2024 LULAC National Convention & Exposition: Full Schedule

11:00am PDT

LULAC National Women's Commission Press Conference

Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Modena

Women's Conference

6:00pm PDT

Women's Commission Welcome Reception

Thursday June 27, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Octavious Terrace

Women's Conference

8:00am PDT

Women's Conference Welcome Continental Breakfast

Friday June 28, 2024 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Milano 4

Women's Conference

9:00am PDT

Workshop - Education and Leadership

This workshop aims to explore the current state of Latino education and development, identify challenges and opportunities, and discuss strategies to support the educational and professional growth of Latino communities. The panel will consist of three esteemed experts who will share their insights, experiences, and recommendations to foster a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for Latino students.

Speakers

Luz Escamilla

Senator, Utah State Senate

Senator Luz Escamilla was elected to the Utah State Senate, becoming the first Latina to hold this position and the first immigrant elected to serve in the Utah State Legislature. She proudly represents constituents in Senate District 10, which includes the Northwest Quadrant of Salt... Read More →

Ana Marfil

Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Tyson Foods

Monica E. Salazar

Executive Director, Salazar Law

Attorney Monica E. Salazar was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and she is of Mexican descent. Her parents immigrated to the United States from the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Attorney Monica Salazar is proud of her roots. She truly understands the life experiences of immigrants... Read More →

Friday June 28, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Milano 7

Women's Conference

9:00am PDT

Workshop - Latina Leadership & Empowerment

Speakers

Lourdes Galvan

immediate Past National VP for Women, LULAC

Lourdes Galvan the eldest of ten children was born and raised in the heart of San Antonio, Texas Westside. She has served for over 50 years and continues to serve in areas of education, housing, civil rights, health, senior rights, economic development and promoting justice and equity... Read More →

Desiree Serna

Director, Philanthropic & Public Relations LLC

Desiree H. Serna Martinez, MPA, PhdDc. is a San Antonio-Latina journalist, publicist and nonprofit strategist. Hailing from the Westside of San Antonio, almost Dr. Desiree Serna Martinez, continues the narrative of Latina success from the barrio.Founding Philanthropic & Public Relations... Read More →

Janie Gonzalez

Friday June 28, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Milano 8

Women's Conference

10:00am PDT

Workshop - Economic Development

Speakers

Lydia Guzman

Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement, Chicanos Por La Causa

Lydia Guzman, the Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement at Chicanos Por La Causa, brings a diverse and extensive background in community activism and organizational leadership. With a career spanning various roles and organizations, she has significantly contributed to advancing... Read More →

Jessica Cavazos

Principal, Cavazos & Associates

Jessica G. Cavazos is a pioneering figure in the realm of economic empowerment and inclusion for minority communities. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades across the public, private, and corporate sectors, she has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment... Read More →

Friday June 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Milano 7

Women's Conference

10:00am PDT

Workshop - Health and Gender Empowerment

Speakers

Laura I. Gómez

CEO and Founder, Cepanoa Health

Laura I. Gómez was born in León Guanajuato, México, and grew up in Redwood City, the heart of Silicon Valley, since she was a young child. She had her first software engineering internship at the age of seventeen and, since then, has worked in small startups and big tech companies... Read More →

Dr. Helen Arteaga Landaverde

Chief Executive Officer, NYC Health + Hospital/Elmhurst

Dr. Helen Arteaga-Landaverde has served as CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a 545-bed Level 1 Trauma and Academic Medical Center with over a million patient visits a year, since February 2021. She is the first woman of color and the first Latina to lead the hospital’s executive... Read More →

Friday June 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Milano 8

Women's Conference