Conference Agenda

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

8:30 am –
5:00 pm

Nonprofit Management Institute – Preconference program (additional/optional)

(Session 1)

Ten Basic Principles for a Successful Nonprofit Organization

Presenter:
Dr. Gloria Rodriguez (ELP ‘88), Founder and Past President & CEO AVANCE Inc., Consultant

(Session 2)

TBA

(Session 3)

Making a Case for Support: Your Mission is Worthy of the Ask!
Advance your organization by learning how to build your case statement, promote your mission, and develop key relationships to secure resources to help accomplish your goals.

Presenter:
Elizabeth Eguía-Garcia (ELP ‘04), CEO, Guide to Grants Plus.

(Session 4)

TBA

Thursday, November 4, 2010

8:30 am –
11:00 am

NHLI Class Representatives Meeting (class reps and alternates)

8:00 am –
5:00 pm

Registration

9:00 am –
5:00 pm

Community Marketplace & Health Fair
Purchase beautiful art, jewelry and other crafts from talented artists from across the country, and visit with small businesses promoting their products and services (Marketplace is open to the public).

9:15 am –
9:45 am

Health Fair Kick Off (Sponsored by Mt. Sinai Hospital, NY)
Assuming responsibility for our own health is the first step to a healthier life. Obtain information about basic preventive medicine and self-care practices to help you prevent or better manage chronic health conditions. Learn about health resources available to you and your family, participate in health screenings and get motivated to make positive health behavior changes.

Welcome Remarks: TBD, COO, Mt Sinai Hospital, New York

9:00 am –
5:00 pm

Media rooms available for interviews, Internet access

10:00 am –
11:30 am

(Sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies) Financial Town Hall with Julie Stav, financial expert and New York Times best-selling author.
No matter how much money you have, managing your assets and planning for the future is critical. Financial guru Julie Stav will discuss tips for building wealth and investment strategies, especial focus on investing in this down market.

11:30 am –
1:30 pm

General Session/Kick-off Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: TBD

1:45 pm –
3:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions

Panel

TBA

ExL/M

Taking Personal Accountability: A Core Value of Leadership
Personal accountability is key to success in our personal and professional lives. It is easy to point the finger at others, but often we fail to recognize that we are responsible for our situation. When we start asking better questions of ourselves and stop blaming others amazing things happen. Learn tangible, effective tools to create greater individual and organizational accountability for achieving results.

Presenter:
Linda Valdez Thompson (ELP ‘08), Executive VP of Administration and Diversity, Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport

PD

How to Make Your Idea Stick
Getting our ideas across and making them “stick” is a must when selling our product and services, asking for funds to finance our work, or getting others to mobilize into action. In this interactive workshop you will learn the process of structuring an understandable, interesting, believable and motivational message to become a successful communicate.

Presenter:
Conchy Bretos (ELP ‘89), CEO, MIA Consulting Group

PF/B

What You Need to Know When Starting a Business
Starting a business involves making key fundamental decisions and completing a series of legal steps. Designed for individuals interested in starting a business, this workshop will focus on the steps to setting up a business and the financial legal requirements.

Presenter:
Maria C. Mari, CPA, CMA (ELP ‘02), Professor, School of Business, Miami Dade College

H&W

TBA

Youth

Connecting Community in Your Future
This workshop will inspire and challenge participants to incorporate community into their work and personal lives. Participants will discover what they are best at, the absolute natural talent they hold, and how to bring that back to their community.

Presenters:
Lucy Valenzuela (LLL ‘09), Program Staff Support and Banner Leader, University of New Mexico Service Corp
Byrant Gomez, Staff Member, New Mexico Civic Engagement Partnership, University of New Mexico Service Corp

2:00 pm –
4:00 pm

Projecting an Image “In Sync” With Your Leadership Brand
Interactive session with renowned fashion expert Martin Llorens, author of Descubre Tu Estilo: Tu Guía Para Vestir Mejor, radio and TV host, who will demonstrate how to dress for success and project a winning professional image.

3:30 pm –
5:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions

Panel

TBA

ExL/M

Leadership and Change: Decision-Making in a Changing Work Environment
Learn to adjust your decision-making style in a changing work environment to provide opportunities for innovative and creative solutions. This interactive and hands-on workshop will provide real-world case studies to help you diagnose and assess the context of different work situations and how to react to them.

Presenter: Dr. Madeleine F. Wallace (ELP ‘09)

PD

Executive Presentations: Proven Professional Techniques that Work
Learn how to develop professional presentations with concrete techniques that will take you to the next level. The session will offer tips on how to address stage fright, engage your audience, using humor, craft engaging openings and memorable closings, delivery techniques, and more.

Presenters:
Dr. Sandra Rivera (ELP ‘01), Assistant Director, Office of Economics, US International Trade Commission
Laura Rodriguez, Industry Analyst, Office of Industries, US International Trade Commission

PF/B

TBA

H&W

Beyond the Search for Life Work Balance: Having the (guilt-free) Life You Want
We have moved beyond “multi-tasking” to “multiplied-tasking.” We are expected to be all things to all people. We often feel we don’t have enough time to do what we want, but we are not clear about what that is—so we are pulled into what others want for us. Join us for a unique journey where you will explore the life you really want, and learn how to let go of the rest!

Presenter: Nanci Luna Jimenez (ELP ‘06), President, Luna Jiménez Seminars & Associates

Youth

Mentoring: Partnerships for Learning and Career Advancement
This workshop will empower participants to take an active role in seeking good mentors for professional development and career advancement. Tips on mentoring will be shared and participants will gain in-depth understanding of what mentoring is really about, and how to integrate it into one’s life.

Presenter:
Marcella de la Torre (ELP ‘05), Manager, Performance Improvement, Health Partners

6:30 pm –
8:30 pm

Welcome Reception

Friday, November 5, 2010

7:30 am–
12:00 noon

Registration

7:00 am –
8:00 am

Morning Workout Run/Walk Yoga

8:00 am –
10:00 am

Breakfast – Bright Stars of Tomorrow Breakfast highlighting Latinas under 30 and their accomplishments

Keynote Speaker: Gina Rudan, President Genuine Insights

RISING STARS

Gaby Pacheco: Immigration activist and student leader

9:30 am –
4:00 pm

Community Marketplace & Health Fair

10 am –
12:30 pm

Latina Authors

10:30 am –
12:00 noon

Concurrent Sessions

Panel

TBA

ExL/M

The Power to Transform Ourselves:
Leadership Lessons and Best Practices That Bring Learning to Life
Personal rejuvenation and transformation are the focus of this session. Learn how to survive and thrive in positions of leadership by reconnecting learning to life through the lenses of self exploration and reflection. Explore best practices and personal lessons to increase your political savvy to navigate difficult situations.

Presenter:
Dr. Gloria Bonilla Santiago (ELP ‘88), Board of Governors Distinguish Professor, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey

PD

Brand Yourself: Personal Branding and Reputation Management
Learn how to create a compelling personal brand by using traditional PR and community relations strategies, and manage your personal brand through social media.

Presenter:
Aida Levitan, PhD, President, The Levitan Group

PF/B

TBA

H&W

How Health & Wellness Programs Can Make a Difference to Your Business’ Bottom Line
Employee well being is critical to organizations large and small. In the US, the average sick day costs a business about $349 in lost productivity, and with the cost of health care continuing to skyrocket, employee wellness is becoming increasingly important to organizations. It is not only about the direct costs associated with employee medical care (prescription drugs, doctor’s visits, hospital stays, and insurance premiums); employees with high physical wellbeing have more energy, get more done and boost the engagement of their colleagues and customers. Learn about how organizations are approaching wellness and containing health care costs through incentives and motivational program.

Presenter:
Lourdes Castillo (ELP ‘92), President, Migunworld

Youth

Creating Your Successful Future
This session combines art, music, storytelling, visualization, wisdom and the power of epiphany to reach and connect with youth. It is designed to deepen self awareness and arm young persons with the wisdom and perspective needed to break free from past hurts, overcome obstacles and be successful in life.

Presenter:
Andrea Juarez (ELP ‘09),Trainer, Author and Speaker, HOPE Multimedia Productions

12:30 pm –
2:30 pm

Lunch

2:45 pm –
4:15 pm

Concurrent Sessions

Panel

TBA

ExL/M

He Said/She Said
How effectively do you influence your bosses and clients? Learn how different conversation styles can affect your credibility, executive presence, and career advancement. Discover how by simply switching conversation styles, you can more effectively influence those who impact your success and upward mobility.

Presenter:
Dr. Jo Ann Piña (ELP ‘97), CEO, InspirAction

PD

Making Conflict a Positive Asset
Conflict is inevitable, so learn how to manage it and turn it into a positive asset. This high-energy training will focus on the necessary skills you need for de-escalation of conflict, at work, home or in the community.

Presenter:
Elizabeth Suárez (ELP ‘04), Facilitator, Mediator, Trainer, Coach, Strategist, ElizabethSuarez.com

PF/B

TBA

H&W

TBA

Youth

How to Become the First Lady of Your Own Life: Lessons from La Primera Dama Obama and the Honorable Sonia Sotomayor
A highly interactive workshop that informs, inspires, and equips college age/young professionals to higher levels of personal and professional leadership excellence by examining characteristics of famous, contemporary, multicultural role models, including First Lady Michelle Obama and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and demonstrating a path to becoming “First Lady” in your own life.

Presenter:
Marisel Herrera Anderson (ELP ‘05), Director, Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholarship, Arizona State University

4:00 pm

Community Marketplace and Exhibit Hall Close

6:00 pm

Art Reception

Featured Artists:
Anily Fraga Pelaes, Yolanda Valdes

7:00 pm –
9:00 pm

Dinner and Mujer Awards Presentation

CHAIR’S AWARD

NATIONAL MUJER AWARD

REGIONAL MUJER AWARD

9:00 pm –
12:00 midnight

Gala Dance

Saturday November 6, 2010

9:00 am –
11:00 am

Alumnae Breakfast

11:00 am –
5:00 pm

NHLI Board meeting