6:30 - 10:00 pm

Cóctel
On the "Spirit of Washington" from Pier 4 at 6th & Water Streets SW

7:00 - 8:00 am

REGISTRATION

8:00 - 9:15 am

Breakfast: “The Power of Many”
Join us as we pay tribute to three important sectors that work in collaboration to advance issues of importance to Latinas: National Hispanic organizations, the media, and the Latina members in Congress. A special tribute will be made to Congresswomen Grace Napolitano and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen for their contributions to advancing the Latina agenda.

9:15 - 10:15 am 

SESSION: “The Power of Self-Sufficiency”
Panel A: Financial. Empower yourself with the financial tools necessary to put you on the road to long-term financial security- a healthy wealthy you! Learn from fellow Latinas the basics of preventing identity fraud, understanding your credit report, maximizing on savings and planning for retirement.
Panel B: Health. There are over 7 million Latinas in the U.S. workforce. Balancing career, family, personal life and civic participation has become a mayor source of stress and an illness trigger to many of them. Many of these issues can be better managed and their effects lessened with a proper action plan. Expert panelists will discuss alternatives on how Latinas can cope with their obligations and remain healthy at the same time.

10:15 - 10:30 am 

Break

10:30 - 11:45 am 

SESSION: “The Power of Sharing”
Panel A: Entrepreneurs. Have a front row seat and be inspired by successful Latina entrepreneurs. Hear how they turned their passion into dollars while overcoming all obstacles along the way.
Panel B: Corporate and Public Service. Find your career path in the corporate and government sector by learning from highly successful Latinas in their fields. Their stories of broken glass ceilings, successes and challenges will help motivate and guide you toward professional excellence.

Noon – 1:45 PM 

LUNCH: “The Power of One”
Discover how the power of one person can make at this motivating event. Join us as we salute Latinas from every branch of the armed forces who have inspired others to greatness through their actions, accomplishments and service.

5:30- 8:00 pm

RECEPTION: “The Power of Latinas”
Special recognition will be made to the Latinas who serve in the White House including the Office of the First Lady. *By Invitation Only.