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SUMMARY:Voices of Impact: Nurturing Connections with Hispanic Audiences Lun
 ch & Learn
LOCATION:Self-Help Federal Credit Union 6011 W. North Ave. Oak Park\, IL. 6
 0302
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second event in our Hispanic Heritage Month (HH
 M) programming- a vibrant and insightful marketing discussion featuring a 
 panel of four distinguished Hispanic experts. We'll be hitting on a few of
  these topics along any questions you bring to the table: Creating campaig
 ns that celebrate Hispanic history and achievements Collaborating with His
 panic business owners\, artists\, and influencers Leveraging social media 
 to reach Hispanic audiences Understanding and avoiding common stereotypes 
 and clichés Meet the Panelists: - Dr. Lizette Rivera (She/Hers/Ella) is t
 he newly-hired Director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives at Dominican Unive
 rsity. Before joining Dominican\, She was a Director of Diversity\, Equity
 \, and Belonging at Ivy Tech Community College of Indianapolis. She has a 
 Master's degree on Public Administration from Roosevelt University and a D
 octor of Education from National Louis University. As a Indigenous Latina 
 of Puerto Rican Taíno Heritage and with her extensive background in diver
 sity and inclusion\, she is an amazing addition for our panel. - Jaime Gar
 za (He/His/El) is a musician\, graphic designer\, and cultural promoter. A
 s the Events Manager for the Pilsen's non-profit ESDC\, he produces the an
 nual Mole de Mayo festival. He also leads Pachanka Music Culture\, present
 ing national and international acts in various venues\, galleries\, and fe
 stivals. A multi-instrumentalist\, Jaime regularly performs with Dos Santo
 s\, Almafuerte\, and Ida y Vuelta\, blending his Mexican-American roots in
 to a unique sound. As a board member for several national organizations\, 
 he has organized hundreds of cultural events over the past decade\, focusi
 ng on showcasing Latino art\, music\, and food. - Pedro Guerra (He/Him/El)
  has spent over a decade advancing his career across business\, education\
 , and nonprofit sectors. With a background in finance as a business adviso
 r and expertise in career development as an educator\, Guerra co-founded t
 he Business Technology Educational Center. This organization is instrument
 al in providing educational programs to underserved communities within the
  Chicago public school system. He also played a key role in founding Rise 
 and Organize. Currently\, as Chamber Manager at the Berwyn Development Cor
 poration\, a high percentage of Hispanic residents and business owners- Pe
 dro brings networking opportunities and resources to support business grow
 th in Berwyn to better serve the community. - Michelle Valle (She/Hers/Ell
 a)\, Marketing and Administration Manager\, joined the OPRF Chamber three 
 months ago and has been slowly adding character and storytelling to our so
 cial media. As a first-generation Mexican-American with a marketing backgr
 ound\, Michelle has first-hand experience and knowledge of the importance 
 of representation and how to build out genuine social media campaign to th
 e Hispanic community. Schedule: 11:25-11:40 AM - Arrive\, Network\, Get St
 arted 11:40-11:45 AM - Introductions 11:45-12:30 PM - Introduce HHM + Jump
  into panel questions 12:30-12:40 PM - Questions + Answers 12:40-1:00 PM -
  Conclusion + Networking! (Vegetarian options available upon request) Fees
  & registration details $25 for members $30 for non-members (Vegetarian op
 tions available upon request) History Hispanic Heritage Month\, celebrated
  from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 honors the history\, cultures\, and contributions
  from Americans whose lineage comes from Spain\, Mexico\, the Caribbean\, 
 and/or Central and South America. This month-long celebration is meant to 
 highlight the rich heritage and diverse traditions the community holds.\n\
 nhttps://www.oprfchamber.org/events/93623
URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/93623
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