2014 National Latino Children’s Summit “The State of Latino Children: Our Future” October 3 & 4, 2014 Welcome/Bienvenidos

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About the 2014 National Latino Children’s Summit Partners

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October 3, Friday Agenda – Youth Leadership, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Summit

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October 4, Saturday Agenda – National Latino Children’s Summit

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National Plenary and Panel Sessions

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National Speakers

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Local Speakers

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National Latino Children’s Summit Sponsors

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Special Summit Recognition

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2014 National Latino Children’s Summit Planning Committee

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Data Reference List

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Special Thanks

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National Latino Children’s Agenda

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National Latino Children’s Hosting Organizations 50















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Welcome and Bienvenidos, On behalf of eLatinaVoices and our partners, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2014 National Latino Children’s Summit. The Summit goes to the heart of all matters related to the future of children and unlike many other events it brings together some of the best child serving organizations and experts from throughout the nation to talk about concerns common to the interests of children and youth. With 54 million Latinos fueling the economy of this nation and Latino children representing 14% of the children’s population, it is important that we address the issues and public policies impacting the future of all children and specifically Latino children. It is appropriate that this year’s theme “The State of Latino Children: Our Future” build on the first Summit held in 2012. The National Latino Children’s Summit is a collaboration among diverse organizations committed to promoting effective public policies in the areas of education, health, child safety, culture, language, history, immigration, separation of families as well as promoting civic participation. The Summit allows us to meet those at the forefront of research, public policies and future trends that will impact the future of our children in Arizona and in our nation. Returning as leadership sponsors is the Helios Education Foundation and La Raza Development Fund. These two forward thinking organizations demonstrate their support of the Summit. We thank them for their support. We thank you for joining us at the Summit as we step forward to set the course for the future of our children. May you find encouragement as you participate in the highly charged sessions and join in the celebration of our children’s lives. Warmest regards,

Olga Aros, Chair 2014 National Latino Children’s Summit

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2014 National Latino Children Summit Partnerships The National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI), in partnership with eLatinaVoices, convened the first National Latino Children’s Summit in 2012. The Summit was held at the University of Arizona in Phoenix. NLCI is a national non-profit organization and is the only national Latino organization whose primary focus is Latino children. NLCI’s mission focuses the nation’s attention on the contributions and challenges of young Latinos and carries out its mission by advocating on their behalf. Chicanos Por La Causa is Arizona’s largest and only Hispanic community development corporation. The organization is nationally and internationally recognized for innovation in economic and business development. For over 40 years, CPLC has promoted the well-being of socially and economically deprived communities in Arizona by offering programs, services and opportunities. CPLC offers extensive services in both urban and rural areas. Its service delivery system is expansive enough to effectively reach thousands of low-income people throughout Arizona. Helios Education Foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals in Arizona and Florida to succeed in postsecondary education. Created through the sale of Southwest Student Services Corporation, a student loan services company, our roots are in education and in helping individuals gain access to postsecondary programs. The Foundation’s community investments are made across three impact areas: Early Childhood Education, the Transition Years and Postsecondary Education Success. Since inception in 2004, the Foundation has invested millions of dollars in education-related programs and initiatives across both states. Raza Development Fund (RDF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and a registered Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) under the United States Department of the Treasury. Established in 1999 as a 509 (a) 3-support corporation, RDF provides National Council of La Raza affiliates and other Latino-serving organizations access to capital. RDF is the largest Latino CDFI, with approximately $200 million in total assets under management. Since inception, RDF has provided capital to Latino serving organizations nationwide. These organizations have received nearly $300 million in technical assistance and loans, which have helped leverage nearly $1.5 billion in private capital for education, childcare, affordable housing and healthcare projects serving lowincome families and individuals.

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2014 National Latino Children’s Summit Youth Leadership, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Friday, October 3, 2014 - Virginia G. Piper Auditorium Session Speakers Time 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Pick up materials, breakfast and tweet

8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.

Welcome y Bienvenidos

Olga Aros, Summit Chair, eLatinaVoices

8:10 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

Orientation and Agenda

Melissa Lopez, Youth Summit Co-Chair

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Leadership & Community Service

Elyssa Bustamante, Cesar Chavez Institute

David Morales, Leadership Speaker 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Bridging Education and Career

Rosemary Ybarra- Hernandez, President & CEO

Aguila Youth Leadership Institute 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Tweeting Morning Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Educational Opportunities and Resources

Ray Ostos, Director of Student Affairs

Maricopa Community College District 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

“Underwater Dreams” Luncheon



Directed by Mary Mazzo

12:50 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

Use of Social Media and Your Personal Brand

Dr. Joseph C. Garcia, Director of Communications

Morrison Institute on Public Policy 1:55 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Civic Engagement and Community Issues

Nancy Welch, Vice President

Arizona Center for Civic Leadership 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Tweeting Afternoon Break

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Advocacy and Public Policy

Meghan Arrigo, Program Director

Children’s Action Alliance 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Youth Role at the Summit

Melissa Lopez, Youth Summit Co-Chair

4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Rita Jaramillo, Board Chair

National Latino Children’s Institute

Saturday, October 4, 2014 - Sheraton Downtown Session Time & Place 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Speakers

Pick up materials, breakfast and tweet

Sheraton Lobby/2nd Floor 8:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

Opening and Flag Ceremony

Arjelia Gomez, Summit Co-Chair

Phoenix Ballroom/2nd Floor

Chief Operating Officer, Chicanos Por La Causa

8:20 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Welcome from eLatinaVoices

Olga Aros, Summit Chair, eLatinaVoices

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

National Plenary Session

Tommy Espinoza, Panel Moderator

President and CEO, La Raza Development Fund Mark Lopez, Director of Hispanic Research, Pew Research Center Dr. Kent Paredes Scribner, Commissioner,

White House Initiative on Excellence in Hispanic Education Ana Luisa Cody, Senior Outreach Manager National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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Youth Leadership, Advocacy & Civic Engagement Sessions “UNDERWATER DREAMS” LUNCHEON “Underwater Dreams”, written and directed by Mary Mazzio, and narrated by Michael Peña, is an epic story of how the sons of undocumented Mexican immigrants learned how to build an underwater robot from Home Depot parts. And defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the process.

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Becoming a college focused leader who has a plan for success and involved in community giving can be challenging. Students will participate in an activity providing opportunities to learn about their personal leadership styles and strengths, including how it may be applied in their education and community service. BRIDGING EDUCATION AND CAREER Nearly nine-in-ten (89%) Latino young adults say that a college education is important for success in life; only about half that number (48%) say that they themselves plan to get a college degree. Students will be guided to understand the importance of applying for college and the steps in the application and admission process. Each student will also begin to create a vision of a chosen career path. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES Educational aspirations of Hispanic youths do not match the level of importance Hispanics place on college, and trail those of all youth. Continuing on the theme of attending a post-secondary education, a frank discussion with students about the reality of attending college and creating a college skill set to achieve success. Resources and financing your college education will also be discussed. USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA, ADVOCACY AND YOUR PERSONAL BRAND According to the Pew Hispanic Research Center, Hispanics are the most active group on social media networking sites. Reinforces the importance of this young demographic to the future of global connections, mobile advertising, we-site uses, application users and cause focused marketing. This session will highlight the creative use of social media to address public policy and community issues. Latinos can use this social medium to advocate on their own behalf and help create a social environment for change. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ISSUES The students will begin to understand the value of civic engagement through a series of activities to pull together what is important personally and how each can help make positive changes. ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY Young Latinos can affect real change by getting their voices heard by the right people. Students will discuss the steps to community involvement and how to advocate in new and create ways to influence public policies.

eLatina Voices Community Reception The Story of Latinos Featured Speaker: Arturo Vargas, Executive Director National Association of Latino Elected Officials Virginia G. Piper Auditorium 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Documentary Film: PBS – Latino American Film Series “Peril and Promise”

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Saturday, October 4, 2014 - Sheraton Downtown Session Time & Place

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Speakers

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Morning Workshop Sessions 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Education - A Pathway to College: Barbara Ryan, Panel Moderator Early Childhood Development and Parent Executive Vice President, Helios Education Foundation Engagement Room: Camelback A Dawn Craft, President, Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children Dr. Karen J. Ortiz, Vice President & Program Director Early Childhood Education Initiatives,Helios Education Foundation Alejandro Perilla, Director, Arizona State University American Dream Academy Magdalena Verdugo, Southeast Arizona Area Manager and Vice President of School Readiness, Chicanos Por La Causa Abriendo Puertas Rebecca Gau, Executive Director, Stand For Children Arizona 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Health – Health Choices and Accessibility: Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz de Valdez, Panel Moderator, President & Empowering Children and Families Towards CEO, Concilio Latino de Salud, Inc. Healthy Choices Dyanne Herrera, Chief, Office of Assessment & Evaluation, Bureau of Women’s & Children’s Health, Room: Estrella Arizona Department of Health Services Dr. David Garcia, American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist, University of Arizona Fatima Hernandez, Parent Ambassador Program Coordinator, Maricopa County Department of Public Health Lourdes Páez, Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator, Arizona Alliance for Community Healthy Centers Estella Barraza, Co-Founder, P1 Kids 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Child Safety - It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Olivia V. Meza, Panel Moderator, National Latino Child: Protecting Our Children Children’s Institute Board and eLatinaVoices member Charles Flanagan, Director, Department of Room: Camelback B Child Safety and Family Services Kate Brophy McGee, Arizona House of Representative, District 28; Co-Chair Legislative Child Protective Services Oversight Committee Dana Wolfe Naimark, President and CEO, Children’s Action Alliance, Olga Aros, eLatinaVoices 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Culture - Elevating the Latino Culture: Paul Espinosa, Panel Moderator, Professor, ASU Cultivating Latino Pride and Learning Transborder Studies Curtis Acosta, Educator and Consultant, Acosta Room: Maryvale B Latino Learning Partnerships Juan Rodriguez, Attorney, Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund Dr. H.T. Sanchez, Superintendent Tucson Unified School District Carmen de Novais Guerrero, Executive Director of Cultural Coalition, Inc. 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Immigration - Children, Families and Dulce Juarez, Panel Moderator, Immigrant Rights Project Immigration: The Impact of Immigration Coordinator, American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Enforcement on Arizona Latino Children Victoria Lopez, Policy and Advocacy Director. American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Room: Maryvale A Yadira Garcia, Founding member & Lead Organizer, Arizona DREAM Act Coalition Cindy Schlosser, Social Services Coordinator, The Florence Immigration and Refugee Rights Project

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10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Civic Engagement - Latino Influence: Arjelia, “Argie” Gomez, Panel Moderator, Chief Operating Ingredients for Successful Civic Officer, Chicanos Por La Causa Engagement Elianne Ramos, Principal and CEO, Speak Hispanic Communications Room: South Mountain Rita Jaramillo, Board Chair, National Latino Children’s Institute Petra Falcon, Executive Director, Promise AZ, Raquel Teran, AZ State Director, Mi Familia Vota 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. “Un Futuro Brillante” Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Paul Luna, President & CEO Helios Education Foundation Emcee: January Contreras, Summit Co-Chair Afternoon Session Workshops 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Education - A Pathway to College: Barbara Ryan, Panel Moderator, Executive Vice President & Chief Career Ready Standards and Latino Operating Officer, Helios Education Foundation Degree Attainment Dr. Martha Muñoz, Panel Moderator, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, Northern Arizona University Room: Camelback A Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, Maricopa County Community College District Vince Yanez, Executive Director, Arizona Venture Fund for Quality Education Rebecca Gau, Executive Director, Stand For Children Arizona 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Health – Health Choices and Accessibility: Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz de Valdez, Panel Moderator, Empowering Children and Families President & CEO, Concilio Latino de Salud, Inc. Towards Healthy Choices Dyanne Herrera, Chief, Office of Assessment & Evaluation, Bureau of Women’s & Children’s Health, Arizona Room: Estrella Department of Health Services Dr. David Garcia, American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist, University of Arizona Fatima Hernandez, Parent Ambassador Program Coordinator, Maricopa County Department of Public Health Lourdes Páez, Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator, Arizona Alliance for Community Healthy Centers Estella Barraza, Co-Founder, P1 Kids 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Child Safety - It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Olivia V. Meza, Panel Moderator, National Latino Children’s Child – How Forensic Science, Institute Board & eLatinaVoices member Multidisciplinary Teams and Treatment Pamela Garcia-Filion, Research Scientist, Trauma Services Assist in Identifying Abused & Phoenix Children’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Neglected Children Department of Child Health University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Phoenix Room: Camelback B Maureen”Mo” Basenberg, MA, Director, Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Culture: Cultivating Latino Pride Dr. Paul Espinosa, Panel Moderator, Professor, ASU Transborder Studies and Learning Nancy Liliana Godoy, Curator & Librarian, Chicano/a research Collections, ASU Archives and Special Collections Room: Maryvale B Mary Stephens, Lecturer and Producing Director, ASU Borderlands School of Film, Dance, and Theatre Casandra Hernández, Artist Programs Coordinator, Arizona Commission on the Arts

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1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Immigration - Unaccompanied Children Gladys Molina, Panel Moderator, Attorney, Children’s Initiative from Latin America: Border Crisis Program Director, Florence Project Bob Ortega, Senior Reporter, The Arizona Republic Room: Maryvale A Daniel Gonzalez, Senior Reporter, The Arizona Republic Cindy Whitmore, Community Organizer and Coordinator, The Restoration Project Arizona 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Civic Engagement - Latino Influence: Arjelia, “Argie” Gomez, Panel Moderator, Chief Operating Officer, Ingredients for Successful Civic Chicanos Por La Causa Engagement Elianne Ramos, Principal and CEO, Speak Hispanic Communications Room: South Mountain Rita Jaramillo, Board Chair, National Latino Children’s Institute Petra Falcon, Executive Director, Promise AZ, Raquel Teran, AZ State Director, Mi Familia Vota 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Legislative Town Hall - Phoenix Ballroom James Garcia, Legislative Moderator 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing Session Olga Aros, eLatinaVoices “Your Vote Is Your Voice” Rita Jaramillo, National Latino Children’s Institute

Plenary & Panel Sessions National Plenary Session A panel of national experts will address the “State of Latino Children: Our Future.” The panel will discuss the future trends in education, health, child safety, and political influence of the Latino community and how they will shape the future of the nation. Moderator: Tommy Espinoza, President and CEO, La Raza Development Fund Panelists: Mark Lopez, Director, PEW Research Center Gina Rodriguez, Director of Latino Affairs, US Health and Human Services, Governmental and External Affairs Dr. Kent Paredes Scribner, Commissioner, White House Initiative on Excellence in Hispanic Education and Phoenix Union High School District, Superintendent Ana Luisa Cody, Senior Outreach Manager, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Legislative Townhall The Summit will invite legislators and candidates for elected office to a town hall meeting to listen to opinions and questions regarding topics discussed at the Summit.

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Workshop Sessions Workshop Sessions Workshop Sessions

Education Panel Education Panel– Morning Education Panel “R” “U” Ready? “R”“U” “U” Ready? ––Morning “R” Morning Sponsored byReady? Helios Education

Sponsored by Helios Education Sponsored by Helios Education

A Pathway to College - Early Childhood Development and Parent Engagement in Education A Pathway to College - Early Childhood Development and Parent Engagement in Education A Pathway to College - Early Childhood Development and Parent Engagement in Education

2013 Arizona School Enrollment 2013 Arizona School Enrollment Arizona total School school enrollment for 2013 was reported at 1,102,319. Hispanics 2013 Arizona Enrollment

Arizona total schoolenrollment enrollment reported at 1,102,319. made up approximately 44%for offor the2013 total enrollment. Charter school Hispanics accounted Arizona total school 2013 waswas reported at 1,102,319. Hispanics made made up approximately 44% of the total enrollment. Charter school accounted for 14% of the total student enrollment with High School grades 9 through 12 at up approximately 44% of the total enrollment. Charter school accounted for 14% of for 14% of the total student enrollment with High School grades 9 through 12 at 29%. the total student enrollment with High School grades 9 through 12 at 29%. 29%. Early Reading Education Early Reading Education Forty percent of Education all Arizona 4th graders performed at “Below Basic” on Early Reading Forty percent of all 4thgraders gradersperformed performed at students, “Below Basic” on theForty 2013 NAEP Reading For Hispanic 51% percent of allArizona Arizonaassessment. 4th at “Below Basic” on thewere 2013 NAEP Readthe“Below 2013 NAEP as Reading assessment. Hispanic students, 51% wereof to 24% of Basic” compared to students, 24% ofFor White students. Nationally, ing assessment. For Hispanic 51% were “Below Basic” as 33% compared “Below Basic” as compared to33% 24% of White students. Nationally, 33% of students. Nationally, of Basic”. 4th graders results were at “Below Basic”. 4thWhite graders results were at “Below 4th graders results were at “Below Basic”. AIMS 4th grade reading performance “Exceeds” for all students was at 12%, White at 19% and Hispanic 5%. reading performance “Exceeds” for all students as AIMS 4th at grade Arizona Department AIMS 4thWhite grade atreading performance for all students as of Education* at 12%, 19% and Hispanic at“Exceeds” 5%.

at 12%, White at 19% and Hispanic at 5%.

Issue: Current trends in reading at grade level coupled with the number of Latino studentsof who graduate from high school Arizona Department Education* without the necessary courses to quality for admission to a University set the stage for the Available early childhood Arizona Department offuture. Education* education and legislation pose challenges. Issue: Current trends in reading at grade level coupled with the number of Latino students who graduate from

Issue: trends inthereading at grade level withadmission the number Latino students high Current school without necessary courses to coupled quality for to aofUniversity set thewho stagegraduate for the from future. Description: A Pathway to College starts with early childhood literacy. In this session, panelist discuss the issues of: high school without the necessary courses to quality for admission to a University set the stage for the future. Available early childhood education and legislation pose challenges. available early childhoodeducation education,and the legislation role of parents; the implications of Move On When Ready legislation. Program Available early childhood poseand challenges. examples, current best practices, parent engagement strategies and available programs to close gaps in early education Description: A Pathway to College starts with early childhood literacy. In this session, panelist discuss the attainment will be featured. Description: A Pathway College starts with the early this session, panelist the issues of: available earlytochildhood education, rolechildhood of parents;literacy. and the In implications of Move On discuss When Ready issues of: available early childhoodcurrent education, the role of parent parents;engagement and the implications of Move On When Readyto legislation. Program examples, best practices, strategies and available programs Moderators: legislation. examples, current best practices, parent engagement strategies and available programs to close gapsProgram in early education attainment will be Operating featured. Barbara Ryan, Executive Vice President & Chief Officer, Helios Education Foundation closeDawn gaps Craft, in early education attainment will be featured. President, Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children Moderators: Moderators: Barbara Ryan, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Helios Education Foundation Panelists: Barbara Ryan, Executive Vice President & Chief Officer, Helios Education Foundation Dawn Craft,J.President, Arizona Association for Operating theofEducation of Young Children Dr. Karen Ortiz, Vice President & Program Director Early Childhood Education Initiatives, Helios Education Foundation Dawn Craft, President, Arizona Association for the American EducationDream of Young Children Alejandro Perilla, Director, Arizona State University Academy Panelists: Magdalena Verdugo, Southeast Arizona Area Manager and Vice President of School Readiness, Chicanos Por La Causa Panelists: Puertas Dr.Abriendo Karen J. Ortiz, Vice President & Program Director of Early Childhood Education Initiatives, Helios Rebecca Gau, Executive Director, & Stand For Children Arizona Dr. Karen J.Foundation Ortiz, Vice President Program Director of Early Childhood Education Initiatives, Helios Education Education Foundation Alejandro Perilla, Director, Arizona State University American Dream Academy *For a listPerilla, of sources for all Southeast data used andArizona collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on Por page 47. Alejandro Director, Arizona State University American Dream Academy Magdalena Verdugo, Area Manager and Vice President of School Readiness, Chicanos Magdalena Verdugo,Puertas Southeast Arizona Area Manager and Vice President of School Readiness, Chicanos Por La Causa Abriendo LaRebecca Causa Abriendo PuertasDirector, Stand For Children Arizona Gau, Executive Rebecca Gau, Executive Director, Stand For Children Arizona *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit *For a list Bibliography of sources for on all page data #57-58 used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Bibliography on page #57-58

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Health Panel

Health Choices & Accessibility – Morning & Afternoon Empowering Children and Families Towards Healthy Choices Risk Factors The leading health issue today is obesity. In 2011, thirty percent of low income children Arizona children ages 2-5 years were either overweight or obese. Arizona Department of Health Services, State Health Assessment, February 2014* According to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results (YRBS) Arizona High School Survey, 14.6% Hispanic/Latino were obese as compared to 5.9% White. 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results, Arizona High School Survey* Consistent Insurance Coverage According to the National Survey of Children’s Health 2011–2012, 19.5% of Arizona children lacked consistent health insurance coverage “in the past year” as compared to 11.3% nationally. Arizona Department of Health Services, State Health Assessment, February 2014*

Issue: Key factors important for a child’s ability to learn and succeed are health and the environment. Access to healthcare, health insurance, medical home, socio economic status, geography and environmental factors affect individual and community health. For Latino children and families, there are significant risk factors. A gap in enrollment for health care coverage continues after implementation of the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. Description: A child’s health is significantly affected by their access to healthcare and a healthy environment. In this session, an overview of access to healthcare and overall health risks will be presented. Enrollment into the Marketplace along with examples of work being done to connect children to a source for care will be provided, as will opportunities for building a positive school and home health environment. Moderator: Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz de Valdez, President & CEO, Concilio Latino de Salud, Inc. Panelists: Dyanne Herrera, Chief, Office of Assessment & Evaluation, Bureau of Women’s & Children’s Health, Arizona Department of Health Services Dr. David Garcia, American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist, University of Arizona Fatima Hernandez, Parent Ambassador Program Coordinator, Maricopa County Department of Public Health Lourdes Paez, Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator, Arizona Alliance for Community Healthy Centers Estella Barraza, Co-Founder, P1 Kids *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47.

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Child Safety Panel Child Safety Today – Morning Child Safety Panel It Shouldn't Hurt To Be A Child - Protecting Our Children Child Safety Today – Morning

It Shouldn’t Hurt To Be A Child - Protecting Our Children

Arizona ChildProtective Protective Services Arizona Child Services In Novemberofof2013, 2013, a news story breaks in Arizona – abuse 6,000 allegations abuse allegations to In November a news story breaks in Arizona – 6,000 reported reported to child protective child protective services had not been investigated. According to the news, of the 6,000 services had not been investigated. According to the news, of the 6,000 allegations, 5,000 had occurred allegations, hadcaseloads occurredare in reportedly the last 2077% months; are reportedly 77% above in the last 20 5,000 months; abovecaseloads standards. standards. Azcentral, 12 News and the Arizona Republic* Azcentral, 12 News and the Arizona Republic*

State of Arizona, Child Advocate Response Examination (CARE) Team

The Child Advocate Response Examination was charged with the investigation of the “NI” (Not Investigated) State of Arizona, Child Advocate Response Examination (CARE) Team cases, policies, processes and personnel. According to a CARE Team January 2014Investigated) report, “Eyes on The Child Advocate Response Examination was charged with the investigation of the "NI" (Not Children”, and 6,554 cases were categorized NI. OverTeam 400 children removed theon home as a result cases, policies, processes personnel. According toas a CARE Januarywere 2014 report,from "Eyes Children", of this investigation and follow-up. 6,554 cases were categorized as NI. Over 400 children were removed from the home as a result of this investigation and follow-up. State of Arizona, Child Advocate Response Examination (CARE) Team*

State of Arizona, Child Advocate Response Examination (CARE) Team*

Issues: The failure to protect our children as a national issue has not escaped Arizona. The resent discovery of the failure to investigate over 6500 cases of reported abuse/neglect set off an investigation into the effectiveness and efficiency Issues: The failure to protect our children as a national issue has not escaped Arizona. The resent discovery of of the Child Protective Services agency. In response to this systemic failure, a state cabinet level Department of Child the failure to investigate over 6500 cases of reported abuse/neglect set off an investigation into the effectiveness Safety was created, as was the Independent Child Advocate Response Team (CARE). Although the 6500 plus cases were and efficiency of the Child Protective Services agency. In response to this systemic failure, a state cabinet level reviewed, responded to and reported on in prepared reports, there remains the overarching issue of assuring the continued Department of Child Safety was created, as was the Independent Child Advocate Response Team protection of Arizona’s children.

(CARE). Although the 6500 plus cases were reviewed, responded to and reported on in prepared reports, there remains the overarching of assuring the continued protection of Arizona's children. Description: This sessionissue will focus on national trends as well as current findings from the Arizona’s Independent Child

Advocate Response Examination (CARE) Team. An update, from the formation of the organization to its targeted policies

Description: Thiswill session will focusAdditionally, on nationalpolicy trendsrecommendations as well as currentwillfindings from the and procedures be presented. be presented to Arizona's further the mission and Independent Child Advocate Response Examination (CARE) Team. An update, from the formation of the direction of the agency from community and representatives. organization to its targeted policies and procedures will be presented. Additionally, policy recommendations Arizona’s Response Child the Safety: An overview of CARE and thefrom Department of Child and Family Services will be presented to to further mission and direction ofTeam the agency community andSafety representatives. Moderator: Arizona's Response to Child Safety: An overview of CARE Team and the Department of Child Safety and Olivia V. Meza, Family ServicesNational Latino Children’s Institute Board & eLatinaVoices Member Panelists: Moderator: Dr. Charles Flanagan, Director, Department of Child Safety and Family Services Olivia V. Meza, National Latino Children's Institute Board & eLatinaVoices Member

Kate Brophy McGee, Arizona House Representative, District 28, Co-Chair Legislative Child Protective Services Oversight Committee

Panelists: Dr. Charles Flanagan, Director, Department of Child Safety and Family Services Policy Recommendations: A Community Response Kate Brophy McGee, Arizona House Representative, District 28, Co-Chair Legislative Child Protective Panelists: Services Oversight Committee Dana Wolfe Naimark, President & CEO, Children’s Action Alliance Olga Aros, Founder, eLatinaVoices

Policy Recommendations: A Community Response Panelists: *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47. Dana Wolfe Naimark, President & CEO, Children's Action Alliance Olga Aros, Founder, eLatinaVoices *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Bibliography on page #Bibliography on page #57-58

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Culture, Language, & History Panel Elevating the Latino Culture – Morning Cultivating Latino Pride and Learning

On March 11, 2013, the Huffington Post reported that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld most provisions of an Arizona state law used to prohibit a controversial Mexican-American Studies curriculum. The article states the ruling was due to a failure to show that the law was too vague, broad or discriminatory, or that it violated students’ first amendment rights. The Huffington Post*

In a report conducted by staff at the University of Arizona College of Education for Willis D. Hawley, Special Master for the Tucson Unified School District Desegregation Case, findings “suggest that there is a consistent, significant, positive relationship between MAS participation and student academic performance”.

College of Education, The University of Arizona, MAS 2012 Report* Issues: In 2010, AZ HB2281 was passed, prohibiting public and charter schools from teaching classes designed for students of a particular ethnic group, advocating ethnic solidarity, promoting resentment of a race or promoting overthrow of the government and Constitution. Selected books by Latino authors were banned and a controversy of cultural values, power and legal interpretation became center stage in Arizona, the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) and the nation. TUSD was under a federal mandate of desegregation since 1976. State laws collided with Federal law and TUSD found itself in the middle. Curriculum choice by school districts and motivation for academic achievement from Latino students continues to be a challenge. Description: In this session, thoughts about the value of culturally relevant curriculum for Latino students will be discussed and how the bridge to learning is built in schools. A review of the protections offered by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits discrimination in any agency or program receiving federal assistance will be clarified, as well as the courts finding regarding TUSD. An update to TUSD Mexican American Studies curriculum will be presented and how TUSD has evolved from the legal controversy with new initiatives for Latino students that are cultivating Latino talent and education and making a difference. Moderator: Dr. Paul Espinosa, Professor, ASU Transborder Studies Panelists: Curtis Acosta, Educator & Consultant, Acosta Latino Learning Partnerships Juan Rodriguez, Attorney, Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund Dr. H.T. Sanchez, Superintendent, Tucson Unified School District Carmen de Novais Guerrero, Executive Director of Cultural Coalition, Inc. *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47.

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Immigration Panel

Children, Families and Immigration – Morning The Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Arizona Latino Children

DREAMERS In an October 2012 report, Immigration Policy Center estimated 1.8 million immigrants currently in the United States might meet the requirements of the deferred action initiative. ImmigrationPolicy.Org* a r e

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DACA Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, reports for the period August 15, 2012 – January 17, 2013, receiving 407,899 DACA applications. The top country of origin is Mexico followed by El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. United States Custom and Border Protection* Issue: Mix citizenship and lawful residency family households are impacted by immigration policy, practices and law enforcement. The family units with citizen children are at risk of separation and the future of children who have known no other country have barriers to education and success. Description: This session will present an overview of immigration issues affecting families and children in Arizona. The discussion will be focused on laws, practices and policies that contribute to family separation, lawful residency and DREAMERs. The education potential of DREAMERS and their economic contributions will be highlighted along with suggested remedies and solutions. Moderator: Dulce Juarez, Immigrant’s Rights Project Coordinator, American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Panelists: Victoria Lopez, Policy & Advocacy Director. American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Yadira Garcia, Founding member & Lead Organizer, Arizona DREAM Act Coalition Cindy Schlosser, Social Services Coordinator, The Florence Immigration & Refugee Rights Project *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47.

Civic CivicEngagement Engagement Panel Panel

Latino – Morning Afternoon LatinoInfluence Influence – Morning&& Afternoon Ingredientsfor forSuccessful Successful Civic CivicEngagement Engagement Ingredients

Arizona Latino Latino Registered RegisteredVoters Voters Arizona

In June 2014, Francisco Heredia from One Arizona reports 542,000 registered voters in Arizona are Latino

In Juneof2014, Francisco Heredia from One Arizona reports 542,000 registered voters in Arizona (18% registered voters). are Latino (18% of registered voters). Azcentral, News and the Arizona Republic* Azcentral, 12 News and the Arizona12 Republic* National National Latino Latino Electorate Electorate

Latinos share of the nation’s electorate in 2012 was 8.4% as compared to 7.4% in 2008. Growth in the

Latinos share of the nation’s electorate in 2012 was 8.4% as compared to 7.4% in 2008. Growth number of Latino eligible votersvoters was was driven by Latino youth. In the 18-22 ageage group, there was a 43.3% in the number of Latino eligible driven by Latino youth. In the 18-22 group, there was in a 43.3% in eligible voters from 2008 to 2012. voters Hispanic eligible turned increase eligibleincrease voters from 2008 to 2012. Hispanic eligible turned outvoters in 2012 was 48%. out in 2012 was 48%. PEW Research, Hispanic Trends Project * PEW Research, Hispanic Trends Project *

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Issues: Current Latino voter turnout is affected by changes in voter laws policies and requirements that are designed to oppress and quell the voice of the people. Description: In this session, the current status of Latinos political influence and the barriers to the political process will be presented along with how to engage and mobilize voters. Examples of social media usage and the impact on the Latino community, grass roots organizing campaigns, and political movements will be highlighted. Moderator: Arjelia, “Argie” Gomez, Chief Operating Officer, Chicanos Por La Causa Panelists: Elianne Ramos, Principal & CEO, Speak Hispanic Communications Rita Jaramillo, Board Chair, National Latino Children’s Institute Petra Falcon, Executive Director, Promise AZ, Raquel Teran, AZ State Director, Mi Familia Vota *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47.

Education Panel

“Y” in the Road – Afternoon Sponsored by Helios Education Foundation A Pathway to College - Career Ready Standards and Latino Degree Attainment Latino Degree Attainment From 1996 to 2012, college enrollment among Hispanics, ages 18-24, more than tripled. The percentage of Hispanics, ages 18-24, enrolled in college was at 19% in 2012 as compared to White at 58%. For 2012, the percentage of Hispanics, ages 25-19, who held a bachelors degree or higher was at 9% while graduates of Caucasian ethnicity was at 69%. PEW Research Center, FacTank, News in the Numbers* Issue: Latino students continue to lag behind in degree attainment; multiple factors such as student academic preparedness and the cost of college education impact advancements in education. Description: In this session, trends in National and local degree attainment for Latino students will be presented and the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards will be discussed. Implications for low income and English as a second language learners; academic preparedness at the K-12 level; causes attributing to the lack of degree attainment and potential solutions are panelist topics. Moderator: Barbara Ryan, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Helios Education Foundation Dr. Martha Muñoz, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, Northern Arizona University Panelists: Dr. Maria Harper- Marinick, Executive Vice Chancellor/Provost, Maricopa County Community College District Vince Yanez, Executive Director, Arizona Venture Fund for Quality Education Rebecca Gau, Executive Director, Stand For Children Arizona *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47.

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Child Safety Panel It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child – Afternoon How Forensic Science, Multidisciplinary Teams and Treatment Services Assist in Identifying Abused & Child Safety Panel Neglected Children It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child – Afternoon

How Forensic Science, Multidisciplinary Teams and Treatment Services Assist in Identifying Abused & Neglected Children Stateof ofArizona Arizona Reporting State Reporting From October October 2011 of of total reports were alleged as neglect. From 2011 to toSeptember September2012, 2012,66.73% 66.73% total reports were alleged as neglect.

Arizona Department of Economic Security* Arizona StateState Department of Economic Security*

National Center Center for Exploited Children National forMissing Missingand and Exploited Children In 2013, there were 462,567 entries for Missing under thethe ageage of 18 intointo the FBI’s National In 2013, there were 462,567 entries for MissingChildren Children under of 18 Crime Information Center. the FBI's National Crime Information Center. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children*

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children*

Issues: Reports of child abuse and neglect continue to escalate. Although much is known about the nature of their abuse

Issues: The identification of child victims and the determination of the their abuse or neglectwho have, or neglect, children continue to become victims. Central to addressing childnature abuseof and neglect is identifying and where over thevictims years, are. beenThe refined through forensic science can andhelp the utilization of multidisciplinary teams child compilation of emerging demographics and research in creating effective policies and implementing a coupled with new medicalresponse. and psychological treatment services. to the is multidisciplinary the compilationtreatment coordinated community For the victims, emerging forensic Central science and theevolution utilization of teamsvictim need todemographics; be utilized. of child identifying who and where they are. How can research data and demographics assist in the development and implementation of effective policies to protect our children; further our efforts in Description: In this session, research child victims will be presented and discussed. Circumstances and/or conditions coordinated community efforts such asonmultidisciplinary teams; and support the development of emerging new that surround abuse will be highlighted along with information to aid in identifying victims and preventing future harm. and effective treatment services, from physical to medical to psychological for child victims? Panelist and audience will explore how a community can increase awareness about child abuse and be a change agent on behalf of child victims.

Description: Who are our children who are being victimized? What circumstances or conditions are they in that lend itself for them to be victimized? How can identifying them prevent future harm? How can the community Resources for the Identification, Care and Treatment of Abused/Neglected Children be a change agent on behalf of child victims? What do we need to know to be effective in our community-based Moderator: efforts? Olivia V. Meza, National Latino Children’s Institute Board & eLatinaVoices Member

Pamela Garcia-Filion, Research Scientist, Trauma Phoenix Children’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Department of Child

Resources for the Identification, Careofand Treatment of Abused/Neglected Children Health University of Arizona, College Medicine - Phoenix Moderator: Olivia V. Meza, National Latino Children's Institute & eLatinaVoices Member Current Research and Trends from Direct Medical CareBoard Providers: The Role of Demographics Pamela Garcia-Filion, Research Scientist, Trauma Phoenix Children’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Panelsts: Department of Child Health University of Childhelp Arizona, Children’s College ofCenter Medicine - Phoenix Maureen”Mo” Basenberg, MA, Director, of Arizona Blanca Villaseñor, Research Associate, Trauma Phoenix Children's Hospital

*For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47.

Current Research and Trends from Direct Medical Care Providers: The Role of Demographics Panelsts: Maureen"Mo" Basenberg, MA, Director, Childhelp Children's Center of Arizona

Culture, Language, & History Panel

*For a list of sources for all data usedand and collected in the please refer to the National Latino Children’s Cultivating Latino Pride Learning – program, Afternoon Summit Bibliography on page #57-58 According to Pew Research Center Hispanic Trends, the Hispanic population in the U.S. is approximately 53 million. Latino youths, be they first or second generation, are straddling two cultures. Only about one-in-four (24%) generally use the term “American” first. Pew Research Center* Issue: Since the beginning, Latino culture has been a part of our nation and more and more our nation enjoys the contribution of cultural norms that are traditional to the Latino population. According to Pew Research Center, the Hispanic population in the U.S. is approximately 53 million and Arizona Latino’s represents 30% of the population. The Latino population has maintained a strong unyielding identity that includes language, cultural values, religious beliefs, family traditions and celebrations. Description: This session follows the discussion to ethnic studies curriculum. Presenters address the value of knowing history, culture and retaining language with examples of projects initiatives and venues to support cultural values. Work being done by historians and art experts in keeping pride alive in Latino culture will be presented and highlighted along with discussion for progress.

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Moderator: Dr. Paul Espinosa, Professor, ASU Transborder Studies Panelists: Nancy Liliana Godoy, Curator & Librarian, Chicano/a research Collections, ASU Archives and Special Collections Mary Stephens, Lecturer and Producing Director, ASU Borderlands School of Film, Dance, and Theatre Casandra Hernández, M.A. Anthropologist & Cultural Producer, Interpretation and Program Coordinator, Deer Valley Art Center, ASU *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47.

Immigration Panel

Immigration Now - Afternoon Unaccompanied Children from Latin America- Border Crisis

Unaccompanied Minors According to the United States Border Control’s Southwest Border Sectors report, the 2013 Fiscal Year Total apprehension for Unaccompanied Alien Children ages 0-17 was 31,491. However, in 2014 the number has surpassed and doubled, reporting a total of 62,998 apprehensions. The countries of citizenship include El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. a r e



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Issue: In recent years, the number of unaccompanied immigrant children arriving in the United States has increased dramatically, with many children from Central America fleeing extreme violence and persecution in their home countries. Description: This afternoon session will present a national and local overview of unaccompanied minors, possible reasons for children migrating alone and the government’s response to this humanitarian refugee border crisis. Panelists will discuss the various government agencies involved, conditions the minors are in, will help us understand policies, laws, and practices that impact the children and will suggest remedies and present solutions to this problem. Moderator: Gladys Molina, Attorney, Children’s Initiative Program Director, Florence Project Panelists: Bob Ortega, Senior Reporter, The Arizona Republic Daniel Gonzalez, Senior Reporter, The Arizona Republic Cindy Whitmore, Community Organizer & Coordinator, The Restoration Project Arizona *For a list of sources for all data used and collected in the program, please refer to the National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List on page 47.

Closing Session

Your Vote Is Your Voice – Protect Your Right To Vote Over a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Currently states and localities around the country are making changes that will discriminate against voters based solely on the color of their skin or the language they speak. Voters and the nation will feel the impact of these changes this November.

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Juaninrec Arturo Vargas – Executive Director, National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials Latin America.science She is from considered one of theofmost influential Latinasand in social media bachelor’s degree in political the University California, Berkeley, his law de Arturo Vargas is the Executive Director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. He has a and B.A.currently degree in Communications, Film and Video with a concentration in Adver UCLA. He was born resides in Los Angeles. also serves as Executive Director of the NALEO Educational Fund, an affiliated national nonprofit organization that Public Relationsstrengthens from the City University of New York and a Certification as a Teacher of English as American democracy by promoting the full participation of Latinos in civic life. 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Arturo Vargas is the Executive Director of the National Association of Latino El Appointed Officials. He also serves as Executive Director of the NALEO Educationa affiliated national nonprofit organization that strengthens American democracy by p the full participation of Latinos in civic life. Prior to joining NALEO, Arturo President for Community Education and Public Policy of the Mexican Americ Defense and Educational Fund where he supervised and directed MALDEF’s co education and leadership development programs. Arturo is a nationally recognized 26 Latino demographic trends, electoral participation, voting rights, the Census, and redistricting. He

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Meghan holds a Bachelors Degree In International Relations and Social communities. Meghan worked for Florence Crittenton where she ov Policy from James Madison College, previously Michigan State University. responsible forChildren's deliveringAction Independent Life Skills training Meghan Arrigo works for AllianceLiving and is and the Manager of the Ariz Estela Barraza –department Co-Founder, P1Kids aging out of Arizona foster care, as well as youth and adults in the behavioral health Estela Barraza – Co-Founder, P1KidsInitiative, a community wide effort to improve outcomes for you Opportunities Estela Barraza isandacare health and Meghan exercise enthusiast. Sheexperience isgraduate a first generation college Meghan holds aEstela Bachelors Degree Inexercise International Relations and Social Policy from James Madiso Barrazathe is a health enthusiast. 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She is a first generation college out ofScholarship ArizonaProgram fosterat ASU. care,Estela as well as youth adults in the behavioral andaging the Leadership has dedicated her lifeand to health and wellbeing; she feels that healt of Region for XanAsh Grand, a diabetes prevention non-profit organiz Arizona Stateand University, a bachelors degree in Kinesiology. co thefrom bestArizona way to bring change affect the lives ofwith the people around you isSocial by leading by example. Meghan holds Bachelors Degree InDirector, International Relations and Policy from JamesEstela Madiso Maureen “Mo”a Basenberg – MPA, Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona community involvement includes an active AGUI P1Kids an After School Health & serving ExerciseasProgram in alumni additionmember she has for an integra Michigan StateBasenberg University. Maureen “Mo” – MPA, Director, Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona Leadership Institute, Arizona College scholarship Foundation, ASU Alumni, and the Leadership S community-based lifestyle research intervention directed towards obese Latino ad Maureen “Mo” Basenberg, MPA is currently Director of Arizona Child Advocacy Maureen “Mo” Basenberg, MPA is currently Director of Arizona Child Advocacy Programs for Childhelp, including the Program at ASU.Along Estelawith has developing dedicated her life to healthhealth and wellbeing; she research feels thatbased the best wa andMobile delivering and exercise curricu Children’s Advocacy Center in Phoenix, a Advocacy Center Program operated out in of Flagstaff and thea Gila for Childhelp, including the Children’s Advocacy Center Phoenix, Mobile Estela Barraza –assists Co-Founder, P1Kids change and affect the lives of the people around you is by leading by example. in lab research studies atto ASU. Prior toMs.P1Kids, Estela asGovernor’s the Executiv County Child Advocacy Center in Payson. Prior joining Childhelp Basenberg was with served the Arizona Center Program operated out of Flagstaff and the and GilastateCounty Child toAdvocacy Office for eight years, providing community outreach and administering federal dollars dedicated child of Arizona Region XanAsh Grand, enthusiast. a diabetes She prevention non-profit organiza Estela Barraza isjoining a for health exercise isPrevention athe first generation abuse investigation and and domestic violence. Through thewas Arizona Resource Center colleg Payson. Priorandtoprosecution Childhelp Ms. Basenberg with Arizona Governor’s community includes serving as an alumni member forhas AGUIL Maureen trainedinvolvement in Community Development including fromactive The Institute for Cultural Affairs. She fromwasArizona State University, with atechniques bachelors degree in Kinesiology. Estela c eight years, providing community outreach and administering federal and sta provided Arizona training on Community Development throughout Arizona. She ASU receivedAlumni, a Bachelor’s and of Science from Grand Leadership Institute, College scholarship Foundation, the Leadership S P1Kids an with After School Health & Exercise Program in and addition she has an integra dedicated child andand prosecution domestic violence. Th Canyon Universityto a doubleabuse major in investigation Psychology and Theatre completed a Master’s in Public Administration Program at ASU. Estela has dedicated her life to health and wellbeing; she feels that the best wa community-based lifestyle research intervention directed towards obese Latino ad from Arizona State University in December 2008. Center Maureen was trained in Community De Arizona Prevention Resource change and affect Along the lives of the people around you is by leading by example. withThe developing health and researchtraining based curricu including techniques from Instituteand for delivering Cultural Affairs. Sheexercise has provided on C assists in lab research studies at ASU. Prior to P1Kids, Estela served as the Executiv Development throughout Arizona. She received a Bachelor’s of Science from Grand Canyon Univer of Arizonaand Region forand XanAsh Grand, a diabetes prevention non-profitfrom organiz double major in Psychology Theatre completed a Master’s in Public Administration Ari community involvement includes serving as an active alumni member for AGUI University in December 2008. Leadership Institute, Arizona College scholarship Foundation, ASU Alumni, and the Leadership S Program at ASU. Estela has dedicated her life to health and wellbeing; she feels that the best wa Kate Brophy McGee – House Representative & Co-Chair, District 28, Child Protective Services change and affect the lives of the people around you is by leading by example. Oversight Committee 27

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left banking when her child first was childborn. wasInborn. 2010, elected left banking when her first 2010,In Kate was Kate electedwas to the Arizont Oversight Committee Representatives for Legislative 11, covering North Central Ph Representatives for Legislative DistrictDistrict 11, covering North Central Phoenix, Arcad ofRepresentative Paradise Valley. SheDistrict serves as Chair theServices House Financial Institutions of Paradise Valley. She28,serves asofChair of Oversight the House Financial Kate Brophy McGeeTown –Town House & Co-Chair, Child Protective Committee Kate isHealth a Arizonan, third generation Arizonan, into ranching and is is ranking Republican onisthe House Committee. She is Co-Chair thea Department of C BrophyBrophy McGee aMcGee third generation born into a ranching family and raised inof Southern Arizona. She family and rankingKate Republican on the House Health Committee. Sheborn is Co-Chair of the Dep graduated with honors from the University of Arizona in 1977. Kate completed a bank management training program Southern Arizona. honors from theestablishing University oftheArizona Legislative Oversight Committee andShe sponsored the with legislation establishing the new agency in the Legislative Oversight Committee andingraduated sponsored legislation new agi in 1978 and spent the next twelve years banking, ending herthe career as a bank vice president and senior commercial Special Session. Kate She hasleftreceived numerous awards and recognition for her completed bank management training program inelected 1978 andlegislative spent thework next on tw loan officer. when hernumerous first child was born. In 2010, and Kate was to the Arizona of Special Session. Kate hasabanking received awards recognition for House her legislat Arizona’s vulnerable - children, seniors and persons with disabilities. Prior to her election Representatives for Legislative District 11, covering Central Phoenix, Arcadia and thesenior Town of Paradise Valley.to the banking, ending her career as a North bank vice president and commercial loan Arizona’s vulnerable children, seniors and persons with disabilities. Prior to her elec She serves as Chair of the House Financial Institutions Committee and is ranking Republican on the House Health Brophy McGee served nearly a decade as a school board member and in numerous elected, app left banking when her first child was born. In 2010, Kate was elected to the Ariz Committee. She is Co-Chair of the Department of Child Safety Legislative Oversight Committee and sponsored the Brophy served nearlyfor aagency decade as District a school board member and inawards numerous volunteerMcGee capacities. Representatives Legislative covering Northnumerous Central Phoenix, Ar legislation establishing the new in the May, 2014 Special11, Session. Kate has received and recognition for her legislative work on behalf of Arizona’s vulnerable children, seniors and persons with disabilities. volunteer capacities. Town of Paradise Valley. She serves as Chair of the House Financial Institutio Prior to her election to the legislature, Brophy McGee served nearly a decade as a school board member and in Elyssa Bustamante - elected, Program Coordinator & Committee. Community She Relations, Arizona State Universityo and is ranking numerous Republican on the House Health is Co-Chair of the Department appointed and volunteer capacities. Elyssa Bustamante - Programand Coordinator Community Relations, Arizona State Legislative Oversight Committee sponsored the&legislation establishing the new agency in t Elyssa Bustamante - Program Coordinator & Community Relations,of Arizona State University Elyssa is responsible for coordination all the ASU César E. Chávez Leadershi Special Session. Kate has received numerous awards and recognition for her legislative work Elyssa is responsible for coordination of all the ASU César E. Chávez Leadership (CCLI) related programming. (CCLI) related programming. In addition to the CCLIInstitute program she manages Devils Arizona’s vulnerable -to the children, seniors and persons with disabilities. Prior toandCésar her election to ti Elyssa is responsible for coordination of all the ASU E. In addition CCLI program she manages Devils in Training workshops, CCLI Alumni Network is editor of the Cháv workshops, CCLI Alumni Network and is editor offacilitators. the CCLI quarterly newsletter quarterlynearly newsletter. also trainsas and theboard program’s student Elyssa has a B.A. degree Brophy McGeeCCLI served aShedecade asupervises school member and in numerous elected, a (CCLI) related programming. In addition to the CCLI program she man and supervises program’s student facilitators. Elyssa has a B.A. degree in in trains Chicano/a Studies and English the Literature from Arizona State University. volunteer capacities. workshops, CCLI Alumni Network editor of the CCLI quarter Studies and English Literature from Arizona and State is University.

trains and supervises the program’s student facilitators. Elyssa has a B. Studies and English Literature from Arizona State University.

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Dr. Paul Espinosa - Professor, ASU Transborder Studies Elyssa is responsible for coordination of all the ASU César E. Chávez Leade Dr. Paul Espinosa - Professor, ASU Transborder Studies (CCLI) programming. In additionFilmmaker, to the CCLI program managesinDev Paulrelated Espinosa is an award-winning andsheProfessor the Dr.Dr. Paul Espinosa is an award-winning Filmmaker, Producer and Professor in theProducer School of Transborder Studies at Dr. Paul Espinosa Professor, ASU Transborder Studies workshops, CCLI Alumni Network and is editor of the CCLI quarterly newsle Transborder Studies at Arizona State University. He has over 30 years producing Arizona State University. He has over 30 years producing films and documentaries for PBS. His production company, Espinosa Productions, isfor a film and company specializing in facilitators. documentary andElyssa dramatic films focused documentaries PBS. His production company, Espinosa Productions, isondegree a film trains and supervises thevideo program’s student has a B.A. thecompany U.S.-Mexico specializing border region. Espinosa received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in Anthropology where he inisdocumentary and dramatic films focused on the and U.S.-Mex Dr. Paul Espinosa an award-winning Filmmaker, Producer Prof Studies English Literature Arizona specialized in and the cultural analysis of television from communication and State his B.A.University. degree from Brown University, also region. Espinosa received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in Anthropology in Anthropology. He worked with the public stations in SanUniversity. Diego and Dallas as a Senior Transborder Studies at television Arizona State He hasProducer over and 30 year specialized the cultural analysis of border television communication and his B.A. de Executive Producer. in Specializing in Latino and U.S.-Mexico topics, Espinosa has produced, directed, written documentaries for PBS. His production company, Espinosa Productio and hosted numerous programs for PBS. Brown University, also in Anthropology. He worked with the public television stati company specializing inArizona documentary and dramatic filmsSpecializing focused onin t Dr. Paul Espinosa Professor, ASU Transborder Studies Petra Falcon – Executive Director, Promise Diego and Dallas as a Senior Producer and Executive Producer. region. Espinosa received Ph.D.written fromand Stanford University in Af U.S.-Mexico topics, Espinosa has produced,his directed, hosted numerous programs Petra Falcon – border Executive Director, Promise Arizona Dr. Paul Espinosa is ancultural award-winning Filmmaker, Producer and membership Professor ino specialized analysis of television communication and Petra Falcon is in the the Executive Director Promise Arizona (PAZ), Petra Falcon is the Executive Director of Promise Arizona of (PAZ), a membership organization whoseamission is to Transborder Studies atalso Arizona State University. He hasPriorover 30Petra years produc recruit, train mission and support generation ofin leaders from across the ofgeneration Arizona. to PAZ, served Brown University, Anthropology. worked with the public te whose isa new to recruit, train and support a state newHe of leaders from acro asdocumentaries the Southwest Regional Director for the Reform Immigration for America campaign and oversaw state directors, is a f for PBS. His production company, Espinosa Productions, andPrior Dallas as consultants aPetra Senior Producer and across Executive Producer. Spe ofDiego Arizona. to PAZ, served as ofthe Southwest Director district directors, grassroots organizers, and hundreds volunteers theRegional Southwest. Petra helped for t company specializing in documentary and dramatic films focused on the U.S.-M U.S.-Mexico toborder Espinosa has produced, directed, written hosted numerou pioneer a topics, new model of youth organizing through “Movement Building” trainings that haveand dramatically expanded Immigration for America campaign and oversaw state directors, district directors, region. Espinosa received his Ph.D. from Stanford University Anthropolo youth participation in public life. Since 2010, Promise Arizona has registered over 54,000 new voters andin catapulted organizers, consultants and analysis hundreds oftelevision volunteerscommunication across the Southwest. specialized thethecultural his Petra B.A. thousands of leadersin across state and country. Many ofof those leaders have gone to lead organizations,and managed pioneer a new model of youth organizing through “Movement Building” training campaigns, and even ran for elected offices. Petra leads by example and practices organizing by developing Brown University, also in Anthropology. He worked with the public television s leadership capacity in communities. dramatically expanded in Executive public life.Producer. Since 2010, Promise A Diegoandand Dallas as a youth Seniorparticipation Producer and Specializing registered 54,000 voters and catapulted of numerous leaders across the U.S.-Mexico border topics,over Espinosa hasnew produced, directed, writtenthousands and hosted program country. Many of those leaders have gone to lead organizations, managed campaigns, and even ran offices. Petra leads by example and practices organizing by developing leadership and capacity in com Charles Flanagan - Director, Department of Child Safety & Family Services

Governor Brewer appointed Charles Flanagan as Director of the Department of Chi Prior to this he served as the Chair of the Governor’s independent Child Advocate Evaluation (CARE) Team, the Director of the Arizona Department of Juvenile C (ADJC) , and the Deputy Director of the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC). has more than 28 years of correctional experience which includes serving as 30 Ward prison complexes; Assistant Director, and CEO of Correctional Industries. He has

(ADJC) , and of the the Deputy Director ofEducation the ArizonaDivision Department Corrections (ADC) the Director Correctional andofProgram Co-Chair Charles Flanagan Director, Department of Child Safety & Family Services has more than of 28Justice years of correctional experience which includes as Ward Administration Studies at Cochise Community College andserving has a strong co Charles Flanagan Director, Department of Child Safety & Family Services prison in complexes; Assistant Director, and CEODirector of Correctional He has orientation, specializing creating community partnerships. FlanaganIndustries. has a degree in Governor Brewer appointed Charles Flanagan as Director of the Department of Chi Governor appointed Charles Director of the Department of Child Safety. 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He has aDr. degree in English Language his and Literature from the University Amsterdam, Science the Netherlands andSlippery is a CertifiedRock U Garcia received Bachelor’s degree Exercise from thehis Director of the Education Division and the Program Co-Chair Public Manager through Arizona StateCorrectional University. Dr. David O. Garcia -Master’s American College ofhis Sports Medicine Specialist, University of and Degree and PhD in ExerciseExercise Physiology from University ofAr P Administration of Justice Studies at Cochise Community College and has a strong He- American has assisted with numerous National of Health funded research studies ce Dr. David O. Garcia College of Sports Medicine Exercise Institutes Specialist, University of Arizona orientation, specializing in received creating community partnerships. 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Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix Campus. She conducts Policy Children’s Hospital (PCH). As part of the trauma program at PCH, Dr. Garcia-Filion developed a Forensics Registry management research programs for corporate and community partners. Dr.Hospital Garcia (PCH) is pu on brain at registry Phoenix Children’s totranslational catalog of suspected childpediatric abuseof dating back toinjury 2007. The cliniciansof andLatino researchers Josephall cases Garcia is Director Communications andenables Director Public independent research agenda that promotes physical healthy behav toof monitor trends, develop clinical guidelines for screening and evaluation, and activity, inform research initiativesdietary on child Dr. is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Child theGarcia-Filion trauma program at PCH, Dr. Garcia-Filion developed a Forensics Registry to c Morrison Institute for Public Policy. He also teaches at the Cronkite School of Journ abuse withinmanagement Arizona. 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Garcia isPhD aPublic member ofMorrison the directors fo Dr. Garcia-Filion is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Child Morrison Institute for Public Policy. He also teaches at the Cronkite School of Journalism Policy. He also teaches at the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. inform initiatives on the child abuse within Arizona. Her leadership and parti of Medicine and her MPHresearch andAction BS degrees from ofMinority Arizona. Children's Alliance, theUniversity Arizona Education Policy Analys Garcia hasCommunication been a of top editor, columnist and/or reporter for several news Garcia outlets, including The Arizona Republic, University Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix Campus. 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Dr. Castro Institute at received Phoenix College, andEpidemiology the Arizona Center for USC Investiga national pediatric Garcia-Filion her PhD from the Ke years old. She began advocating for immigrant rights her senior year in highin school after the passage of Proposition family whenreferendum she waslimited 7 years old. She began advocating for immigrant rights her seni Reporting. in Arizona, undocumented students’ possibilities at attaining a post-secondary education. of Medicine and300her MPHthe and BS degrees from the University of Arizona. highgraduated schoolin theafter the passage of Proposition 300 funding in Arizona, thecomplete referendum Having top percentile of her class, Yadira was able to attain private to successfully a B.A. in Education from Arizona State University (ASU). While at ASU, Yadira was involved with the Social Justice Yadira Garcia –undocumented Founding Member, Arizona DREAMatAct Coalition students’ possibilities attaining a post-secondary education. Having Coalition and became a founding member of the Arizona DREAM Act Coalition. In 2012, after Deferred Action for in the top percentile of her class, Yadira was able to attain private funding to su Childhood Arrivals was announced, Yadira became a lead for the No Dream Deferred Campaign organizing to assist Originally from Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Yadira Garcia immigrated toasPhoenix, complete a B.A. inPreviously, Education Arizona State University (ASU). WhileAZ at with AS potential DACA beneficiaries. Yadira from has advocated against family separation by serving the Education Not Deportation lead and END Our Pain coordinator in past years. family when she wasthe 7 years old. She began advocating for immigrant rightsmember her senior was involved with Social Justice Coalition and became a founding of ye th high school after the passage of Proposition 300 in Arizona, the referendum lim DREAM Act Coalition. 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Nancy Liliana Godoy - Curator & Librarian, ASU Archives & Special Collections

Nancy Liliana Godoy - Curator & Librarian, ASU Archives & Special Collections

Nancy Liliana Godoy is the Curator and Librarian of the Chicano/a Research Collection at Arizona State University.Vice She is responsible for collection development, archival arrangement Dr. Harper-Marinick - Godoy Executive Chancellor and Maricopa County Community Nancy Godoy isoutreach, the Curator and Provost, Librarian of thereference Research Nancy LilianaLiliana iscommunity the Curator and Librarian ofinstruction the Chicano/a Research Collection at Chicano/a Arizona State University. and description, and specialized services. She Co District She is responsible for collection development, archival arrangement and description, community outreach, instruction Arizona State University. is responsible forincollection archival ar earned her Bachelor of Arts inShe History with a minor Southwest development, Studies from Northern and specialized reference services. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Southwest Studies Arizona University (NAU) and a Master ofofArts inInformation Information Resources and Library Science ser and description, community outreach, and specialized reference from Northern Arizona University (NAU) and a Master Arts ininstruction Resources and Library Science from the Maria Harper-Marinick, Ph.D., is currently Executive Vice Chancellor and from the University of Arizona (U of A). As a Knowledge River (KR) scholar, she is Provo afrom University (U of A). As aof Knowledge River (KR) scholar, she is passionate for the Latino and earnedof Arizona her Bachelor Arts in History with a a minor inadvocate Southwest Studies passionate advocate forCommunity the Latino Native American communities in theclosely library and Native American communities in the library and and College Maricopa County District. works with and the Libra Chan Arizona University (NAU) and a Master of Arts inShe Information Resources archives field. archives field. develop and implement the District’s strategic plan; lead initiatives to enhance ac Nancy Liliana Godoy - Curator & Librarian, ASU Archives & Special Collections

from the University of Arizona (U of A). As a Knowledge River (KR) scholar increase student success; build stature and recognition of the District advocate theand Latino andthe Native American communities in the libraryan a Daniel Gonzalez –passionate Senior Reporter, the for Arizona Republic colleges locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Harper-Marinick has been the re archives field.the Arizona Republic Daniel Gonzalez – Senior Reporter, awards and recognition, including the from 2012Valley Victoria Foundation’s G. de los Seniorreporter reporter reported the Rio Grande Valleycross inAlfredo Texas, where Senior DanielDaniel GonzálezGonzález reported from the Rio Grande in Texas, where children into the United Service in covers Higher Education Award, thecovers 2013 Arizona Hispanic Co children cross into the United States. González immigration and communities. States. González immigration minority communities. He was a finalist thisDiamondbacks year minority for the American Society Daniel Gonzalez – Senior Reporter, theand Arizona Republic of Newspapers’ award for Distinguished Writing on Diversity. Daniel Gonzalez is the immigration reporter for The Leadership Award, the NCSPOD Chancellor Leadership Award, and a Circle o He was- aExecutive finalist this year for the American Society of Newspapers' for Distinguished Dr. Harper-Marinick Vice Chancellor and2013 Provost, Maricopa Countyaward Community College Republic. He joined the newspaper in Decemberis1999 and also has written aboutfor the The border, Latino affairs, and Writing on Diversity. Daniel Gonzalez the immigration reporter Republic. He joined Award Youth Leadership Institute. In reported 2014, Dr.national Harper-Marinick was selected as one Districtfrom Aguila Senior reporter Daniel the Rio Grande Valley minority communities. He has received González numerous local, regional andfrom journalism awards, including runner-upin Tex the newspaper in December 1999 and also has written about the border, Latino affairs, and Most InfluentialforWomen in Arizona Business by the AZ Business Magazine, and in and 2013minority she wascom se the American Society of News Editors Award for Distinguished Writing on Diversity this year. children cross into the States. González covers immigration minority communities. He United hasisreceived numerous local, regional and national journalism Maria Harper-Marinick, Ph.D., currently Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost for the one of the 25 Most Hispanic Business Leaders in Arizona byofthe AZ Business Magazine a HeInfluential wasincluding finalist this year the American Society Newspapers' award awards, runner-up forforthe American Society of News Award for Dis Maricopa County Community College District. SheProvost, works closely with Editors theCounty Chancellor tofor Dr. Harper-Marinick - aExecutive Vice Chancellor and Maricopa Communit the Valley’s Most Admired Leaders by the Phoenix Journal, andreporter was featured Revista Distinguished Writing onthe Diversity this year.Business Writing Diversity. Daniel Gonzalez is thelead immigration Theinand Republic. develop andon implement District’s strategic plan; initiatives to enhancefor access District (Dominican Republic), Latina success; Styles, International Educator, and Executive magazines. increase student and and buildProvost, the stature and County recognition of about the District and its ten the newspaper in December 1999 and also hasHispanic written theDistrict border, Latino a Dr. Harper-Marinick - Executive Vice Chancellor Maricopa Community College colleges locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Harper-Marinick has been the recipient of minority communities. He has isreceived numerous regional and and national Maria Harper-Marinick, Ph.D., is currently Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost forlocal, the Maricopa County Community Maria Harper-Marinick, Ph.D., currently Executive Vice Chancellor Provo awards and recognition, including the 2012 Victoria Foundation’s Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. Casandra Hernández - M.A. Anthropologist & Cultural Producer, Arizona State University College District. She works closely with the Chancellor to develop and implement the District’s strategic plan;Editors lead awards, including runner-up for the American Society of News Maricopa County Community College District. She works closely with the ChaA Service Higher Education Award,student the 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks initiatives in to enhance access and increase success; and build the stature and Hispanic recognition Community of the District Distinguished Writing onand Diversity thisDr.strategic year. develop andlocally, implement the District’s plan; leadand to enhance a Leadership Award, thenationally, NCSPOD 2013 Chancellor Leadership Award, a Circleofof Friends and its ten colleges internationally. Harper-Marinick has been theinitiatives recipient awards and Casandra Hernández is an anthropologist (M.A., Arizona State University) and recognition, the 2012 Victoria Foundation’s Alfredo los Santos Jr.was Service in Higher Award, Award from Aguila Youthincluding Leadership Institute. In 2014, Dr. Harper-Marinick selected asEducation one 50 increase student success; and build theG. de stature and recognition of of thethe District a producer who has spent herthe life on both sides of the the Sonoran Desert border. Her inte 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks Hispanic Community Leadership Award, NCSPOD 2013she Chancellor Leadership Most Influential the Women in Arizona Business by AZ Business Magazine, and in 2013 was selected as colleges locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Harper-Marinick has been the re Award, andare a Circle of Friends Award AguilainYouth Leadership Institute. 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CasandraCoordinator, has produced performances, symposia, educational prog Casandra Hernandez, Artist Programs Arizonaevents, Commission on the Arts Most Influential Women in Arizona Business by the AZ Business Magazine, and in 2013 she was s exhibitions inis an museums and cultural institutions in Phoenix. Shehas currently Casandra Hernández is an anthropologist (M.A., Arizona and University) and cultural Casandra Hernández anthropologist (M.A., Arizona StateinUniversity) cultural producer who spent one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders ArizonaState by the AZ Business Magazine a Interpretation and Programs Coordinator atDesert theboth ASU Deer Valley Rock Artborder. Center, ainterests museum, producer whosides has her life on sides of the Sonoran Desert Her andcultura her life on both ofspent the Sonoran border. 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inDyannae El Paso,Herrera TX. During her of fellowship she received the 4 Annual Hillary B. Foulkes Memorial – Chief Office, Bureau of Women’s & Children’s Arizona strategies, and activities surrounding assessment, evaluation,Health, and research of Depa Mat recognition of her outstanding achievement and commitment to excellence as a CDC/CSTE Health Services Child Health (MCH) programs in BWCH. Previously she served as a Maternal a Epidemiology Fellow. Dyanne attended the University of Florida where she earned her MP in BWCH and before joiningDepartment ADHS she was Services a Council of Dyannae Herrera Health Chief ofEpidemiologist Office, Bureau of Women’s & Children’s Health, Arizona of Health concentration in–in epidemiology and a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in and Microbiology. 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engagement in education and education policy. In addition to numerous conference presentations Lourdes Páez in - Workforce & Enrollment Coordinator, Arizona management nonprofitDevelopment/Outreach organizations, he has also conducted workshops on Alliance the usefor of data in m Lourdes Páez Workforce Development/Outreach & Enrollment Coordinator, Arizona Alliance for Community Health in Ec Community Perilla, Health Centers Alejandro MPA,(AACHC) Director ASU American Dream States, Academy organizational effectiveness. He has–consulted in the United Mexico, and for USAID Centers (AACHC) systems, leadership transitions, and board leadership; and given testimony to Congress on education p Ms.Páez Páez worked theAlliance Arizona Alliance for Community Health three years Ms. hashas worked for the for Arizona for Community Health Centers for three yearsCenters providingfor the Coordination community engagement. of Workforce Development and Outreach Enrollment Development Programs. She is aand CMSOutreach Certified Application Counselor providing the Coordination of and Workforce and Enrollment Alejandro Perilla is Director of the ASU American Dream Academy, a position he (CAC) for the Health Insurance Marketplace and a Community Assister for Health-e-Arizona Plus (HEAplus) the online Programs. She is a CMS Certified Application Counselor (CAC) for the Health Insurance application program for the the Arizona Medicaid Program as AHCCCS. prior work experience since cofounding organization at known Arizona State Her University (ASU) in October Marketplace and a Community Assister for Health-e-Arizona Plus (HEAplus) the includes online working with Rural Health Providers with Southeast Arizona Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) for thirteen years received his BS Theory and International Relations application program forintheEconomic Arizona Medicaid Program known as AHCCCS. Her priorfrom work the H.T. Sanchez, where Ed.D. Superintendent, Tucson District she – Coordinated Recruitment and RetentionUnified Programs toSchool address the shortage of Primary Care Providers in experience includes working with Rural Health Providers with Southeast Arizona Area Health University in 1987, and ina Arizona. MPA She in attended Public Cochise Administration from Harvard Kenned Rural and Underserved Communities College in Douglas, AZ the and Nursing School Education Center (SEAHEC) for thirteen years where she Coordinated Recruitment and at St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas. She is originally from Nogales, Arizona and now lives in San Prior to joining ASU he was Vice President of the National Council of La Raza’s Tan Valley, Arizona with her husband and 13the year-old son. Retention Programs to address shortage of Primary Care Providers in Rural and Alejandro Perilla, MPA, Director – ASU American Dream Academy where he was responsible for corporate fundraising and events. He is on the editorial Underserved Communities in Arizona. She attended Cochise College in Douglas, AZ and Nursing School at St. Alejandro Perilla, MPA, Director – ASU American Dream Academy PRISM, A Journal of Regional Eastern Kentucky University, andand hasnow published Mary of the Plains College in DodgeEngagement City, Kansas. at She is originally from Nogales, Arizona lives in on co Alejandro Perilla is Director of the ASU American Dream Academy, a position he has held since cofounding the engagement education andhusband education San Tan Valley,inArizona with her and 13policy. year-old In son.addition to numerous conference presentations organization at Arizona State University (ASU) in October 2005. He received his BS in Economic Theory and management inInternational nonprofit organizations, he University hasof also conducted on the use of data in m Alejandro Perilla Director the ASU Dream Academy, a positio Relations from theisAmerican in 1987, and a American MPA workshops in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to joining ASU he was Vice President of the National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) where he organizational effectiveness. He hasthe consulted in the at United States, Mexico, and for(ASU) USAID Ec since cofounding organization Arizona State University in inOcto was responsible for corporate fundraising and events. He is on the editorial board of PRISM, A Journal of Regional systems, leadership transitions, and board leadership; and given testimony to Congress on education p H.T.Sanchez, the Superintendent for theInternational Tucson Unified School Distric received hisEd.D., BS inis University, Economic and Relations Engagement at Eastern Kentucky and hasTheory published on community engagement in education andfrom community engagement. responsible foreducation the oversight, and management of management the district’s executive leadersh policy. In addition to numerous presentations data in nonprofit organizations, University in coordination, 1987, and aconference MPA in Public onAdministration from the Harvard Ke he has also conducted workshops on the use of data in measuring organizational effectiveness. He has consulted in Sanchez has worked in public education for 16 years and has been an elementary, middle, and Prior to joining ASU he was Vice President of the National Council of Lahig R the United States, Mexico, and for USAID in Ecuador on systems, leadership transitions, and board leadership; and principal. Priorgiven towhere assuming leadership of TUSD hecommunity servedfundraising as interim Superintendent Ector hetowas responsible for corporate and events. Hefor is on the Cou edi testimony Congress on education policy and engagement. H.T. Sanchez, Ed.D. – Superintendent, Tucson Unified School District He has also served of as Regional a district Engagement level Bilingual/ESL Services Director and Instructional Support PRISM, A Journal at Eastern Kentucky University, and has published H.T. Sanchez, Ed.D. – Superintendent, Tucson Unified School District Executive Director at Tyler and ISDeducation and as Accountability, Special toPopulations Superintend engagement in education policy. In addition numerous Assistant conference presenta H.T.Sanchez, Ed.D., is the Superintendent for the Tucson Unified School District. He is responsible for the oversight, Chief of Staff/Deputy Superintendent for ECISD. He has made scholarly contributions at management in nonprofit organizations, he has also conducted workshops theeducation use internat of data coordination, and management of the district’s executive leadership team. Sanchez has worked on in public state level conferences, presented research studies to universities, and has been published 16 years and has been middle, and school principal.States, Prior to assuming leadership TUSDUSAID he on ed organizationalforeffectiveness. Hean elementary, has consulted inhighthe United Mexico, andoffor served as interim for Ector County ISD.for He has also served district level Bilingual/ESL Services topics. Sanchez also servesSuperintendent as an adjunct professor Texas A & asMa University-Commerce where h systems, leadership transitions, and board and given testimony to Congress on educat Director and Instructional Support Servicesleadership; Executive Director at Tyler ISD and as Accountability, Special Populations graduate level school law and doctoral level ethics and philosophy. He holds a Doctorate of Educat Assistant Superintendent, and Chief of Staff/Deputy Superintendent for ECISD. He has made scholarly contributions community engagement. Texas A&M University-Commerce, a Master presented of Education Ross State at international and state level conferences, research from studies Sul to universities, and hasUniversity, been publishedand on a Ba educational topics. Sanchez also serves as an adjunct professor for Texas A & M University-Commerce where he Arts from Angelo State University teaches graduate level school law and doctoral level ethics and philosophy. He holds a Doctorate of Education from H.T.Sanchez, Ed.D., is the Superintendent for the Tucson Unified School Distri Texas A&M University-Commerce, a Master of Education from Sul Ross State University, and a Bachelor of Arts from H.T. Schlosser Sanchez, Ed.D. –University Superintendent, Tucson Unified District responsible forAngelo oversight, coordination, and management of the district’s executive leadersh Cindy –the Social Services Coordinator, The FlorenceSchool Immigration & Refugee Rights Proj State Sanchez has worked in public education for 16 years and has been an elementary, middle, and hig Cindy Schlosser – Social Services Coordinator, The Florence Immigration & Refugee Rights Project principal. Prior Cindy to assuming leadership of TUSD served as State interim Superintendent forwith Ectora Cou Schlosser graduated from he Valley City University in 2005 Bac Cindy Schlosser graduated from Valley City State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Spanish Education He has also served as ain district Bilingual/ESL Services and Instructional Support Science Spanishlevel Education and history. In JuneDirector 2009, she began working with the and history. In June 2009, she began working with the Florence Project as a legal assistant and currently serves as Executive Director at Services Tyler ISD and asanAccountability, Special Assistant Superinten the Social and Accredited Representative. The Florence provides free legal and Project as a Coordinator legal assistant and currently serves asPopulations the Project Social Services Coordinato related social services to Immigrants and Refugees who are in Immigration detention in Florence, Eloy, and Phoenix Chief of Staff/Deputy Superintendent for ECISD. He has made scholarly at internat Accredited Representative. The Florence Project provides freecontributions legal and related social Arizona. From 2005-2008, she worked with Latino immigrant communities in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota state level conferences, presented research studies to universities, and has been published on ed to Immigrants and Refugees whoTX/are Immigration detention in Florence, Eloy, and through the Sisters of St. Joseph and in El Paso, Cd.in Juarez. On the El Paso/Cd. Juarez border, she volunteered with Annunciation House, a house of hospitality for migrants and facilitated study delegations. topics. Sanchez also serves as2005-2008, an adjunct professor forwith Texas A &border M University-Commerce Arizona. From she worked Latino immigrant communities inwhere Minneh graduate level school law and doctoral ethics and philosophy. He a Doctorate of EducaO Paul, Minnesota throughlevel Sisters of St. Josephfor andthe in holds El Paso, TX/ Cd. Juarez. H.T.Sanchez, Ed.D., isthethe Superintendent Tucson Unified School D Mary Stephens Producing Director/Performer, ASU Borderlands School of Film, Texas A&M for University-Commerce, a Master of and Education from Sulof Ross University, and a lea Ba Paso/Cd. Juarez border, she volunteered with Annunciation House, a house of hospi responsible the oversight, coordination, management theState district’s executive Mary Stephens - Producing Director/Performer, ASU Borderlands School of Film, Dance, & Theatre Arts from Angelo Stateborder migrants and facilitated study delegations. Sanchez has worked inUniversity public education for 16 years and has been an elementary, middle, an

principal. Priorperformance to assuming leadership of TUSD he served as has interim Superintendent and politics to engaged communities in public dialogue. She curated numerous events across for the Ecto Mary Stephens is the Producing Director of ASU-Performance in Cindy Schlosser – Social Services Coordinator, The Florence Immigration & Refugee Rights Pro valley focusing identity, bi-national relationships, and Services land issues. She is also a doctoral at ASU. He has also served as on a border district level Bilingual/ESL Director and student Instructional Sup initiative that bridges performance and politics to engaged Executive Director at Tyler ISD and as Accountability, Special Populations Assistant Super Cindy Schlosser from numerous Valley City events in valley 2005 with a Ba dialogue. Shegraduated has curated across the focusin Chief of Staff/Deputy Superintendent for ECISD. He has State made University scholarly contributions at int Science in Spanish Education and history. In June 2009, she began working with the state level conferences, research to universities, and has been published nationalpresented relationships, andstudies land issues. She is also a doctoral student ao Project as a legal assistant and currently serves as the Social Services Coordinato topics. Sanchez also serves as an adjunct professor for Texas A & M University-Commerce wh Accredited Representative. The Florence Project provides free legal and related socia graduate level school law andand doctoral level ethics philosophy. He holds a Doctorate E 35 to Immigrants Refugees who are inand Immigration detention in Florence, Eloy,ofand Texas A&M University-Commerce, a Master of Education fromimmigrant Sul Ross communities State University, and Arizona. From 2005-2008, she worked with Latino in Minne Mary Stephens is the Producing Director of ASU-Performance in the Borderlands, an arts initiative that bridges

for Better Arizona and Maricopa Citizens for Safety Accountability, she has lead l voter registrations, getthe outvote theefforts vote efforts as theofousting Russell voter registrations, get out such as such the ousting Russellof Pearce, by thousands of volunteers and empowering families and leaders to speak o thousands of volunteers and empowering families and leaders to speak out and take Raquel Terán – Arizona State Director, Mi Familia Vota their In In 2012, Raquel was awas candidate for Arizona State Senate. theircommunities. communities. 2012, Raquel a candidate for Arizona StateRaquel Senate.received Raquelthere Raquel Terán was born and raised in the Southern Arizona Sonora Border. She currently serves as Arizona State Ortega Service Award fromfrom Valle del Sol. She has also been recognized by the Arizona OrtegaPublic Public Service Award Valle Sol. She has also recognized Director for Mi Familia Vota. For the past decade,del Raquel has been adamantly involvedbeen in the state and national by t Chamber 40 Under 40 Hispanic Leaders Isaacthe Amaya as Activist oa efforts for comprehensive immigration Through herand past the involvement in Reform Immigration America, ChamberofofCommerce, Commerce, 40 Under 40reform. Hispanic Leaders and IsaacFoundation AmayaforFoundation Promise Arizona, Citizens for Better Arizona and Maricopa Citizens for Safety Accountability, she has lead large and de de Mayo Leader. Raquel servesserves as a board member for Chicanos Por La Caus and Tucson TucsonPrimero Primero Mayo Leader. Raquel asof aRussell board member Chicanos P scale voter registrations, get out the vote efforts such as the ousting Pearce, by engagingfor thousands of Arizona Worker Rights Center. She a speak national New American volunteers and empowering familiesreceived and leaders to out and recognition take action in theirby communities. In 2012, RaquelLeader Arizona Worker Rights Center. She received a national recognition by New Americ was a candidate for Arizona State Senate. Raquel received the Daniel R. Ortega Public Service Award from Valle del Courage to Run Award. Sol. She has also been recognized by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 40 Under 40 Hispanic Leaders Courage to Run Award.

and the Isaac Amaya Foundation as Activist of the Year and Tucson Primero de Mayo Leader. Raquel serves as a board member for Chicanos Por La Causa and the Arizona Worker Rights Center. She received a national recognition by New American Leaders Project, Courage to Run Award.

Cyndia Whitmore – Community Organizer, The Restoration Project

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Daniella Yaloz – Arizona Public Health Association Daniella Yaloz – – Arizona Public Director, Health Association Vince Yanez Executive Arizona Venture Fund For Quality Education Daniella Yaloz joined the Arizona Public Association in March of 2014. She Daniella Yaloz – Arizona Public Health Association H.T.Sanchez, Ed.D., is the Superintendent for the Tucson UnifiedHealth School District. He is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and management of the district’s executive leadership team. Sanchez has worked in public education involvedYanez in advocacy and policy since 1999. Foundation Daniella has worked both on the thepublic Arizona as its Executive forVince 16 years and has beenjoined an elementary, middle, and high Community school principal. Prior to assuming leadership of TUSD he national level and has successfully represented victims of domestic violence, th served as interim Superintendent for Ector County ISD. He has also served as a district level Bilingual/ESL Services Daniella Yaloz joined the Arizona Public Health Association in March o Education and Public Policy in December of 2013. In this role, Vince serves as Director and Instructional Support Services Executive Director at Tyler ISD and as Accountability, Special Populations people with disabilities and public health officials in the area of HIV/AIDS. In andinvolved tactical leader of the Community Foundation’s work inscholarly public education re in advocacy and public policy 1999. Daniella has worked Assistant Superintendent, and Chief of Staff/Deputy Superintendent for since ECISD. He has made contributions worked for the Arizona Justice the Arizona Coalition at Daniella international and state level conferences, presented research Institute, studies to universities, and has been published Against on education initiatives, scholarships, and grant-making, raising awareness of the sv national level Arizona andserves hasand successfully represented victims of where domestic educational topics. Sanchez also as an adjunct professor for Texas A & MDisability University-Commerce he Violence, AARP the Just Vote Arizona Coalition. From 2 teaches graduate level law and doctoral level ethics and philosophy. He holds a Doctorate ofthe Education from education in school Arizona, supervising continuing research, and convening repre people with disabilities and public health officials in area of HIV Daniella resided in Washington D.C., from serving asState Manager Policy and Legislative A Texas A&M University-Commerce, a Master of Education Sul Ross University,of and a Bachelor of Arts from organizations and agencies around education issues. Previously, Vince spent sixte Angelo State University Daniella worked for the Arizona Justice Institute, the Arizona Coalitio the National of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. Daniella Vince Yanez Alliance – Executive Director, Arizona Venture Fund For Qualityrepresented Education NASTAD’s po theViolence, Arizona State Board of Education. He began his work with the Board as an AARP Arizona and theEducation Just Vote Arizona Disability Coalitio federal HIV –funding HIVArizona prevention policy to Congressional members and staff, Administration Vince Yanez Executiveand Director, Venture Fund For Quality focusing on allegations of immoral or unprofessional conduct against certified teachers and a coalition in partners and overall community. She was an active member ofitsof the National Lat Daniella resided inthe Washington serving as Manager Policy Vince Yanez joined Arizona Community Foundation asand Executive DiL Vince Yanezthe joined the Arizona Community Foundation asD.C., itsalso Executive Director for Education Public Policy inand and laterNetwork, on became Investigator. In 2005, Vince was appointed as the Board’s executive dir December of 2013. In this role, Vince serves asin theDecember strategic and tactical leader Budget ofIn the this Community Foundation’s work in Coali Action the Chief HIV Prevention Action Coalition and the AIDS and Appropriations Education and Public Policy of 2013. role, Vince serves as the the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. Daniella represented NAS education reform, leading education initiatives,advisor scholarships, and grant-making, raising awareness of the state role he was thepublic board's chief advocate and policy for issues impacting Arizona’s K-12 pub leader of the Community Foundation’s in public education ofand publictactical education in Arizona, supervising continuing research, and conveningwork representatives of organizations and reform federal HIV funding and HIV prevention policy to Congressional members and staff, Adm system. During his tenure Vince guided the Board through several key policy initiatives wh agencies around education issues. Previously, Vince spent sixteen years with the Arizona State Board of Education. education initiatives, scholarships, and grant-making, raising awareness of the state coalition partners and the overall community. She was also an active member of the N He began his work with the Board as an Investigator focusing in on allegations of immoral or unprofessional conduct adopting new and more rigorous academic standards; raising the bar for high school graduation; education in Arizona, supervising continuing research, and convening represen against certified teachers and administrators and later on became Chief Investigator. In 2005, Vince was appointed as Action Network, the executive HIV Prevention Action Coalition and the AIDS Budget andimpacting Appropria state assessments; establishing statewide accountability systems; and enhancing child saf the Board’s director. In this roleschool he was the board’s chief advocate and policy advisor for issuesspent organizations and agencies around education issues. Previously, Vince sixteen Arizona’s K-12 public education system. During his tenure Vince guided the Board through several key policy initiatives for Arizona’s students. the included: Arizona StatenewBoard of rigorous Education. began his the work the Board as an In which adopting and more academic He standards; raising bar forwith high school graduation; adopting new state assessments; establishing statewide school accountability systems; and enhancing child safety focusing in on allegations of immoral or unprofessional conduct against certified teachers and adm protocols for Arizona’s students. Rosemary - President & CEO Youth Leadership Institute and later onYbarra-Hernandez became Chief Investigator. In 2005, VinceAguila was appointed as the Board’s executive direct Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez President & CEO Aguila Youth Leadership Institute role he was the board's chief advocate and policy advisor for issues impacting Arizona’s K-12 public A native Phoenician, Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez is theYbarra-Hernandez CEO and Founder of AGUILA Leadership Institute, awhich A native Rosemary isYouth the CEO and Founder system. During his tenure Phoenician, Vince guided the Board through several key policy initiatives college prep/access program for Latina/o youth that has received national recognition for its innovation and success. Youth Leadership Institute, a college prep/access program for Latina/o yo adopting new and more academic standards; theyouth barshefor high graduation; ado AGUILA is herrigorous vision and witnessing the transformation ofraising the Latino/a serves is a school life-long dream realized. Ms. received Ybarra-Hernandez holds an recognition Associate Degreeaccountability in Marketing from Pima Community College, as well as a Bachelor national for its innovation andand success. AGUILA is he state assessments; establishing statewide school systems; enhancing child safety of Science in Political Science/Pre-Law with a Certificate of Concentration in Women’s Studies, a Masters in Public for Arizona’s students. witnessing the transformation of the she serves is a life-long dr Administration, and doctoral work in Juvenile Justice PolicyLatino/a (PhD - ABD) youth all from Arizona State University. With a strong commitment to Cesar Chavez’s belief that “The end of education should surely be service to others”, Ms. Ms. Ybarra-Hernandez holds an Associate Degree in Marketing from Pima Ybarra-Hernandez is also an Adjunct Faculty at Phoenix College where she teaches Political Science course that Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez - President & CEO Youth Leadership Institute honors the work ofas Chavez, Public Cesar Chavez & Civic Engagement. College, well as aPolicy, Bachelor ofAguila Science in Political Science/Pre-Law with a Concentration in Women’s Studies, a Masters in Public Administration, and 36 doc A native Phoenician, Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez is the CEO and Founder of Juvenile Justice Policy (PhD - ABD) all from Arizona State University. With a strong commitm

National Latino Children’s Institute Recognizes atino Children’s Institute Recognizes Ed PastorCongressman Ed Pastor, District 7

Ed Pastor was born on June 28, 1943 to Enrique and Margarita Pastor in the small mining community of Claypool, Arizona. As the oldest of three children, Ed was the first member of his family to attend college; graduating from Arizona State University in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. With a solid education and a commitment to giving back to his community, Ed Pastor became a teacher at North High School where he taught chemistry and later went on to serve as the Deputy Director of the Guadalupe Organization Inc., a non-profit, communitybased organization. Ed Pastor’s work with students, families, and seniors motivated him to enroll in the College of Law at ASU where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1974.

1943 to Enrique and Margarita Pastor in the small mining community of st of three children, Ed was the first member of his family to attend college; law school, Ed joined Governor Raul Castro’s staff where he enforced the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ensure iversityFollowing in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. that every worker had an equal opportunity to work in a discrimination-free environment. In 1976, Ed Pastor was elected

mitmenttotothe giving back County to his community, Ed Pastorwhere became a teacher atterms Northbefore resigning in May of 1991 to run for the Maricopa Board of Supervisors he served three emistry and later went on to serve as the Deputy Director of the Guadalupe Congressional seat vacated by the late Mo Udall. He won the Special Election on Sept. 24 and was sworn in on Oct. 3, ommunity-based organization. Ed Pastor's work with students, families, and 1991.of EdLaw Pastor was elected to Congress people ofinwhat was then Arizona’s Second Congressional District. the College at ASU where he received to hisserve Juristhe Doctorate 1974. After the 2000 Census, he represented the Fourth District; and as a result of the 2010 Census, he currently represents the

Governor Raul Castro's staff where he enforced the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to Seventh Congressional District of Arizona. equal opportunity to work in a discrimination-free environment. In 1976, Ed pa County Board of Supervisors where he served three terms before resigning ngressional seat the late MoPastor Udall.has Heserved won the Special on Since hisvacated election,by Congressman on the HouseElection Appropriations Committee, the Committee on Standards t. 3, 1991. Ed Pastor was elected to Congress to serve the people of what was of Official Conduct, the Education and Labor Committee, and the Committee on Small Business. He also has served as a onal District. After the 2000 Census, he represented the Fourth District; and as Chief Deputy Currently in the 113th Congress, Ed serves on the House Appropriations Committee and sits on three rrently represents theWhip. Seventh Congressional District of Arizona. subcommittees: the Subcommittee of Energy and Water Development; the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing

Pastor has the Houseand Appropriations Committee, theis Committee on andserved Urban on Development Related Agencies - where he the Ranking Democratic Member; and the Subcommittee on e Education and Labor Committee, and the Committee on Small Business. He Financial Services and General Government. alsoserves was appointed the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in eputy Whip. Currently in the 113th Congress,HeEd on the toHouse 113thsubcommittees: Congress. Ed alsothe serves on the Democratic Steering and and Policy sits onthethree Subcommittee of Energy WaterCommittee. on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies cratic Member; and the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Ed Pastor also has served on the Board of Directors of Neighborhood Housing Services of America, National Association ted to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the 113th Congress. Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, National Job Corps Alumni Association, Kids Voting Arizona, and serves as Steeringofand Policy Committee. Honorary Director to Timber Trails Children’s Project, Inc.

Board of Directors of Neighborhood Housing Services of America, National d Appointed Officials, National Job Corps Alumni Association, Kids Voting is married to Verma Mendez Pastor. DirectorEd to Timber Trails Children's Project, Inc.The couple has raised two daughters, Yvonne and Laura, and is the proud grandparents of Alexis, Frank, Eduardo and Sophia.

Pastor. The couple has raised two daughters, Yvonne and Laura, and is the nk, Eduardo and Sophia.

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Her daily Latino Children’s Institute and Deputy “El Dia de Ninos”. Aros established eLatinaVoices, the largest online advocacy with the National Council of Laher Raza and twelve years served as created director fo organization of active Latinas in Arizona. Through leadership thefor National Latino Children’s Summit abuse, was overseeing integrated behavioral health, men’s residential substance women’ in 2012 to advocate for and establish a Latino children’s agenda for Arizona. Opportunity Program. Olga conceptualized the formation of thePor National Latino C violence, AIDS/HIV prevention education, parentChicanos education, family immigra Arjelia “Argie” Gomez - Summit Co-Chair, Chief&Financial Officer, La Causa Institute in 1997. Most recently, OlgaChief established eLatinaVoices, theLa largest online community activ childhood education, charter schools, elderly and youth services, adultofeduc Arjelia “Argie” Gomez - Summit Co-Chair, Financial Officer, Chicanos Por Causa in Arizona. TheArjelia member organization is committed tohas advocating for and taking collective action “Argie”"Argie" Gomezcenters. serves as Chief Operating Officer. SheOperating is responsible for the strategic operational leadership community Formerly, served as CPLC’s Chief Financial Officer Arjelia Gomez serves asshe Chief Officer. She is responsible foron thei of CPLC’s program services. Herfamilies daily responsibilities include overseeing integrated behavioral health, men’s facilita impact the well-being of children, and the Latino community. eLatinaVoices Economic Development For more than 30 Her years, Argie has succes operational leadership of Officer. CPLC’s program services. daily responsibilitie residential substance abuse, women’s domestic violence, AIDS/HIV prevention & education, parent education, family engagement andimmigration, is focused on connecting members to share ideas, work with elected officials and community development initiatives in men’s the government and judicial sectors, chil overseeing integrated behavioral health, residential substance abuse, women’s early childhood education, charter schools, elderly and youth services, adult education, and community influential, collective voices to create change and improve the lives of young Latinos. centers. Formerly, she has served prevention as CPLC’s Financial Officerservices. andparent Chief Economic Development For legislative action committees, statewide and Chief Tribal health Argie holds family a Officer. Bachelor of violence, AIDS/HIV & education, education, immigrat more than 30 years, Argie has successfully led community development initiatives in the government and judicial Criminal Justice from Northern Arizonacharter University, and anelderly MBA from childhood education, schools, and Grand youth Canyon services,University. adult educa sectors, child welfare, legislative action committees, statewide and Tribal health services. Argie holds a Bachelor of Arjelia “Argie”Science Gomez - Summit Co-Chair, Chief Financial Officer, Chicanos Por La Causa community centers. Formerly, she has served as from CPLC’s ChiefUniversity. Financial Officer in Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University, and an MBA Grand Canyon January Contreras - Summit Co-Chair, Attorney & Member, eLatina Voices Argie has success Economic Development Officer. For more than 30 years, Arjelia Gomez as Chief Officer.and Shejudicial is responsible the January Contrerascommunity - Summit"Argie" Co-Chair, Attorneyserves & Member, eLatina Voices development initiatives in Operating the government sectors,forchild operational of CPLC’s program Her daily responsibilitie January Contreras the founder CEO ofservices. Arizona Legal Women And Yout legislative action committees, and health services. Argie holds a Bachelor of S January Contreras isleadership thestatewide founderisand CEO ofTribal Arizona and Legal Women And Youth Services (Project ALWAYS), which provides free legal services to empower young adults impacted by homelessness, abuse or trafficking. Her career has overseeing integrated health, (Project ALWAYS), which provides legalresidential services tosubstance empower youngwomen’s adults im Criminal Justice from Northern Arizonabehavioral University, andfree anmen’s MBA from Grand Canyon abuse, University. focused on advancing the interests of women, children, and families. January has served as the nation’s Citizenship violence, prevention & education, parent education, family homelessness, or as trafficking. Her career has focused on advancing and Immigration AIDS/HIV Services abuse Ombudsman, Senior Advisor to Secretary Janet Napolitano, and as a designee toimmigrat the the i White House Council on Women Girls. In these roles, she launched the Combating Violence Against adult Women and childhood education, charter schools, elderly and youth services, educa women, children, andand families. January has served as the nation’s Citizenship Im January Contreras - Summit Co-Chair, Attorney & Member, eLatina Voices initiative, which resulted in new training and resources to support the investigation and prosecution of crimes against community centers. Formerly, sheAdvisor has served as CPLC’s Chief Financialand Officer Services Ombudsman, as Senior to Secretary Janet Napolitano, as a d immigrant victims, particularly battered women. She previously served as the leader of the Arizona Department Development Officer. For Napolitano, more years, Argie has the White House ontoWomen and Girls. In these roles, sheatlaunched the January Contreras is theAdvisor founder and CEO ofthan Arizona Legal Women Andsuccess Youth of Economic Health Services, as Health Council Policy Governor and as 30 an Assistant Director AHCCCS. Her career has brought her full circle as she began her career seeking justice for victims as a Maricopa County community development initiatives in the government and judicial sectors, child Violence Against Women initiative, which resulted in tonew training and resources Jana Lynn Granillo - Summit Program Chair & Advisor, eLatinaVoices (Project ALWAYS), which provides free legal services empower young adults im Deputy County Attorney and an Arizona Assistant Attorney General. She is grateful for the opportunity to once again legislative action committees, statewide and Tribal services. Argie holds a Bachelor ofwo S the investigation and prosecution of or crimes againsthealth immigrant victims, particularly battered homelessness, abuse trafficking. Her career has focused on advancing the in represent victims and their voice in the justice system. Criminal Justice from University, and an Grand Canyon previously served as Northern thechildren, leaderArizona ofand thefamilies. ArizonaJanuary Department of from Health Services, as University. Health Policy women, hasMBA served as the nation’s Citizenship and Im Jana Lynn Granillo Summit Program Chair & Advisor, eLatinaVoices Governor Napolitano, andOmbudsman, as an Assistant Director at AHCCCS. Her career has brought and her as fulla ci Services as Senior Advisor to Secretary Janet Napolitano, d Jana Lynn Granillo, a native Arizonan, is a healthy community advocate, advisor and capacity builder. She was a January Contreras -White Summit Co-Chair, Attorney & Member, eLatina Voices began her careerthe seeking justice for victims a Maricopa County Deputy County Attorney the and Ca House Council onasWomen and Girls. In these roles, she launched public servant for over thirty years starting as an “Airman” in the Air Force where she worked in Occupational Therapy Assistant Attorney General. 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National Latino Children’s Summit Planning Committee National Latino Children’s Summit Planning Committee

Magazine, Cambio Magazine, Arizona Republic, have honored Carmela’s bands w

Carmela – Summit Production Chair, Coordinator, Park & Recreation Downtown Art DistricI of “Best Ramirez Latin Jazz”, “Best Salsa Tropical”, “Best Fusion”, “Best Latin Vocalist”, and “Best R&B”.

Carmela Ramirez – Summit Production Chair, Coordinator, Park & Recreation Downtown Art District her personal achievements have been recognized with awards from the United Nations, Valle Del So native of Phoenix, Arizona, Carmela Ramirez has been a valley performer, producer, ac AA native of Phoenix, Arizona, Carmela Ramirez has beenLeadership a valley performer, producer, actor, arts educator and youthElemen of Success”, City of Phoenix Excellence, Ethnic Award/APRA and Phoenix arts educator and youth arts advocate decades.andHer on span stage, TV,asproduct arts advocate for decades. Her work on stage, radio, for TV, production arts work mentorship the radio, last 35 years Mentor”. Carmela served as Director of the City of Phoenix “Phoenix Center for the Arts” 1990ha anand award-winning artist. Her bands have performed for hundreds of clubs, hotels, resorts, concerts, radio / TV as arts mentorship span the last 35 years as an award-winning artist. Her bands well as as featured artistsand for the “National Museum for Women in the Arts” in Washington Awards”, currently serves the Arts Culture Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Ar performed for hundreds of clubs, hotels, resorts, concerts, radio /D.C, TVthe as“OTI wellTVDowntown as featured art the “Himeji Castle 100th Year Celebration” in Himeji, Japan and recently as the headliner for the Puerto Peñasco Carmela serves community roles as for well as theSoundboard 2014 Chair ofCambio the PBS Community Advisor forinJazz the “National Museum Women the Arts” in Washington D.C, the “OTI TV Award Latin Festival in Mexico. New Times Arts Journal,in Magazine, Magazine, Arizona Republic, th producer for eLatina Voices, is active in her UCC Church and is a featured lecture speaker have Carmela’s awardsCelebration” of “Best Latin Jazz”, “Best Salsa Tropical”, Fusion”,as“Best thehonored “Himeji Castlebands 100withYear in Himeji, Japan and“Best recently theLatin headlinero Vocalist”, and “Best R&B”. In addition, her personal achievements have been recognized with awards from the United entertainment production. the Puerto Peñasco Latin Jazz Festival in Mexico. New Times Arts Journal, Soundbo

Nations, Valle Del Sol “Profiles of Success”, City of Phoenix Excellence, Ethnic Leadership Award/APRA and Phoenix Magazine, Magazine, Carmela’s bands with awa Elementary “StarCambio Mentor”. Carmela served Arizona as Director Republic, of the City of have Phoenixhonored “Phoenix Center for the Arts” 1990 of “Best Latin Jazz”, “Best Salsa Tropical”, “Best Fusion”, “Best Latin and “Best Arts R&B”. In additi 2011 and currently serves as the Arts and Culture Coordinator for the ParksVocalist”, and Recreation Downtown District. Carmela serveshave in community roles as well as with the 2014 Chair offrom the PBS Community Board, a producer for “Prof her personal achievements been recognized awards the United Advisory Nations, Valle Del Sol eLatina Voices, is active in her UCC Church and is a featured lecture speaker on arts and entertainment production.

Martha Muñoz - Summit Program, Assistant Professor Early Childhood Development, Norther

of Success”, City of Phoenix Excellence, Ethnic Leadership Award/APRA and Phoenix Elementary “S University Mentor”. Carmela served as Director ofProfessor the CityEarly of Phoenix “Phoenix Center for the Arts”University 1990 - 2011 a Martha Muñoz - Summit Program, Assistant Childhood Development, Northern Arizona currently servesDr.as theMartha Arts and Culture Coordinator forasthe Parks and Recreation Downtown Arts Distr Dr. Muñoz currently serves Assistant Professor of for Early Childhood Ed Martha Muñoz currently serves as Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education Northern Arizona Carmela serves University. inNorthern community roles as well as the 2014 Chair of the PBS Community Advisory Board In addition to her previous experience a classroom Dr. Muñoz served as a community college Arizona University. In as addition toteacher, her previous experience as a classroom t and university Dean. is Dr. active Muñoz earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Texason at arts a producer for eLatina Voices, in her UCC Church andAdministration is a featured lecture speaker Muñoz served a community college andUniversity university Muñoz earned Austin. Her Masters and as Bachelor degrees are from Arizona State with anDean. emphasisDr. in Early Childhood entertainment production.

Higher Education Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. Her M Bachelor degrees are from Arizona State University with an emphasis in Early Education. Dr. Muñoz is active in state and Childhood national initiatives that support children Martha Muñoz Program, Assistant Professor Early Melissa Lopez –- Summit Youth Leaderships, Real Estate Coordinator, CRBEDevelopment, Northern Arizo and early childhood educators. She is the President Elect of the Arizona Associat University Education of Young Children. Melissa Lopez – Youth Real Estate Coordinator, CRBE, Youth Summit Chair Ms. Leaderships, Lopez began her professional career and interest in politics by working in the ho Dr. Martha currently as Professor of Early EducationC Ms. Lopez beganMuñoz her professional career serves and interest inAssistant politics by working in the home office ofChildhood U.S Senator Dennis of U.SMelissa Senator Dennis DeConcini. Melissa then worked at tothe Arizona DeConcini. then worked at the Arizona Community Foundation, becoming the first Latina work under Northern Arizona University. In addition to her previous experience as a classroom teacher, first Latina toMs.work under thepositions Ford within Foundation theFoundation, Ford Foundation becoming grant to create the diversity in philanthropy. Lopez has held other academic grant Muñoz served as a community college and university Dean. Dr. Muñoz earned a Ph.D. environments. She worked at South Mountain Community College developing a strong Early Outreach program and diversity in philanthropy. Ms. Lopez hasUniversity held otherofpositions within academic envia Higher Education Administration from the Texas at Austin. Her Masters helped create a collaboration of curriculum for world renowned museums in Chicago called MAPS. She has now Sheinto worked at are South Mountain Community College a square strong Early moved the commercial realfrom estate asset management field, with CBRE with and manages over a million Bachelor degrees Arizona State University andeveloping emphasis in EarlyfeetChildho program and helped aof collaboration ofserved curriculum forsupport renowned mu of building space. SheMuñoz is a founding memberin eLatinaVoices and has as Board that Chair forworld “Release the Fear” famil Education. Dr. is create active state and national initiatives children, and has volunteered countless hours to the Girls Scouts, Junior League of Phoenix, MUJER, Inc. and other similar Chicago called MAPS. She has intoElect the commercial realAssociation estate assetfor ma and early childhood educators. She now is themoved President of the Arizona organizations. Lastly, she has been accepted in the Valley Leadership Institute Class XXXVI. field, with CBRE Children. and manages over a million square feet of building space. She is a Education of Young Olivia V. Meza – Summit Program, Justice Retired Secretary/Treasurer, member of eLatinaVoices andCriminal has served asProfessional, Board Chair for &“Release the Fear”NLCI and has volunteered OliviaScouts, V. Meza, Retired Justice on the Inc. Arizona Board of Executive from hours to the Girls JuniorCriminal League of Professional, Phoenix, served MUJER, and other similarClemency organizations. L February 2004 - April 2010. She was appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano and successfully completed her five has been accepted in the Valley Leadership Institute Class XXXVI. plus year appointment under Governor Janice Brewer. She has 30 year’s experience with the criminal justice system Education. Dr. Muñoz is active in state and national initiatives that support children, families, and early childhood educators. She is the President Elect of the Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children.

as a Senior Federal Court Executive, a specialist in Indian Country and sex offenses, a pre-trial services officer, and a probation officer in Arizona, Maryland and California. Meza has served as Chief of Pretrial Services for the U.S. District Court in Arizona, one of the largest and fastest growing offices nationally. She has administered a multi-million dollar budget and managed 60 supervisors and officers statewide, working directly with federal judges, U.S. Attorney, victims and families, and defendants. She introduced cutting-edge software for supervision of federal defendants charged with computer-based sex offenses, and leadership training programs and professional staff development. While Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, she served on the Ninth Circuit Judicial Committee on Employee Diversity. Ms. Meza is a 1994 alum and class representative of the National Hispanic Leadership Institute. She attended leadership and executive development academies at the Center for Creative Leadership, the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, and the Gallup Institute. She earned a Master of Science degree in Family Life and Child Development, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, from Arizona State University.

Olivia V. Meza – Summit Program, Criminal Justice Professional, Retired & Secretary/Treasure

Olivia V. Meza, Retired Criminal Justice Professional, served on the Arizona Executive Clemency from February 2004 - April 2010. She was appointed by Gove Napolitano and successfully completed her five plus year appointment under Gover Brewer. She has 30 year’s experience with the criminal justice system as a Senio Court Executive, a specialist in Indian Country and sex offenses, a pre-trial servic and a probation officer in Arizona, Maryland and California. Meza has served as Pretrial Services for the U.S. District Court in Arizona, one of the largest and fastes offices nationally. She has administered a multi-million dollar budget and managed 60 supervisors an statewide, working directly with federal judges, U.S. Attorney, victims and families, and defend introduced cutting-edge software for supervision of federal defendants charged with computeroffenses, and leadership training programs and professional staff development. While Chief 42 U.S Services Officer, she served on the Ninth Circuit Judicial Committee on Employee Diversity. Ms.

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Letty thrives on the relationships she builds with her clients and her Institute andismore. Letty has written and She produced Spanish language commercials forthe cl show featuring CPLC and invited is responsible for developing and maintainin the Consulate General Mexico inguests. Phoenix, where she was responsible for addressing commitment to their success. Arizona State University and fluent inof Spanish. 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She is the producer María Jesús Cervantes is Manager of Media & Public Relations for Chicanos Por the country. Letty thrives on the relationships she builds with her clients and her commitment to their succe dealing with media. Prior to joining CPLC, María Jesús managed media and political affairs Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting from Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication atf and host for “Nuestra Causa” a community and public affairs television show featuring CPLC and invited guests. SheConsulate iscurrently the isproducer and hostAssociation for Causa” community andforpublic affairst Dawn is the Arizona for where Education Young Children State Affiliate the General of Mexico in “Nuestra Phoenix, shea of was responsible addressing Arizona State University and fluent in Spanish. 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María Jesús a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting from Walter Cronkite of Board President and a Paradise Valley Community College Early Childhood Advisor, and Community College Instructor. Administration experiences include Education Executive Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and is fluent in Spanish. the Consulate General of to Mexico in Phoenix, where she wasfrom responsible for addr Coordinator. in addition a B.S.and in Childhood Education Towson University Dawn Craft – Board President, Association forEarly Education of Young State Affiliate Director of aDawn StateArizona Tax Organization Project Coordinator forChildren a long term early childhood needs of local, national, and international media. SheState hasAffiliate also served as a childhood news re Dawn Craft – Board President, Arizona Association for Education of Young Children has a graduate certificate Infant Mental Health and completed an ASU grant. 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Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Executive Commun Advisor, and Community College Administration experiences include Board President and from a Paradise Valley Community College Early Childhood Educatio community Degree members dedicated to building QUALITY child centered initiatives is also a priority. Childhood Education from Towson University has a graduate certificate in Infant Mental Health and completed an Director ofand a State Tax Organization and inProject CoordinatorEducation for a longfrom termTowson early childhood Coordinator. Dawn in addition to a B.S. Early Childhood Universi Arizona State University is fluent in Spanish. ASU Nonprofit Management program. Teaching experiences include Head Start, Title One Kindergarten, CDA Advisor, grant. My current work Administration ofArizona aligning NAEYC’s resources with Arizona’s early has graduate certificate in Infant Mental Health and completed anOrganization ASUchildhood Nonpro and Community CollegeDirector, Instructor. experiences include Executive Director of a State Tax Kathy McLaughlin –aExecutive Child & Family Advocacy Network and Project Coordinator for a long term early childhood grant. My current work of aligning NAEYC’s resources with education’s community is an ongoing process. In addition developing relationships and collaborating Management program. Teaching experiences include Head Start, Title One Kindergarten, CD Dawn Craft – Board President, Arizona Association for Education of Young Children State with Affi Arizona’s early childhood education’s community is an ongoing process. In addition developing relationships and community members dedicated building QUALITY child centered initiatives is experiences also a priority. Advisor, and to Community College Instructor. Administration includeAdvocacy Executiv Kathy McLaughlin is the Executive Director of the Arizona Child and Family collaborating with community members dedicated to building QUALITY child centered initiatives is also a priority. Director of(ACFAN) a StateisTax and Project Coordinator for of a long earlytochildhoo Dawn currently theOrganization Arizona Association Education Young Children Stat Network where she is responsible for for providing resource and term training existing Kathy McLaughlin Executive Director, Child & Family Advocacy Network grant. My current work ofParadise aligning NAEYC’s resources Arizona’s early childhoo and– emerging multidisciplinary teams and advocacy centerswith throughout Arizona. She is a Board President and aArizona Valley Community College Early Childhood Kathy McLaughlin – Executive Director, Arizona Child & Family Advocacy Network education’s community is an ongoing Intoaddition developing relationships andyears collaborating wi retired Lieutenant from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and after 23 of service she Coordinator. Dawn inprocess. addition a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Towson Kathy McLaughlin is the Executive Director of the Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network (ACFAN) where she Kathy McLaughlin is the Executive Director of the Arizona Child and Family Advocacy community members dedicated to building QUALITY child centered initiatives is also a priority. became Director of the Yavapai Advocacy Health Center. An center an coordinate has a the graduate in Family Infant andadvocacy completed ASU isNetwork responsible for providing certificate resource and training to existingMental and emerging multidisciplinary teamstraining and advocacy (ACFAN) where she is responsible for providing resource and to existing the multidisciplinary professional response to reports of child abuse, domestic violence and centers throughout Arizona. She is aTeaching retired Lieutenant from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Title and after 23 years Management program. experiences include Head Start, One Kinderga and emerging multidisciplinary teams and advocacy centers throughout Arizona. She is a Kathy McLaughlin – Executive Director, Arizona Child & Family Advocacy Network sexual assault. She is a participant in the Yavapai Child and Domestic Violence Fatality of service she became the Director of the Yavapai Family Advocacy Center. An advocacy center coordinates the Advisor, and Community College Instructor. Administration experiences include retired Lieutenant from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and after 23 years of service she multidisciplinary professional response to reports of child abuse, Club domestic and sexual assault.Kathy She is ahas seen Review Teams and the President of the Kiwanis of violence Bradshaw Mountain. Director of a State Tax Organization and Project Coordinator for a long term early participant in the Yavapai Child and Domestic Violence Fatality Review Teams and the President of the Kiwanis Club became the Director of the Yavapai Family Advocacy Center. An advocacy center coordinates Kathy McLaughlin is response the Executive of and the continues Arizona Child and Advocac many improvements in the professional during Director her career, to work to Family assure that every ofthe Bradshaw Mountain. Kathyprofessional has seen of many improvements the professional response during her career, and early grant. My current work aligning NAEYC’s with Arizona’s multidisciplinary response to inreports ofresources child abuse, domestic violence and Network (ACFAN) where she is responsible for providing resource and training to existin person has the opportunity to live free from violence and abuse. continues to work to assure that every person has the opportunity to live free from violence and abuse. sexual assault. is a participant in the Child andrelationships Domestic Violence Fatality education’s community is an She ongoing process. In addition developing and collabor and emerging multidisciplinary teams andYavapai advocacy centers throughout Arizona. She is Review Teams and the President of the Kiwanis Club of Bradshaw Mountain. Kathy has seen community members dedicated to from building QUALITY child centered initiatives is alsoyears a priority. retired Lieutenant the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and after 23 of service sh Charlene Vasquez - Summit Program, Community Relations Director, Arizona State University Charlene Vasquez Summit Program, Community Relations Director, Arizona State University many improvements in the professional response during her career, and continues to work to assure that every became the Director of the Yavapai Family Advocacy Center. An advocacy center coordinat Charlene’s servesfree as liaison for the Hispanic American Indian and communities in Arizona. In addition, she person has the opportunity tooffice live from violence and abuse. the multidisciplinary professional response to & reports of child abuse, domestic violence an Charlene’s serves as liaison forand the Hispanic American Indian communities in Kathy McLaughlin – office Executive Director, Arizona Child Family Advocacy Network oversees the César Chávez Programs, which includes the César E. Chávez Leadership Institute and Hispanic Arizona. In addition, she oversees the César Chávez Programs, which includes the César E sexual assault. She is a participant in the Yavapai Child and Domestic Violence Fatali Convocations. Also under her supervision, are the Tribal Government Leadership Forum; the State of Latino Arizona Charlene Vasquez - Summit Program, Community Relations Director, Arizona State University Chávez andExecutive Hispanic Convocations. Also under her supervision, are see the Review Teams andInstitute the isPresident ofandthe Kiwanis Clubofofthe Bradshaw Mountain. Kathy and State ofLeadership Indian Country Arizona publications other related community outreach efforts. Charlene serves asFamily a has Kathy McLaughlin the Director Arizona Child and board member the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and State University’s Chicano/Latino Faculty Tribal Leadership Forum; State ofArizona Latino Arizona and Stateto ofassure Indian Country many improvements inGovernment theofprofessional response during her career, and continues toresource work that evet Network (ACFAN) where she is the responsible for providing and training and Staff Association. She is also an active committee member for Thriving Together. Charlene’s office serves as liaison for the Hispanic and American Indian communities in Arizona publications and other related community outreach efforts. 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Arizona publications and other related for community outreach Charlene serves as a board the multidisciplinary professional response to reports of child abuse, domestic vio Charlene’s office serves as liaison the Hispanic andefforts. American Indian communities member the Arizona Chamber Commerce and Arizona State University’s sexualofIn assault. ShesheisHispanic a participant in ofthe Yavapai Child and includes Domestic Arizona. addition, oversees the César Chávez Programs, which theViolenc César Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association. She is also an active committee member Review Teams and the President of theConvocations. Kiwanis Club of Bradshaw Mountain. Kath Chávez Leadership Institute and Hispanic Also under her supervision, arefort Thriving Together. 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Governor’s Office of Education Innovation where she launched and led state effo Rebecca Gau – Executive Director, Stand For Children Arizona implement the Governor Jan Brewer’s Education Reform Plan - Arizona Ready. She w with Governor Brewer’s Arizona Ready Education Council to drive collaboration Maricopa County RebeccaOutreach Gau has an extensive background in education policy, research and data analys continuous improvement at all levels of the education pipeline, while respecting local control. Her researc that began in 1993 as an intern on Capitol Hill. In the decades since then, she has establish Rebecca Gau – in Executive Director, Stand For Children been published journals, newspapers. She Arizona has served onmanagement several state-level comm herself as atextbooks national and leader in education performance and continuo Rebeccathe GauTeacher – Executive Stand For ChildrenTask Arizona including andDirector, Principal Force the State-Wide System improvement. PriorEvaluation to her role at Stand forand Children, Ms. Gau Longitudinal served as the Data Director of t Rebecca Gau has an extensive background in education policy, research and data Gau has an the extensive background in education policy, research and data analysis, that AEC), began in 1993 as she Force, and is onRebecca the Board of Arizona Alternative Education Consortium (AZ which Governor’s Office of decades Education Innovation where herself she launched and led state efforts h anthat internbegan on Capitol Hill. In the since then, she has established as a national leader in education in Governor 1993 as an on Capitol Hill. In thePlan decades since Ready. then, she has es establish. implement the Janintern Brewer’s Education - Arizona performance management and continuous improvement. Prior to herReform role at Stand for Children, Ms. Gau servedShe as work herself a Brewer’s national leader in education performance the Director of as the Governor’s Office ofArizona Education Innovation where she launched and led state efforts tocollaboration implementand co with Governor Ready Education Council to management drive a the Governor Jan Brewer’s Education Reform Plan Arizona Ready. She worked with Governor Brewer’s Arizona improvement. Prior to her role at Stand for Children, Ms. Gau served as the Direct continuous improvement at all levels of the education pipeline, while respecting local control. Her research h Pima County Outreach Ready Education Council to drive collaboration and continuous improvement at all levels of the education pipeline, Governor’s Office of Innovation where on sheseveral launched and led state e been published while in journals, textbooks andEducation newspapers. She has served state-level committe respecting local control. Her research has been published in journals, textbooks and newspapers. She has implement the Governor JanTask Brewer’s Education Reform Plan Arizona Ready. Sh including the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Force and the State-Wide Longitudinal Data System Ta served on several committees, including the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Task Force and the StateDr. Sofia Martinez Ramos - state-level Pima County Summit Chair, Founder, Las Luminaries Education Strat Longitudinal Data System Task Force, and is on the Board of the Arizona Alternative Education Consortium (AZ Force, and is onWide the Board of the Arizona Alternative Education Consortium (AZ AEC), which she help with Governor Brewer’s Arizona Ready Education Council to drive collabora AEC), which she helped establish. establish. Sofía Martinez Ramos, M.B.A., Ph.D.pipeline, - is Founder President of control. Luminario continuous improvement at all levels of the education while and respecting local HerEdu res Strategies, an education and career development organization. With over fifteen ye been published in journals, textbooks and newspapers. She has served on several state-level com higher education an State-Wide Associate toLongitudinal the Vice President including the Teacher and Principalexperience, Evaluation Dr. TaskRamos Force was and the Data Sys Pima Outreach Pima County County Outreach University of Arizona working closely with top level administrators to increase the div Force, and is on the Board of the Arizona Alternative Education Consortium (AZ AEC), which sh at the university. She is an Associate of the Mexican American Studies Department Dr. Sofia Martinez Ramos - Pima County Summit Chair, Founder, Las Luminaries Education Strategie establish. Dr. Sofia MartinezUniversity Ramos - Pima Summit Chair, Founder, Las Luminaries Strategies ofCounty Arizona (UA), where her research focusEducation is the higher education career traje Sofía Martinez M.B.A., Ph.D. - Fellow is Founder and Education President of Luminario Sofía Martinez Ramos, M.B.A., Ph.D. - isa Founder and President of at Luminario Strategies, an educationEducati of Latinos. Dr. Ramos, Ramos was Founding University California Berkeley’s Exe and career development organization. With over fifteen years of higher education experience, Dr. Ramos was an years Strategies, an education career development fifteen Leadership Academy andand is actively involved in organization. preparing theWith next over generation of lead Associate to the Vice President at the University of Arizona working closely with top level administrators to increase higherpreparation education and experience, Dr. Ramosensure was an Associate to the Vice President at t understand their the own expectations their successful completion of undergra diversity at the university. She is an Associate and of the Mexican American Studies Department at the University Dr. Sofia Martinez Ramos - Pima County Summit Chair, Founder, Las Luminaries Education St of Arizona working with top level administrators toDr.increase thea divers ofUniversity Arizonainto (UA), graduate where her research focus isclosely the higher education career trajectory of Latinos. Ramos was degrees and transition and professional schools. Dr. Ramos has ongoing relationships wi atMexico the Fellow university. She is an Associate of theHispanic Mexican American at t Founding at University Berkeley’s Executive Leadership Academy and Studies is activelyDepartment involved in University of New Gallup; UAofCalifornia College of Medicine; Association of Colleges and Unive preparing the next generation leaders to understand their own preparation and expectations and ensure their Sofía Martinez Ramos, M.B.A., Ph.D. is Founder and President of Luminario University of ArizonaCaucus (UA), where her (CHCI); research focus is the for higher education careerStudies trajectoE (HACU); the Congressional Hispanic Institute the Center Higher Education successful completion of undergraduate degrees and transition into graduate and professional schools. Dr. Ramos Strategies, an Ramos education career development organization. over Executi fifteen of Latinos. Dr. was aand Founding Fellow at University CaliforniaWith Berkeley’s has ongoing relationships with Universityin of New Mexico Gallup; UA College of Medicine; Hispanic Association Berkeley and American Association of the Hispanic Higher Education (AAHHE). Academyexperience, and istheactively in preparing the nextthe of Preside leaders higher education Dr. involved Ramos was anInstitute Associate togeneration the for Vice ofLeadership Colleges and Universities (HACU); Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHCI); Center Higher Education Studies at UC Berkeley and American Association of Hispanic in Higher Education (AAHHE). understand their own and expectations and ensure successful completion undergradua University Arizona working withtheir top & level toofincrease the Magdalena Verdugo ,preparation M.Ed.of - Southeast Arizonaclosely Area Manager Viceadministrators President of School Readine degrees and transition into graduate and professional schools. Dr. Ramos has ongoing relationships with at the university. She is an Associate of the Mexican American Studies Departmet Magdalena Verdugo , M.Ed. - Southeast Arizona Area Manager & Vice President of School Readiness, Chicanos La Causa Puertas UniversityPor of New MexicoAbriendo Gallup; UA College Medicine; Hispanicfocus Association of Colleges and Universiti University ofPuertas Arizona (UA),ofwhere her research is the higher education career t Chicanos Por La Causa Abriendo (HACU); the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI); the Center for Higher Education Studies at U of Latinos. Dr. Ramos wasDegree aaFounding at University California E Magdalena Verdugo earned a Bachelor’s in BusinessFellow Administration from the University of ArizonaBerkeley’s in 1989 Magdalena Verdugo earned Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Berkeley and American Association of Hispanic in Higher Education (AAHHE). and a Master’s inof Education in Administrative Leadership from Northern Arizona University inthe 1995.next Magdalena began Leadership Academy is and actively involved in preparing generation of l University Arizona inand 1989 a Master's in Education in Administrative Leadership her career in the education field as a Vocational Counselor for at-risk high school students in 1991. Magdalena’s understand theirinvolvement own, M.Ed. preparation and with expectations and ensure &their successful completion of unde Northern Arizona University in 1995. Magdalena began her education fiel with youth continued her coordination after-school and summer youthcareer programs forthe Chicanos Por Magdalena Verdugo - Southeast Arizona AreaofManager Vice President ofinSchool Readiness, degrees and transition graduate and professional schools. Ramos hasMagdalena's ongoing relationships La Causa, into Inc. In Counselor 1996, Magdalena the high Principal of Calli students Ollin Dr. High School, a non-profit charter high school Vocational forbecame at-risk school in 1991. involvemen Chicanos Por La Causa Abriendo Puertas for CPLC Community Schools located in Tucson, Arizona. In July 2002, Magdalena became the Superintendent University of New Mexico Gallup;with UA College of Medicine; Hispanic Association of Colleges and Un youth continued her coordination of after-school and summer youth program of CPLC Community Schools the charter holder for Calli Ollin High School, Toltecalli High School, and Hiaki High (HACU); the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute the forand Higher Studt Chicanos Por Lastrengthened Causa, Inc. 1996, Magdalena became the Principal of Callifrom Ollin Magdalena Verdugo earned aIn Bachelor's Degree inCenter Business Administration School. Magdalena has her leadership role(CHCI); by serving on numerous boards advisoryEducation committees over the years. currently serves as in the Southeast Arizona Area Community Manager and ViceSchools President of School in fro Berkeley and American Association ofcharter Higher Education (AAHHE). School, a Magdalena non-profit high for located Tu University of Arizona inHispanic 1989 and aschool Master's in CPLC Education in Administrative Leadership Readiness. As Southeast Arizona Area Manager she is the lead representative for CPLC and as Vice President of Arizona. In July 2002, Magdalena became theinSuperintendent of CPLC the charter Northern Arizona University 1995. Magdalena began Community her career in Schools the education field ash School Readiness she manages the operations of 15 Head Start facilities located across the state within CPLC Early Magdalena Verdugo , M.Ed. - Southeast Arizona Area Manager &1991. Vice Magdalena's President School Read for Calli Ollin High School, Toltecalli High School, Hiaki High in School. Magdalenaofhas strengthene Vocational Counselor for at-risk highand school students involvement w Childhood Development Programs. continued with her coordination of after-school programscurf leadership role byyouth serving on numerous boards and advisory committees and over summer the years.youth Magdalena Chicanos Por La Causa Abriendo Puertas Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. Inand 1996, became theReadiness. Principal ofAsCalli Ollin Hi serves as the Southeast Arizona Area Manager ViceMagdalena President of School Southeast A a non-profit charter high Community SchoolsReadiness located inshe Tucso Magdalena Verdugo earned aschool Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Area Manager sheSchool, is the lead representative for CPLC andfor as CPLC Vice President of School ma Arizona. In July Magdalena becameinlocated the Superintendent of CPLC Community Schools the charter hold the operations of2002, 15 Head Start facilities across the state CPLCinEarly Childhood Develop University of Arizona 1989 and a Master's inwithin Education Administrative Leaders for Calli Ollin High School,Arizona ToltecalliUniversity High School, and Hiaki High School. strengthened Programs. Northern in 1995. Magdalena beganMagdalena her career has in the educationh leadership role byVocational serving on numerous and advisory committees over the years. Magdalena curren Counselorboards for at-risk high school students in 1991. Magdalena's involvem serves as the Southeast Arizona Area Manager and Vice President of School Readiness. As Southeast youth continued with her coordination of after-school and summer youth Arizo prog Area Manager she is the lead representative for CPLC and as Vice President of School Readiness she manag Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. In 1996, Magdalena became the Principal of Calli O the operations of 15 Head Start facilities located across the state within CPLC Early Childhood Developme School, a non-profit charter high school for CPLC Community Schools located 44 in Programs.

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Arizona. In July 2002, Magdalena became the Superintendent of CPLC Community Schools the chart

Pinal County Outreach

Josephine (JoAnne) Galindo - Pinal County Summit Chair - Pinal County Public Health Josephine (JoAnne) Galindo - Pinal County Summit Chair - Pinal County Public Health Pinal County Outreach Pinal County Outreach

JoAnne Galindo serves as School Health Liaison for the Pinal County Public Health District. As liaison she serves on the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School Governin Josephine (JoAnne) Galindo - Pinal County Summit Chair - Pinal County Public Health Josephine (JoAnne) Galindo Pinal County Summit Chair Pinal County Public Health JoAnne Galindo serves as School Health Liaison for the Pinal County PublicinHea and the Pinal County Juvenile Court Restorative Justice Panel. She believes ser JoAnne Galindo serves as Schoolshe Health Liaisonon for the Pinal County PublicValley Health Service District. As School liaison she Gover District. As liaison serves the Santa Cruz Union High community and works diligently for the youth of Arizona. Her community service incl serves on the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School Governing Board and the Pinal County Juvenile Court Restorative and the Pinalserves Juvenile Court Restorative Justice Panel. She believes in JoAnne Galindo as School Health Liaison for the Pinal County Public Health Service Arizona ofCounty Pharmacy, Pinal County Care Review Board and the Pinal Justice Panel.Board She believes in serving the community and works Foster diligently for the youth of Arizona. Her community District. As liaison she serves on the Santa Cruz Valley Union School Governing Board community and works forBoard. the youth Arizona. Her community service i service includes the Arizona Board ofdiligently Pharmacy, Pinal County Foster Care Review Board and the Pinal County Juvenile Court Community Advisory She of lives inHigh Eloy, Arizona. and the Pinal County Juvenile Court Restorative Justice Panel. She believes in serving Juvenile Court Community Board. She lives in Eloy, Arizona.Foster Care Review Board and the Arizona Board Advisory of Pharmacy, Pinal County the Pi community and works diligently for the youth of Arizona. Her community service includes the Juvenile Court Community Advisory Board. She lives in Eloy, Arizona. Arizona Board of Pharmacy, Pinal County Foster Care Review Board and the Pinal County Juvenile Court Community Advisory Board. She lives in Eloy, Arizona.

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Cassalyn Summit Program, Director, Santa Cruz County Adolescent Wellness Network SantaDavid Cruz -Outreach Santa Cruz Outreach

Cassalyn David - Summit Program, Director, Santa Cruz County Adolescent Wellness Networ MPH, serves as the director the Santa Cruz County Cassalyn DavidCassalyn - SummitDavid, Program, Director, Santa Cruz County of Adolescent Wellness NetworkAdolescent W

Network, working with youth, schools, and community organizations to promote local Cassalyn David, David, MPH, serves as the director the Santa Cruz Countyof Adolescent Wellness Network, workingAdolescen with Cassalyn MPH, serves as the director the Santa Cruz County and leadership opportunities forof director youth. Bachelor of Arts in Inte Cassalyn David, MPH, serves as the ofShe the received Santa Cruzher County Adolescent Wellness youth, schools, and community organizations to promote local services and leadership opportunities for youth. Network, working with youth, schools, and community organizations to promote Network, working schools, and community organizations to local services Studies from the with University of Arizona and Health Master's Degree from the loc U She received her Bachelor of youth, Arts in International Studies from Public the University of Arizona andpromote Public Health Master’s and leadership opportunities for youth. She received her Bachelor ofinitial Arts inemployment, International and leadership opportunities for has youth. She received her Bachelor of basic Arts in ad In Degree from the University of Washington. worked with refugees gaining initial employment, adult of Washington. Cassalyn hasCassalyn worked with refugees gaining education students, and families accessing affordable housing. She studied social policy in the Czech Republic and Studies from the University of Arizona and Public Health Master's Degree from the University Studies students, from the and University ofaccessing Arizona and Public Health Master's Degree frompolic the education families affordable housing. She studied social worked as a Ranger Cassalyn in Denali National Park, Alaska, before returninggaining to her home state of Arizona. of Washington. has worked with refugees initial employment, adult basic of Washington. Cassalyn has with refugees gaining employment, Czech Republic as a worked Ranger in Denali National Park,initial Alaska, before education students,and and worked families accessing affordable housing. She studied social policy in the retu education students, and families accessing affordable housing. She studied social po her home state and of Arizona. Czech Republic worked as a Ranger in Denali National Park, Alaska, before returning to Republic and worked as a Ranger in Denali National Park, Alaska, before r herCzech home state of Arizona. her home state of Arizona.

Cassalyn David - Summit Program, Director, Santa Cruz County Adolescent Wellness Network

Yuma County Outreach Yuma CountyOutreach Outreach Yuma County Yuma County Outreach

Arturo Magana - Yuma County Summit Chair - Director, Chicanos Por La Causa, Somerton Arturo Magana - Yuma County Summit Chair - Director, Chicanos Por La Causa, Somerton Arturo Magana - Yuma County Summit Chair - Director, Chicanos Por La Causa, Somerton

Arturo Magana - Yuma County Summit Chair - Director, Chicanos Por La Causa, Somerton Arturo Magana worked in inYuma County in Employment and Training and Arturo Magana has worked in Yuma in County Employment Training and and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Arturo Magana hashas worked Yuma County in and Employment Training and Migrant andMig Programs for 25 years. He served as the Regional Manager for Project PPEP and the Regional Operations Manager Seasonal HeadStart Start Programs foryears. 25 years. He as served as the Regional Manager Seasonal Head Programs for 25 He served the Regional Manager for Project fo for Chicanos Por La Causa-Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs during that time. For 12 years, he served in Arturo Magana has worked in Yuma County in Employment and Training and M PPEPoffice and themember Regional Operations Manager for Chicanos Por La Causa-Migrant and Seasonal PPEP and Regional Operations Manager for Chicanos PorCouncil La Causa-Migrant public as athe of the Somerton City Council as Mayor, Vice-Mayor and City member. Magana and S Seasonal Head Start for 25 years. He served as the Regional Manager Head Start during that that time.City For 12 years, served inserved public office as a Degree member currently is thePrograms Vice-Mayor of during the Programs Somerton Council. Arturo received Bachelor of public Science inasofa me Head Start Programs time. For 12 he years, hehis in office Administration and his Masters of Arts Operations Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona. thePPEP Somerton City Council as Mayor, Vice-Mayor andChicanos Cityand Council member. Magana and the Regional Manager for Por Causa-Migrant the Somerton City Council ascoach Mayor, Vice-Mayor CityinLa Council member.an He is a Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball and served as President of the Somerton Sports and Cultural currently is the Vice-Mayor of the Somerton City Council. Arturo received his Bachelor of a Head Start Programs duringofthat time. For 12City years, he served in public office currently is the Vice-Mayor the Somerton Council. Arturo received his asBac Commission. Science Degree in Administration and his Masters of Arts Degree in Education from Northern the Somerton Council asand Mayor, Vice-Mayor and City Council membe Science Degree ininCity Administration of Arts in Baseball Education from N Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona. Hehis is aMasters Little League and Degree Babe Ruth coach currently is the Vice-Mayor of the Somerton City Council. Arturo received his B Arizona Flagstaff, Arizona. He is a Little League and Babe Ruth Baseba and served as President of University the SomertoninSports and Cultural Commission. Science Degree in Administration and hisCommission. Masters of Arts Degree in Education from and served as President of the Somerton Sports and Cultural Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. He is a Little League and Babe Ruth Bas and served as President of the Somerton Sports and Cultural Commission.

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The National Latino Children’s Summit Reference List Education: 2013 Arizona School Enrollment Arizona Department of Education, Research & Evaluation, October 2013 Enrollment www.azed.gov/research-evaluation/files/2011/06/october_1_2013_enrollment.xls Early Education Reading Arizona Department of Education, 2012-2013 State Report Card www.azed.gov/research-evaluation/files/2011/07/state-report-card-2013-final.pdf Latino Degree Attainment Pew Research Center, FACTANK NEWS IN THE NUMBERS http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/04/24/more-hispanics-blacks-enrolling-in-college-but-lag-in-bachelors-degrees/ Health: Risk Factors Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona State Health Assessment, February 2014 www.azdhs.gov/diro/excellence/documents/az-state-health-assessment.pdf Arizona Department of Education, 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results, Arizona High School Survey azed.gov/prevention-programs/files/2013/11/2013azbh-summary-tables.pdf Culture: University of Arizona, College of Education, Mexican-American Studies, 2012 Report https://www.coe.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/MAS_report_2012_0.pdf The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/11/arizona-mexican-american-studies-curriculum-constitutional_n_2851034.html Pew Research Hispanic Trends Project http://www.pewhispanic.org/2008/01/23/arizona-population-and-labor-force-characteristics-2000-2006/ Pew Research Hispanic Trends Project http://www.pewhispanic.org/2014/04/29/statistical-portrait-of-hispanics-in-the-united-states-2012/ Immigration: Dreamers Immigration Policy Center http://immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/who-and-where-dreamers-are U.S. Customs & Border Protection, United States Border Patrol, Southwest Border Sectors Report http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/SWB%20Family%20and%20UAC%20Apps%20through%20July.pdf Unaccompanied Minors U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process Report http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Reports%20and%20Studies/Immigration%20Forms%20Data/All%20Form%20Types/ DACA/DACA%20Monthly%20Report%20AVer%20II%20PDF.pdf Child Safety: AzCentral, 12 News & The Arizona Republic http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20131121cps-discovers-uninvestigated-abuse-cases.html State of Arizona: Governor Janice K. Brewer’s Independent, Child Advocate Response Examination (CARE) Team, Eyes on Children, January 31, 2014 www.azgovernor.gov/dms/upload/CARETEAMREPORT.pdf Arizona Department of Economic Security, Child Youth & Families, Child Welfare in Arizona Presentation, January 2013 www.azdes.gov/uploadedFiles/ Children_Youth_and_Families/Child_Welfare_in_Arizona_Presentation_01_24_13.pdf Civic Engagement: Arizona Latino Registered Voters AzCentral, 12 News & The Arizona Republic www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2014/06/22/democracy-stronger-people-polls/11249921 National Latino Electorate PEW Research Center pewhispanic.org/2013/06/03/inside-the-2012-latino-electorate/ Vote Is Your Voice: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights & Education Fund http://www.civilrights.org/action_center/petition-comments/vraa petition.html#sthash.SpvBwTbg.dpuf

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The National LatinoChildren’s Children’sAgenda Agenda The National Latino

We, the supporters of the Latino Children’s agenda, acknowledge that acknowledge Latinos are anthat integral part are of this past,of this We, the supporters of the Latino Children’s agenda, Latinos an country’s integral part present, and future; that the Latino population has contributed significantly to this has country’s development and will to continue country’s past, present, and future; that the Latino population contributed significantly this country’s to do so; and that children areand thewill center and thetomost precious aspect of Latino families andand communities. development continue do so; and that children are the center the most precious aspect of La

families and communities.

It is our children that we presently and historically devote our lives. Our children are interconnected with their ancestors, It is our children that we presently and historically lives. Our arerespect, interconnected extended family, and community. In advocating for Latino children, wedevote are alsoour advocating forchildren the dignity, and fair with th extended family, andeffort community. for Latino children, are also advocating for t treatment of allancestors, children. We stand united in the to assure In theadvocating physical, emotional, mental, and we spiritual well-being of dignity, respect, and fair treatment of all children. We stand united in the effort to assure the physical, those we represent: the children.

emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of those we represent: the children.

Therefore, we promote the following principles for the complete and healthy development of all children. Therefore, we promote the following principles for the complete and healthy development of all children. * Children will be treated with and respect. * Children willdignity be treated with dignity and respect. * Children will live in lovingwill and live healthy homes.and healthy homes. * Children in loving * Children will live in a secure, * Children willsafe, live and in a healthy secure,community. safe, and healthy community. * Children will have the opportunity right to achieve their highest potential. * Children will haveand thethe opportunity and the right to achieve their highest potential. * Children willpositively see themselves positively and accurately in media, literature, film,ofmedia, * Children will see themselves and accurately reflected in literature,reflected music, film, and music, other forms artisticand othe forms of artistic expression. expression. * Children and a role inofthe development ofservices. their programs and services. * Children will have a voicewill and have a roleainvoice the development their programs and * Children will receive comprehensive services that are affordable and fully accessible * Children will receive comprehensive services that are affordable and fully accessible regardless of their parent’sregardless citizenship,of their citizenship, language, work hours, migrant or economic status. language, workparent’s hours, migrant or economic status. * Children who speak languages other than English will have access to bilingual educational programs. * Children who speak languages other than English will have access to bilingual educational programs. * Children will have educational equity from early childhood to higher education. * Children will have educational equity from early childhood to higher education. * The language, culture, and spirituality of Latino children and families will be respected as an integral and * The language, culture, and spirituality of Latino children and families will be respected as an integral and necessary part necessary part of their identity and development. of their identity*and Thedevelopment. integrity of the extended family relationship will be respected in programs and policies. * The integrity of the extended relationship be respected in programs andofpolicies. * Families will family be included in thewill creation and implementation their children’s programs. * Families will be included in the creation and implementation of their children’s programs. * Families will receive and linguistically appropriate services from competent agencies and organizations. * Families will receive and linguistically appropriate servicesnew fromeconomic competentand agencies and organizations. * Families will participate in developing self-sufficiency opportunities for their communities. * Families will participate in developing new economic and self-sufficiency opportunities for their communities. * Latinos will participate in public and funding private decisions. policy and funding decisions. * Latinos will participate in public and private policy and * The workforce and community leaders will have accesspreparation to professional preparation programs that develop * The workforce and community leaders will have access to professional programs that develop culturally culturally skills linguistically appropriate skills and competencies. linguistically appropriate and competencies. * Funders will provide equitable funding opportunities commensurate with population size and need. * Funders will provide equitable funding opportunities commensurate with population size and need. * The community will reflect and support the values and ideals of healthy Latino families. * The community will reflect and support the values and ideals of healthy Latino families. - September - September 1994

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