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LATINA ACTION DAY AGENDA & SPEAKERS
Conference Evaluation Form
Latina Policy Institute
10:00AM - 11:00 AM
Ballroom B03 – B10
Join HOPE for the Latina Policy Institute where participants will learn the mechanics of advocacy and the importance of using their voices to fight for policies that recognize and support the Latino community in education, health access and economic prosperity.
SB 1387 (Limón)
Gubernatorial Appointments
Vanessa Spagnoli
HOPE Policy Consultant
AB 1746 (Medina /McCarty) Cal Grant Reform
Julie Cravotto
Legislative aide for
Assemblymember Jose Medina
Health Access
#Health4All: Medi-Cal for All
Jose Torres Casillas
Policy and Legislative Advocate at Health Access
SB 1162 (Limón)
Pay Transparency for Pay Equity
Mariko Yoshihara
Legislative Counsel & Policy Director at California Employment Lawyers Association
Lunch Break
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Welcome Luncheon Program
11:30AM - 11:45AM
Ballroom B03 – B10
Elected and appointed leaders welcome us to Sacramento and share why your advocacy is important to their work and crucial to creating change in California.
Session I: Education Equity
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Ballroom B03 – B10
SPONSORED BY
With nearly 3.3 million Latino Students in California’s public Education System, the push for educational equity must center the unique needs of our community. Join education leaders, for a discussion about the opportunity gap that exists for Latino Students and the solutions, investments and policies needed to redesign an education system to support all students learning recovery and in achieving their academic goals and dreams.
Panelist
Cruz Grimaldo
Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships,
UC Berkeley
Panelist
MARLENE L. GARCIA
Executive Director, CA Student Aid Commission
Panelist
YAMMILETTE RODRIGUEZ
Member, California State University Board of Trustees & Sr. Director, Youth Leadership Institute
Moderator
HELEN I. TORRES
CEO of HOPE
Coffee Break
1:00 - 1:15 PM
Session II: Workforce for the Future
California’s future is dependent on Latinas which will make up the future workforce. How are our institutions preparing for this demographic shift? What type of jobs are in store for us? What role will technology from automations to the types of jobs and access to technology play? A panel of California’s Agency Secretaries will discuss the opportunities and challenges we face as a State and how we can ensure that Latinas are supported to meet the demands of the workforce of the future.
1:15 - 2:30 PM
Ballroom B03 – B10
SPONSORED BY
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Introductory Remarks
LENNIES GUTIERREZ
Director of Government Affairs, Comcast
Panelist
NATALIE PALUGYAI
Secretary of the CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency
Panelist
AMY TONG
Secretary of the California Government Operations Agency
Moderator
Susanna Gonzalez
Multimedia Reporter, Telemundo 33
Coffee Break
2:30 - 2:40 PM
Fireside Chat
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Ballroom B03 – B10
Hear from the first woman elected Lt. Governor of California, Eleni Kounalakis, in conversation with HOPE CEO, Helen Torres.
Speaker
ELENI KOUNALAKIS
Lieutenant Governor of California
Advocacy Prep Rally
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Ballroom B03 – B10
Get ready to head over to the capitol to advocate on behalf of HOPE's policy priorities. We will break into smaller groups led by HOPE representatives who will guide you through the entire advocacy process.
Advocacy in Action: Capitol Visits
3:45 -4:45 PM
California State Capitol Committee Rooms
Join hundreds of Latinas from across California in leveraging our collective voice to educate our legislators on bills that have the potential to positively impact future generations of Latinas. Meet with fellow leaders, advocates and change makers to engage elected officials in HOPE’s 2022 Policy Agenda.
Affiliate Photos at Capitol Steps
4:45 - 5:15 PM
California State Capitol
East Steps / Rose Garden
Affiliate groups are invited to take a professional group photo at the Capitol Steps.
Celebrating Latina Leadership Reception
5:30 pm– 7:30 pm
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Ballroom B Pre-Function Area
End Latina Action Day with a celebration of pioneering women who are championing their communities! HOPE will present the Latina Advocate honorees, local leaders nominated by Latina Legislators for their leadership and extraordinary contributions to their districts. Legislators will get a chance to meet constituents from their district and throughout California to express their gratitude for uniting in Sacramento to uplift their voices on issues impacting Latinas. Join us in celebration of these stellar advocates and their legislators!
RECEPTION CO-HOSTS
Special Remarks
SEN. MARIA ELENA DURAZO
Chair, Latino Legislative Caucus
Special Remarks
ASM. CRISTINA GARCIA
Chair, CA Legislative Women's Caucus
Special Remarks
ROSIE ARROYO
HOPE Board Chair
Special Remarks
CELINDA M. VAZQUEZ
Event Chair
