Latina Empowerment Day - San Bernardino

Latina Empowerment Days are regional, one-day leadership events hosted by HOPE designed to inform, empower, and activate Latinos of all backgrounds through culturally grounded, community-centered sessions. These events bring together 80-100 local leaders, professionals, advocates, and emerging changemakers to:

• Learn about key issues affecting our communities
• Build skills and knowledge for civic and economic advancement
• Connect with HOPE’s policy agenda and leadership opportunities

Each day is uniquely tailored to local realities and includes expert panels, training sessions, and policy briefings.

HOPE programs and educational events are open to all individuals who support Latina leadership to strengthen our democracy and advance economic mobility.

This event will be located at the Alumni Center/Obershaw Room

Agenda at a Glance:

8:30 am – Registration & Breakfast

9:00 am – Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:30 am – Securing Your Financial Future: Smart Strategies for Navigating Today’s Economy

A candid, expert-led discussion for professionals evaluating how best to build long-term financial security amid economic uncertainty. Topics may include:

• Managing debt and maintaining strong credit

• College savings and retirement planning

• Building generational wealth and resilience

• Navigating political and economic shifts that impact finances

10:30 am – Empowerment Through Knowledge: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence This beginner-friendly session introduces participants to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explores how it impacts daily life, work, and community well-being. Topics may include:

• What AI is (and isn’t)

• Real-life examples of how AI shows up in your life (e.g., social media, job tools, healthcare)

• Opportunities and risks for underrepresented communities

• How to stay informed and empowered in the age of AI

11:30 am – Lunch & Connection: Voices at the Table

12:00 pm – Community Resilience: Preparing for California’s Future

Part I (10 min): HOPE’s Policy Agenda An overview of HOPE’s current state and local advocacy work.

Part II (30 min): Climate Justice and Emergency Preparedness A practical conversation on how communities can prepare for wildfires, extreme heat, energy outages, and other natural disasters. Learn from local experts how to strengthen resilience at the household and neighborhood levels.

1:00 pm – Closing Reflections & Community Voices

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