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
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David Rockefeller Fund www.DRFund.org | Austin Community College www.AustinCC.edu |
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Alegria Catering & Fiestas |
SILVER SPONSOR
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St. David’s Foundation www.StDavidsFoundation.org | Soul Matters – Visionary Trademark Law™ www.VisionaryTrademarkLaw.com |
SILVER SPONSOR
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Rudy Ruiz www.RudyRuiz.com | Austin Community Foundation www.AustinCF.org |
BRONZE SPONSOR
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Athena Silversmith www.athenasilversmith.com | Casa de la Familia www.CasaDeLaFamilia.org/home |
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Cancer Tamer Foundation www.CancerTamer.org | Jeannie Diaz Yoga www.JeannieDiaz.OfferingTree.com |
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Lola’s Cocina www.LolasCocina.com | Alacran Guitar |
Las Comadres Para Las Americas looks forward to welcoming YOU to Austin. Safe travels!