Welcome to the
2023 Latinas LEAD Power Summit

Registration, Parking and Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - Doors Open to the King Center

8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast and Registration (Registration will remian open until 1:30)

9:00 a.m. - Doors open to the concert hall

9:30 a.m. - Program Starts

  • There is ample parking available in the Holly and Spruce campus parking lots, which are closest to the main entrance and registration at the King Center.

    There is a reduced parking rate for all attendees of $7.50/day. This is available in the Holly and Spruce Parking lots or the Tivoli Parking Garage (covered) which is further from the King Center.

    Enter code 1093005 into parking kiosk for the reduced rate. Your license plate # is needed to complete parking. This code will not work through the mobile app. You will need to pay at a pay station.

  • Registration is located at the main entrance on Lawrence Way at the King Center.

  • Breakfast Burritos:
    Eggs, Bacon, potatoes, cheese and green chili
    Eggs, Chorizo, potatoes, cheese and green chili
    Eggs, potatoes, cheese and green chili

    Fresh Fruit Cups
    Assorted Freshly Baked Breakfast Pastries Selections

    Coffee

Morning Program

9:30 a.m - 12:15 p.m.

  • Dr. Ramona Beltrán, MSW, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work

  • Rachel Griego, Senior Vice President, Community Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, LCFC

    Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. She serves as the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses and innovative startups in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet.

  • Olivia Mendoza, Trustee, MSU Denver

  • Tony Salazar, Vice President for Outreach Engagement | Office of the President, University of Colorado

  • Dr. Juana Bordas, Author, Community Leader, Motivational Speaker

  • Deniss Atondo Avalos, Student, Colorado State University

    Lali Mares, Student, Community College of Denver

    Sthephannie Ojendis,Student, CEC Early College

  • Grace Ramirez, Xcel Energy

  • Celesté Martinez, Owner | Jefa, Celestial Alegría, LLC

  • Priscilla Montoya, MSW - VP, Development and Communications, LCFC

    Cec Ortiz - Community Leader, Philanthropist of the Year and LCFC Advisor

    Noemy Pérez, M.A, PhD Student, Research and Graduate Assistant, Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of Colorado Denver

    Krysna Quinonez Gasca, May 2023 CSU Graduate with a B.S in Human Development and Family Studies & B.A. in Sociology

  • Introduction - Rosa Guzman Synder and Hannah Mari Sais

    Awardee - Indira Guzman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Community Language Cooperative

  • Sonya Ulibarri, Chief Impact Officer, LCFC

Lunch

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m

  • Enjoy the mixes of Latina DJ Noellz inside St. Cajetans.

  • Please pick up your boxed lunch and enjoy it outdoors or in St. Cajetans, a beautiful and historic building that is located just south of the King Center.

    Boxed Lunches Include a wrap, bag of chips and a cookie.

    Wrap options:

    Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Tomato and Ranch Wrap
    Turkey, Swiss, Mayo and Lettuce Wrap
    Hummus and Roasted Vegetable with Black Beans and Guacamole Wrap (Vegan)

    Special requests:

    Gluten-free tortillas available on a limited basis.
    Vegan/Gluten-Free, Nut Free cookie available on a limited basis.

    Iced Tea or Iced Water

1:15 p.m. - Concert Hall Doors Open

Afternoon program will start promptly at 1:30 p.m.

Thank you for keeping the campus clean and disposing of all lunch items before returning to the concert hall.

Afternoon Program

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

  • "Un Derecho de Nacimiento"

    Performance by: Ana Silvia Avendaño-Curiel

  • Lacey Golonka, Community Affairs Manager, Molson Coors

  • Moderator: Lori Lizarraga, Co-Host NPR Codeswitch

    Tangia Al-awaji Estrada, Founder- BIPOC Podcast Creators | Principal - Tangia Renee PR Podcast: That's What She Did Podcast

    Diamond Garcia & Mireya Melendez, Hosts: Modern Latina Living

    May Ortega, News Host, Host ¿Quién Are We?, Podcast at Colorado Public Radio

  • Dr. Veronica Arroyave

  • Dr. Janina E. Fariñas, CEO & Founder, La Cocina

  • Susana Salamun, Board of Directors, Latino Community Foundation of Colorado

  • Olga González, Executive Director, Cultivando

    Nelly Navarro, Executive Director, Integrated Community

  • Sonya Ulibarri, Chief Impact Officer, LCFC

Useful Links

  • Latina Leaders Spotlight

    We have so many amazing women in Colorado in leadership roles at their workplaces. We are proud to present a few stories from our partners.

    Read their stories

  • Still have questions?

    Check out our compresensive list of frequently asked questions or talk to a volunteer at the registration table. We are here to help you!

    FAQs

  • Speakers for Today

    We have a great lineup of Latinas who are ready to share their stories, skills and talents with you. Check out their profiles and how to follow them.

    Speakers

  • Sponsors

    The 2023 Latinas LEAD Power Summit is made possible by the various contributions from partnerships with our sponosors.

    Thanks to our Sponsors

  • Artist Spotlight

    This year, we are happy to showcase visual art, dancing and DJ skills. Leadership can mean being courageous to show the world!

    Meet them here

  • Pass on the Love

    Any donation made today will go to supporting Latina leadership in Colorado. We are committed to lifting our sisters up to shine!

    Make a donation