9th Annual National LATINA Symposium Thursday, September 6, 2012
Location: Hilton Crystal City Hotel (2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 2202
Honorary Event Chair: Honorable Lucille Roybal-Allard, Member of Congress
Agenda
7:00 am – 8:00 am
(Pre-Function area - Admiralty Foyer)
Registration and Networking
8:00 am – 8:45 am
(Admiralty Ballroom)
Welcome & Leadership Breakfast Mistress of Ceremonies: Cristina Caicedo Smit, Entertainment and
Weather Anchor, Telemundo Introduction: Robert E. Bard, President & CEO, LATINA Style, Inc Welcoming Remarks: Major General Angela Salinas, Director, Manpower
Management Division, U.S Marine Corps Featured Speaker: Major General Sharon K.G. Dunbar, Commander,
U.S. Air Force
9:00 am – 10:00 am
(Chesapeake Hall)
Workforce Opportunities…Jobs in Today’s Economy Focus: The federal government, the intelligence community, and the
military are some of the places where the jobs and careers of the future
are always in demand. Learn how to prepare yourself to take advantage
of these exciting professional opportunities. Moderator: Ilsa Ferro, Chief, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Office,
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
10:00 am - 11:00 am (Chesapeake Hall)
Nurturing Leadership & Success Focus: The role of the military in promoting diversity is well known. But
as in all endeavors, the successful implementation of diversity initiatives
requires commitment, constant vigil and champions who forcefully lead the
effort. Learn what some of our most successful leaders are doing to ensure
that diversity in the services is real. Hear our nation’s Latina leaders address
the work being done to grow the potential of the Latina professional across
various industries. Moderator: Major General Angela Salinas, Director, Manpower Management
Division, U.S Marine Corps
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Pre-Function area)
Networking Break
12:30 pm - 03:00 pm
(Admiralty Ballroom)
DISTINGUISHED MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS LUNCHEON
Mistress of Ceremonies: Lieutenant Colonel Ivette Galarza, State Equal
Employment Manager, Puerto Rico National Guard Introduction: Robert E. Bard, President & CEO, LATINA Style, Inc. Featured Speaker: Honorable Juan M. Garcia, III, Assistant Secretary,
U.S Navy President’s Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree: Honorable Silvestre
Reyes, Member of Congress Keynote Speaker: Honorable Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, Under Secretary,
U.S Army
* Please note this agenda is tentative & subject to change
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