2023 Symposium
June 1, 2023Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 Symposium.
LOCATION
Marriott Downtown Hartford
200 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
REGISTRATION
General: $175
Livestream: $25
2023 Latinas & Power Symposium
An In-Person and Livestream Event | June 1, 2023
New England’s premier networking event for Latinas on a professional or entrepreneurial track. Created by Latinas for everyone!
Latinas & Power’s 20th annual gathering brings the organization full circle with a return appearance by our very first keynote speaker: business leader, and author DEBORAH ROSADO SHAW, former SVP, Chief of Global Diversity and Engagement for PepsiCo. Joining the participants in the afternoon keynote speaker will be Jane the Virgin actor and uplifting speaker ANDREA NAVEDO.
As in previous years, Latinas & Power Symposium will feature inspiring presenters, engaging panels, a vendor showcase, an awards presentation to honor the Entrepreneur of the Year, Latina Champions, and Company of the Year, plus several networking sessions. Whether you are just starting out on your career journey, you’re a seasoned professional, a small business owner, or looking for inspiration in your personal life.
In-person registration includes event admission, access to the vendor and exhibitor market, lunch, and a post-event networking reception starting at 5 pm. PLEASE NOTE: If you are registering for more than one person, you must register each individual separately. Thank you!
The virtual portion will be hosted via private YouTube Livestream from 10:15 am to 5 pm EST. Livestream registration is only $25. PLEASE NOTE: If you are registering for more than one person, you must register each individual separately. Thank you!
Watch the recorded livestream
Featuring 2023 Keynote Speakers
Host: Marilyn Alverio
Panelists
2023 Agenda
2023 Symposium Agenda | |
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—MORNING— | |
7:30 | Registration Opens Exhibitors | Networking | Coffee & Tea Marriott Ballroom Foyer 3rd floor |
8:30 | Ballroom Doors Open | Continental Breakfast |
9:00 | Welcome by Yvette Peña, AARP VP, Latino Audience Strategy |
9:15 | Morning Panel: The Power of Advocacy Yvette Peña, Moderator Maria Harlow • Executive Director, United Way of Meriden/Wallingford, CT Mony Ruiz-Velasco • Human Rights Advocate, Attorney, & Deputy Director, Equality Illinois Caprice Taylor Mendez • President, Universal Health Care Foundation, CT |
10:10 | Livestream Begins |
10:15 | Welcome by Latinas & Power CEO & Founder, Marilyn Alverio |
10:45 | Morning Keynote | Deborah Rosado Shaw Access To Expanding Your Power Impact and Fulfillment |
11:30 | Exhibitors | Networking |
—AFTERNOON— | |
12:30 | Lunch |
1:00 | Welcome Back Company/Organization of the Year Entrepreneur of the Year Award Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
1:45 | Afternoon Panel: Why So Few Latinas Make it to the Top Lena Rodriguez • President and CEO, CRT | Rose Velez-Smith • Global Chief HRO, DoubleVerify Patricia Murillo • Chief Learning Officer, How Women Lead Dinora Lopez • SVP & General Counsel, Liberty Bank |
3:00 | Exhibitors | Networking |
3:30 | Afternoon Keynote Speaker | Andrea Navedo Our Otherness is Our Strength |
4:15 | Latina Champion Awards |
4:30 | Andrea Navedo Book signing |
5:00-7:30 | Closing reception | Happy Hour | Networking Free Community Event Live Salsa Music with the Orquesta Sensacional |
Morning Panel Discussion:
The Power of Advocacy
MODERATOR: Yvette Peña
Vice President, Audience Strategy Office of Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Maria Harlow
Executive Director, United Way of Meriden/Wallingford, CT
Mony Ruiz-Velasco
Human Rights Advocate, an Attorney, and the Deputy Director at Equality Illinois
Caprice Taylor Mendez
President, Universal Health Foundation
Afternoon Panel Discussion:
Why so few Latinas Make it to the TOP. Latinas Leaders Speak Out.
Lena Rodriguez
President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Renewal Team, Inc.
Rose Velez-Smith
Global Chief Human Resources Officer, Double Verify
Patricia Murillo
Social Impact Leader & Strategist, How Women Lead
Dinora Lopez
Associate General Counsel, Liberty Bank
Marilyn Alverio
Founder & CEO, Latinas & Power Corp.