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Our hard hats are off to the Pennsylvania Latino ConventionWe appreciate your commitment to making Pennsylvania an inclusive state for all residents.

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ONE MILLION VOICES: UNA COMUNIDAD

NUESTRA CULTURA: CELEBRATED | NUESTRA GENTE: UNITED | NUESTRO FUTURO: BRIGHTER

NUESTRO LEGADO: PROTECTED | NUESTRAS VOCES: INTEGRATED | NUESTROS DERECHOS: DEFENDED NUESTRO PROGRESO: CREATED | NUESTROS VALORES: RESPECTED

Message from the Chairman

¡BIENVENIDOS!

WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL PENNSYLVANIA LATINO CONVENTION! On behalf of the Executive Committee and Ambassadors of the Pennsylvania Latino Convention, I would like to offer our warmest welcome to this historic event and to the City of Lancaster. In the early 1990s, Lillian Escobar-Haskins was the Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs. During her tenure at Governor Casey’s Office, she assembled a group of community advocates and leaders to establish the first-ever statewide Latino conference in Pennsylvania’s history. This conference was later moved from the Governor’s Office and became the Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Conference (PSLC). PSLC was the most important annual meeting for members of the community to advance the living conditions of Latinos in Pennsylvania. For me, it was my first positive and long-lasting impression of the dedicated, outstanding Latino leadership arduously advocating to include Latino issues at the highest level of government and corporate circles. It was also where I found the greatest inspiration for selfless service and unwavering commitment. Following the footsteps of trailblazers of our community, we are establishing the Pennsylvania Latino Convention (PALC) – to serve as the most comprehensive event covering all aspects of Latino life in the commonwealth. We can truly say that we stand on the shoulders of giants who lend their strength for younger generations to stand and see in the horizon the opportunities and realities Latinos face every day in the United States of America. PALC is committed to the establishment of a roadmap to improve the social, educational, political and economic conditions of Latinos in Pennsylvania recognizing that our emerging communities are reaching a historic 1 million! We are members of Pennsylvania’s cultural fabric and our devotion to the sciences, the arts, education, business and entrepreneurship, faith, medicine, technology, engineering, law, government, politics, labor and industry, research, the environment is an important element to Pennsylvania’s promising future. 1 MILLION STRONG: ONE MILLION VOICES, ONE COMMUNITY is our call for unity, inclusion and empowerment. If progress was made when 40 years ago the first Latino graduated from Temple Law School or 30 years ago when the first Latino was elected to the PA General Assembly, imagine how much we can accomplish today when we are at the edge of reaching 1 million Latinos in Pennsylvania! Our time is now! Let’s build together a community that is a model in our state and inspiration to the nation. We can be light in the darkness, progress in the struggles, the dream of our country, and hope to our world. Best days are still ahead of us!

One Million Strong,

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CONVENTION AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | 2nd Floor 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT Presented by: HOPE Ministries and Community Service and the Latino Pastors Association

FAITH-BASED SERVICE Binns Park | 100 N. Queen Street 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EXHIBIT SET-UP Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | 2nd Floor 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Executive Committee & Convention Ambassadors Chairman’s Reception THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Lobby | 2nd Floor HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILION | Presented by: Highmark Expo | 2nd Floor

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO PA HISPANIC COLLEGE FAIR CULTURAL NETWORKING CORNER “La sala de mi abuela”

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. OPENING CEREMONIES Commonwealth Presentation of Colors National Anthem of the United States Invocation Welcome & Opening Remarks

Norman Bristol Colón, Chairman, Pennsylvania Latino Convention Director of Special Projects & Special Assistant to the Secretary, PA Department of State

SPEAKER: Honorable Robert Torres, Acting Secretary, PA Department of State




9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. PLENARY ON IMMIGRATION AND MIGRATION Commonwealth

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. BREAK | STATE LATINO FAMILY EXPO RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WORKSHOPS | PANELS | SEMINARS | ROUNDTABLES

Pennsylvania Challenges in

Immigration Climate

Chronic Illnesses and Preventive

Behaviors among Latino Men

Puerto Rican Migration to Central

Pennsylvania: An Economic and

Educational Profile

Personal Injury: Know Your Rights

York, PA: 2017 Hispanic and Latinx

Community Assessment

Attorney Oscar Barbosa Diaspora Law

Dr. Raffy R. Luquis Penn State Harrisburg

Dr. Robert Reyes Messiah College

Attorney Mark Kogan Attorney John Beichert Attorney Ana Amarante

Pina Ugliuzza HGSK Law Firm

Vincent Cannizzaro York College of Pennsylvania Louis Rivera

Latinos Unidos of York Commonwealth Salon 1 Commonwealth Salon 2 Federal Room Independence 1 Independence 2

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. STATE LATINO LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON Commonwealth Latinos in Pennsylvania

Women in Leadership A TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS, SURVIVORS AND SUPPORTERS 1 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria

A Survivor’s Story: Lilia Rodriguez




STATE LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON SPEAKERS: Sandra Garcia, On Behalf of US Senator Bob Casey Larissa Bailey, On Behalf of US Senator Toomey

Aaysha Noor, Muslim Americans and Latinos: Building Bridges Aaron Shiflet, Devastation and Resiliency: Photos of Vieques After Maria

Judge Nelson Diaz, Author | Attorney | Presidential Appointee Nilda Ruiz, President & CEO, APM Philadelphia | President, National Puerto Rican Agenda

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. WORKSHOPS | PANELS | SEMINARS | ROUNDTABLES

The Importance of Media Literacy for

the Latino Population

Current and Future State of Latino

Health: Gene and Environment Interaction

CENSUS 2020

Your Money and

You

Politics and Latinos

in PA

Dr. A. Patricia Aguilera -Hermida

Penn State University

Dr. Oralia G. Dominic Highmark

Fernando E. Armstrong US Census - Philadelphia

Aquiles Larrea, Jr. Larrea Wealth

Management - NYC

Hon. Julio Guridy Allentown City Council

Commonwealth Salon 1 Commonwealth Salon 2 Federal Independence 1 Independence 2

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. BREAK 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. PLENARY ON LATINO BUSINESS AND THE ECONOMY Commonwealth Presented by: PP&L | Moderated by: Community First Fund




PP&L Welcome Networking Reception

HONORING THE GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LATINO AFFAIRS during the Inaugural Pennsylvania Latino Convention

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The Groffs Conference Center | 234 West Orange Street | City of Lancaster

Norman Bristol Colón, Chairman, Pennsylvania Latino Convention Hon. Olga Negrón, Vice-Chair, Pennsylvania Latino Convention

Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PP&L Luz B. Colon, Executive Director, Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs

Teresa Donate, Chair, Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs

GACLA Commissioners Representing Communities Across the Commonwealth

1971-2018 | Celebrating 47 Years

A Legacy of Service and Leadership for Latinos in Pennsylvania




FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILION | Presented by: Highmark

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO PA HISPANIC COLLEGE FAIR CULTURAL NETWORKING CORNER “La sala de mi abuela”

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. OPENING CEREMONIES Commonwealth

Wilmarie Gonzalez, Bureau Director, PA Department of Human Services Leesa Allen, Executive Deputy Secretary On behalf of Secretary, PA Department of Human Services Dr. Daniel A. Wubah, President Millersville University of Pennsylvania

PLENARY ON LATINO EDUCATION Presented by: PP&L | WFMZ Channel 69 Dr. Wil Del Pilar, Vice-President of Higher Education and Practice, The Education Trust

9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. BREAK




9:55 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. TOWN HALL ON LATINO HEALTH Commonwealth Presented by: UMPC for You

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. BREAK 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WORKSHOPS | PANELS | SEMINARS | ROUNDTABLES

Demand an Education Focused

on Your Child

How to Cope with Losses While You Work with Losses

Latinos and Mental Health; Culturally Competence Care

The Opioid Epidemic: Losing Too Many Lives;

Impacting Too Many Families

Latino Leaders Roundtable and

Community Reports

Dr. Maurice "Reese" Flurie

Commonwealth Connections Academy

Dr. Jose Oscar Vazquez HOPE Ministries

Deborah Gonzalez Hospice & Community

Care

Dr. Natalia Ortiz Temple University

Hon. Judge Ed Marsico Dauphin County Jason Snyder

Pinnacle Treatment Center Dr. Stacey Rivensburg

Perform Care Pastor John Wilkinson

LCBC Church

Open to all leaders representing different cities

across the state to share information about local

efforts and initiatives

Independence 1 Commonwealth Salon 2 Commonwealth Salon 2 Commonwealth Salon 1 Independence 2

RESOURCES FOR LATINO ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS OWNERS Federal | 2nd Floor

Presented by Comcast Business | Friday, September 21 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Daniel Betancourt, President and CEO of Community First Fund Angel Rosario, Senior Community Lender for Lancaster, Community First Fund Jaime Arroyo, Director of Impact Investing, ASSETS Josephina Encarnacion, Latino Business Development Center, Kutztown SBDC A member of the FINANTA lending team




12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. NATIONAL LATINO LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON Commonwealth

Presented by: Lancaster County Community Foundation SPEAKERS: Fran Rodriguez, Program Officer, Lancaster County Community Foundation Honorable Craig Lehman, Lancaster County Commissioner Roberto Clemente, Jr. Honorable Pedro A. Rivera, Secretary, PA Department of Education

Dr. Edwin Melendez, Director, Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CUNY) 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. WORKSHOPS | PANELS | SEMINARS | ROUNDTABLES

How to Make the Most of Your Child's

Public Education

The Intersection of the Social

Determinants of Health and

Telemedicine

Services for PA Seniors:

Pennsylvania Department of

Aging

Cultural Diversity and Health Literacy

Increasing Access to Quality Primary

Health Care for All

Karen Oosterhous Latino Community Center

of Pittsburgh

Dr. Christian Caicedo Tina L. Nixon UPMC Pinnacle

Thomas Snedden Patrick Lally

Christine Miccio Barbara Valaw Denise Getgen

PA Department of Aging

Jonathan Encarnación UPMC for You

Dr. Oralia G. Dominic Highmark

Yolanda Jimenez Colón Gateway Health

Tia N. Whitaker Lucy Molina

PA Association of Community Health Centers

Commonwealth Salon 1 Independence 1 Commonwealth Salon 2 Federal Independence 2

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. BREAK 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. TOWN HALL ON YOUNG LATINx Commonwealth

Presented by: AmeriHealth Caritas



The 1 Million Strong Gala Dinner Reception

Honoring the Legacy of Men and Women of Courage: Trailblazers and Champions of Our Community

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Networking Social Dinner

Special Remarks Recognition

Dance The Lehigh Valley Urban Latin Orchestra & DJ Miguel

After Gala Celebration with Ricky Rumba at Tellus




SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILION | Presented by: Highmark

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO CULTURAL NETWORKING CORNER “La sala de mi abuela”

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CAFÉ CON PAN: Hispanic/Latino Traditions 9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Professional Excellence and Leadership SPEAKER: Monica Guzman, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker 9:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TOWN HALL ON LATINO POVERTY

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. BILINGUAL PRESENTATION: Fermin Diaz, Society of Hispanic Professionals of Hazleton

Latinos: Struggles and Challenges in the Professional World and How the State of Pennsylvania Can Take Advantage of this Human Capital to Be More Competitive

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CONVENTION CLOSING Closing Remarks Next Steps

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Keynote Speakers 2018 The Inaugural Pennsylvania Latino Convention

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Honorable Nelson Diaz Nilda I. Ruiz Judge | Author | Attorney President National Puerto Rican Agenda

Dr. Edwin Melendez Monica Guzman

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Wednesday, September 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Binns Park (100 block of North Queen Street) Pre-Conference Faith-Based Service “A Prayer for Latino Leadership in Pennsylvania Thursday, September 20 | 5:30 p.m. | The Groffs Conference Center – 234 West Orange Street PP&L Honors the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs Thursday, September 20 | 8:00 p.m. | Penn Square (across from hotel) CASA and PA Latino Convention Hosts Vigil for Puerto Rico Thursday, September 20 | 9:00 p.m. | Yorgos Restaurant – 66 North Queen Street Welcome to Lancaster Fiesta Friday, September 21 | 7:00 a.m. – 7:25 a.m. | BootCamp900 Fitness Class WAKE UP EARLY! Friday, September 21 | 7:00 p.m. | 1 Million Strong Gala – at Hotel Ballroom Honoring Men and Women of Courage Friday, September 21 | TellUs – 24 East King Street After Gala Celebration at Salsa & Wine Production La sala de mi abuela Cultural Corner | La Galeria de la Cultura Guest Artists In our abulela’s or grandma’s living room was where all aspects of family life are discussed – from politics to sports, from religion to family values, from faith to current world affairs. Leave us a note about your own experiences while sharing this cultural corner with other convention participants. Network with others while honoring Latino traditions and by visiting the Convention-Artists-in-Residence.

PBS 39: Es Tiempo Lehigh Valley Hosts Victor Martinez and Genesis Ortega will be producing segments of the TV Show Es Tiempo at the Pennsylvania Latino Convention ES TIEMPO: WLVT/PBS39 weekly Spanish language talk show will highlight the diversity and cultural essence of the Latino community in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Various subjects will be discussed weekly. This is the first show in PBS39’s history to be done entirely in Spanish and this is the first Spanish language program presented by PBS39.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE

Norman Bristol Colón, Chairman | Lancaster

Councilwoman Olga Negrón, Vice-Chair | Bethlehem Debra Martinez, Secretary | York

Luiz D. Garcia, Public Relations, Social Media, Executive Marketing Manager | Allentown Rogelio Castillo, Senior Advisor | Bethlehem

Yolanda Jimenez Colón, Press Secretary | Greater Philadelphia

CONVENTION AMBASSADORS: Fanny Castellanos | Daisy Lebron Plaza | Altagracia Mercado

Jonathan Martinez | Nancy Millan | Lizaida Morales Jeremy Peña | Lilia Rodriguez | Victor Salicetti

PA STATE LATINO FAMILY EXPO Open to the public – our contribution to the local community

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• Business and Corporate Expo • Community and Faith-based Organizations Information Tables

• Networking Cultural Corner • Meet the Authors • Meet the Artists

• Job Fair

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