2012 PODERPAC Conference Schedule

Monday, June 18th, 2012
Credit Union House
403 C St NE
Washington, DC 20002

5:00 PM-6:00 PM Event Registration

6:00PM-8:00PM Reception for Event Chairs
Hosts: Ingrid Duran & Catherine Pino
Co-Founders Poder PAC

Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, Chair CHC
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, Chair Bold PAC
Rep. Grace Napolitano
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Rep. Loretta Sanchez
Rep. Linda Sanchez
*Other CHC Members Invited

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
Inspiring Latinas on the Move
National Education Association
1201 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

8:00 AM-8:30 AM
Event Registration / Networking Hour

8:15 AM-9:15 AM
KICK OFF BREAKFAST
“Empowering the Next Generation of Change-Makers”
Introduction- Ingrid Duran and Catherine Pino
Welcome- Lily Eskelsen, Vice President, NEA
Video and Presentation- Marisa Rivera, Founder of Mpowerment Works
Emcee- Giselle Fernandez

9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Panel Discussion #1
“2012 Political Landscape and Latinas in the Press”
Panelist- Delia Garcia, former KS State Representative
Panelist- Maria Cardona, Democratic Strategist
Moderator - Giselle Fernandez

10:45 AM-11:45 AM
Panel Discussion #2
“Candidate Commentary”
Panelist- Mary Gonzalez, Texas State Representative
Panelist- Michelle Lujan Grisham, Congressional Candidate NM-1
Moderator - Giselle Fernandez

12:15 PM-1:45 PM
Wrap Up / KEY NOTE LUNCHEON
Introduction-Lydia Madrigal & Joelle Martinez
Poder PAC Board Members
Keynote- Nely Galan
Founder of The Adelante Movement
Wrap-Up- Ingrid Duran and Catherine Pino
Emcee- Giselle Fernandez