Interpretation

This conference is in Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided for the sessions listed below.
Day 1
14 Oct 2026

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No interpretation will be provided on Wednesday. 
Day 2
15 Oct 2026

Welcome Session*

* Simultaneous interpretation into English

Plenary: Our Unity is Power*

Through a dialogue with promotoras and community leaders, we will explore the realities that immigrant communities face in the current context. The panelists will share their experiences, perspectives, and action...
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Suguet Lopez
Veronica Carrizales
Romina Martinez
Juan Carrillo
Shanteny Jackson

Establishing Healthy Boundaries for Promotoras When Serving Our Community*

Promotoras and promotores dedicate their lives to serving others, but who takes care of them? This interactive workshop explores healthy boundaries, compassion fatigue, professional burnout, and resilience through the Promotora...
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Hugo R. Ramírez

Cell Phones as Tools of Power: Google Sheets and Google Docs for Promotoras and Community Health Workers*

Promotoras use their cell phones every day, but many have not received training to turn them into professional tools. This workshop will help promotoras and promotores document their work more...
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Rosa Lopez

Beyond Survival: Prosperity and Pathways to Economic Mobility*

What are we trying to achieve when we talk about economic well-being? This interactive workshop invites promotoras and promotores to reflect on the relationship between health, economic well-being, and prosperity....
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Trauma: Understanding to Heal*

In this interactive, reflective and informative workshop, promotoras and promotores will learn the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on their emotional and physical health. Participants will learn how trauma...
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Silvia Esqueda
Day 3
16 Oct 2026

Weight-Loss Injections: Facts, Myths, and Community Education**

Weight-loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have generated both interest and misinformation in many communities. This interactive workshop will provide promotoras and promotores with practical, evidence-based information...
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Healthy Plate, Healthy Colon: Creating a Recipe for Colorectal Cancer Prevention*

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among Hispanics and Latinos. In this interactive workshop, promotores and promotoras will learn about colorectal cancer, screening tests, and healthy...
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Plenary: Our Love is Hope: The Gift of Advocacy*

Reflecting on how advocacy is born from love for our community and becomes a legacy of hope. Through spoken word and a collective healing experience, we will honor the lives,...
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Danza Azteca Citlaltonac
Silvia Esqueda
Rosa Martha Zarate
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Closing*