33rd National Conference
February 12-15, 2015
Chicago, IL
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USHLI
33rd National Conference
Chicago, IL
USHLI 33rd NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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THURSDAY
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February 12, 2015
7:00 am – 10:00 am Exhibitor Registration & Set-up
(River Exhibition Hall, Level 1)
8:00 am – 10:00 am Career and College Fair | Recruiter Registration & Set-up
(River Exhibition Hall, Level 1)
8:30 am – 9:30 am Career and College Fair | Participants Onsite & Curbside Check-In
(Sheraton Chicago Convention Entrance, Lobby Level 3)
9:00 am – 9:30 am Press Conference
(Parlor C, Lobby Level 3)
#USHLIConference
9:45 am – 10:45 am 2015 STUDENT LEADERSHIP SERIES LAUNCH (all are welcome)
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom, Level 4)
2015 Student Leadership Series Sponsors
www.facebook.com/USHLI
Honorary Chair: Southwest Airlines Co.
Honorary Co-Chair: Comcast NBCUniversal | Telemundo
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resenting Sponsors:
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Program Champion: General Motors Foundation
Save the Date!
2016 USHLI CONFERENCE
Herbalife
The Coca-Cola Company
Selective Service System
United Parcel Service
Univision Communications Inc.
Featured Speaker: Raul Magdaleno – Empowerment Speaker
Celebrity Guest: Wilmer Valderrama – Actor, Singer, Dancer, Producer
11:00 am – 1:30 pm CAREER and COLLEGE RECRUITMENT FAIR
(River Exhibition Hall, Level 1)
Product Donated By: The Coca-Cola Company
February 18-21, 2016
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Presenters:
Financial Aid | Life & Leadership Skills Presentation
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom, Level 4)
Maria Bucio – Director of La Casa Student Housing, The Resurrection Project
Gabe Salazar – Professional Youth Speaker
Roy Juarez, Jr. – President, Impact Tour
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Student Leadership Series Summit (By Invitation Only)
(Lincoln Executive Boardroom, Lobby Level 3)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Registration & Set-up
(River Exhibition Hall, Level 1)
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm VIP Registration Open
(Columbus Room, Lobby Level 3)
General Registration Open
(Convention Registration Desk, Lobby Level 3)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Latino Professionals Networking Reception Check-In &
Wristband Distribution
(River Exhibition Hall Registration Desk, Level 1)
Celebrity Guest: Wilmer Valderrama – Actor, Singer, Dancer, & Producer
LATINA EMPOWERMENT BREAKFAST
(Chicago Ballroom 6-10, Level 4)
Honorary Co-Chair: Southwest Airlines Co.
Co-Sponsors: Comcast NBCUniversal | Telemundo
CSX Transportation
Nielsen
Walgreens Co.
Welcome Speaker: Ambassador Carmen Lomellin
Guest Speaker: Anabel Monge – News Anchor, Telemundo Chicago
Featured Speaker: Hon. Lorena Gonzalez – Assemblywoman 80th District
California State Assembly
Honoree:
Dolores C. Huerta Woman of Courage Medallion
Karen GJ Lewis – President, Chicago Teachers Union
8:30 am – 10:00 am Ford Driving Dreams Tour | Breakfast Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Exhibit Show | Professional & Graduate School Fair
(River Exhibition Hall , Level 1)
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EXHIBIT SHOW GRAND OPENING
LATINO PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING RECEPTION
(River Exhibition Hall, Level 1)
Macy’s Styling For Your Career Fashion Show
(River Exhibition Hall , Level 1)
Social Media Partner: HispanicPro
10:15 am – 12:50 pm Scholarship Recipients | Ford Driving Dreams Participants
Leadership Development Training
Product Donated By: MillerCoors LLC & PepsiCo
FRIDAY
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February 13, 2015
7:00 am – 9:45 am VIP Registration
(Columbus Room, Lobby Level 3)
General Registration
(Convention Registration Desk, Lobby Level 3)
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General Registration Open
(Convention Registration Desk, Lobby Level 3)
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Student Leadership Series Summit (By Invitation Only)
(Lincoln Executive Boardroom, Lobby Level 3)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm WORKSHOPS: CYCLE I
Stop Wishing: Start Dreaming
(Michigan Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Gabe Salazar – Professional Youth Speaker
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33rd National Conference
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Presenters:
Google for Education: How Technology can Transform Learning
(Superior Room, Level 2)
Nicole Herrera – Regional Sales Manager, Latin America, Google, Inc.
Diana Garcia – Multicultural Marketing Coordinator
Unaccompanied Minor Children and Due Process
(Colorado Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Alvarado Huerta – Staff Attorney, National Immigration Center
How to Awaken the Sleeping Leader Within: Evolve or Become Extinct
(Huron Room, Level 2)
Presenter: The Cuban Guy – Author, Professional Speaker, & Trainer
Latinas Represent
(Missouri Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Dr. Carmen Orozco-Acosta – Senior Program Coordinator, NHLA
Don’t Play It Safe: The Life of a Game Changer
(Ontario Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Roy Juarez, Jr. – President, Impact Tour
Influence of a Leader: Find It, Get It, Keep It, Grow It, and Share It
(Arkansas Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Jimmy Cabrera– President, Success Through Excellence
Plant YOUR Seed Today; So it Can Be Cultivated Tomorrow
(Mississippi Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Jaime Carias – Vice President, College Success Services
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT LUNCHEON
(Chicago Ballroom, Level 4)
Honorary Co-Chair: Southwest Airlines Co.
Co-Sponsors: Ford Motor Company Fund
McDonald’s Corporation
Univision Communications, Inc.
Featured Speaker: Roberto Llamas – EVP, Chief HR & Community Empowerment Officer
Univision Communications, Inc.
Honorees: Recipients of Ford Blue Oval | Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for
Young Hispanic Leaders
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2:45 pm – 4:15 pm FORUM I: Latinas in the Labor Movement
(Sheraton Ballroom 1-3, Level 4)
Co-Sponsors: AFT
UAW
UFCW
Moderator: Hon. Lorena Gonzalez – Assemblywoman 80th District
California State Assembly
Panelists: Kathy Chavez – President, Albuquerque Educational Assistants Association
Cindy Estrada – Vice President, United Auto Workers
Esther R. Lopez – Executive Vice President,
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm FORUM II: Latino & Jewish Commonalities
(Sheraton Ballroom 4-5, Level 4)
Co-Sponsor: American Jewish Committee
Moderator: Dina Siegel Vann – Director, Latino & Latin American The Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute
Panelists: Hon. Henry G. Cisneros – Chairman & CEO, CityView
David Harris – Executive Director, American Jewish Committee
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Mid-day Snack
(LB’s Promenade, Level 2)
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm WORKSHOPS: CYCLE II
Protocol & Etiquette for the 21st Century
(Mayfair Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Bernedette S. Medrano – Executive Director
Santa Ana Education Foundation
Presenter:
This Girl is On Fire: 10 Consejitos (Tips) to Fuel a Fierce, Fearless Life!
(Michigan Room, Level 2)
Marisel Herrera, M.Ed. – Director, First Year Success Center
Arizona State University
Presenters:
Do Cool Things That Matter: STEM Careers at Google
(Superior Room, Level 2)
Eliana Murillo – Head of Multicultural Marketing, Google, Inc.
Jessie Chuy Chavez – Google Marketing Team
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How to Interview in Corporate America
(Mississippi Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Alma L. Crossley – Director Diversity Initiatives, General Motors Company
Honorees:
William C. Velasquez Volunteers of the Year Award
Lucinda N. Pueblos –Executive Director of School Renewal K-12
Santa Ana Unified School District
Presenters:
Dr. Henry L. (Hank) Lacayo Lifetime Achievement Award
Major General Angela Salinas – United States Marine Corps (Ret.)
The Future of Undocumented Immigrant Youth
(Colorado Room, Level 2)
Maria R. Gonzalez – Immigrant Rights Activist and Sociology
Graduate from the Illinois Institute of Technology
Martha Razo – Local Artist and Applied Mathematics Student at the
Illinois Institute of Technology
Presenter:
Latinos: The Social & Civic Implications of Becoming the 8th Largest
World Economy
(Arkansas Room, Level 2)
Andrew Hernandez– Executive Director
Wesley Center for Family and Neighborhood Development
Latinas Represent
(Missouri Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Dr. Carmen Orozco-Acosta – Senior Program Coordinator, NHLA
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm President’s Reception (VIP Invitation Only – RSVP Required)
(Mayfair Room, Level 2)
Cesar E. Chavez Community Service Award
Ivelisse R. Estrada – VP Corporate & Community Relations
Univision Communications, Inc.
10:00 pm – 2:00 am USHLI Mixer
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom Promenade, Level 4)
Dance
(Sheraton Ballroom 1-3, Level 4)
Co-Sponsored By: MillerCoors LLC
Product Donated By: MillerCoors LLC & PepsiCo
SATURDAY
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February 14, 2015
Wristband Distribution for Dance
(Sheraton Ballroom Registration Desk, Level 4)
7:00 am – 8:00 am HERBALIFE FITNESS BOOT CAMP | BREAKFAST ON-THE-GO
Networking Reception
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom Promenade, Level 4)
8:30 am – 8:30 pm VIP Registration
(Columbus Room, Lobby Level 3)
Product Donated By: MillerCoors LLC & PepsiCo
General Registration
(Convention Registration Desk, Lobby Level 3)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Corporate | Community Leadership Awards Dinner
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom, Level 4)
Honorary Co-Chair: Southwest Airlines Co.
Co-Sponsor: Buick
Welcome Speaker: Hon. Anita Alvarez – State’s Attorney, Cook County IL
Featured Speaker: Henry G. Cisneros – Chairman & CEO, City View
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8:45 am – 10:00 am WORKSHOPS: CYCLE III
Presenter:
This Girl is On Fire: 10 Consejitos (Tips) to Fuel a Fierce, Fearless Life!
(Michigan Room, Level 2)
Marisel Herrera, M.Ed. – Director, First Year Success Center
Arizona State University
Presenters:
A Dysfunctional Government and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
(Superior Room, Level 2)
Hector E. Sanchez – Director of Policy & Research, LCLAA
Frank Sharry – Executive Director, America’s Voice
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What Do Hispanics and Rabbits Have in Common?
(Ontario Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Rolando Diaz, M.A. ABD – Spanish Instructor, Texas Tech University
Presenter:
Building Your Personal Brand
(Missouri Room, Level 2)
Hilda Gonzalez – Business Consultant & Educator, HR Gonzalez
Consulting Group
Presenter:
Are You Career Ready? The Value of Internships and Fellowships as
You Prepare for the Next Steps
(Colorado Room, Level 2)
Karla Acevedo – Manager, Youth Programs Associate, CHCI
Presenter:
Latinos: The Social & Civic Implications of Becoming the 8th Largest
World Economy
(Arkansas Room, Level 2)
Andrew Hernandez – Executive Director
Wesley Center for Family and Neighborhood Development
Anatomy of a Leader
(Mississippi Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Alfred Ramirez – Principal Consultant & Owner, Diverse Strategies
The Latino Vote in 2014 and Projections for 2016
(Ohio Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Dr. Adrian D. Pantoja – Senior Analyst, Latino Decisions
9:30 am – 10:00 am Press Conference
10:15 am – 11:45 am FORUM III: Wellness & Healthy Living
(Sheraton Ballroom 1-3, Level 4)
Co-Sponsor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Moderator: Saran Dunmore – NBC 5 Fit Club Coach, MTV Trainer, Lifestyle
Fitness Coach
Panelists: Dr. Teresa Ramos – Medical Director II, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Maria Ruiz Mendez – President of the Latino Students’ Wellness
Programs Minnesota State University, Mankato
10:15 am – 11:45 am FORUM IV: Education of Latinos
(Sheraton Ballroom 4-5, Level 4)
Moderator: Dr. Eduardo Garza – Dean of Student Services, Daley College
Panelists: Dr. Samuel Betances – Senior Consultant
Souder, Betances & Associates, Inc.
Dr. Emma Sepulveda – Foundation Professor,
Director, Latino Research Center, University of Nevada, Reno
Jose R. Gomez – Director, Leadership Development
Diversity and Inclusion, Northwestern Mutual
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm LATINO LEADERS RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom 6-10, Level 4)
Honorary Co-Chair: Southwest Airlines Co.
Co-Sponsors: Exelon
Macy’s, Inc.
PepsiCo
Featured Speaker: Amb. Gaddi H. Vasquez – Senior VP, Government Affairs
Edison International & Southern California Edison
Honoree:
Mickey Ibarra Medallion for Excellence in Government Relations
Ambassador Gaddi H. Vasquez
1:45 pm - 3:15 pm FORUM V: Underwater Dreams Documentary & Panel Discussion
(Sheraton Ballroom 1-3, Level 4)
Moderator: Dulce Matuz – Co-Founder & Member, Arizona DREAM Act Coalition
Panelists: Christian Arcega – Cast Member
Luis Aranda – Cast Member
Lorenzo Santillan – Cast Member
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Co-Sponsor: Northwestern Mutual
Co-Sponsor: Target
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1:45 pm - 3:15 pm WORKSHOPS: Cycle IV
The Future of Undocumented Immigrant Youth
(Ohio Room, Level 2)
Presenters: Maria R. Gonzalez – Immigrant Rights Activist and Sociology
Graduate from the Illinois Institute of Technology
Martha Razo – Local Artist and Applied Mathematics Student at the
Illinois Institute of Technology
Presenter:
Are You Career Ready? The Value of Internships and Fellowships as
You Prepare for the Next Steps
(Colorado Room, Level 2)
Karla Acevedo – Manager, Youth Programs Associate, CHCI
How to Interview in Corporate America
(Missouri Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Alma L. Crossley – Director Diversity Initiatives, General Motors Company
Anatomy of a Leader
(Mississippi Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Alfred Ramirez – Principal Consultant & Owner, Diverse Strategies
Lessons Learned from Latino/a Leaders
(Michigan Room A, Level 2)
Presenter: Dr. Kayla Garcia – Spanish Professor, University of Oregon
Why Hispanic Surnames are Important
(Arkansas Room, Level 2)
Presenter: Jesse Trevino – Journalist/Speech writer, Trevino Creative Services, Inc.
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Mid-day Snack
(Ballroom Promenade, Level 4)
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Latino Talent Showcase
(Sheraton Ballroom 1-3, Level 4)
Product Donated By: MillerCoors LLC & PepsiCo
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Photo Booth
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom Promenade, Level 4)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm National Hispanic Hero Award Dinner
(Chicago Ballroom 6-10, Level 4)
Honorary Co-Chair: Southwest Airlines
Welcome Speaker: Hon. Raquel Castaneda-Lopez – Councilwoman District 6, City of Detroit
Featured Speaker: Hon. Antonio R. Villaraigosa – Former Mayor, City of Los Angeles
Honoree:
National Hispanic Hero Award
Governor Bill Richardson
10:00 pm – 12:00 am Photo Booth
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom Promenade, Level 4)
10:00 pm – 2:00 am USHLI Mixer
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom Promenade, Level 4)
Dance
(Sheraton Ballroom 1-3, Level 4)
Wristband Distribution for Dance
(Sheraton Ballroom Registration Desk, Level 4)
Co-Sponsored By: MillerCoors LLC
Product Donated By: MillerCoors LLC & PepsiCo
SUNDAY
Co-Sponsor: AT&T
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Chairman’s Reception (VIP Invitation – RSVP Required)
(Mayfair Room, Level 2)
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Networking Reception
(Sheraton Chicago Ballroom Promenade, Level 4)
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9:00 am – 10:00 am Closing Session & Conference Feedback
(Chicago Ballroom 6, Level 4)
10:00 am Conference Adjourns
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33rd National Conference
Chicago, IL
2015 USHLI National Conference
2015 National Conference Exhibitors
Sponsor Exhibits
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American Federation of Teachers (18)
Latino & Latina Leaders of the 21st Century (9)
American Jewish Committee (20)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (2)
Professional | Graduate Schools
Comcast NBCUniversal | Telemundo (19)
Adler University
CSX Transportation (1)
Arizona State University College of Public
Service and Community Solutions
ComEd - Exelon (22)
General Motors - Buick (26)
HispanicPro (10)
Macy’s, Inc.
Northwestern Mutual (5)
Univision Chicago (6)
Sponsors
Binghamton University – The Graduate School
Chicago Theological Seminary
Hofstra University (12)
Indiana Tech Law School
The John Marshall Law School
Life University (13)
Logan University (11)
Government Exhibitors
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (7)
Marquette University Law School
Northwestern University Law School
Selective Service System (3)
New York University Polytechnic School of
Engineering
U.S. Department of State (4)
US Army Corps of Engineers
University of Medicine & Health Sciences, St.
Kitts
Non-Profit Exhibitors
ACT Inc. (17)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (8)
El Valor (23)
HACU National Internship Program (14)
USHLI (24)
Voto Latino (21)
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