2022 Leadership Summit: Paving the Way

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We are living through a defining moment in history, as business, society, and the world in general are all rapidly changing. As Latino leaders, it is critical that we remain active participants in building our future, continue to take charge of our careers, and build a legacy that will help and inspire future generations.

The 2022 Leadership Summit: Paving the Way will explore the most front-of-mind topics facing the business community today. The event will take place both in person and online on Thursday, June 23, 2022, live from New York City’s Guastavino’s, a designated interior landmark, located at 409 East 59th St.

The Leadership Summit will feature panel discussions, keynote conversations, and feature talks with members of The Alumni Society. Get ready for a day of valuable insights, impactful conversations, and prime networking opportunities.

WHEN

JUNE 23, 2022

WHERE

New York

SOCIAL

#TheAlumniSociety

Speakers | Schedule | Details

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Ricardo Anzaldua

Cofounder

The Alumni Society

Adela Cepeda

Board Chair

Angeles Investors

Patti Solis Doyle

Partner, The Brunswick Group and CNN Political Commentator

Jorge Elorza

Mayor

City of Providence, Rhode Island

Alex Esparza

Executive Director – Digital Health and Wellness Investment Banking

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

Gabriel J. Esparza

Associate Administrator, Office of International Trade

US Small Business Administration

Pedro A. Guerrero

Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder

The Alumni Society

Manuel Irarrázaval

Managing Director and Head of LatAm Natural Resources Group

Bank of America

Alejandro (Alex) Jaimes, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist and SVP of Artificial Intelligence

Dataminr

Cinthia Lopez

Director, Talent Outreach

Google

Claudia Marmolejo

Executive Director

Morgan Stanley

Greg Merrill

Senior Director, Digital Transformation

Nike

Eliana Murillo

Chief Executive Officer

Eliment and Company

Alfredo Narez

Founder

m1six

Tanya Olmedo

Managing Director and Global Head of Strategic Initiatives and Execution for Marcus

Goldman Sachs

Robert J. Rodriguez

Secretary of State

New York

Dr. Miguel O. Román

Senior Director and Chief Scientist of Climate and Environment

Leidos

Eva De La Rosa

Head of Global Payments Marketing

Citi

Isabel Rafferty Zavala

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Canela Media

Laura Zelenko

Senior Executive Editor

Bloomberg

THE SCHEDULE

*All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.

11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

Networking Reception and Check-Ins

Reconnect with old friends and meet new members while enjoying snacks and refreshments to kick-start your day.

12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.–12:10 p.m. ET

Welcome

Meet your Summit emcee and participate in the eighth annual Leadership Summit kick off.

Eliana Murillo

Chief Executive Officer, Eliment and Company

12:10 p.m.

12:10 p.m.–12:20 p.m. ET

Opening Remarks

Share a moment of gratitude with The Alumni Society cofounder.

Pedro A. Guerrero

Cofounder & Chief Executive Officer, The Alumni Society

12:20 p.m.

12:20 p.m.–12:50 p.m. ET

Latina Executives on the Work Revolution

Latina leaders will discuss their take on the work revolution, paving the way for more Latinas in positions of power, and more.

Eva De La Rosa

Head of Global Payments Marketing, Citi

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Cinthia Lopez

Director of Talent Outreach, Google

Claudia Marmolejo

Executive Director, Morgan Stanley

Eliana Murillo

Chief Executive Officer, Eliment and Company

12:50 p.m.

12:50 p.m.–1:00 p.m. ET

Bloomberg New Voices

News coverage is more balanced and more complete when we amplify the voices of women and other underrepresented experts across platforms. Bloomberg’s Laura Zelenko will talk about the New Voices initiative and how you can contribute to the conversation.

Laura Zelenko

Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ET

Networking Lunch

Power up your network while enjoying lunch. Plus, a few special surprises are in store for you!

2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.–2:35 p.m. ET

Afternoon Kick-off

Gear up for an afternoon full of inspiration and key learnings.

2:35 p.m.

2:35 p.m.–3:05 p.m. ET

Hot Takes from a Top Climate Scientist

Dr. Miguel Román has taken on one of the most formidable challenges of our time: addressing climate-related risks to our planet. In this session, this top climate scientist will share his take on what’s next for climate change and the impact on future generations.

Dr. Miguel O. Román

Senior Director and Chief Scientist of Climate and Environment, Leidos

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Manuel Irarrázaval

Managing Director and Head of LatAm Natural Resources Group, Bank of America

3:05 p.m.

3:05 p.m.–3:15 p.m. ET

AI, Data, and the Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert Alex Jaimes shares how he’s empowering leaders and communities through the largest technological change in human history.

Alejandro (Alex) Jaimes Ph.D.

Chief Scientist and SVP of Artificial Intelligence, Dataminr

3:15 p.m.

3:15 p.m.–3:35 p.m. ET

The Human Side of Technology: A New Approach to Transformation

This session will feature leaders who are paving the way for digital transformation that enable a better user experience. For them, it all starts with being a “human-first” leader.

Alex Esparza

Executive Director – Digital Health and Wellness Investment Banking, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

Greg Merrill

Senior Director, Digital Transformation, Nike

Alfredo Narez

Founder, m1six

Tanya Olmedo

Managing Director and Global Cohead of Strategic Initiatives and Execution for Marcus, Goldman Sachs

3:35 p.m.

3:35 p.m.–3:55 p.m. ET

Networking Activity

Break the ice and meet fellow members in this structured networking activity. Hint: musica will be involved.

3:55 p.m.

3:55 p.m.–4:15 p.m. ET

Let’s Talk About Creating Generational Wealth

Canela Media has become one of the largest funded Latino-owned companies. In this session, we sit down with serial entrepreneur and Canela Media CEO Isabel Rafferty, in conversation with Adela Cepeda, Angeles Investors Chair, to discuss Isabel’s startup success, building generational wealth as Latinos, and more.

Isabel Rafferty Zavala

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Canela Media

Adela Cepeda

Board Chair, Angeles Investors

4:15 p.m.

4:15 p.m.–4:55 p.m. ET

Positions of Power: Latinos in Public Policy

Local, state, and federal officials will discuss the current state of political affairs, their vision for a Latino-centric future, and advice if you’re considering running for office.