2009 LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM: MAY 12, 2009
The Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association invites you to attend the
2009 Leadership Symposium
May 12, 2009
Exploring Our Roots, Conquering Our Obstacles,
Expanding Our Opportunities
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Preliminary Program
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All events scheduled for the Texas Union
at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Registration and Breakfast:
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8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Santa Rita Room (3.502)
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Welcome and Keynote:
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9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
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Juan C. González, Ph.D.,
Vice President for Student Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin
(Scheduled)
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Santa Rita Room (3.502)
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Concurrent Sessions:
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10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
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Session A:
How Legendary Entrepreneurs Overcome Financial Obstacles in Troubled Times
Dan Castro, J.D.,
Founder, EntrepreNeurology
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Texas Governors’ Room (3.116)
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Session B:
Philanthropy and Hispanic Leadership
Priscilla Guajardo Cortez, J.D.,
Associate Director of Development, The University of Texas at Austin
John-Michael Vincent Cortez, B.B.A.,
Community Outreach Specialist, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Armando Rayo, B.A.,
Director, Hands on Central Texas, United Way Capital Area
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Sinclair Suite (3.128)
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Break:
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10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Plenary Session:
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11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
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Developing Ourselves as Emerging Latina Leaders: Assessing Strengths, Negotiating Challenges
Michele R. Guzmán, Ph.D.,
Assistant Vice President, Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin
Yvonne Fuentes, M.Ed.,
Assistant Director, Volunteer and Service Learning Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Ixchel Rosal, M.P.A.,
Director, Gender and Sexuality Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Celina E. Ruiz-Snowden, B.A.,
Executive Director, Neighborhood Longhorns Program, The University of Texas at Austin
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Santa Rita Room (3.502)
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Luncheon and Keynote:
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12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
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The Honorable Esperanza "Hope" Andrade,
Texas Secretary of State
(Scheduled)
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Santa Rita Room (3.502)
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Informal Networking:
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1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Santa Rita Room (3.502)
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The goal of the Leadership Symposium is for participants to gain the innovative ideas and
tools that will help them become more effective and efficient leaders. Information sharing,
skill development, and networking opportunities are important features of the Leadership
Symposium, which helps to empower individuals to make a positive difference within our
global society.
The 2009 Leadership Symposium is sponsored by the Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association, the
Office of the President, the
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, the
Office of the Vice President for Research, the
Cockrell School of Engineering, the
College of Education, the
College of Liberal Arts, the
College of Natural Sciences, the
Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs, the
Center for Mexican American Studies, and the
Center for Women's and Gender Studies, and the
University Federal Credit Union.
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