AGENDA

LULAC's Presidential Address

9:00am–9:15am
Salon G

LULAC’s 2013 Policy Agenda
In the wake of the Presidential election, passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act and overall drawn out budget debates in Congress, LULAC continues to address the greatest injustices facing Latinos in the U.S. LULAC’s policy priorities include: (1) the state of health among Latinos and the impact of health disparities in their health outcomes; (2) innovative and traditional ways to approach comprehensive immigration reform now that the political environment has changed; and, (3) reforming our education system to effectively address the growing Latino student population. LULAC National President Margaret Moran will speak about how to move LULAC’s agenda forward with a vision for overcoming these challenges.
Speaker: LULAC National President Margaret Moran

Health Policy Briefing

9:20am–10:35am
Salon G

Disparities, Reforms, and Exchanges
Latinos in the US continue to face disparities in health but have made new gains in potential access to health care services and other health resources. LULAC has prioritized advocacy in support of full implementation of the Affordable Care Act with state run health exchanges and the expansion of Medicaid as well the protection of safety net nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC). LULAC’s Latinos Living Healthy initiative will work with councils, advocates, and legislators to ensure that our communities are considered in the development of new services and represented in the decision processes and workforce of Americas new healthcare system.

Opening Remarks: The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture; and The Honorable Raul Ruiz, Congressman, United States House of Representatives

Moderator: Dr. Oralia Garcia-Dominic, LULAC National Health Commission Chair
Panelists: Teresa Niño, Director, Office of Public Engagement, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Leon Rodriguez, Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
LaShawn McIver, Managing Director of Public Policy and Strategic Alliances, American Diabetes Association

Education Policy

10:45am–11:55am
Salon G

NCLB Reauthorization & Sequestration Issues Impacting Latino Students
The potential ramifications of the Budget Control Act’s automatic cuts (sequestration) and the looming reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), are just some of the many issues before the 113th Congress. Both present significant challenges and opportunities for improving education for Latino students, particularly as it relates to English Language Learners (ELLs), students in under-served communities, and schools with rapidly growing Latino populations. In addition, the Department of Education’s issuance of NCLB waivers to states, adds another layer of complexity as it relates accountability. Join LULAC as we discuss what’s in store for education reform and how sequestration negotiations impact the Hispanic community as it relates to education.

Special Guest: The Honorable Henry Cuellar, Congressman, United States House of Representatives, Member of the House Appropriations Committee

Moderator: Rufina A. Hernández, Esq., Executive Director, Campaign for High School Equity

Panelists: Moira Lenehan, Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Jack Reed, Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee
Charlene Rivera, Executive Director, Center for Equity and Excellence in Education, George Washington University, Co-Convener of The Working Group on ELL Policy
James A. Ferg-Cadima, Regional Counsel, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Technology Policy Luncheon

12:00pm–2:30pm
Salon F

Online Privacy and Cybersecurity, why it matters?
Sponsored by Time Warner Cable
LULAC is at the forefront of inclusive digital opportunity for all Latinos. Online privacy and cybersecurity are barriers to broadband adoption and use. Our speakers will share their expertise on how we can protect ourselves and stay safe while navigating the web, how online privacy affects your rights as a consumer, how can we be more secure, how internet providers help us stay protected, and what the government is doing to protect consumer civil rights.

Moderator: Brent Wilkes, Executive Director, League of United Latin American Citizens

Panelists: Marsali Hancock, President & CEO, iKeepSafe
Fernando Laguarda, Vice President, External Affairs and Policy Counselor, Time Warner Cable
Pablo Chavez, Director for Public Policy, Google

Immigration Policy Briefing

2:45pm–4:00pm
Salon G

Galvanizing our Communities Around Comprehensive Immigration Reform
On November 6th, 2012, Latino voters made it clear that comprehensive immigration reform was long overdue and that candidates who used anti-immigrant rhetoric would no longer fare well in future elections. Today, more than 11 million undocumented immigrants have incorporated themselves into the social and economic fabric of American culture but still live in the shadows. A broken immigration system continues to stagnate their full contributions at all levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to come together with diverse stake holders to discuss past strategies used by other advocacy groups, and develop new strategies and models that will help mobilize Americans in support of comprehensive immigration reform.

Moderator: Jose Diaz-Balart, Journalist and Anchorman for Noticiero Telemundo

Panelists: Hector Sanchez, Chair, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda & Executive Director, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
Josh Bernstein, Director of Immigration Policy, Service Employees International Union
Allison Herwitt, Legislative Director, Human Rights Campaign
Angela Kelley, Vice President, Center for American Progress
Joe Trauger, Vice President, Human Resources Policy, National Association of Manufacturers
Baldomero Garza III, National Vice President for the Southwest, LULAC

LULAC Awards Gala

6:00pm–9:00pm
Grand Ballroom
Ticketed Event

Celebrating Legislative Service to the Hispanic Community LULAC’s 84th Anniversary

Honorees:
National Presidential Award
The Honorable Joaquin Castro, Congressman, United State House of Representatives
For his commitments to increasing educational opportunities for the Latino community

National Legislative Award
The Honorable Raul Grijalva, Congressman, United States House of Representatives
For his commitment to health care, immigration, education and employment opportunities

National Legislative Award
The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood, Secretary, United States Department of Transportation
For his commitment to improving public transportation, airline safety procedures and sustainable communities

Outstanding Achievement Award
The Honorable Luz Robles, Senator, Utah State Senate
For her commitment to immigration reform, work place safety and education

Outstanding Achievement Award
The Honorable Tom E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice
In recognition of his commitment to upholding the Civil Rights of all Americans

Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Public Health
Dr. Ricardo Rossello Nevares

Special Guest:
The Honorable Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip, United States House of Representatives

Advocacy Day

8:00am–9:30am
LULAC

Advocacy Training
Salon G

9:30am–4:00pm
Capitol Hill

Advocacy Visits