Fourth Annual Latino Policy Research Symposium

"Building Generational Well-Being- El ayer nos conecta, el mañana nos une" is free and open-to-the-public
About this Event

Fourth Annual Latino Policy Research Symposium

The 4th Annual Latino Policy Research Symposium will take place at the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Friday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. This free, open-to-the-public annual event brings together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers and advocates to explore strategies that drive equitable progress for Latino communities nationwide. This year's theme is Building Generational Well-Being- El ayer nos conecta, el mañana nos une, with a focus on addressing critical intergenerational topics such as healthcare, education equity, and immigration.

Panels

Health care

• Dr. Lynn Cowles, Health and Food Justice Director for Every Texan
• Dr. Kristin Escamilla, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Dell Medical School
• Moderator: Dr. Sonia González, Assistant Professor, School of Health and Human Sciences, UT Austin

Education Equity

• Jaime Puente, Director of Economic Opportunity, Every Texan
• Moderator: Dr. Victor Saenz, Associate Dean for Student Success, Community Engagement, and Administration, College of Education, UT Austin

Immigration

• Krystal Gomez, Managing Attorney, Texas Immigration Law Council
• Roberto Lopez, Senior Advocacy Manager, Texas Civil Rights Project
• Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Cortez, Assistant Professor of History, College of Liberal Arts, UT Austin

Keynote Speaker

Montserrat Garibay, Democratic Nominee, Texas HD-49 | Former U.S. Education Official | Bilingual Educator | Former Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Check-in & Coffee Hour
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Introduction & Welcome
🕑: 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Call to Research
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Public Health Panel
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Education Panel
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Immigration Panel
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Keynote Speaker
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Reception
Untitled agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Check in/ Breakfast & Coffee-Hour