2011 CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month Events Summary
CHCI's 2011 Hispanic Heritage Month Events were a huge success. With combined attendance of more than 4,500 people, the Public Policy Conference, Reyes of Comedy, and Annual Awards Gala demonstrated how effectively CHCI is Keeping the Promise through Unity, Strength, and Leadership.
CHCI would like to once again thank its generous sponsors of all the Hispanic Heritage Month Events. Through their support, CHCI is able to fulfill its mission of Keeping the Promise to develop the next generation of Latino leaders by offering life-changing college readiness programs, scholarships, and internships and fellowships that provide professional development, leadership training, and networking opportunities with a powerful group of Latino leaders.
Learn more about the exciting events below and mark your calendars for CHCI's 35th Anniversary, which will be celebrated September 23-26, 2012.
Public Policy Conference
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
- Chair's Private Welcome Reception
- Chair's Kick-Off Reception-A Remembrance and Tribute to 9/11 First Responders
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
- Opening Plenary-Keeping the Promise: U.S. Economy and Changing Demographics
- Ready to Lead
- CareerLider LIVE
- Latino Leaders Summit Series
- Opening Luncheon-Keeping the Promise: Building a Stronger International Community
- Afternoon Plenary-Keeping the Promise: Immigration Reform and the DREAM Act--A Call to Action
- Arts & Culture Reception
- CHCI Alumni Association 8th Annual Young Latino Professional Fundraiser
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
- Morning Plenary-Keeping the Promise: Prevention First for a Healthy Latino Community
- Latino Leaders Summit Series
- Energy, Innovation, and the Green Economy
- Technology, Media, and the Latino Community: The Reallocation of Spectrum
- Housing, Wealth Building, and Financial Services: The Housing Impact on Latinos: Dreams Deferred
- Rebuilding from the Recession: Creating a Good Jobs Plan
- Transformation of Hispanics in Communications/Diversity in Corporate America
- Closing Luncheon-Keeping the Promise of Education
- A Better Life Screening with Director Chris Weitz
