Monday, June 28

WORKSHOPS

Latinas on the Hill
(Tucson 36)
How to Develop a Mixed Income Subdivision
(Tucson 39)
Immigration Reform in the 21st Century
(Tucson 41)
The "New" Epidemic: Obesity in Latino Children
(Tucson 42)
Creating a Culture of Volunteerism in the Latino Community
(Yuma 21)
Creating Self-Sustaining Strategic Alliances in a Tight Economy
(Yuma 22)

Monday Luncheon "Coming Home"
(Ballroom)

Conference Emcee: Jackie Guerra, Comedian, Actress, and Author
Keynote Speaker: Ken Lewis, President and CEO, Bank of America
Featured Speaker: Congressman Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
A Chairman's Farewell: José Villarreal, Chair, NCLR Board of Directors
Award Presentation to Advocacy Honoree

Featured Session: Mental Health Among Latinas: Hermanas, Hope, and Healing
(Phoenix Rooms)

Panelists: Dr. Joxel Garcia, Deputy Director of the Pan American Health Organization and former commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, who will provide an overview of the growing mental health issues affecting Latinas. Dr. Mary Barreto, a Psychologist and Educator from California; and Dr. Belisa Lozano Vranich, a clinical psychologist from New York and consultant for the National Mental Health Association in Washington, and co-author of The Seven Beliefs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help Latinas Recognize and Overcome Depression.

WORKSHOPS

State Advocacy: Tools and Strategies to Increase Your Community's Voice
(Tucson 38)
Una Familia Unida se Protege Mejor: Using a Family-Based Approach to HIV Prevention
(Tucson 41)
Culturally Relevant Service Delivery for Older Adults in Diverse Populations
(Yuma 21)
The Law and You/La Ley y Tú: Strategies for Improving Youth-Police Relations
(Yuma 22)

WORKSHOPS

Farmworkers in the U.S.: Challenges and Opportunities
(Tucson 39)
They All Come Home: The Cycle Between Prison and the Community
(Tucson 40)
Smart Technology for Community-Based Organizations
(Tucson 42)
HIV/AIDS: A Culturally Competent Approach
(Yuma 21)
Sexual Assault: Raising Awareness in the Latino Community
(Tucson 36)

Featured Session: Líderes Youth Town Hall Session
(Phoenix Rooms)

Moderator: Gideon Yago, MTV News
Welcome: Major General Christopher Cortez, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command

WORKSHOPS

Anti-Predatory Lending
(Tucson 36)
Double the Numbers: Increasing Postsecondary Success for Latino Students
(Tucson 38)
The Community Job Center Model
(Tucson 39)
Approaches to Strengthening the Hispanic Family: Best Practices
(Tucson 40)
Harnessing Wireless Broadband Technology: A Social Vehicle for Community Development
(Tucson 42)
ACE: A Proven Path to Success in High School and Colleges for Hispanic Students and Families
(Tucson 43)
Families Without Violence: A Healthy Latino Community
(Tucson 41)
CHCI: Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders
(Yuma 21)

WORKSHOPS

Step by Step: A Look at National and Local Efforts to Stem the Diabetes Epidemic
(Tucson 41)
Latino Health Access: Tackling Barriers and Creating Solutions
(Tucson 39)
Afro-Latinos in the U.S.: Emerging Trends and Current Challenges Funded by W.K. Kellogg Foundation
(Tucson 40)
Child Passenger Safety
(Tucson 42)
Applying a Model of Precision Instruction to Improve Student Achievement
(Yuma 21)
Effective Practices in One-Stop Career Center Partnerships
(Yuma 22)
New Strategies for Facility Financing
(Tucson 36)

Featured Session: Federal Government Roundtable: Latino Leaders in Government
(Phoenix Rooms)

Tuesday Luncheon "A Tribute to Latino Heroes"

Conference Emcee: Jackie Guerra, Comedian, Actress, and Author
Keynote Speaker: Raul Yzaguirre, NCLR President/CEO
Featured Speaker: Major General Cortez, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Featured Speaker: Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism, University of Texas-Austin

Latino Community Town Hall
(Halls D and E)

Welcome Address: Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano
Introducing Senator John F. Kerry: Congressman Ed Pastor (D-AZ)
Featured Speaker: Senator John F. Kerry (D-MA) likely Democratic presidential candidate

Awards Gala
(Ballroom)

President's Award Recipient: Jennifer Maloney
Affiliate of the Year: Casa de Maryland
Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership: Congressman Ed Pastor (D-AZ)
Ruben Salazar Award for Communications: Alex Nogales
Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award: María Elena Durazo
Roberto Clemente Award for Sports Excellence: Tab Ramos

Members of the media interested in credentials for the NCLR Conference should contact Christy Martinez-Garcia in the Office of Public Information at (202) 785-1670, or via email at christymartinez@nclr.org