children. In 2010, NCLR remembered its Arizona advocate roots when the state passed SB1070, an extreme antiLatino and anti-immigrant bill that legitimized racial profiling. More than 50 organizations protested and boycotted the state until the bill was overturned.
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Get Out the Vote Thanks to methods including local campaigns, canvassing, and a mobile app, NCLR has helped more than half a million citizens become voters since 2008.
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Ya es Hora NCLR partnered with Latino organizations and Spanish-language media to launch ya es hora, a campaign that led to more than 1.4 million eligible immigrants becoming citizens.
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A Healthy Start An eight-year effort led to the Food and Drug Administration requiring manufacturers to fortify corn flour with folic acid, a vitamin that prevents certain birth defects. As a result, neural tube defects like spina bifida will be prevented in 450,000 more Mexican American births. NCLR’s continued advocacy for the Affordable Care Act has led to new insurance options for millions of the nation’s most vulnerable.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Amplifying the voices of young immigrants led to the Obama administration announcing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Now, young people who came to the United States as children can work and go to college without fear of deportation.
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Working Across Communities NCLR has placed special focus on deepening relationships with other civil rights causes, including endorsing marriage equality and marching with civil rights leaders from Selma to Montgomery to protest anti-immigrant legislation.
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Our Journey Continues For almost 50 years, NCLR has been the connection between our community and the nation’s leaders. Together, we can break every barrier that keeps us from succeeding. As we continue telling our history and writing our future, we will champion our families in their daily fight and elevate their voices across the country.
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NCLR is proud to host national events that highlight exceptional efforts to improve opportunities for Latinos in the worlds of politics, advocacy, and entertainment. NCLR Annual Conference (1978-Present) NCLR Capital Awards (1987-Present) Formerly NCLR Congressional Awards (1987-1998) NCLR Community Leaders Action Summit (2004-Present) Formerly NCLR National Latino Advocacy Days (2004-2017) NCLR ALMA Awards (1995-2014) Formerly NCLR Bravo Awards (1995-1997) NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 51
NCLR Capital Awards For the past 30 years, the NCLR Capital Awards, originally called the Congressional Awards, has honored bipartisan elected leaders and community activists who promote policies and initiatives that positively impact the Latino community.
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For the past 20 years, the NCLR Capital Awards have been held in the historic and majestic National Building Museum, just blocks from the United States Capitol.
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NCLR Annual Conference The NCLR Annual Conference has become the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together activists and trailblazers who work to improve the nation by expanding opportunities for Latinos. Conference attracts the most prestigious leaders and influencers in the United States to address attendees.
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NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE ACLU PRESIDENT AND CEO ANTHONY D. ROMERO • ACTRESS GINA RODRIGUEZ • AL CARDENAS • AMB. MARI CARMEN APONTE • ANA NAVARRO • ARCHBISHOP JOSE H. GOMEZ • ARIANNA HUFFINGTON ASTRONAUT JOSÉ M. HERNÁNDEZ • ATLANTIC PHILANTHROPIES CEO GARA LAMARCHE • CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL KAMALA HARRIS CHARLIE ERICKSEN • CHIRLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANGELICA SALAS CRISTELA ALONZO • CRISTINA SARALEGUI • CUSHING DOLBEARE DENISE OLLER • DR. ANTONIA PANTOJA • DR. JULIET V. GARCIA EMILIO ESTEFAN, JR. • EVA LONGORIA • FACEBOOK COO SHERYL SANDBERG • FATHER GREGORY J. BOYLE, S.J. • FCC COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI • FCC COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN FILMMAKER ROBERT RODRIGUEZ • FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA FORD FOUNDATION PRESIDENT LUIS UBIÑAS • FORD FOUNDATION PRESIDENT SUSAN V. BERRESFORD • FRANK DEL OLMO • FRANK SHARRY • GEORGE LOPEZ • GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA PRESIDENT ANNA MARIA CHÁVEZ • GOV. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER • GOV. MARTIN O’MALLEY • GOV. RICK PERRY • GOV. BILL RICHARDSON GUARIONE DIAZ • HHS SECRETARY KATHLEEN SEBELIUS • HUD SECRETARY HENRY G. CISNEROS • HUD SECRETARY JULIAN CASTRO HUD SECRETARY MEL MARTINEZ • HUD SECRETARY SHAUN DONOVAN INGRID HOFFMAN • ISABEL ALLENDE • JESSE JAMES LEIJA • JOE KAPP JOHN QUIÑONES • JOHN LEGUIZAMO • JORGE RAMOS JOSÉ DÍAZ-BALART • JUDGE ALBERT PEÑA • JUDGE ARMANDO DE LEON JULIA ALVAREZ • KARL ROVE • LA OPINION CEO MONICA LOZANO • LABOR LEADER MARIA ELENA DURAZO • LIONEL SOSA LORI MONTENEGRO • LORRAINE LEE • LOS ANGELES MAYOR ANTONIO V. VILLARAIGOSA • LOS ANGELES MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI • LTC CONSUELO CASTILLO KICKBUSCH (RET) • LUIS CASTILLO • MANNY MOTA • MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION CEO LUZ VEGA-MARQUIS MARIA ARANA • MARÍA CELESTE ARRARÁS • MARIA ELENA SALINAS MARIA HINOJOSA • MELINDA GATES • NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL • ORESTES “MINNIE” MIÑOSO • ORLANDO Page 56 | NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK
Past Speakers and Honorees CRUZ • PEPSICO CEO STEVEN S. REINEMUND • POLICYLINK CEO ANGELA GLOVER BLACKWELL • PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENT • GEORGE H.W. BUSH • PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENT OF MEXICO CARLOS SALINAS DE GORTARI • PRESIDENT OF MEXICO VICENTE FOX • PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON • RAY SUAREZ • REV. AL SHARPTON • REV. JESSE JACKSON • RITA MORENO • RNC CHAIR KEN MEHLMAN • RNC CHAIR MICHAEL STEELE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION PRESIDENT RISA LAVIZZOMOUREY • ROSIE PEREZ • SANDRA CISNEROS • SECRETARY OF COMMERCE PENNY PRTIZKER • SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN • SECRETARY OF EDUCATION JOHN KING, JR. • SECRETARY OF LABOR HILDA SOLIS • SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TIM GEITNER • SEIU INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT ELISEO MEDINA • SEIU PRESIDENT MARY KAY HENRY U.S. SEN. JOHN MCCAIN • SEN. ORRIN HATCH • SOLEDAD O’BRIEN SPRINT CEO MARCELO CLAURE • SR. ALICIA CUARÓN • STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES CEO EDWARD B. RUST • SYLVIA MENDEZ TEXAS STATE SEN. LETICIA VAN DE PUTTE • THOMAS R. “TOM” FLORES TOYOTA NORTH AMERICAN PRESIDENT AND COO YOSHIMI INABA U.S. REP. ED PASTOR • U.S. REP. EMANUEL CLEAVER • U.S. REP. ESTEBAN E. TORRES • U.S. REP. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN • U.S. REP. RUBÉN HINOJOSA • U.S. REP. XAVIER BECERRA • U.S. SEN. BERNIE SANDERS • U.S. SEN. EDWARD KENNEDY • U.S. SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN • U.S. SURGEON GENERAL DR. ANTONIA C. NOVELLO U.S. SURGEON GENERAL VIVEK H. MURTHY • U.S. TREASURER ANA CABRAL • U.S. TREASURER ROSARIO MARIN • U.S. TREASURER ROSIE RIOS • U.S. VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN • U.S.M.C. MAJOR GENERAL ANGELA SALINAS • UFW PRESIDENT ARTURO RODRIGUEZ • UNITE HERE! PRESIDENT JOHN WILHELM • W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION PRESIDENT & CEO LAJUNE MONTGOMERY TABRON • WALT DISNEY COMPANY CEO ROBERT IGER • WILMER VALDERRAMA • WILSON CRUZ NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 57
National Latino Family ExpoÂŽ Running alongside the Annual Conference, the National Latino Family Expo provides free entertainment, giveaways, health screenings, and demonstrations to Latino families.
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Community Leaders Action Summit During the Community Leaders Action Summit, NCLR brings grassroots advocates from across the country to Washington, DC. Over two days, they participate in advocacy training and visit Capitol Hill to talk to their representatives about Latino priorities.
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Líderes Summit The Líderes initiative, formerly called the Youth Leaders Program, was established in 1994 to increase the number and influence of young Latino leaders.
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ALMA Awards The NCLR ALMA Awards honor Latino performers and leaders in the entertainment industry who fight for better representation in music, television, and movies.
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Republican Strategist & Commentator (Honoree)
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NCLR President and CEO
MARTIN J. WALSH Mayor of Boston
ERIC GARCETTI Mayor of Los Angeles
RENATA SOTO Board Chair, NCLR
CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO Democratic Senator of Nevada
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National Affili te Luncheon
CO-SPONSORS
WELCOME RENATA SOTO Chair NCLR Board of Directors
WELCOME MAYOR GREG STANTON City of Phoenix
EMCEE PAMELA SILVA CONDE Host Co-Anchor, Primer Impacto Univision
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE JANET MURGUÍA President and CEO NCLR
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH BALLROOM 1:00–2:30 p.m.
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AFFILIATE ROLL CALL SONIA M. PÉREZ Chief Operating Officer NCLR
FERNANDO GODINEZ Chair NCLR Affiliate Council
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SATURDAY, JULY 8
KEYNOTE SPEAKER STEVEN G. SELEZNOW President and CEO Arizona Community Foundation
National Affili te Luncheon PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH BALLROOM 1:00–2:30 p.m.
NCLR Family Strengthening Awards PRESENTED BY RENATA SOTO, NCLR BOARD CHAIR
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COMMUNIDADES UNIDAS (WEST VALLEY CITY, UT) COMMUNITY WELL-BEING INITIATIVE HISPANIC INTEREST COALITION OF ALABAMA (BIRMINGHAM, AL) STRONG FAMILIES PROGRAM LATINO NETWORK (PORTLAND, OR) FAMILY STABILITY PROGRAMS
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Education Town Hall
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The Promise of Higher Education: Latinos and Community Colleges The increase in Latino high school graduation rates has led to rocketing enrollment in postsecondary institutions, with nearly half of these students attending community colleges. However, the Latino college retention rate is lower than for other groups. According to research, a contributing factor is that not all community colleges are preparing Latinos to move on to four-year institutions.
What can community college systems across the United States do to better educate and serve Latino students? This conversation will explore the needs of students in community colleges and will offer innovative program and policy solutions that support Latinos through the finish line of higher education.
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PEGGY MCLEOD Deputy Vice President, Education and Workforce Development Programs NCLR
DR. DANIEL GREENSTEIN Director of Education, Postsecondary Success in the United States Program Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
JUAN SALGADO Chancellor City Colleges of Chicago
MICHELE SIQUEIROS President The Campaign for College Opportunity
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These institutions are embedded in communities and meet the needs of many Latinos who want to be close to home or need the flexibility to accommodate work schedules or family obligations. Community colleges are also a crucial part of the workforce pipeline for nontraditional students, including immigrants and Latinos.
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PETRA FALCON Executive Director Promise Arizona
5:30–7:30 p.m. WELCOME EMCEE ANGÉLICA ATONDONAVA Journalist, Author, and Entrepreneur
TOMMY ESPINOZA President and CEO RDF SPECIAL REMARKS
JAMES FEILD Chair RDF Board of Directors Page 86 | NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK
JANET MURGUÍA President and CEO NCLR
Welcome Reception SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX, VALLEY OF THE SUN BALLROOM
SPECIAL ATTENDEES
Ambassador RAUL YZAGUIRRE Former President and CEO NCLR
RODNEY E. HERO Raul Yzaguirre Chair, School of Politics and Global Studies Arizona State University
FEATURING
Mariachi Azteca De Oro
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SUNDAY, JULY 9
HERMAN GALLEGOS Co-Founder and Former Executive Director NCLR
Latinas Brunch
CO-SPONSORS
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH BALLROOM 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Co-Hosts JANET MURGUÍA President and CEO NCLR
The Coca-Cola Company CVS Health Hilton Inc. Toyota Wells Fargo
RENATA SOTO Chair NCLR Board of Directors
SUNDAY, JULY 9
FEATURED SPEAKER DR. MARIA HARPERMARINICK Chancellor Maricopa Community College
KEYNOTE SPEAKER SANDRA GUZMAN Journalist, Author, and Writer Page 88 | NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK
JULISSA ARCE Political Commentator, Author, and Immigrant Rights Advocate
MARIACHI PASIÓN | Entertainment
Economy Town Hall PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH 121
1:30–3:00 p.m.
CO-SPONSORS
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Prudential
Debating for Change: Latinos’ Stake in Tax Reform
MODERATOR
PANEL
MARIA DEL SOCORRO PESQUEIRA President The Health Communities Foundation
WILLIAM BEACH Vice President of Policy and Research at the Mercatus Center George Mason University
MICHAEL ETTLINGER Director, The Carsey School of Public Policy University of New Hampshire
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SUNDAY, JULY 9
Tax policy is critical because it defines how much it takes from us to invest in government to provide the services we all need. It can also help or hinder the economic progress of Latinos and other low-income American families. The president and Congress have signaled their intention to work on reforming the tax system in the coming months. This town hall will put a spotlight on the strategies policymakers will be proposing. Come hear how tax reform impacts how we invest in our future, supports working families, spurs economic growth, and can even reduce poverty. Every one of us has something at stake in the current tax system, and we will be affected by its reform. Join us for an energetic debate that will lift up the key issues driving tax policy and reform.
Networking Receptions SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX 5:30–7:30 p.m.
HELEN RODRIGUEZ-TRÍAS
HEALTH AWARD RECEPTION Phoenix Ballroom D
CO-SPONSORS
Centene Corporation Phrma Sodexo
SUNDAY, JULY 9
NCLR AFFILIATE HONOREE MARY’S CENTER (WASHINGTON, DC)
LGBTQ AND ALLIES RECEPTION A Night Out with NCLR
Phoenix Ballroom E
NCLR AFFILIATE LGBTQ CHAMPION EL CENTRO HISPANO (DURHAM, NC)
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING RECEPTION Phoenix Ballroom B
DIVERSITY DRIVES INNOVATION RECEPTION Phoenix Ballroom A
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CO-SPONSORS
Hilton Inc. Nissan North America
CO-SPONSORS
Google Nationwide T-Mobile
SPONSOR
Comcast/ NBCUniversal/ Telemundo
A Night of Comedy
SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX, PHOENIX BALLROOM C 8:00–9:00 p.m.
CO-SPONSORS
Anheuser-Busch Caesars Entertainment
SUNDAY, JULY 9
CO-SPONSORS
Monday Breakfast
MONDAY, JULY 10
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH BALLROOM 9:00–10:30 a.m.
EMCEE
WELCOME
JOE HERNÁNDEZKOLSKI Actor, Poet, and Comedian
LUIS AVILA Executive Committee Member NCLR Board of Directors
Health Net of Arizona and Cenpatico Integrated Care Fuse Media Nissan North America Shell
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
JONATHAN GREENBLATT Chief Executive Officer Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
FEATURED SPEAKERS
LAURIE HERNANDEZ Olympic Gold Medalist and Author
SPECIAL APPEARANCE
ALICIA MENENDEZ TV Commentator, Host, and Writer
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JESSE AND JOY Latin Grammy Award–Winning Pop Duo
Monday Luncheon
CO-SPONSORS
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH BALLROOM 1:00–2:30 p.m.
FEATURED SPEAKER SHERIFF PAUL PENZONE Maricopa County
EMCEE MARIANA ATENCIO News Correspondent MSNBC
Arizona State University Bank of America Hyundai Motor America MillerCoors Walmart
WELCOME RUBEN GALLEGO Representative (D–AZ 7th District)
MONDAY, JULY 10
SPECIAL REMARKS DAVID ABNEY Chairman and Chief Executive Officer UPS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER MICHAEL STEELE Republican Political Analyst MSNBC
AFFILIATE AWARD FOR ADVOCACY
Presented by ERIC RODRIGUEZ Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation NCLR
PROMISE ARIZONA
(PHOENIX, AZ)
PETRA FALCON Executive Director
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Health Town Hall
SPONSOR
Centene Corporation
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH 121
3:00–4:30 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 10
Protecting and Defending Our Gains in Health Care Major gains in access to affordable, equitable, and quality health care have been made since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reducing the uninsured rate by almost half. As Congress and the new administration continue to enact legislation to repeal and replace major parts of the ACA, the health status and livelihood of millions of Latino children and families are at stake. An estimated 24 million Americans could be stripped of their health coverage, including eight million Latinos. Additionally, more than $800 billion could be cut from Medicaid. During the Health Town Hall, you will hear from key leaders in policy, consumer advocacy, provider, and public sector on what’s at stake, who are the winners and losers, and how we can advocate and advance good policy solutions that protect the most vulnerable members of our communities and create a more equitable health care system for all Americans. This town hall is the closing session for the NCLR Health Summit.
MODERATOR
HEIDI RENPENNING Anchor/Reporter KTVW Univision 33 PANEL
CARMELA CASTELLANO-GARCIA President and CEO California Primary Care Association
FREDERICK ISASI Executive Director Families USA
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RUBEN GALLEGO Representative (D–AZ 7th District)
ELENA RIOS, MD President and CEO National Hispanic Medical Association
Awards Gala PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
President’s Reception
CO-SPONSORS
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER PRE-FUNCTION
AARP Arizona Public Service Charter Communications PepsiCo
6:30–7:30 p.m.
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER NORTH BALLROOM
8:00–10:00 p.m.
AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR
CO-SPONSORS
AARP Charter Communications Ford Motor Company Fund PepsiCo UPS
MAAC Project (San Diego, CA)
REGIONAL AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR HONOREES Far West Affiliate of the Year Valle del Sol (Phoenix, AZ) Midwest Affiliate of the Year Latino Policy Forum (Chicago, IL) Northeast Affiliate of the Year Title Concilio (Philadelphia, PA) Southeast Affiliate of the Year Mary’s Center (Washington, DC)
Texas Affiliate of the Year Mexican American Unity Council (San Antonio, TX) Affiliate Council Service Award Honorees Carol J. Ornelas (California Region) Jose Rodriguez (California Region) Irma Morin (Far West Region) Cris Medina (Midwest Region) Raul Rodriguez (Northeast Region) NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 95
MONDAY, JULY 10
Dinner and Awards Presentation
Awards Gala PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
RUBEN SALAZAR AWARD FOR COMMUNICATION
Lalo Alcaraz
CARTOONIST, AUTHOR, AND ACTIVIST
GRACIELA OLIVAREZ LA RAZA AWARD
Elisa de la Vara
CHIEF COMMUNITY OFFICER, ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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Awards Gala PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
RAUL YZAGUIRRE PRESIDENT’S AWARD
MONDAY, JULY 10
ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD FOR SPORTS EXCELLENCE
Earl Watson
HEAD COACH, PHOENIX SUNS
MACLOVIO BARRAZA AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP
AWARDS GALA AFTER-PARTY PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER PRE-FUNCTION 10:00–Midnight
Co-Sponsors GEICO Hyundai Motor America
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Affili te Leadership Breakfast SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX, VALLEY OF THE SUN DE 9:00–11:00 a.m.
CO-SPONSORS
Charter Communications JPMorgan Chase & Co. PepsiCo
TUESDAY, JULY 11
¡Unidos! Moving Forward Together for a Strong Future NCLR and its Affiliate Council present the 2017 Affiliate Leadership Breakfast, featuring a special conversation with NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía and NCLR Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing Zandra Zuno Baermann. We are justifiably proud of the great accomplishments NCLR and its Affiliate Network have achieved on behalf of the nation’s now 60 million Latinos over the past five decades. As we look to the future, we want to elevate the Affiliate voice as we bring full awareness among our fellow Americans of who we are and who we want to be for the next 50 years. We look to you, as important stakeholders and partners, to join us as we continue fighting for our community and for an America where economic, political, and social advancement is a reality for all Latinos. Join us to discuss strategies and specific actions we can take that lift our collective voice, and that help us forge forward together for a strong future. WELCOME FERNANDO GODINEZ Chair NCLR Affiliate Council
RENATA SOTO Chair NCLR Board of Directors
FEATURED SPEAKERS
JANET MURGUÍA President and CEO NCLR
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ZANDRA ZUNO BAERMANN Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing NCLR
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SUMMIT 2017
AT THE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Líderes Summit is the youth component of the NCLR Annual Conference and brings together hundreds of Latino youth to participate in three days of workshops and activities that help them recognize the power of their voice and their ability to be agents of change in their lives, their families, and their communities. The Rising Leaders track is focused on the academic and leadership development of 14–18-year-old participants, while the Líderes Avanzando track focuses on college success, job readiness, and civic engagement for participants 18–23 years old. This year, participants in the Líderes Summit will reflect on the history of our community and NCLR, offer tools to empower our community today, and explore our role in shaping and telling our American story. NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 99
J U LY 8 – 11 , 2 0 17 | P H O E N I X , A R I Z O N A
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
J U LY 8 – 11 , 2 0 17 | P H O E N I X , A R I Z O N A NCLR’s Institute for Hispanic Health will host its fifth annual Health Summit July 8-11 in conjunction with the 2017 NCLR Annual Conference and the National Latino Family Expo.
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
The NCLR Health Summit is the premier annual health event bringing together hundreds of community advocates, health, government, corporate, academia, nonprofit professionals, and NCLR Affiliates during three extraordinary days. The Summit focuses on the latest and emerging health issues affecting Latino children and families who are part of a vast, vibrant, and diverse population across our country. Page 100 | NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK
The Summit enables peer-to-peer sharing, networking, learning, advocacy, and training. The Conference, which occurs the same weekend as the Summit, is complimented with fun and lively meal and social events. Be sure to also visit the Health & Fitness/Tu Salud pavilion at the Expo to connect with an expansive group of Latino health services and resources. The Summit, Conference, and Expo offer in-depth expert dialogue and resources that will best equip you to promote and advance the health and wellbeing of 55 million Latinos in the United States. You won’t want to miss this opportunity.
Exhibitors CAREER AND EDUCATION/ TUS OPORTUNIDADES PAVILION Sponsored by FedEx AARP Drivers Safety TEK American Federation of Teachers Arizona State University ARIZONA@WORK, City of Phoenix CareerOneStop Chase City of Phoenix - Human Resources College Depot at Phoenix Public Library Cox Communications CyraCom Dress for Success Phoenix Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FedEx FINRA Grand Canyon University
Harvard Kennedy School Lowe’s Maricopa Community College Northern Arizona University Omnilife USA Republic Services Southern Poverty Law Center The College of St. Scholastica Top Golf USA Inc. U.S. Department of State U.S. Peace Corps United States Postal Service University of Arizona HCOE Year Up CHILDREN’S/FESTIVAL DE LOS NIÑOS PAVILION Sponsored by Health Net of Arizona and Cenpatico Integrated Care Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona PBS Association for Supportive Child Care Bella’s Beauty College Big Brothers Big Sisters Association Boy Scouts of America Grand Canyon Council CASA of Arizona Centene Corporation Cenpatico/ Health Net Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe College Depot at Phoenix Public Library Genius Plaza Home Depot KAPLAN
Parks and Recreation Latino Institute City of Phoenix Phoenix Rising FC Phoenix Suns Read Conmigo Save Our Schools Arizona Spirit Riding Free COMMUNITY/ EL BARRIO PAVILION Sponsored by Toyota Alcoholics Anonymous Alterna Card Services Alterra Home Loans American Red Cross Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing Arizona Community Foundation BBVA Compass Chevrolet Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department City of Phoenix Natural Resources Division City of Phoenix Public Works City of Phoenix Street Transportation Comcast/NBCUniversal/ Telemundo Consulado General de Mexico en Phoenix Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Cover AZ Coalition Defense Threat
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Reduction Agency Fannie Mae Freddie Mac Friends of the American Latino Museum GEICO Immigration Advocates Network Lalo Alcaraz, Political Cartoonist & Creator of La Cucaracha Comic Strip Latino Leaders Network/ Arte Publico Press Latino Print Network Lowrider Legacy Show Maricopa County Environmental Services Marriott International Nationwide New American Funding New Carpa Theater Co. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Promise Arizona Read Conmigo Share International USA Social Security Administration Stella Pope Duarte The Nature Conservancy Toyota Transportation Security Administration Tuft&Needle U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of State U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Univision Communications Inc. Valle De Sol
NCLR FAMILY/FAMILIA PAVILION
Walmart Health + Wellness
Sponsored by UPS
STEAM/TU FUTURO PAVILION
Barrier Free: A Socially Engaged Art Installation - A Traveling Exhibition of Latino Memphis NCLR Advocacy Central UPS HEALTH AND FITNESS/ TU SALUD PAVILION Sponsored by Health Net of Arizona and Cenpatico Integrated Care AARP American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Kidney Fund Arizona State University Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Celerion Centene Corporation Done Vida Arizona FDA Office of Minority Health FDA Office of Women’s Health Johnson & Johnson National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease National Library of Medicine Native Health Office of Minority Health Prevent Cancer Foundation
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American Chemical Society ASU & First Robotics Exhibition Boeing Children’s Museum of Phoenix me3 Explore Your Interest, Your Options, Your Future Wells Fargo
Conference Sponsors CONFERENCE TITLE SPONSOR
EXPO CO-TITLE SPONSORS
Diamond Bank of America Comcast/NBCUniversal Telemundo Prudential Walmart Wells Fargo
Platinum Target
Gold Johnson & Johnson Nissan North America
Silver Chevrolet The Walt Disney Company
Bronze BBVA Compass Fannie Mae Intuit Nationwide Ocwen Financial Corporation Salt River Project (SRP)
Corporate American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Federation of Teachers Arizona Community Foundation Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Chevron Cox Communications CyraCom Grand Canyon University KIPP Foundation Marriott International Mercy Care Plan Republic Services Tuft & Needle Uber Univision Communications Inc and FUSION TV US Army Year Up NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 103
Event Sponsors SATURDAY 7/8 NATIONAL AFFILIATE LUNCHEON Citi FedEx Prudential State Farm™ Target Visit Phoenix EDUCATION TOWN HALL State Farm™ The Walton Family Foundation WELCOME RECEPTION Anheuser-Busch BBVA Compass Raza Development Fund PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL DINNER Bank of America MGM Resorts International Target
SUNDAY 7/9 LATINAS BRUNCH The Coca-Cola Company CVS Health Hilton, Inc. Toyota Wells Fargo ECONOMY TOWN HALL JPMorgan Chase & Co. Prudential HELEN RODRIGUEZ-TRIAS HEALTH AWARD RECEPTION Centene Corportation Phrma Sodexo LGBTQ AND ALLIES RECEPTION Hilton Inc, Nissan North America
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL RECEPTION Google Nationwide T-Mobile COMEDY NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT Fuse Media Anheuser-Busch Caesars Entertainment
MONDAY, 7/10 MONDAY BREAKFAST Health Net of Arizona and Cenpatico Integrated Care Fuse Media Nissan North America Shell MONDAY LUNCHEON Arizona State University Bank of America Hyundai Motor America MillerCoors Walmart HEALTH TOWN HALL Centene Corporation
TUESDAY 7/11 AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST Charter Communications JPMorgan Chase & Co. PepsiCo
WORKSHOP TRACKS DIGITAL INNOVATION AT&T Google EDUCATION American Federation of Teachers The Walton Family Foundation HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fannie Mae Ocwen Financial Corporation NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sprint PROTECT AND DEFEND Verizon
AWARDS GALA PRE-RECEPTION Arizona Public Service AARP Charter Communications PepsiCo
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT McDonald’s Wells Fargo
AWARDS GALA AARP Charter Communications Ford Motor Company Fund PepsiCo UPS
AFFILIATE LOUNGE Bank of America
AWARDS GALA AFTER PARTY GEICO Hyundai Motor America
OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
DAY OF SERVICE Bank of America CONFERENCE BAGS: Citi McDonald’s Southwest Airlines DISABILITY ACCESS JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Health Summit
Líderes Summit
OPENING GENERAL SESSION: Univision Communications Inc and FUSION TV
LIDERES SUMMIT CHAMPION Wells Fargo
HEALTH SUMMIT PLENARY: MENTAL HEALTH Mercy Care Plan PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ROUNDTABLE CVS Health HEALTH CHANGE AGENT Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona HEALTH AMBASSADOR Eli Lilly and Company Pfizer RX Pathways SESSION SPONSORS Johnson & Johnson The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Prevent Cancer Foundation USAgainstAlzheimers supported by Merck
LIDERES SUMMIT: BIENVENIDA Marriott International, Inc THE MAKING OF AMERICA: U.S. HISTORY THROUGH THE LATINO LENS Arizona State University Marriott International, Inc LIDERES CON ALLAS FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FedEx LIDERES WORKSHOP TRACK SPONSORS RISING LEADERS Honda LIDERES AVANZANDO Salt River Project (SRP)
HELEN RODRIGUEZ-TRIAS HEALTH AWARDS RECEPTION Centene Corporation Phrma Sodexo
COLLEGE/CAREER EXPLORATION SESSIONS Bank of America Honda Shell TJX U.S. Army
HEALTH TOWN HALL Centene Corporation
SESSIONS Wells Fargo SUMMIT STAFF SUPPORTER Marriott International, Inc.
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Media Partners Arizona Republic Charter Communications DiversityComm Fuse.TV Latina Style PBS Radio Campesina Univision Communications Inc and FUSION TV Telemundo
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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 a commitment to programs and policies that have a positive impact in the Latino community.
Digital Innovation Education Health Housing and Community Development Nonprofit Manage ent Protect and Defend Workforce Development
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Digital Innovation Track Sponsors AT&T Google
DAILY TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS ARE FORCING THE ECONOMY TO EVOLVE QUICKLY. LATINOS NEED ACCESS TO AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF TECHNOLOGY TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS THE WORLD GOES DIGITAL. WORKSHOPS IN THIS TRACK WILL FEATURE INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, DISCUSSIONS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY’S IMPACT ON BUSINESS AND CULTURE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS IN THE FIELD.
Empowering Latina Voices in Hollywood Presented by The Walt Disney Company
Join Disney’s Silvia Olivas, the Head Writer and Co-Producer of Elena of Avalor, in a candid conversation about culture, aspirations, and how diverse thoughts and actions can lead to innovation. Come prepared to share and learn ways to create more roles for minorities in media, technology, and Hollywood. Be inspired as Silvia shares how she not only envisioned a Latina princess, but created one that represents the assets that make up our resilient, innovative, and hardworking DNA.
Digital Innovation: Bringing Our Community into the 21st Century Presented by Uber
Technology is all around us, but many struggle to understand it. In this workshop, learn how to bring others into this exciting age with digital programs. Through discussions and hands-on activities, we’ll share ideas on how to incorporate technology into your workforce development programs, how to move along the digital pyramid, and provide resources for you to create your own technology-integrated programs.
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Empowering Latino Families to Harness the Power of Media and Technology Presented by Common Sense Media
The 2016 Common Sense Parent Census provided remarkable insight into how Latino parents engage with media and technology. They regularly practice recommended media and technology habits, but at the same time, they’re more concerned than other parents about risks their children could face online. During this workshop, we’ll present findings from the national research, and share advice and resources to empower attendees to use media and technology effectively in a safe, balanced, and smart way.
Empowering Young Women in STEM: The Strength of Mentoring Presented by the American Chemical Society
Latinas are severely underrepresented in STEM fields, but the ones who have busted through the glass ceiling are making major moves. In this workshop, leading Latina professionals will talk about the challenges they’ve faced in their careers and how they overcame them. Learn secrets about how to stay motivated and find mentors. Panelists will give advice and share insider tips about the industry.
The Future of Science Is Now: Developing STEM Talent in Latino Youth Presented by Google and The Walt Disney Company
Let’s get real about programs that foster diverse STEM talent at an early age. How do we create programs that effectively tap into Latino kids’ talent? What role does the private sector have in supporting these programs, if at all? Join us to discuss best practices to nurture STEM interests among Latino youth and ways to bring these programs to your community.
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Education Track Sponsors American Federation of Teachers The Walton Family Foundation
LEARN EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACHIEVEMENT FOR LATINO AND ENGLISH LEARNER CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM, AFTER SCHOOL, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE EDUCATION-FOCUSED WORKSHOPS CENTER AROUND BEST PRACTICES IN PARENT ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EARLY LEARNING, AND POLICY CHANGES THAT AFFECT EACH OF THESE AREAS.
The Future of Science Is Now: Developing STEM Talent in Latino Youth Presented by Google and The Walt Disney Company
Let’s get real about programs that foster diverse STEM talent at an early age. How do we create programs that effectively tap into Latino kids’ talent? What role does the private sector have in supporting these programs, if at all? Join us to discuss best practices to nurture STEM interests among Latino youth and ways to bring these programs to your community.
Getting in the Game: Community Advocates in State Education Policy States have more power than ever to develop plans that hold schools accountable for every child’s success. As states figure out their plans, community advocates across the country are making sure English learners and Latinos are considered as these important decisions are made. This workshop will give an overview of how NCLR advocated for the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, the law that made these new plans possible. With resources and advice from advocates, potential activists with a passion for student success will know exactly where to start.
Infant Dual Language Development Presented by Nickelodeon
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success. Research has also demonstrated a positive relationship between a child’s home language development and ability to read in a second language. Early language learning, especially vocabulary acquisition, is the foundation for children’s reading skills. Attendees will learn more about Dr. Ferjan Ramirez’s research, and see how adults can prepare infants for reading success.
Parent Advocacy in Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states and districts to engage with diverse groups, including parents. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to explain ESSA to families from three parent leaders who have firsthand experience engaging communities around education. During this session, parent facilitators will model an interactive family workshop on ESSA, which will review key information and parent advocacy points. We will also share bilingual parent-friendly materials and review lessons learned on how to create ESSA content and materials that are accessible to Latino families.
Protecting Our Students and their Families from the Threat of Deportation Presented by the American Federation of Teachers
Educators and institutions play a critical role in making sure learning environments are free from the threat of deportation, racism, bullying, and hate. As immigration raids across the country terrorize communities, we need to be ready to defend the rights of our students and their families, and to protect our campuses from the threat of deportation. The American Federation of Teachers and its partners are on the front lines fighting to keep families together. Join us for a candid conversation about immigration and ICE raids. Learn about the tools and resources available to educators, school support staff, and community partners to help undocumented students fight back against the attacks, defend DACA, and prepare for an ICE raid.
Somos Latinos: Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Latino Students in Independent Schools Presented by Westminster Schools
Westminster, an independent K–12 school in Atlanta, first mobilized in 2007 to support the Latino community by establishing a full-time position with the goal of attracting, retaining, and supporting Latino students and families. In this workshop, the Director of Hispanic Student Development will discuss daily support structures established for Latino students in independent school settings, including affinity groups for students and parents. He’ll also share the results of two in-depth research studies that detail the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Hispanic experience in private schools. NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 129
Health PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS ARE THE CORNERSTONES OF A BALANCED LIFE. UNFORTUNATELY, THE LATINO COMMUNITY FACES BARRIERS TO COVERAGE AND OTHER 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 DISSOLVE THE DISPARITIES THE LATINO COMMUNITY FACES.
Advancing Women’s Health Presented by Johnson & Johnson
Even though Latinas will be more than one-quarter of the female population in the United States by 2050, they still face certain health inequities compared to men and non-Hispanic women. What supportive systems are in place to empower women to thrive? In this workshop, gain insights into current challenges, best practices, and solutions for addressing the unique health issues Latinas face, including preventive and reproductive health, as well as promoting healthy relationships and facing domestic violence.
Precision Medicine and Innovation Presented by Johnson & Johnson
Groundbreaking advances in science and medicine are helping people live longer lives, but there is still much to be done to prevent or delay diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. Precision medicine is an approach for disease prevention and treatment that considers individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biology. It has the potential to improve health outcomes for historically underrepresented communities. In this workshop, learn about precision medicine benefits, advances in research, and local and national efforts—including the All of Us Research Program—to include and engage more Latinos.
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Prevention and Population Health Strategies to Encourage Consumer Engagement and Activate Culturally Responsive Change Presented by Johnson & Johnson and Prevent Cancer Foundation
Addressing social determinants of health is pivotal to make improvements in population health outcomes. This workshop explores campaigns, policies, and innovative models for engaging multigenerational families around healthy living. The panel will discuss integrated approaches in navigating access to high-quality, equitable health care, including preventive services to mitigate or prevent chronic conditions that impact Latinos as well as access to healthy food and safe places to live.
Protecting and Advancing Health Policy Gains: A Focus on Health Equity and Children In recent years, federal and state policy gains have helped to position more children for healthier, brighter futures, including children of color and immigrants. However, given the current policy environment, those gains are vulnerable to being undermined. Hear from leading health organizations as they spotlight key policy gains for children’s health; highlight what’s at stake in the current environment; and share ways to take action to ensure that all children have the opportunity for good health. Additional health workshops are available as part of the NCLR Health Summit. Refer to the Pocket Agenda or Conference app for details.
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Housing and Community Development Track Sponsors Fannie Mae 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. HEAR FROM NCLR STAFF, NONPROFITS, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER EXPERTS WHOSE COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHES, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES ARE STRENGTHENING THE LATINO COMMUNITY.
Asset-Building Strategies for a Lifetime, from Emergency Savings to Retirement Presented by Prudential
Although the economy is improving, the recovery has been uneven for low-income families. Many Latino households are still living paycheck to paycheck and perhaps tapping formal or informal credit to meet daily needs. More than ever, families are thinking about how they will pay for unexpected expenses, and how to build savings for emergencies, homeownership, and retirement security. This session will examine what barriers prevent Hispanic households from saving for their goals and how families make trade-offs, and discuss product and policy innovations to help Latino families save for both short- and long-term assets.
Bridging the Divide: Challenges and Opportunities for Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Presented by Citi
Today, Latino households own just seven cents for every dollar of wealth owned by White households. As communities of color face the growing challenge of income inequality, they struggle to get by, much less get ahead. Unfortunately, our ability to build on the gains we’ve made depends on how policies and programs in Washington reach— or fail to reach—the underserved members of our communities. In this Page 132 | NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK
workshop, the panel will discuss the looming threats to our ability to close the racial wealth gap and the ways in which the Asset Building Policy Network—a group of civil rights, advocacy, community development organizations and a financial institution—is working to close this gap.
Collaboration for Impact: A Local Approach to Community and Economic Development Presented by Raza Development Fund
Learn how the South Phoenix community used collaboration as a framework to tackle deeply entrenched and complex social challenges. Collaboration for impact is an innovative and structured approach to making collaboration work across government, business, philanthropy, nonprofit, and community organizations. It’s a catalyst and conduit to achieve lasting social and systemic change and a pathway for community members to influence small- and large-scale public- and private-sector decisions that impact their lives.
Economic Empowerment through Collective Impact: How to Build Financial Security in Your Community, One Client at a Time Presented by Prudential
Learn how to address financial insecurity in your community by leveraging things that make NCLR Affiliates powerful—innovative programs, meaningful relationships with clients, and expertise that informs high-quality services. Participants in this workshop will learn how a new partnership between NCLR and the Financial Clinic can help Affiliates wrap financial security supports into your programs and tap into a network of financial coaches who can help your clients tackle the thorny financial challenges that interfere with their longterm success.
The New Normal: Opportunities to Promote and Attain Homeownership Presented by Citi and Freddie Mac
As the nation recovers from the financial crisis, buying a home is different than before the recession hit. The current mortgage market has fewer homes for sale and buyers have less access to credit. But many people don’t know about certain options available for people who want to buy a home. In this workshop, learn about the current state of homeownership and what first-time buyers need to know before pursuing the most important wealth-building asset available.
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Nonprofit Manage ent Track Sponsor JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sprint
WHEN NONPROFITS HAVE FISCAL STABILITY, STRONG AND DIVERSE LEADERSHIP, AN EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING TEAM, AND FLEXIBILITY IN RESPONDING TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO MAKE A REAL AND LASTING DIFFERENCE. THESE WORKSHOPS PROVIDE TOOLS TO ENHANCE YOUR NONPROFIT’S ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY IN GOVERNANCE, OPERATIONS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Experience Is the Best Teacher: A Leadership Development Initiative at the Carlos Rosario School Presented by the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
The Carlos Rosario School has embarked on a leadership development initiative called “Building Future Leaders” to cultivate the leaders needed for the school’s continued excellence. The pilot phase resulted in documented leadership skills, conversations within the school about what exemplary leadership looks like, and professional development plans for current leaders. This workshop will touch on lessons learned and engage attendees in discussion on leadership development strategies that best support developing a pipeline of diverse leaders.
The Hispanic Leadership Institute: Creating a Pipeline of Diverse Leaders for Collective Impact Presented by Valle del Sol
As leaders begin retiring, it’s imperative that a new crop of leaders are trained to serve now more than ever. Valle del Sol’s Hispanic Leadership Institute has a nearly 30-year history of creating a pipeline of Latino leaders in Arizona, boasting nearly 1,400 alumni statewide serving as career professionals, elected officials, and grassroots organizers. Come learn more about how this program is structured and how alumni work together to create collective impact through the entire state. Page 134 | NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK
Papas Sin Sal: Seasoning Organizational Culture and Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders Presented by the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty
Creating leadership development programs without developing organizational culture is like eating papas sin sal: they lack flavor and no one wants them. As longstanding organizations grow, we often overlook staff development. However, many organizations fall short of creating the right environment for learning and traditional training programs don’t always equip leaders with the proper tools. To meet this challenge, MAAC, in partnership with University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences, developed The MAAC Leadership Academy to provide ongoing leadership development at all staff levels. In this workshop, learn about the impact and importance of organizational culture on leadership development, and how to develop a leadership academy in partnership with other organizations and regardless of size.
Social Entrepreneurship: Opportunities for Latino Leaders to Increase Impact Presented by New Profit
Social entrepreneurship is a part of the nonprofit sector where leaders address challenges and solve problems in a community. Many leaders in the sector engage in their work in a socially entrepreneurial way, but simply do not use the term. In this workshop, leaders from four organizations that fund and support social entrepreneurs will describe their work, provide information about how to access funding and support from them and other entities, and discuss how Latino leaders can increase the scale and impact of their work.
Technology Planning for Nonprofits: How ech Tools Expand Impact Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Participants will learn how to create a technology plan and hear concrete examples of how information technology (IT) impacts a nonprofit’s mission. Participants will learn ideas on how to recruit IT experts to serve on nonprofit boards and receive tips for working with IT consultants. This session will feature two nonprofit organizations that share a mission of financial inclusion and that are leveraging online tools in innovative ways.
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Protect and Defend Track Sponsor Verizon
TODAY’S POLITICAL CLIMATE HAS LEFT LATINOS AND IMMIGRANTS AS TARGETS FOR HATRED AND INTOLERANCE. THIS TRACK EXPLORES HOW TO COMBAT BIGOTRY IN ALL ITS FORMS, INCLUDING FIGHTING FOR POLICIES THAT HELP THE COMMUNITY AND REJECTING THOSE THAT MAY HARM, REGISTERING NEW VOTERS AND TRAINING THEM TO BECOME LEADERS, AND BUILDING COALITIONS TO MARCH TOWARD CHANGE.
The 115th Congress: The Landscape and Forecast on Latino Priorities The Latino community is faced with one of the most challenging political and legislative environments in recent history. In this workshop, analysts will explain how they are protecting and defending the Latino community against efforts to dismantle or roll back many of the policies and programs that were designed to improve the lives of Latinos and enhance opportunities for our community.
Empowering Communities Through Voter Engagement: How to Increase Voter Registration While Building the Latino Leadership Pipeline Presented by Promise Arizona
While voter registration and turnout continues to increase in the Latino community, there is still more work to do to fully engage our communities in the democratic process. In this workshop, participants will learn effective practices to run a voter registration campaign from NCLR Latino Empowerment and Advocacy Project (LEAP) grantee Promise Arizona, and lessons learned in the development of the Latino leadership pipeline through voter engagement.
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The High School Democracy Project: Engaging Youth in Our Democracy Approximately one million Latino citizen youth turn 18 every year, making them eligible to become voters and be more engaged in our democracy. Unfortunately, young people are not as engaged in civic life today as other generations. For this reason, NCLR developed the High School Democracy Project, which includes a curriculum that teachers can implement in their classrooms and community organizations.
Screening for Immigration Forms of Relief: A Strategy to Respond to Increased Immigration Enforcement In this new environment, advocates and service providers should be aware of the potential for a de facto “legalization� program for more than a million undocumented immigrants who may qualify for protection from deportation. Hear from experts about ways that advocates and service providers can protect people via legal screenings. Participants will also learn about tools to become a provider of immigration legal services to assist prospective applicants.
Strength in Coalition Building: Effective Strategies that Lead to Significant Cha ge Presented by Chicanos Por la Causa
This session will provide participants with valuable advocacy tools to engage stakeholders and maximize community impact. Participants will also learn how to facilitate capacity-building in communities, teaching residents how to take a leadership role in decision-making and learn how to bring together stakeholders. We will discuss the importance of coalition-building based on the shared values and mission of not just the organization, but the entire community. Learn how to develop alliances with other organizations from grassroots to grasstops, business partners, and community leaders that help support your goals and build community power.
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Workforce Development Track Sponsors McDonald’s Wells Fargo
AS THE FASTEST-GROWING SEGMENT OF THE U.S. WORKFORCE, LATINO PROFESSIONALS ARE INTEGRAL TO THE ECONOMY’S PROSPERITY. THESE WORKSHOPS WILL TEACH PARTICIPANTS HOW TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT IMPROVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, RESULTING IN A SKILLED WORKFORCE.
Bookbag to Briefcase: Guiding Latino Youth to Their Dream Careers Presented by Year Up
The workshop will focus on workforce development programs and organizations, such as Year Up, that aim to provide viable pathways to careers for Latino and minority opportunity youth in Arizona and nationally. The panel will feature leaders in the technology and finance fields who are working with organizations to identify best practices and alternative pipelines of talent to close the expanding skills gap and address the systemic socioeconomic inequities that currently keep six million young adults disconnected from employment and education. Panelists will discuss the market benefits of embracing diversity and alternative pathways to develop talent and how soft skills are increasingly a determining factor of entry-level talent sustainability.
Digital Innovation: Bringing Our Community into the 21st century Presented by Uber
Technology is all around us, but many struggle to understand it. In this workshop, learn how to incorporate technology into your workforce development programs. Through discussions and hands-on activities, we’ll share ideas on how to incorporate technology into your workforce development programs, how to move along the digital pyramid, and provide resources for you to create your own technology-integrated programs. Page 138 | NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK
DreamBuilder: A Free Online Business Plan Creator Presented by Arizona State University
Thunderbird School of Global Management and the FreeportMcMoRan Foundation will present their free online business plan creator, DreamBuilder, which is available in English and Spanish. This workshop will provide an overview of the course and implementation tips from our partner organizations, such as NCLR Affiliate Mi Casa Resource Center, Phoenix-based Fresh Start Women’s Foundation and Arizona Women’s Education and Entrepreneurship Center, and the Eastern Arizona College’s Small Business Development Center.
Positive Youth Development in Workforce Development Programs Presented by Marriott International, Inc. and Youth Policy Institute
This workshop will review how to incorporate a trauma-informed approach, strengths-based perspective, and positive youth development in workforce development programs. Presenters will share their experience and the impact these components have on youth retention and program outcomes. Hear about professional development ideas and structures to incorporate into workforce development programs, including list of resources and sample workshops/lesson plans. The panel will also discuss a case conferencing model that incorporates positive youth development to address barriers and challenges faced by youth and the staff who support them.
Say Goodbye to Siloes: How Comprehensive Program Models Can Meet Everyone’s Needs Helping a person achieve economic prosperity requires thorough attention to their personal and familial circumstances. While most organizations provide a comprehensive set of services, they are often offered in silos. In this workshop, you’ll learn how organizations are integrating services in education, health, workforce development, and asset-building to provide a comprehensive program model to help families achieve the American Dream. You will have the opportunity to discuss best practices (and pitfalls to avoid) from NCLR Affiliates, examine your organization’s ability to offer multi-generational services, and discuss the current challenges of your work.
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NCLR AWARDS 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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Affili te Recognition FAR WEST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Since 1970, Valle del Sol (Phoenix, AZ) has inspired positive change by investing in health and human services to strengthen families with tools and skills for self-sufficiency and by building the next generation of Latino and diverse leaders. Valle del Sol continues a proud tradition of healing, supporting, and leading in the Latino community as one of Arizona’s most visible champions for change. Whether training the next generation of Latino leaders through seven statewide Hispanic Leadership Institutes or creating case management teams for patients under their care, Valle del Sol has a rich history of leadership in Arizona. Valle del Sol creates a positive impact in the community while promoting a high level of cultural competency, offering health care and human service programs in both English and Spanish and serving over 11,000 clients a year in Maricopa County.
MIDWEST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Founded in 1983, Latino Policy Forum (Chicago, IL) works with and through its nearly 100-member organization to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies, and engage diverse sectors of the community. Latino Policy Forum is committed to growing a pipeline of leaders in the wider community through Latino Leadership Academy and its successor, the Multicultural Leadership Academy. These programs have prepared more than 150 leaders from more than 60 organizations over the course of six years. The Latino Policy Forum implements several projects to empower community members and grassroots leaders to better understand the challenging issues that confront their communities and then to serve as agents of change related to those issues.
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NORTHEAST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Concilio (Philadelphia, PA) was founded in 1962 by a group of Latino leaders concerned with the economic, social, and political issues facing the growing Latino community of Philadelphia. Today, Concilio works to cultivate the strength and resilience in children and families, improve the quality of life in our community, and maintain our community’s heritage, history, and culture. Concilio’s programs include services such as foster care and adoptions services, afterschool programming, NCLR’s Escalera program, parenting education and support services, and housing counseling services.
SOUTHEAST AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR In 1988, President and CEO Maria S. Gomez, RN, MPH, founded Mary’s Center (Washington, DC) as a community-based nonprofit with a budget of $250,000 to address the needs of recently arrived immigrants from Central America. Today, Mary’s Center is an established Federally Qualified Health Center with a $51.9 million budget, operating five comprehensive health centers. Mary’s Center builds better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner. Mary’s Center implements NCLR’s Escalera program as one of many ways they help youth prepare for the future and as an example of the wide array of services they provide for families.
TEXAS AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR For 50 years, the Mexican American Unity Council, Inc, (MAUC) has provided guidance, services, and resources in the areas of affordable housing, education, and economic development. MAUC’s programs and services are designed to promote the well-being of the Latino community of San Antonio and Bexar County. MAUC owns and operates several affordable housing communities complete with educational, health, social, and recreational programs for residents. Services under this umbrella include the following NCLR programs: Bienvenido ESL classes, Comprando Rico y Sano, Líderes Avanzando, Escalera, and Padres Comprometidos. Each year, MAUC serves over 1,500 community members with a widerange of wraparound services.
Family Strengthening Awards Latino Network, founded in 1996 by Latino community leaders who grew concerned about the lack of adequate resources to meet the needs of the growing Latino community in Portland, Oregon, has evolved to become a multiservice agency dedicated to positively transforming the lives of Latino youth, families, and children. Through their Family Stability Programs, Latino Network works with families to increase stability and ensure access to safe housing, health care, employment, and other resources. Along with parent engagement programs, youth and adult leadership development, and family support services, Latino Network is dedicated to serving their community, meeting them where they are at, and ensuring services are culturally specific. Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!) is the only Latino community-based nonprofit in Alabama providing culturally specific, bilingual services for Hispanics. Leveraging partnerships and experience, ¡HICA! has established itself as a trusted community institution, fully comprehending that Hispanic immigrants face many complex, multi-layered challenges to overcoming language and cultural barriers. Alabama is a new migrant destination state and lacks the infrastructure to uplift this minority group. ¡HICA! empowers over 3,000 Hispanic families every year through four programs—each focused on increasing participants’ integration, stability, assets, autonomy, and opportunity. The Strong Families Program, ¡HICA!’s gateway program, provides support to families in times of crisis by providing people with the tools they need to advocate for themselves.
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Academia Avance is an independent communitybased charter public school serving 400 students in grades 6–12. The school was designed to address the critical need for innovative educational alternatives and inspire a lifetime of learning and leading. The Avance Life Prep Program allows students to begin their exploration of college and professional career paths via project-based learning and a collection of senior-year experiences that include studentdesigned fieldwork and internships. As a partner in NCLR’s Escalera and High School Democracy Project, Academia Avance has strengthened and expanded its Avance Life Prep Program, thus eliminating barriers to employment and economic mobility for Latino youth. Additionally, their leadership as advocates for their student, Fatima Avelica, whose father was detained by ICE agents earlier this year, has placed Academic Avance at the center of efforts to counter the new administration’s onslaught against immigrants.
For nearly two decades, Comunidades Unidas (CU) has empowered Latinos to recognize and achieve their own potential, and be a positive force for change in the larger community. CU increases access to civic engagement activities, health care, and immigration services empowering the underserved Latino community in Salt Lake County and all of Utah. CU’s Community Well-Being Initiative includes six separate programs including NCLR’s Comprando Rico y Sano program, where CU leverages promotoras to educate families about health issues and nutritious eating. This initiative also includes a Family Unity program to help families stay together through the access of immigration services at their West Side Immigration Clinic, offering BIA-accredited staff. To better serve families, CU relocated to downtown Salt Lake City where it is close to Latino-owned businesses, Title I schools with predominantly Latino students, and accessible public transportation. As the only Latino advocacy organization in the state of Utah, CU responds to community needs in a culturally sensitive way and strengthens families for a brighter future.
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Affili te Award for Advocacy Promise Arizona (PAZ) is awarded the 2017 Affiliate Award for Advocacy for their comprehensive approach to empowering the Latino community to participate in civic life. During the 2016 presidential election, PAZ partnered with NCLR to register over 3,000 new voters. Post-election, the organization served as the state lead for Arizona at the 2017 Community Leaders Action Summit, organizing Arizona’s delegation to advocate at the U.S. Capitol for issues important to Hispanic Americans. Locally, PAZ has carried out sessions to inform the Latino and immigrant community of their rights in the new political context we are experiencing. Through the NCLR Citizenship Assistance Program, Promise Arizona continues to empower the community by getting people to naturalize. Their work continues as they embark in a powerful outreach program to increase the number of people who apply for citizenship through naturalization in 2017.
Helen Rodriguez-Trías Health Award Mary’s Center, Mary’s Center established 30 years ago is a well-established Federally Qualified Health Center with three locations in Washington, DC, two in Maryland and providing behavioral health services in 16 preK- 12 schools. The centers offer high quality health care, family literacy, and social services to over 40,000 individuals from over 100 countries whose needs often go unmet. Services are rendered regardless of their ability to pay. The organization uses a social change model that is founded on the belief that in order to change the paradigm of poverty and hopelessness in communities, people need high quality health services, timely services that enable couples to decide if and when to have a family, safe and affordable housing, and the tools to move up the economic ladder through job training and educational opportunities. The holistic and multi-pronged model helps participants access individualized services in a safe and trusting environment that set them on the path toward good health, thriving families, and economic independence. NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 161
Affili te LGBTQ Champion El Centro Hispano (ECH) is a community-based organization dedicated to strengthening the community, building bridges, and advocating for equality and inclusion for Latinos in the Triangle area of North Carolina. ECH is currently the largest grassroots Latino organization in the state with focus areas in education, health and well-being, economic development, and community engagement and advocacy. Thanks to its support programs like Entre Amig@s, Hola Latino, Entre Nosotras, and Mujeres en Acciรณn, El Centro Hispano is able to empower the LGBTQ Latinx community through education and integration, mental health support, reduction of stigma and discrimination, and HIV/STD prevention.
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Affili te of the Year Award
MAAC Project 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 MAAC Project. Since 1965, MAAC has been a champion for underrepresented communities throughout San Diego County and provides a space where families in need can find means to self-sufficiency and improve their living conditions. Today, MAAC improves the lives of over 70,000 people each year. MAAC’s Pillars of Service—Career Pathways, Education, Health and Wellness, Housing, and Advocacy—support the mission of maximizing self-sufficiency for families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in their communities. From helping more than 2,300 families get on the path to educational success, to supporting hundreds achieve sobriety and secure employment, and providing nearly 800 families with affordable housing, MAAC changes lives.
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An Affiliate since 1987, MAAC has worked alongside NCLR to create new opportunities for Latinos through joint efforts in immigration, civic engagement, education, and workforce development. MAAC is a tremendous force for good in the Latino community and NCLR looks forward to many more years of continued partnership. NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 163
Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award As a longtime leader in Arizona,
Elisa de la Vara has a distinguished
background in community development. She served as District Director for Congressman Pastor’s District 7 Office, managing daily operations for seven years.
In addition, de la Vara has held significant civic leadership roles, including serving as Special Assistant to Arizona Governor Bruce Babbitt, and later as Comptroller for Governor Babbitt’s 1988 national presidential campaign. She rose through the ranks at Chicanos Por La Causa, one of NCLR’s original Affiliates, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President, the most senior position ever held by a woman in that organization at the time. She also served as Assistant to the President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. She now serves as the Chief Community Officer with the Arizona Community Foundation, overseeing relationships with the diverse cities and communities of Arizona. In her hometown of Somerton, Arizona, the Migrant Seasonal HeadStart program bears her name.
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Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership
In 2016, after a decade of grassroots organizing to expose the abusive practices of the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office,
BAZTA
Arpaio ended Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 23-year reign. The campaign
was launched by People United for Justice and quickly became the rallying point for young voices who’d had enough of the racial profiling that made Arpaio infamous.
The campaign focused on 186,000 first-time voters and voters of color from over-policed and over-criminalized neighborhoods. Combining traditional campaign strategies with boycotts, art, and direct action, BAZTA disrupted Arpaio supporters, created media presence, and galvanized the public. Through millions of interactions including canvassing, calls, texts, and social media, BAZTA brought attention to the effects of inhumane policies.
By the end of election day 2016, more than 1,000 BAZTA volunteers had moved voters to move against Arpaio. BAZTA was a strategic part of a bigger movement in Arizona rooted in mobilizing youth to organize. NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 165
Ruben Salazar Award for Communications Lalo Alcaraz has been busy for more than two decades chronicling the political ascendancy of Latinos in America and vigorously pushing the boundaries of Chicano art. He is the creator of the first nationally syndicated, politically themed Latino daily comic strip, “La Cucaracha,” seen in scores of newspapers including the Los Angeles Times. Alcaraz has produced editorial cartoons for the L.A. Weekly since 1992 and creates editorial cartoons in English and Spanish for Universal. Using art and humor to say what people want to express but can’t, Alcaraz elevates social issues relevant to Latinos in realms where they’re usually not present. By bringing this perspective to a broad audience, Alcaraz has made great strides in making Latino issues seen and heard.
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Roberto Clemente Award for Sports Excellence Earl Watson is the head coach for the Phoenix Suns. He is the second-youngest head coach in the NBA and the first head coach of Hispanic descent. Coach Watson helped create Emagine, an organization that provides free ACT prep courses to students in the Kansas City, Kansas schools and works with underprivileged communities in Kansas City. Off the court, Coach Watson and the Phoenix Suns partner with the Latino community for everything from building playgrounds with Chicanos Por La Causa to standing up against injustice. During the debate around SB 1070, the organization showed solidarity with Latinos by wearing jerseys that read “Los Suns.” At the time, Suns team owner Robert Sarver said that this would be an act of sartorial solidarity against the bill.
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Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award
Bank of America’s partnership with NCLR spans two decades and reflects its commitment to diversity and championing Latino interests. In 1996, Bank of America, then called NationsBank, helped jumpstart the NCLR Homeownership Network, which provides assistance to Latinos hoping to own their first homes. NHN has since helped more than 600,000 families. Two years later, Bank of America was an initial investor in Raza Development Fund, which has become the largest Latino community development financial institution in the United States. Bank of America’s stood out among other national banks to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, established to protect Americans after the financial crisis. Its commitment to diversity led to being one of the first Fortune 100 companies to appoint a Latino board member and is partnering with NCLR Affiliates to pilot training strategies to diversify its workforce so that its staff reflects its customers.
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WELCOME BACK! We are proud to host NCLR's return to its Arizona roots during its 49th Anniversary year.
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In a partnership dating back to 2012, the Arizona Community Foundation and the Phoenix IDA have helped finance
projects with social and economic impact across the state. Join us in recognizing Elisa de la Vara, Chief Community Officer for the Arizona Community Foundation, who will receive
602.381.1400 • www.azfoundation.org
the 2017 Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award.
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The power of diversity of thought and diversity of talent is vital to our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Walmart honors the contributions of Latinas to the Nation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Renata Soto Executive Director Conexión Américas Nashville, TN
CHAIR
VICE CHAIR Maria S. Salinas
President and Founder Salinas Consulting, LLC Pasadena, CA
Sergio M. Gonzalez Senior Vice President University Advancement and External Affairs University of Miami Miami, FL
John Esquivel
Retired Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Associate General Counsel Shell Oil Company Houston, TX
SECRETARY
TREASURER
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Janet Murguía National Council of La Raza Washington, DC
Luis Avila
Founding President Iconico Campaigns Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Edwin Meléndez
Director Center for Puerto
Michael Johnson
CEO Johnson Talent Development Coral Springs, FL
Juan Salgado
Chancellor
Rican Studies City Colleges of Chicago Professor of Urban Affairs Chicago, IL and Planning Hunter College, CUNY New York, NY
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP David Adame President and CEO Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. Phoenix, AZ
Mayra Aguirre Vice President and Secretary Hall Family Foundation Kansas City, MO
Ruby Azurdia-Lee President CLUES - Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio St. Paul, MN
Christine Cannon PhD, RN Executive Director The Arsht-Cannon Fund Hockessin, DE
Roy Cosme President Arcos Communications New York, NY
Mary Alice Cisneros President American Sunrise San Antonio, TX
M. Lorena González
Fernando S. Godínez
President and CEO Mexican American Unity Council, Inc. San Antonio, TX
Member Seattle City Council Seattle, WA
Maria Cristina González Noguera Senior Vice President, Global Public Affairs Estée Lauder Companies New York, NY
Luis Granados Executive Director Mission Economic Development Agency San Francisco, CA
Celena Roldán-Moreno CEO American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois Chicago, IL
Pilar Rocha-Goldberg President and CEO El Centro Hispano Durham, NC
Maria Gabriela Pacheco Paul Saldaña Program Director TheDream.US Washington, DC
Gary B. Stone President and CEO Principal Saldaña Public Relations Strategic Thinking One on One Austin, TX Katy, TX
Michael Toledo Executive Director The Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Reading, PA
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CORPORATE BOARD OF ADVISORS Principals CHAIR
Comcast Corporation David L. Cohen Senior Executive Vice President; Chief Diversity Officer
AT&T Sage Rhodes Vice President, Federal Public Affairs
Citi Alberto Casas Managing Director; North America Head of Payments and Receivables
The Coca-Cola Company Peter Villegas Vice President, Latin Affairs, West Region
General Motors Mariano Gomez Gutierrez Director, IT Global Identity and Access Management Operations
Johnson & Johnson Michael E. Sneed Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs
Bank of America Angie Garcia-Lathrop Community Affairs Executive
ConAgra Foods, Inc. Christopher P. Kircher Vice President, Corporate Affairs; President, ConAgra Foods Foundation
McDonald’s Corporation Wendy Lewis Global Chief Diversity Officer; Vice President of Global Community Engagement
Chevron S. Shariq Yosufzai Vice President, Global Diversity, Ombuds, and University Affairs
Ford Motor Company James G. Vella President, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services
MillerCoors LLC Fernando Palacios Executive Vice President; Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer
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CORPORATE BOARD OF ADVISORS
PepsiCo, Inc. Albert (Al) P. Carey CEO, PepsiCo North America
Prudential Financial Sharon C. Taylor Senior Vice President, Human Resources; Chair of Prudential Foundation
Time Warner Inc. Lisa Garcia Quiroz Chief Diversity Officer; Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility
Shell Tina Aguirre Retail Services and Operations Manager
UPS Eduardo Martinez President, The UPS Foundation; Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
State Farm Insurance Companies Annette Martinez Vice President, Human Resources
Verizon Donna Epps Vice President, Public Policy and Strategic Alliances
Kraft Foods Vacant JPMorgan Chase & Co. Vacant
Walmart Lee Culpepper Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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Wells Fargo Alejandro Hernandez Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Vacant
LIASONS Comcast Corporation Jacquelyn M. Puente Executive Director, External Affairs AT&T Celeste Carrasco Director, Federal Public Affairs Chevron Andraya Martin Senior Advisor, Diversity and Inclusion Citi Natalie Abatemarco Managing Director, Community Development Ford Motor Company Joedis (Joe) Avila Community Outreach Manager, Ford Motor Company Fund General Motors Alma Guajardo-Crossley Director, GM Global Diversity Johnson & Johnson Kimberly Davis Director, Federal Affairs Robert Pineda Senior Counsel JPMorgan Chase & Co. Courtney Howard Hodapp Vice President, National Strategy and Programs Kraft Foods Jessica Lemos Associate Director, U.S. Government Affairs McDonald’s Corporation Monica Tijerina Director, Global Community Engagement MillerCoors LLC Alberto Senior Hispanic Community Affairs Manager PepsiCo, Inc. Lupe De La Cruz III Senior Director, PepsiCo Government Affairs
Prudential Financial Shané Harris Vice President, Corporate Giving; Executive Director and Secretary, Prudential Foundation Shell Ignacio Gonzalez Communications Advisor for Deep Water State Farm Insurance Companies Xochitl Yañez Corporate Relations Manager Time Warner Inc. Yrthya Dinzey-Flores Executive Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Adrienne Trimble General Manager, Diversity and Inclusion UPS Laura Johns Director of Corporate Relations Verizon Emilio Gonzalez Executive Director, Strategic Alliances Walmart Pepe (Jose) Estrada Director, Corporate Affairs Wells Fargo Georgette (Gigi) Dixon Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Partnerships Bank of America Vacant The Coca-Cola Company Vacant ConAgra Foods, Inc. Vacant
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AFFILIATE COUNCIL CALIFORNIA
MIDWEST Robert Monzon President Montebello Housing Development Corporation Montebello, CA
James Rudyk, Jr. Executive Director Northwest Side Housing Center Chicago, IL
Teresa Palacios Executive Director Eastmont Community Center Los Angeles, CA
FAR WEST
Maricela Garcia CEO Gads Hill Center Chicago, IL
NORTHEAST Petra Falcon Executive Director Promise Arizona Phoenix, AZ
Kurt Sheppard President and CEO Valle del Sol Phoenix, AZ
SOUTHEAST Maria Gomez, Vice Chair President and CEO Mary’s Center Washington, DC
Mauricio Calvo Executive Director Latino Memphis Memphis, TN
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Alexandra Oliver-Dávila, At-Large Member Executive Director Sociedad Latina, Inc. Roxbury, MA
Jose Tejada Executive Director Dominico-American Society of Queens Corona, NY
TEXAS Fernando Godinez, Chair President and CEO Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) San Antonio, TX
Teresa Granillo, Secretary Executive Director Con Mi MADRE Austin, TX
AFFILIATE PARTNERS 259
The Wall-Las Memorias Watts/Century Latino Organization Youth Policy Institute
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
Modesto Mujeres Latinas de Stanislaus
CALIFORNIA
Montebello Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Montebello Housing Development Corporation
COMMUNITY-BASED
Arleta El Proyecto del Barrio Brawley Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo Burbank Partnerships to Uplift Communities
Oakland La Clínica de La Raza Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation The Unity Council Orange NeighborWorks Orange County
Calexico Calexico Community Action Council
Oxnard Ventura County Community Development Corporation
Chula Vista MAAC Project South Bay Community Services
Pacoima Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools
Covina California Association for Bilingual Education Hayward La Familia Counseling Service Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Keene Cesar Chavez Foundation Los Angeles Academia Avance AltaMed Health Services Corporation Building Skills Partnership Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Clinica Msr. Oscar A Romero East LA Community Corporation Eastmont Community Center El Centro del Pueblo Los Angeles Leadership Academy New Economics for Women Para Los Niños PUENTE Learning Center Semillas Sociedad Civil Synergy Academies TELACU Education Foundation The Accelerated School Community of Schools
Perris TODEC Legal Center, Perris Rancho Cucamonga HomeStrong USA San Bernardino Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire Time for Change Foundation San Diego Chicano Federation of San Diego County Community HousingWorks King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools La Maestra Community Health Centers Parent Institute for Quality Education San Ysidro Health Center San Francisco Mission Asset Fund Mission Economic Development Agency San Jose Center for Employment Training ConXión to Community
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San Ysidro Casa Familiar Santa Ana Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County Delhi Center El Sol Science and Arts Academy of Santa Ana Stockton El Concilio, Council for the Spanish Speaking Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc. Ventura Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Visalia Self-Help Enterprises
FAR WEST Arizona Nogales Mexicayotl Academy Phoenix Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chicanos Por La Causa Community Housing Resources of Arizona Friendly House Hispanic Women’s Corporation Promise Arizona Valle del Sol
Pueblo Chavez/Huerta K–12 Preparatory Academy GOAL Academy Idaho Boise Idaho Community Action Network Caldwell Community Council of Idaho Nevada North Las Vegas Community Services of Nevada Reno Mariposa Dual Language Academy New Mexico Albuquerque Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Encuentro HELP–New Mexico Youth Development Deming Southwestern Regional Housing and Community Development Corporation Embudo Siete del Norte Community Development Corporation
San Luis Comité De Bien Estar
Española Hands Across Cultures
Somerton Campesinos Sin Fronteras Housing America Corporation
Taos Rio Grande Alcoholism Treatment Program
Tucson Amistades Colorado Denver CLLARO (Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization) Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation Mi Casa Resource Center SouthWest Improvement Council
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Oregon Hillsboro Bienestar Portland Familias en Acción Hacienda Community Development Corporation Latino Network VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project Salem Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality
Utah Salt Lake City Centro de la Familia de Utah Utah Coalition of La Raza West Valley City Comunidades Unidas Washington Seattle El Centro de la Raza SEA MAR Community Health Centers
Wichita SER Corporation Kansas Michigan Battle Creek Voces Detroit Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation Southwest Housing Solutions Grand Rapids Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Sunnyside Inspire Development Centers
Kalamazoo Hispanic American Council
Yakima Rural Community Development Resources
Lansing Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan
MIDWEST
Ypsilanti MHP Salud
Illinois
Minnesota
Chicago 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 Illinois Migrant Council Instituto del Progreso Latino Latin United Community Housing Associates Latino Policy Forum Latinos Progresando Mujeres Latinas En Acción Northwest Side Housing Center PODER Spanish Coalition for Housing The Resurrection Project Melrose Park The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance
Minneapolis El Colegio Charter School
Kansas Kansas City El Centro Turner House Children’s Clinic
St. Paul Academia Cesar Chavez Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Missouri Kansas City Guadalupe Centers, Inc. Mattie Rhodes Center Nebraska Lincoln Latino American Commission Ohio Cleveland El Barrio Esperanza Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development Spanish American Committee Columbus Ohio Hispanic Coalition
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Lorain El Centro de Servicios Sociales
Roxbury Sociedad Latina
Toledo Adelante, the Latino Resource Center
New Jersey
Oklahoma Oklahoma City Latino Community Development Agency Santa Fe South Schools Wisconsin Madison Centro Hispano of Dane County Vera Court Neighborhood Center Milwaukee Council for the Spanish Speaking La Causa UMOS United Community Center/Centro de la Comunidad Unida Waukesha La Casa de Esperanza
NORTHEAST Connecticut Hartford Center for Latino Progress Rocky Hill Humanidad Delaware Georgetown La Esperanza Wilmington Latin American Community Center Massachusetts East Boston East Boston Ecumenical Community Council Jamaica Plain Hyde Square Task Force Lawrence Lawrence CommunityWorks
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Camden Latin American Economic Development Association New York Bronx Acacia Network Urban Health Plan Brooklyn Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Make the Road New York Corona Dominico-American Society of Queens Glen Cove La Fuerza Unida New York Amber Charter School Dominican Women’s Development Center East Harlem Council for Community Improvement The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Rochester Ibero-American Action League Pathstone Corporation Woodside Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC Pennsylvania Allentown Hispanic American Organization Kennett Square La Comunidad Hispana Lancaster Spanish American Civic Association Philadelphia Asociación Puertorriqueños en MarchaCongreso de Latinos Unidos El Concilio Esperanza Esperanza Academy Charter High School Reading Centro Hispano Daniel Torres I-LEAD Charter School
SOUTHEAST Alabama Homewoood Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Arkansas Springdale Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas District of Columbia Ayuda Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Central American Resource Center CentroNía La Clínica del Pueblo Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School Latin American Youth Center Latino Economic Development Center Mary’s Center Multicultural Career Intern Program Spanish Education Development Center Florida Casselberry Hispanic Health Initiatives Florida City Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organizations Rural Neighborhoods Hollywood Hispanic Unity of Florida Homestead Centro Campesino Farmworker Center Mexican American Council Immokalee Redlands Christian Migrant Association Miami Amigos For Kids ConnectFamilias OrlandoCentro De Ayuda Para Los Hispanos Latino Leadership Sarasota UnidosNow
Tampa Hispanic Services Council Housing & Education Alliance Georgia Dalton Dalton-Whitfield Community Development Corporation Norcross Clinic for Education, Treatment and Prevention of Addiction Louisiana New Orleans Puentes New Orleans Maryland Baltimore Education Based Latino Outreach Gaithersburg Identity Silver Spring CASA de Maryland Mississippi Jackson Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance North Carolina Charlotte Latin American Coalition Durham El Centro Hispano Latino Community Credit Union Raleigh East Coast Migrant Head Start Project El Pueblo Puerto Rico San Juan One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico Tennessee Memphis Latino Memphis
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Nashville Conexión Américas Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition
TEXAS Austin American YouthWorks Con Mi MADRE East Austin College Prep Academy Hispanic Dental Association Southwest Key Programs Corpus Christi Gulf Coast Council of La Raza Dallas The Concilio Vecinos Unidos El Paso Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe El Paso Community Action Program Project Bravo YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region Fort Worth Proyecto Inmigrante ICS Harlingen Su Clínica Familiar
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Houston AAMA American Latino Center for Research, Education & Justice D.R.A.W. Academy Houston Gateway Academy KIPP Houston Tejano Center for Community Concerns Mercedes Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement Midland Midland Community Development Corporation San Antonio Avenida Guadalupe Association KIPP San Antonio Mexican American Unity Council Neighborhood Housing Services of San Antonio San Benito START CENTER
Corporate Champions NCLR extends its gratitude to its very important partners in the NCLR Corporate Champions program, an annual philanthropic giving initiative that ensures NCLR’s 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.
Sustaining Investor Bank of America Charter Communications Comcast/NBCUniversal/Telemundo JPMorgan Chase & Co. Target Time Warner Inc
Strategic Investor Johnson & Johnson
Community Investor General Mills UPS
Supporting Investor AT&T FedEx General Motors Google Shell
Patron Investor BBVA Compass Marriott International, Inc. McDonald’s Ocwen Financial Corporation Paradigm Strategies Raza Development Fund Sodexo NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 191
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 (New York)
LEADERSHIP TEAM Zandra Zuno Baermann, Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing Rita Carreón, Deputy Vice President, Institute for Hispanic Health Enrique Chaurand, Deputy Vice President, Communications and Marketing Delia de la Vara, Senior Vice President, Development and Strategic Initiatives (Los Angeles) 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 (San Antonio) Eric Rodríguez, Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation
Office of t e President Octavio Espinal, Director Matthew Mears, Administrative Assistant Lisa Navarrete, Advisor to the President, Special Projects
Affili te Member Services Marilyn Alvarez, California Regional Coordinator (Los Angeles) Natalie Carlier, Senior Regional Coordinator (Miami) Viviana López Green, Senior Director Erika Menjivar, California Office Administrator (Los Angeles) Candelaria Moralez, Membership Specialist and Far West Region Liaison Brenda González Ricards, California Regional Director (Los Angeles)
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Office of Communic tions David Castillo, Senior Digital Content Manager David Castro, Associate Director, Web and Editorial Content Camila Gallardo, Assistant Director (Miami) Gabriela Gomez, Communications Coordinator John Marth, Senior Content Specialist (Chicago) Kathy Mimberg, Communications Manager Stephanie Presch, Content Editor/Writer
Office of Resea ch, Advocacy, and Legislation Mitzi Bowen, Assistant Director, Administration Rafael Collazo, Campaign Political Director (New Jersey) Amelia Collins, Policy Analyst, Policy Analysis Center Lindsay Daniels, Associate Director, Economic Policy Darcy Eischens, Director, Administration Patricia Foxen, Deputy Director, Research Manuel Grajeda, Legislative Analyst Carlos Guevara, Senior Policy Advisor, Immigration Policy Janet Hernández, Senior Project Manager, Civic Engagement Albert Jacquez, Director, Policy Analysis Center Callie Kozlak, Field Campaign Manager, Education Policy Steven T. Lopez, Associate Director, Health Policy Jared Nordlund, Florida Senior Strategist (Orlando) Allyson Osorio, Associate Strategist, Civic Engagement (Los Angeles) Samantha Vargas Poppe, Associate Director, Policy Analysis Center Renato Rocha, Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Berenice Rodríguez, Office Manager Agatha So, Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Sabrina Terry, Senior Strategist, Economic Policy David Thomsen, Policy Analyst, Health Policy Marisabel Torres, Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Policy (Los Angeles) Lorén Trull, Senior Policy Advisor, Education Policy Laura Vázquez, Senior Program Manager, Immigration Initiatives Yuqi Wang, Policy Analyst, Economic Policy
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Programs Irene Cuyún, Senior Director, Programs Institute for Hispanic Health Elizabeth Carrillo, Program Manager Alejandra Gepp, Associate Director Guadalupe Lemus, Executive Assistant Housing and Community Development Cynthia Burrola, Events and Operations Coordinator (Phoenix) Sandra Fuentes, Community Development Specialist (San Antonio) Daniel Guzmán, Technology and Strategic Marketing Manager (Phoenix) Melissa Noe, Community Development Specialist (Chicago) Katherine Rios, Associate Director, Financial Capabilities Jorge Rivera, Senior Community Development Specialist Eric Salazar, Associate Director, NCLR Homeownership Network (Phoenix) Jane Strickland, Accounting and Reporting Specialist (Phoenix) Education Verónica Alarcón, Senior Project Manager (San Antonio) Jessica Rodríguez Boudreau, Education Outreach Manager Juliana Ospina Cano, Senior STEM Manager Cayla Conway, ESSA Stakeholder Outreach Coordinator Kumera Genet, Senior Líderes Manager Magdalena Mireles, Escalera Manager (Los Angeles) Maria Moser, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning (Chicago) Lucerito Ortiz, Data and Impact Manager (Los Angeles) Feliza Ortiz-Licon, Senior Director, Leadership Development (Los Angeles) Jose Rodríguez, Director of Parent and Community Engagement (San Antonio) Janine Rosario-Velez, Office Administrator (San Antonio) Robert Stechuk, Director, Early Childhood Education Cindy Zavala, Education Programs Associate (San Antonio) Adult Education and Workforce Development Surabhi Jain, Director of Adult Education and Workforce Development (Chicago) Leanne Ryder, Workforce Development Program Manager
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Integrated Marketing and Events Robert Espiritu, Graphic Designer and Production Specialist Kelly Isaac, Graphic Designer and Production Manager Jonathan Marrero, Director of Marketing Leroy Martinez, General Manager Karen Nava, Senior Director, Creative and Publications Franklin Pichardo, Operations and Guest Relations Manager
Resource Development Antonio Caro, Development Associate Barlow Flores, Director, Corporate Relations and Resource Development Stephanie Hagen, Data Manager and Prospect Researcher Jonathan Leiva, Resource Development Associate (Los Angeles) Paulo Luizaga, Corporate Relations Executive and Expo Manager Carlos D. Martínez, Corporate Relations Executive Daniel Rico, Annual Fund Manager Francesca Ruberti, Development Associate
Office of Fina ce and Administration Finance Marcela Brady, Accounts Payable Specialist David Drake, Senior Manager, Accounting and Budgeting Johanna Greene, Controller and Senior Director 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 Specialist I Loretta Rodríguez, Senior Director, Human Resources Administration Nathaniel Corbin, Concierge Sindy Maya, Administrative Assistant II Information Technology William Berrios, Computer Support Specialist Jimmy Jaen, Computer/Network Specialist Edwin Mejia, Technical Manager NCLR COMMEMORATIVE BOOK | Page 195
Raza Development Fund, Inc. Tom Espinoza, President and CEO Mark Van Brunt, Chief Operating Officer Rodrigo Vela, Chief Financial Officer David Clower, Chief Investment Officer Elvira Espinoza, Chief Communications Officer Scott Richter, Chief Credit Officer Juan Madrid, Controller/Director of Compliance Tony Lopez, Financial Planning & Reporting Manager Francisca Montoya, Director of Research and Planning Greta Mayans, Director of Education Finance Brian Champeau, Director of East Coast Region Guadalupe Gomez, Director of US/Mexico Border Region Melissa McDonald, Director of Specialty Finance Laura Avelar, Portfolio Manager Catherine Andrade, Senior Loan Portfolio Specialist Esther Medina, Investment Associate Specialty Finance Amanda Sanchez, Investment Associate Education Finance Star Reyes, Director of Communications Ericka Varela, Investment Associate-Housing & Healthcare Finance Leonor Samayoa, Office Manager Catherine Kes, Investment Associate-Specialty Finance David Tello, Analyst-Specialty Finance Rocio Jauregui, Staff Accountant Lizeth Manriquez, Portfolio Analyst Ariel Behar- Investment Associate East Coast Region
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Conference Committee Olga Aros Jose Cardenas Gonzalo de la Melena Petra Falcon Claudia Franco David Garcia Vania Guevara Viridiana Hernandez Edmundo Hidalgo Gerardo Higginson Angie Lopez David Luna Linda Mazon-Gutierrez Francisca Montoya
Tony Moya Michael Nowakowski Verma Pastor Alex Perilla Martin Quintana Star Reyes Albert Santana Steve Seleznow Kurt Sheppard Alessandra Soler Lisa Urias Daniel Valenzuela Anita Verdugo Tarango Deanna Villaneuva-Saucedo
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