World Wide Comadrazo Agenda

WWC Agenda
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

COMADRES LEAD THE WAY

Where: Austin Community College, Highland Campus
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, Tx 78752

FRIDAY – April 25
5:00 -7:00pm — Welcome Reception on campus

SATURDAY – April 26
8:00—Registration

9:00 — Welcome by Las Comadres Para Las Americas Board of Directors  

9:30 – Keynote by Lourdes Rodriguez, CEO, David Rockefeller Fund

9:50 – Panel: Presente!  Stepping Up to Leadership    

·       Monica Andry, Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

·       Maria Ferrer, Executive Director, Las Comadres Para Las Americas

·       Adriana Vila, ConnectArte

·       MODERATOR: Mila Rios McCuthen, Austin Comadre, retired from IBM and technology recruiter

10:35 – Panel:  Civic Engagement & Environment Leadership

·       Susana Almanza, PODER

·       Honorable Celia Israel, Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector

·       Honorable LaRessa Quintana, Austin School Board

·       MODERATOR:  Olga Campos Benz, Freelance Media and PR Consultant at i-Media Strategies

11:30 – AM Coffee break  

12:00pm – Charla entre Comadres Tracks – Group A –Guided discussions

Leadership Track – Being an Effective Leader

·       Viviana Aureille, Tennessee Facilitator

·       Terry Saucedo, Inland Empire Facilitator

Life-Work Balance Track – Self-Care: Creating a Lifestyle for All Ages

·       Jeannie Diaz, NYC Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher

·       Geri Luna Wilson, Health Enthusiast

Creative Spirit Track – Surprise! By Laura Lopez Cano, Las Comadres Para Las Americas artist

12:45pm  – Lunch   

2:00 – Charla enter Comadres – Group B   –Guided discussions

Leadership Track – Keeping Your Business Growing

·       Rebecca Flores Castro, Multi-Business Owner & Impact Investor

·       Isela Hernandez, Founder, Hernán Mexico

Life-Work Balance Track –  Preparing for Life After 65

·       Jenny Acosta, CEO & Founder of Envision Financial

·       Cindy Landez, Project Manager, KCI Technologies, Inc./ San Antonio Facilitator

·       Marion Sanchez, City of Austin, Community Engagement Consultant.

Creative Spirit Track – Latino Writing, Reading & Film

·       Tess Tobin, Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club Project Manager

·       Karen Gonzales, Co-Founder of the Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA)

·       Oddett Garza-Weatherspoon, Director, Writer, Producer

2:50 – Charla entre Comadres – Group C   –Guided discussions

Leadership Track – Comadres Connect – Building Your Network

·       Rosemary Guzman Hook, Owner, Hook the Talent

·       Andrea Rivera, Owner, United Strategies Virtual Marketing

Life-Work Balance Track – Using AI and Technology to Manage Your Health

·       Dr. Nora de Hoyos Comstock, National / International Founder, Las Comadres Para Las Americas

      ·       Rosa Beato, Boston Comadres Network Facilitator

Creative Spirit Track – Destressing & Self-Renewal

·       Rose Costas, Las Comadres Garden Club Founder

·       Imelda Rocha, Facilitator of Dallas/Fort Worth Comadres Network  


3:35 –PM Coffee break

4:00—Panel:  Comadres Lead the Way!

·       Dora Maria Abreu, JMT Coach, Technologist, Engineer, STEM Advocate 

·       Laura Esparza, Executive Director of A3: Art Alliance Austin

·       Nancy Flores, Journalist and Founder, Austin Vida

·       Moderator:  Dr.  Ana Nogales, Owner, Casa de la Familia and Las Comadres Board Secretary

4:30 – The Nora Awards

5:00 – Closing Remarks   

Sunday, April 27
8:00-11:00am – Comadres Closing Breakfast, hosted by local Comadre

See you in Austin ! 

**Note: Agenda subject to change as needed.


SPONSORS
All sponsors welcomed.  We have sponsorships at all levels – Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze.   Please email us for our Sponsorship Levels Sheet at info@lascomadres.com

Our Sponsors:


GOLD SPONSORS

David Rockefeller Fund
www.DRFund.org
Austin Community College
www.AustinCC.edu
Alegria Catering & Fiestas   


SILVER SPONSOR


St. David’s Foundation
www.StDavidsFoundation.org
Soul Matters – Visionary Trademark Law™
www.VisionaryTrademarkLaw.com

SILVER SPONSOR

Rudy Ruiz
www.RudyRuiz.com
Austin Community Foundation
www.AustinCF.org

www.PostMates.com


BRONZE SPONSOR

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Athena Silversmith
www.athenasilversmith.com
Casa de la Familia
www.CasaDeLaFamilia.org/home
Cancer Tamer Foundation
www.CancerTamer.org
Jeannie Diaz Yoga
www.JeannieDiaz.OfferingTree.com

Lola’s Cocina
www.LolasCocina.com
Alacran Guitar

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Avocado BCL of Texas
Cadence Bank

Las Comadres Para Las Americas looks forward to welcoming YOU to Austin.  Safe travels!