June 23, 2016
Hudson Mercantile, New York, NY

The 2016 Leadership Summit welcomed inspiring and successful Latino executives for a full-day conference that featured dynamic networking opportunities, engaging leadership development sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and a keynote luncheon. The Leadership Summit is our largest member gathering of the year.

Our mission is to connect, promote, and develop our premier network of distinguished Latino alumni from America’s top universities including: Brown, University of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale.

View video and photo highlights from our 2015 Summit.

Agenda

 

8:00 a.m.

Registration Opens

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Leadership Session:
Presented by Goldman Sachs

Host: Lisa Garcia Quiroz, SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Time Warner, Inc.

This morning session will feature a discussion between Alumni Society board member, Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri, Chief Diversity Officer and Global Head of Talent Development and Class of 2016 featured member Heather Von Zuben, Managing Director.

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Leadership Session: May We See Further Together
Presented by Facebook

Host: David Guzmán, Chief Information Officer, H.D. Smith

People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.

This leadership session will provide an opportunity for members to share advice and collaborate in an interactive way. Featuring small breakout groups, members will tackle common challenges every leader faces.

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Networking Break with Juice Bar

12:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Keynote Luncheon

Master of Ceremonies: Heather Conneely, US Business Lead, Facebook
Welcome Remarks: Ricardo Anzaldua, EVP & General Counsel, MetLife
Keynote Address: Anna Maria Chávez, CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA
Closing Remarks: Regina Montoya, Board Member, DFW International Airport

3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Break

3:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Leadership Session: Directors Roundtable Panel
Presented by MetLife

Host: Elizabeth Nieto, Chief Diversity Officer, MetLife

Panelists:
Aida Alvarez, Board Member, HP Inc.
Victor Arias, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International
Thomas Castro, Board Member, Time Warner Cable
Adela Cepeda, Board Member, BMO Financial Corp.
Luis Nieto, Board Member, Ryder System, Inc. and AutoZone

This panel discussion will give members an insider’s look into board selection and recruitment. Featuring insights and advice from four Latino corporate directors, members will walk away with an insider’s guide into the personal and professional attributes that are desired in potential board candidates.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

 

Speakers

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Anna Maria Chávez

CEO

Girl Scouts of the USA

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Regina Montoya

Board Member

DFW International Airport

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Ricardo Anzaldua

EVP & General Counsel

MetLife

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Heather Conneely

US Business Lead

Facebook

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Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri

Chief Diversity Officer &

Global Head of Talent Development

Goldman Sachs

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Luis Nieto

President

Nieto Advisory LLC

Board Member

Ryder Systems & AutoZone

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Thomas Castro

President & CEO

El Dorado Capital, LLC

Board Member

Time Warner Cable

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Adela Cepeda

Owner and President

A.C. Advisory Inc.

Board Member

BMO Financial Corp.

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Aida Alvarez

Board Member

HP

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Victor Arias

Senior Client Partner

Korn Ferry International

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Elizabeth Nieto

Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

MetLife

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David Guzmán

Chief Information Officer

H.D. Smith

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Lisa Garcia Quiroz

SVP & Chief Diversity Officer

Time Warner, Inc.

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Heather Von Zuben

Managing Director

Goldman Sachs

Hudson Mercantile, New York, NY

Welcome to Hudson Mercantile, centrally located in the Hudson Yards district of Midtown Manhattan, one block from the entrance to the Javits Center.

Come experience three unique spaces: the Gallery, the Studio and the Rooftop, each with its own distinguishing characteristics. Entrance between 10th and 11th Avenue.

 

500 W 36th St, New York, New York, 10018, United States

THE ARCHER HOTEL NYC
45 W. 38th St. New York, NY 10018
212.719.4100


RATE: $319 Single Classic King; $319 Double

 

Make reservations within the block by Wednesday, May 25 in any of the following ways:

  • Call our reservations line 1-855-695-6690 and reference the “The Alumni Society 2016 Leadership Summit Rate
  • Follow this link to complete your reservation online.

 

 

LANGHAM PLACE NEW YORK
400 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018
212-613-8630


RATE: $395 plus tax

 

Make reservations within the block by Friday, April 15 in the following way:

  • Call our reservations number 1-212-613-8630 and reference “The Alumni Society 2016 Leadership Summit” block

 

 

THE REFINERY HOTEL NYC
63 W. 38th St. New York, NY 10018
212.664-0310


RATES:
Wednesday, June 22: $359 (also available for pre-night stays)
Thursday, June 23: $309 (also available for post-night stays)

 

Make reservations within the block in any of the following ways:

  • Use Group Code “Alumni” on our website
  • Call our reservations line 1-646.664.0310 or e-mail [email protected] and reference the “Alumni Society Group Rate
  • Follow this link to complete your reservation online

Corporate Partners

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