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HACE’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY LEADERSHIP CAREER SUMMIT & GALA

INNOVATE • IGNITE • INSPIRE

REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL WITH HACE

April 27-28, 2017
Chicago, IL

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Join the largest gathering of Latino Professionals in the Midwest during this two-day national summit and celebrate HACE’s 35th anniversary! The summit and award gala will be held at the InterContinental Hotel ChicagoRegister today! Full Access or individual Event tickets available.
April 27 – All Day Passes: $100

7:30am-9:00am The Opening Plenary Breakfast of Latino Executives will feature a panel of four Latino Executives will kick off the conference to discuss the outlook of the economic impact of Latinos in our community and what is at stake for companies to foster diversity and inclusion at the core of their corporate values. (Individual Tickets $75)

9:00am-7pm Leadership Career Summit: (Individual Tickets $25)

  • Leadership Development and pop-up Career Connections. Over 8 sessions in the morning will uncover topics to help Latinos market themselves in corporate America and hear inspiring stories and strategies of leadership. All throughout the day, meet with recruiters from over 30 companies showcasing their career opportunities. Strengthen your network and leadership capabilities and come prepared to shake hands and resumes with corporate leaders.
  • The HACE Happy Hour Networking Reception event is an opportunity to network with over 300 professionals and executives, recruiters from sponsoring companies to build your career and business. Open Bar sponsored by Constellation and Diageo, energy drinks and DJ from Redbull. Summit tickets include your access to the Happy Hour.

April 28 –

Mujeres de HACE Alumnae Breakfast: Strategies to Enhance/Leverage Leadership Potential Forward

This invite-only breakfast is for graduates of our Mujeres de HACE Program. Twice a year, alumnae of our leadership development program for professional Latinas convene to network and learn from the stories of successful women leaders. The focus of this workshop is to improve and support their leadership potential after it’s been discovered and unleashed when completing the Mujeres de HACE program. ($50 Tickets)

The Sembrando el Futuro Gala is an annual fundraiser HACE hosts to celebrate the accomplishments of its members and the generosity of its corporate partners. During this event we recognize community leaders and organizations that have demonstrated the values of HACE in achievement, ethics, and empowering others. Tickets include reception, dinner, awards ceremony and dancing with live salsa music. (Individual Tickets $250)

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THIS EVENT FEATURES

  • 30+ Companies looking to hire
  • Career Development Workshops
  • Free One-on-One Coaching Sessions
  • Book Signings Featuring Latino Authors
  • Free Professional Headshots
  • Networking with Top Latino Leaders
  • Experiential and interactive Opportunities

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AGENDA

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THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017
7:30AM – 9:00AM Opening Breakfast : Latino Executives’ Forum
WORKSHOPS
9:00AM – 5:00PM Company Spotlights & Career Connections
9:30AM – 10:30AM
  1. Women in STEM: Trials and Tribulations in a Man-Dominated World
  2. Ignite Your Passion for Community Leadership
10:00AM – 11:00AM
  1. Discovering Your Purpose
  2. Effective Ways for ERGs/BRGs to Engage Senior Leadership
10:45AM – 11:45 AM
  1. Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce
  2. Building Your Online Presence/Image and Support Network
11:15AM – 12:15PM
  1. Creating a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Through Technology
  2. Latino Authenticity in Corporate America
1:00PM – 5:00PM Professional Headshots, Book Signings, Music, Cafecito, One-on-One Career Coaching
5:00PM – 7:00PM Happy Hour Networking Reception

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017
8:30AM – 11:30AM Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable – Breakfast
8:30AM – 11:30AM Mujeres de HACE Alumnae Breakfast
5:30PM – 6:00PM VIP Reception
6:00PM – 11:00PM 35TH ANNIVERSARY SEMBRANDO EL FUTURO GALA & AWARDS

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Lilia Arroyo
Executive Vice President
Planning Chicago

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David Segura
VisionIT
Founder & CEO

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Robert Rodriguez
DRR Advisors
Founder & President

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Elaine Pérez-Bell, PMP
Programs Manager Diversity & Inclusion
ADP

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Paul Rodriguez
RR Donnelley
Vice President & Chief IP Counsel

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Rafael Rengifo
Phillips 66
Facility Integrity Manager

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Ricardo Dalmas
McDonald’s
Vice President, Marketing & Brand Strategy, McDonald’s Latin America Division

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Rita Mitjans
ADP
Chief Diversity & Corporate Social Responsibility Officer

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Rudy Juarez
Grainger
VP, Mexico, Latin America & Global Export

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Sonya Reed
Phillips 66
SVP, Human Resources

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Talita Ramos Erickson
Barilla America, Inc.
General Counsel – Region Americas

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Karina Diehl
MillerCoors
Director of Community Affairs

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Lamia Pardo
Pangea Money Transfer
SVP Growth and Operations

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Jose R. Sanchez
President/CEO
Norwegian American Hospital

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Miriam Martinez
Chief Investment Officer
City of Chicago

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Araceli Garza-Perez
Manager Director
Studio Arq

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Karl G. Gouverneur
Northwestern Mutual
VP, Chief Technology Officer

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Michael Alicea
Nielsen
Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources

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Michael McGrew
Constellation
VP, Corporate Communications

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Alberto Ortega
Senior Director of Strategic Account Management
Sodexo

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Robert Renteria
Civic Leader/International Award Winning Latino Author

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Rosa Nunez
Omnicom Media Group
Associated Director of Diversity and Inclusion

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Dasha Arias
Google
Sr Account Manager of Global Solutions

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Gabriela Gonzalez
Intel
Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs Group

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Maria Castro
Comcast
Regional External Affairs Manager

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Yahaira Guzman
Ventas Inc.
Human Resources Generalist

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Paco Lebron
ProdigyTeks Inc.
Founder

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Ilka Rodriguez
CIA
Chief of Hiring Division and Directorate of Support

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Marco Lopez
Element L2
Co-Founder & President

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Diana Alvarez
Hyatt
Sr Occupational Health Manager, Co-Chair of Hyatt Latino BRG

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Dr. Teresa Ramirez
American Society of Human Genetics
Genetics and Education Fellow

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Lourdes Gonzalez
Primera Engineers
SVP

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Andres Tapia
Korn Ferry Hay Group
Sr Client Partner/Solution Lead

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Zoraida Sambolin
NBC News Today
Weekday Co-Anchor

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SEMBRANDO EL FUTURO GALA

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HACE will be celebrating 35 years of serving as a resource for Latinos in the workplace and as a source of expertise and insight for corporations seeking to access this growing community of professionals. Proceeds from this event go towards supporting the following programs in 2017.

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SPONSORS
 

INNOVATOR OF CHANGE SPONSOR

 

IGNITER OF CHANGE SPONSORS

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INSPIRER OF CHANGE SPONSORS

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GALA BEVERAGE SPONSORS

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SUMMIT BEVERAGE SPONSORS

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COMMUNITY PARTNER

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For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Michael Iacovazzi-Pau via email at Michael@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498. Download the sponsorship packet HERE.

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TRAVEL

2017 Conference Hotel

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

505 North
Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

HACE’s Conference rate: $209/night/single/double
Deadline for HACE block rate: March 27, 2017

To make reservations by phone:

Reservations will be made by individuals directly with the Hotel’s reservations department. Please contact the reservations department at (800) 628-2112 and identify yourself as a participant of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement in order to receive your special group rates.

Attention: To receive the HACE Conference discount, you MUST use the phone number listed above or click HERE.

(Please note this link is not tablet or mobile friendly. The link automatically populates the contracted dates. Guests should click on “change search” to personalize their dates.)

Visit the official website here.

Area: Michigan Avenue is Chicago’s heart, and our hotel on Magnificent Mile puts you right in its center. Magnificent Mile is a section of North Michigan Avenue that stretches from Lake Shore Drive to the Chicago River. InterContinental Magnificent Mile hotel allows you to easily partake in the premier shopping and dining that line the mile. Luxury shopping includes Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Armani, and more, particularly in the North Bridge mall. More casual clothes shopping is available at Nike, Top Shop, H&M, and Gap. Upscale dining, like at the Grand Lux Cafe, provides you with cozy places for a lunch break in between shopping trips. One of Chicago’s many excellent theater companies, Lookingglass Theater Company, also lies on the mile. Historic buildings line the street, including the Tribune Tower, which is next to our Magnificent Mile hotel. The historic Watertower is another landmark.

Directions:

From Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Distance: 12 MI / 25 Minutes
Taxi: $28.00 (USD)
Alt. Transportation: Train: Orange Line $2.25 (USD)
Airport Express Shuttle: Fee: $23.00 (USD)

From O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Distance: 16 MI / 35 Minutes
Taxi: $35.00 (USD)
Alt. Transportation: Train: Blue Line $5.00 (USD)
Airport Express Shuttle: Fee: $29.00 (USD)

Link to Airport Express Shuttle Reservations: InterContinental Chicago Airport Express Link (10% discount if booked via this link)

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