Latina Empowerment Day - San Diego

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 MAAC Community 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 – Community Resilience: Preparing for California's Future

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

12:00 pm – HOPE’s Policy Agenda An overview of HOPE’s current state and local advocacy work

1:00 pm – Closing Reflections & Community Voices

Host or Publisher HOPE