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ENERGY, INNOVATION, AND THE GREEN ECONOMY
led by Reps. Ben Ray Lujan and Dennis Cardoza Lead Sponsor: United Technologies/Pratt & Whitney Supporting Sponsor: Entergy and Southern Company
This summit will focus on innovation and clean energy, and using clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives to create jobs in the Latino community. We will explore how to ensure the inclusion of Latinos in the emerging clean energy economy; how we can support healthier, cleaner environments in Latino communities; and how we can empower and train Latinos to be entrepreneurs and members of a high-tech workforce.
Panelists: Caroline Curtin, Regulatory Counsel, Energy, Entertainment & the Environment, Microsoft Rosa Gonzalez, Director of Education and Outreach, Green For All Lawrence Rael, President, New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Adrianna Quintero, Director of Latino Outreach, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Lawrence Rael, President, New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce
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TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND THE LATINO COMMUNITY: "The Reallocation of Spectrum" led by Rep. Linda Sánchez Lead Sponsor: Entravision Supporter: NAB, CTIA
This summit will debate the merits of the FCC's efforts to address what it calls a "looming spectrum crisis" and to reallocate spectrum between wireless and broadcast needs.
Panelists: Dr. Michelle Connolly, Professor of Economics, Duke University Julius Genachoski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission Christopher Guttman-McCabe, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association Alberto Mier y Teran, Senior Vice President and General Manager, KMEX 34 and KFTR 46 Los Angeles Chris Ornelas, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, National Association of Broadcasters Walter Ulloa, Chairman and CEO, Entravision Communications
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REBUILDING FROM THE RECESSION: CREATING A GOOD JOBS PLAN led by Rep. Ed Pastor sponsored by: UFCW
This summit will explore the effects of the current recession on the American worker. Panelists will discuss the state budget battles that in some cases have weakened worker protections and reduced worker benefits. The summit will also focus on creating a path to good paying jobs for the future.
Panelists: Esther R. Lopez, Director of UFCW Civil Rights and Community Action Department Art Lujan, Special Assistant to the President, Building & Construction Trades Department David Mendoza, Political Action Representative, AFSCME International Arizona Hector Sanchez, Executive Director, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
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TRANSFORMATION OF HISPANICS IN COMMUNICATIONS/DIVERSITY IN CORPORATE AMERICA led by Reps. Joe Baca and Silvestre Reyes sponsored by: Marathon Oil and Time Warner Cable
Panelists will discuss Hispanic diversity in Corporate America, as it pertains to procurement and philanthropic efforts. Panelists will also examine the transformation of communications that serves Hispanic communities across the United States. As the Hispanic population continues to increase, equal representation in mainstream America is essential.
Panelists: Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission Luis A. Aguilar, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Debbie Storey, Chief Diversity Officer, AT&T Carlos Orta, President & CEO, HACR Brent Wilkes, National Executive Director, LULAC Alma Morales-Riojas, National President, MANA Patricia Diaz Dennis, Board of Directors, Mass Mutual George Herrera, President & CEO, Herrera-Cristina Group, Ltd. Nelson Albareda, CEO, Eventus Monika Mantilla, President & CEO, Altura Capital
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HOUSING, WEALTH BUILDING, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
led by Rep. Loretta Sanchez Lead Sponsor: JPMorganChase & Company Supporter: FHL Bank of San Francisco
This summit will focus on America’s continuing housing crisis, growing wealth-gap, and its impact on Latino families. We will discuss the impact the housing market is having in communities of color—particularly for the fastest growing minority population—as well as how the credit crunch is deferring the American Dream of home-ownership. Further, panelist will discuss how the economic crisis has affected Latinos with respect to housing foreclosures and the ability for families to save for college.
Panelists: Graciela Aponte, Senior Legislative Analyst, National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Rebecca Gallardo, Past Chairperson of NAHREP Gerri Guzman, Consumer Rights Coalition Jerry Howard, President & CEO, National Association of Home Builders Theresa Montano, California Teachers Association Larry Parks, Senior Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
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