Latina History Day - 2022 Agenda

LATINA HISTORY DAY AGENDA & SPEAKERS

Morning Program

Morning Program
8:30 am - 10:00 am / Biltmore Bowl Room

Kick off Latina History Day at our morning main stage program! Highlights include the presentation of our Latina Future History Maker Award recipients - inspiring Latina college students making a difference in California, and our Keynote Panel: "The Latina Genius Behind Encanto" with Charise Castro Smith and Yvett Merino, two of the powerhouses behind the magical Disney film. Continental breakfast provided!

Hilda Solis

SPECIAL REMARKS

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 1

Leslie Lopez

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

Meteorologist, ABC 7 Eyewitness News Los Angeles

Yvett Merino

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Producer of Disney Animation's "Encanto"

Laura Arciniega

EVENT CHAIR

Principal, The Raben Group

Charise Castro Smith

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Co-director/Co-writer Disney Animation's "Encanto"

Kimberly Villatoro

SPONSOR REMARKS

Vice President, General Manager, Smashbox & Glamglow – North America

Concurrent WS 1

Concurrent Workshops - Session 1
10:00 am - 11:05 am

The Genius of Investing in Latina Entrepreneurship

The venture capital industry is an engine for economic growth in the U.S. yet less than 1% of funds from the top 25 venture capital and private equity firms end up in the hands of Latino-owned businesses. We need Latina voices in these spaces! Hear from industry leaders on everything from Investment 101 and the importance of investing in Latino-led companies, to how you as an entrepreneur can position your business for investment.

Presented by

Beatriz Acevedo

MODERATOR

CEO + Co-Founder of SUMA Wealth

Carmen Palafox

PANELIST

Founding Partner,

2045 Ventures

Marianela Silva

PANELIST

Senior Advisor, Wells Fargo

Tricia Montalvo Timm

PANELIST

Limited Partner,

How Women Invest

Adapting to a Changing Workplace and Unlocking the Genius of the Creator Economy

Covid-19 has disrupted the workplace and workforce, driving many of us to reinvent ourselves to align with our passions and values, and prompting the growth of the “Creator Economy.” Learn how Latina professionals and employers are working through these changes and issues to consider to help leverage your creativity to advance your career goals and earn additional income, without damaging your reputation or risking your job. Hear from a successful influencer and employers on navigating the emerging “Creator Economy” and ever-changing workplace.

Presented by

Carmen Márquez

MODERATOR

Reporter and News Anchor, Noticiero Telemundo 52

Christen Nino De Guzman

PANELIST

Founder, Clara

Maribeth Annaguey

PANELIST

Partner at Ellis George Cipollone O'Brien Annaguey LLP

Barma Uruchima

PANELIST

Vice President, Financial Planning & Analytics, The Estée Lauder Companies

Empowering Latina Genius: Ensuring Educational Equity for Latina Students

The road towards Educational Equity for Latino students is paved with the smart investments and strategies that are created today. Initiatives such as the expansion of Dual Enrollment and Higher Educational Pathways and investing in 21st Century Skill Sets are promising practices that position students for success. Hear from a panel of Latina Education experts as they uplift equity-minded strategies that have the potential to support a generation of Latina Students in achieving their academic aspirations.

Presented by

Jennie Carreon

MODERATOR

Deputy Superintendent Strategy, Planning & Special Projects, California Department of Education

Maria Anguiano

PANELIST

UC Regent & Executive Vice President of Learning Enterprise,

Arizona State University

Monica Garcia

PANELIST

Los Angeles Unified School District, Board Member, District 2

Dr. Armida Ornelas

PANELIST

President, Los Angeles Mission College

Budget Like A Genius

Set yourself up for success in college and beyond! In this interactive workshop you will learn how to create a budget and practice your new skills with real-life scenarios. Learn how to make smart decisions about money and the basic tools to make you feel confident in your money management.

Presented by

Wendy Estrada

SPONSOR REMARKS

Community Lending Officer & Assistant Vice President,

Union Bank

Yessenia Delgado

FACILITATOR

Senior Program Success Coordinator at Girls Inc. of Orange County

Concurrent WS 2

Concurrent Workshops - Session 2
11:10 am - 12:15 am

NFT 101: A Genius Guide to Understanding Blockchain & Crypto Art

Learn the basics of NFT (Non-fungible token) and Crypto currency and how they can impact your investment strategy and the Latina community.

Presented by

Beatriz Acevedo

MODERATOR

CEO + Co-Founder of SUMA Wealth

Stacie Olivares

PANELIST

Independent Board Director, Core Scientific

Susie Jaramillo

PANELIST

Co-Founder, President, and Chief Creative Officer, Encantos

Leveling the Playing Field in Sports and Entertainment w/ Genius Moves

Hear from women working at the intersection of sports and entertainment. Learn how they developed their skills to tackle this male dominated industry by exercising some Genius moves.

Presented by

Lizette Carbajal

MODERATOR

Vice President of Community Relations, Telemundo 52 Los Angeles

Martha Saucedo

PANELIST

Chief External Affairs Officer, AEG

Maria Camacho

PANELIST

Director of Government Affairs, Los Angeles Rams

Liliana Perez

PANELIST

Cultural Affairs Director, Los Angeles Chargers

Naomi Rodriguez

PANELIST

Vice President, External Affairs & Community Relations,

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Genius of Balance: Unlocking a Healthy Lifestyle

Mindfulness, Healing and Therapy are more than 2022’s latest buzzwords. For many Latinas, these words are a commitment to doing the work to lead healthy and balanced lives for themselves and their communities. Explore the world of Wellness and Mental Health through a Latina Lens.

Presented by

Mayra Alvarez

MODERATOR

President, The Children's Partnership

Adriana Alejandre

PANELIST

Founder, Latinx Therapy

Sandra Pisano

PANELIST

Clinical Psychologist, Director of Behavioral Health Department, AltaMed Health Services Corp.

Julianne McCall

PANELIST

Co-Director, California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine

STEM+: Genius Careers for the Future

Learn about the quickly growing fields of science/ medicine, technology, engineering, and mathematics! Distinguished Latina professionals will share their experience in the STEM field, the fastest-growing work sectors in California where Latinas remain underrepresented.