FRIDAY, JULY 13 - VIERNES 13 DE JULIO

All events will be held at the Historical Navy Pier unless otherwise noted

7:30 am to 9 am LULAC National Educational Service Centers Breakfast Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by Blockbuster, Inc., United States Army and 7-Eleven, Inc.

9:00 - 10:20 a.m. Grassroots Organizing for LULAC Councils Rm 301& 303

9:00 - 10:20 a.m. The Impact and Importance of Latino Leadership in Education Today Rm 307
SEMINAR
The long-term goal of the LULAC Education Commission is to increase awareness and educate the Latino community about the importance of Latino leadership and its effect on student achievement. This panel will give LULAC members and Latino leaders the opportunity to voice their concern on the state of Latino leadership in the U.S. and in their local communities.”

Moderators: Dr. Manuel Isquierdo, Superintendent, Sunnyside Unified School District, Tucson, AZ., LULAC Education Commissioner
Dr. Joe Gonzales, Co-Chairman, LULAC Education Commission
Caroline Sanchez Crozier, Education Chair, LULAC of Illinois, CSC Learning

Speakers: Jesse Ruiz Esq., Chairman, Illinois State Board of Education
Dr. Carlos Azcoitia, Trustee, Northeastern Illinois University
Dr. Ana Gil, Fulbright Chicago Chapter President, Fulbright Association, Northeastern University
Tom Davis, President, Global Business Education Consulting
Eva Carrillo Dong, President, Sunnyside Unified School District, Board of Education, Tucson, AZ.
Dr. Edith Macklin-Isquierdo, Principal, Cesar Chavez High School, Stockton, CA.
Hector Montenegro, Superintendent, Ysleta Public Schools, El Paso, Texas, Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents

9:00 - 10:20 a.m. Immigration: Blueprint for Successful Reform Rm 305
SEMINAR
Immigration policy is one of the most contentious issues in the country. This discussion will focus on the complexities of immigration reform, challenges that Hispanics face and the likelihood of a new comprehensive immigration reform bill becoming law.

Moderator: Rosa Rosales, President, LULAC

Speakers: Carlina Tapia-Ruano, President, AILA
Fred Tsao, Policy Director, The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Carlos Sada, Minister of Congressional Affairs for the Mexican Government-INVITED
John Trasviña, President and General Counsel, MALDEF
Rafael “El Pistolero” Pulido, DJ at Que Buena Radio, Chicago, IL.
Emma Lozano, Executive Director, Centro Sin Fronteras
Jose Luis Gutierrez, Director, Office of New Americans Policy and Advocacy, Office of the Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich

10:30 - 11:50 a.m. Women Pioneers of LULAC: Latina Leaders in the Civil Rights Struggle Rm 305
SEMINAR
This seminar will focus on the historic and ongoing contributions that Latina leaders have made to the civil rights struggle in the U.S. and the development of LULAC as a civil rights organization. Women’s leadership has long been a cornerstone of the Latino community. By documenting this vibrant history, this panel aims to foster greater appreciation for Latina activism and to inspire Latinas for future successes.

Moderator: Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco

Speakers: Rosa Rosales, LULAC National President
Belen B. Robles, Former LULAC National President
Mary Ponce, LULAC Illinois
Matilda M. Garcia, LULAC Florida
Elsie Valdes, LULAC Puerto Rico
Blanca Vargas, LULAC Illinois

10:30 - 11:50 a.m. Latino Dropout Crises Rm 301& 303
This session will feature experts to review the full spectrum of education, from early childhood through college, and the challenges facing the Latino community. Latino students constitute a growing and critical constituency of American schools but sustain the highest high school dropout rate of any ethnic group. This panel discussion is particularly relevant as Congress prepares to renew the No Child Left Behind Act and the Higher Education Act.

Moderator: Dr. Joe Gonzales, Co-Chair, LULAC Education Commission

Speakers: Channel Wilkins, Director, Office of Head Start
Arne Duncan, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools
Kathleen Leos, Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director, Office of English Language Acquisition of the U.S. Department of Education
Rita Jaramillo, Senior Liaison, Minority Community Outreach, National Education Association
Alan McMurray, Creator and Director, Copilot and Quovadis Inc.
Monty Neill, Ed.D., Co-Executive Director, FairTest

10:30 - 11:50 a.m. How to Put Your Family on the Pathway to Financial Wealth Rm 307
Ruben Ruiz, award-winning financial strategist and author of the groundbreaking book, “The One Hour Hispanic Millionaire”, will present a workshop to educate Hispanics of all backgrounds how to overcome lifelong mindsets, ethnic and cultural barriers to wealth creation. The median net worth of Hispanics in the U.S. is 10 times less than the non-Hispanic population. The time is now for Hispanics to develop a plan for building and creating wealth.

Noon to 2 pm LULAC Women’s Luncheon Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by Comcast Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, Sprint Nextel Corporation, PepsiCo, Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company, Tyson Foods, Inc., NASCAR and Latina Style

Guest Speaker: Actress Alex Meneses is most recognized as Stefania, the “gelato girl” from EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND in which the entire family travels to Italy and Robert (Brad Garrett) falls in love with her. Her performance drew so much fan mail that she returned to the show as a recurring character. The role garnered her a 2002 ALMA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series.

Keynote Speaker: Alba Colon, GM Racing’s NASCAR Nextel Cup program manager
Alba Colon oversees how General Motors supports its 16 Chevrolet teams. A rarity in NASCAR, Colon is one of a handful of females holding a top-level job.

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm LULAC National Assembly: Legislative Platform 305-306

6 pm to 7 pm Presidential Reception Lakeview Terrace
Sponsored by AstraZeneca and Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

7 pm to 11 pm Presidential Awards Banquet Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by General Motors Corporation, American Airlines & Clear Channel Communications

Guest Speaker: Antonio Gil Morales, National Commander of the American GI Forum
Morales was elected National Commander at AGIF’s 57th annual conference in July of 2005. The AGIF is the second oldest Hispanic organization in the country and the only Hispanic veterans congressionally chartered organization.

Keynote Speaker: John Trasviña, President and General Counsel
Appointed MALDEF President and General Counsel in November 2006, Mr. Trasviña began his career at MALDEF in Washington, DC as a legislative attorney in 1985. He later worked as General Counsel & Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution. In 1997, President Clinton appointed Mr. Trasviña as Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices.

FTI/Youth Collegiate Forum

College, University & High School Seniors

Group A & B
8:00 – 8:45 am Arrival & Registrations, Room 327

Welcome, Sara E. Clemente, Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, U.S. Department of Defense, Recruitment Assistance Division

Group A Room 327
Tina James, Human Resources Specialist, U.S. Department of Defense

Group B Room 324
Group Leader, Sean Clayton, Human Capital Consultant U.S. Department of Energy

9:00 am Welcome by Group Leaders
Whatever your interests, the federal government has different agencies with varied activities and
hiring needs. You will hear employees from different agencies share information on some of the
career tracks you may want to follow. Subjects to be covered include:
• Why Work for the Federal Government?
• Federal Employment Application
• Student Education Employment Programs
• Careers in the Federal Government
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. Secret Service
• Federal Marshall Service
• U.S. Coast Guard
• Customs and Border Protection
• Travel Security Administration
U. S. Department of Justice
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Law & Advocacy (DOJ)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Evidence Response Unit (Forensic)
U.S. Department of Transportation
• National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (FAA)
• Aviation and Aeronautics
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of the Interior
U. S. Department of Labor
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
• The Katrina Experience
U.S. Department of Defense
• Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA)
Questions & Answers
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2:15 pm U.S. Department of Defense Youth & Collegiate Federal Luncheon 325-326, Navy Pier-
Sponsored by DoD Office of Diversity Management & Equal Opportunity

2:00 pm Visit Exposition Area

High School Grades 9-11
Group C & D

8:00 – 8:45 am Arrival & Registrations
Group C, Room 309 & 311
Group Leader
Tex Gomez, Recruitment and Outreach Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Group D Room 310 & 312
Group Leader
Belen Earling, Safety & Occupational Health Specialist Directorate of Training and Education, U.S. Department of Labor

9:00 am Welcome by Group Leaders

9:05 am Why Work for the Federal Government?
Student Education Employment Programs
Careers in the Federal Government
U.S. Peace Corps
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Law Enforcement/Secret Service
• U.S. Coast Guard
U. S. Department of Justice
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Evidence Response Unit (Forensic)
• Chicago Police Department Canine Unit Demonstration
U.S. Department of Transportation
• National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (FAA)
• Aviation and Aeronautics
Questions & Answers

11:00 am Visit Exposition Area – College & Career Fair

12:15 pm U.S. Department of Defense Youth & Collegiate Federal Luncheon Room 201-207
Sponsored by DoD Office of Diversity Management & Equal Opportunity

2:00 pm Visit Exposition Area

Middle School
Group E

8:00 – 8:45 am Arrival & Registrations

9:00 am Welcome by Group Leaders
Group E Room 302 & 304
Group Leader
Alicia Rodriguez, Program Manager, Office of Outreach & Diversity U.S. Department of Agriculture
Birdella Braden, FBI Community Outreach Specialist, U.S. Department of Justice

9:05 am Careers in the Federal Government
U.S. Department of Justice
Chicago Police Department Canine Unit Demonstration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Woodsy Owl- “Lend a hand, “Care for the Land”
Power Panther- Eat Smart: Play Hard
Smokey Bear – “Only You Can Prevent Wild Fires”
World Travel: Adventures in the Peace Corps
Tree Planting Dedication Ceremony – Navy Pier Grounds

10:30 am Visit Exposition Area – College & Career Fair

12:15 pm US Department of Defense Youth & Collegiate Federal Luncheon Room 201-207
Sponsored by DoD Office of Diversity Management & Equal Opportunity

2:00 pm Visit Exposition Area