2021 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit

Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs and Cuyahoga Community College

Uniting in health, education, and business.

Please contact Carly.McCain@ochla.state.oh.us to register for the 2021 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit if you are unable to do so via this site.

<h1>Join us on Webex for the virtual 2021 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit on Wednesday, November 10 from 9 AM-5 PM, where the community and advocates will come together to address transitions in healthcare, education, and business. </h1><p>Each of these three topics will have a separate and concurrent track within the event and will feature morning and afternoon breakout sessions led by industry experts. </p><p>The health and education tracks will be hosted on their own designated Webex links. The business track will include 2 sections that will be hosted on 2 separate Webex links that will include English and Spanish sessions in each.</p><p>At noon, the Commission will recognize leaders bestowed with the Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards, the Nuestra Familia Awards, and Latino Military Service Awards. The awards honor individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their professional or community service endeavors, and who serve as role models for the growing Hispanic community in Ohio. The DHO Awards portion of the event will be hosted on its own separate Webex link.</p><p>All Webex links can be found on the left side of your eventbrite ticket information under &quot;view links&quot; once you order one. Summit organizers will also be sending registered attendees a digital event program prior to November 10, which will also include the Webex links.</p><p><em><strong>Any questions? Email Carly.McCain@ochla.state.oh.us</strong></em></p><h2>Health Track Breakout Sessions:</h2><h3>9:05-9:55 AM: Mental Health - Children and Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic  </h3><p>Moderator</p><p>Marilyn Sampilo, Ph.D., MPH - Clinical Psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health </p><p>Panelists</p><p>Maria Piombo, Ed.D. , LPCC-S - Director of Child and Family Treatment at Central Clinic Behavioral Health </p><p>José Moreno, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Ohio State University Harding Hospital</p><p>Cristina Zenón Alvarez - Cultural Ally for Latino and Mayan Communities at Stark County Mental Health/Addiction Recovery</p><p>Lorena Mora-Mowry - Guardian ad Litem and CASA Manager at ProKids</p><p>Children and young people have carried a heavy burden throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdowns, restrictions, inability to attend school and general disruption have left them afraid, angry and anxious. Explore how Latino children in Ohio are coping, what families and organizations are doing to support their well-being, and how service providers are working to support and improve children’s mental health.</p><h3>10:00-10:50 AM: The Impact of the Opioid Crisis in the Latino Community </h3><p>Jimmy Lump, J.D. -  Senior Vice President at Paul Werth Associates</p><p>The opioid and addiction crisis has affected all communities in Ohio. And while the problem exists everywhere, the solution is not the same for every community. An Ohio Opioid Education Alliance spokesman discusses how addiction has affected Ohio’s Latino communities and share unique approaches to combating the crisis.</p><p>Get information on available resources and partnership opportunities, and learn about the success of the “Denial, OH” campaign as well as the alliance’s upcoming anti-stigma campaign in partnership with RecoveryOhio.</p><h3>11:00-11:50 AM: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ohio’s Hispanic/Latinx Communities </h3><p>Marilyn Sampilo, PhD, MPH - Clinical Psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health  </p><p>This presentation briefly reviews key findings from the study, outlines factors that have contributed to COVID-19 disparities for the Hispanic/Latinx community nationally and discusses recommendations for promoting health equity within Ohio’s Hispanic/Latinx communities. </p><h3>12:00-12:30 PM: Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards</h3><h3>1:00-1:50 PM: An Overview of the Promotoras de Salud (Community Health Workers) Program </h3><p>Leslie Martinez, Mtra (Master&#x27;s Degree) - National Coordinator of Ventanilla de Salud Program, General Consulate of Mexico in New York </p><p>Brenda Ortega, Ph.D. - Health Promoter at the Centro Multicultural La Familia </p><p>Debra Rivera Ehrmann -  Vice President and Director of Special Projects at Centro Multicultural La Familia, Inc</p><p>Nieves Patricia Esparza - VDS Coordinator at MetroHealth</p><p>Health education and access to medical services is a major challenge for Latinos in Ohio.  This presentation will highlight the successful implementation “Ventanillas de Salud,” (VDS) established by the Mexican Consulate in the United States with the involvement of “Promotoras de Salud” (Community Health Workers.)  </p><p>Health education and access to medical services is a major challenge for Latinos in Ohio. Learn about the successful implementation of Ventanilla de Salud (VDS), established by the Mexican Consulate in the United States with the involvement of promotoras de salud (community health workers.)</p><p>VDS improves access to primary and preventive health care services, increases public insurance coverage and establishes a medical home for Latinos through information, education, counseling and referrals to quality health care facilities. This network is made possible by local partnerships in which promotoras de salud play a critical role. VDS programs at 49 Mexican consulates in the United States work actively with local agencies, hospitals, public clinics and nonprofits to improve health education and establish a medical home for those in need.</p><h3>2:00-2:50 PM: Vaccines - How to Decrease Hesitancy in the Latino Community </h3><p>Moderator</p><p>Gregory Guzmán, Ph.D. - OCHLA Commissioner and Maumee Campus President, Hondros College of Nursing</p><p>Panelists</p><p>Jamie Carmichael, MPA - Chief Health Opportunity Advisor, Ohio Department of Health </p><p>Laura Rodriguez-Carbone - Federal COVID-19 Response, Combat Initiative </p><p>Sabina Serratos - Executive Director of Adelante Latino and Community Resource Center in Toledo</p><p>Hispanics and Latinos have been overrepresented in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Although most are open to getting vaccinated, there are members of the community who express hesitancy. Concerns about the vaccine’s necessity, side effects, possible allergic reactions and illness, and expedited clinical trials — as well as a lack of trust in the government — are all contributors. Explore how vaccine hesitancy has affected Latinos in Ohio, learn about strategies and best practices for addressing vaccine hesitancy and discuss lessons learned from outreach efforts.</p><h2>Education Track Breakout Sessions:</h2><h3>9:00-10:25 AM: The Role of Community Colleges in Empowerment of the Latino Community  </h3><p>Dr. Magda Gómez (Facilitator) - Executive Director of Diversity &amp; Inclusion at Cuyahoga Community College  </p><p> Jessica Cartagena - Program Manager of the Hispanic Council at Cuyahoga Community College  </p><p> Erika Bell  -  Access Center Director at Cuyahoga Community College  </p><p>Carlos Alvarado  - Family Engagement Manager at Esperanza, Inc.  </p><p>Claudia Longo - Director of Community Outreach of La Mega Inc. Cleveland Market </p><p>With its innovative Hispanic Council, Access Centers and variety of student resources, Cuyahoga Community College is a model for culturally informed outreach, support and career readiness. Learn about Tri-C’s best practices and discover the unique ways in which community colleges can serve their communities. Representatives from local Latino-serving organizations will discuss how they work with Tri-C to bring educational and career opportunities into the community.</p><h3>10:30-11:55 AM: Preparing Teachers for Ohio’s Latino Learners  </h3><p>Moderator  </p><p>Patricia  Enciso, Ph.D.  - Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology </p><p>Panelists  </p><p>Dawn Marie  Shinew, Ph.D.  - Dean of the College of Education and Human Development at Bowling Green State University  </p><p>Jason Lane, Ph.D. - Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University  </p><p>Tatiana Wells, M.Ed  - Program Director of the Early Childhood Education Program at  Cuyahoga Community College  </p><p>Yenetta  Harper - Director of the Office of Educator Effectiveness  Ohio Department of Education  </p><p>Education leaders and policy professionals discuss how the state and its institutions are preparing teachers to meet the needs of Ohio’s Latino students. How do we attract Latinos to the teaching profession? What programs exist to empower more culturally responsive and informed teaching professionals and administrators?</p><h3>12:00-12:30 PM: Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards</h3><h3>1:00-2:00 PM: Childcare and Early Childhood Education  </h3><p>Nancy Mendez  -  President and Chief Executive Officer of Starting Point  </p><p>Tatiana Wells, M.Ed  - Program Director of the Early Childhood Education Program at   Cuyahoga Community College  </p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic has directed urgent attention to the matter of child care for working families and students. How are Latino families and children being served? Which resources are status-blind? What opportunities are there for prospective Latino care providers and educators to become credentialed to work in this realm?</p><h3>3:00-3:55 PM: Latino Student Panel </h3><p>Moderator  </p><p>Carly McCain  -  Public Policy Officer at the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs  </p><p> Panelists  </p><p>Yesenia Alvarez Padilla  - Yesenia Alvarez Padilla - Doctoral Student in the College of Social Work at the Ohio State University  </p><p>Nayeli K. Sanchez  - Master of Science Student in the Stream and River (STRIVE) Laboratory in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) at the Ohio State University</p><p>Diana Miguel  - Undergraduate Student at the Ohio State University </p><p>Erika Workman - Student at Cuyahoga Community College, Mom, and Full-time Worker </p><p>Luis Gonzalez Villasmil - Student at Cuyahoga Community College </p><p>José Fontanez - Student at Cuyahoga Community College</p><p>A panel of Latino college students offer insight on what it means to be a Latino in a U.S. classroom, discussing how they have navigated the college experience and how it has prepared them for the workforce. Discover how they balance school with work and family life, and hear what they’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. </p><h3>4:00-4:55 PM: The Status of Vulnerable Latino Populations  </h3><p>Laura Barrera - Visiting Assistant Professor and Immigration Clinic Director at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law  </p><p>Lidia Garcia - Cleveland Foundation Fellow at the Fatima Family Center</p><p>This session highlights the challenges faced by vulnerable Latino populations in Ohio, including children, unaccompanied minors, the “DACAmented” and undocumented, migrant workers, those living below the poverty line and domestic violence survivors.</p><h2>Business Track 1 Breakout Sessions</h2><h3>9:30-10:30 AM: Starting Your Business with A Food Truck   </h3><p>Chef Anthony Berin - Director of Food Incubation Services, ECDI   </p><p>Starting a food truck business is not as simple as buying a truck and cooking up some food. Any new entrepreneurial endeavor — particularly a food business — requires a lot of planning and preparation before going into operation. Chef Anthony Berin will help you define your vision and teach you the steps needed to make it a business. Get the guidance and resources you need to turn your dream into a reality. </p><h3>10:30 AM-12:00 PM: Preparing Your Business to Get a Loan  </h3><p>Karla C. Boldery - Business Development Director SBDC Miami Regionals and General Market Manager for La Mega Media, Inc.  </p><p>Is your business powerful and stable enough to qualify for bank financing? If not, you may be forced to pay higher interest rates from alternate funding sources or give up equity to bring in venture partners. The bank is your cheapest — and often most difficult — source of capital with which to operate and grow your company. Review your readiness checklist to determine what to do to make your business bankable.</p><h3>12:00-12:30 PM: Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards </h3><h3>12:30-1:00 PM: Keynote - The SBA Office of Entrepreneurial Development </h3><p>Mark L. Madrid - Associate Administrator in the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration  </p><p>The Office of Entrepreneurial Development oversees a network of programs and services that support the training and counseling needs of small businesses. It operates as the SBA’s technical assistance arm, with resource partners located throughout the country. Learn how these programs and services are investing in our entrepreneurs and communities.</p><h3>1:00-2:00 PM: Cyber Awareness for Small Businesses  </h3><p>FBI Special Agent </p><p>Learn about current cybersecurity trends in Ohio, with an emphasis on social engineering to defraud small businesses using phone calls, texts and emails. Get best practices for password management and discover ways that small business owners can protect their business/consumer identities.</p><h3>2:00-3:00 PM: Employer Responsibilities to Employees - The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)  </h3><p>Nebeska Aviles - Bilingual Investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division  </p><p>The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor standards affecting most full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state and local governments. Gain a better understanding of the requirements and your responsibilities to your employees.</p><h3>3:00-4:00 PM: Principios Básicos Para El Lanzamiento De Su Negocio  </h3><p>Mike Hadra - Certified Mentor at SCORE Columbus  </p><p>Hay una serie de factores a tomar en cuenta antes de comenzar su propio negocio. Este taller le presentará consideraciones comerciales clave, como los mitos y realidades del espíritu empresarial, las diferentes opciones comerciales a seguir, los componentes de la propiedad del negocio, las consideraciones legales y financieras, y los conceptos básicos del plan de negocios. En este taller aprenderá sobre:  </p><p>-Mitos y realidades del emprendimiento  </p><p>-Factores críticos de éxito  </p><p>-Conoce tus opciones  </p><p>-Componentes de la propiedad del negocio  </p><p>-Legalización del negocio  </p><p>-Financiación y gestión de caja  </p><p>-Conceptos básicos del plan de negocios </p><h2><strong>Business Track 2 Breakout Sessions</strong></h2><h3>9:30-10:30 AM: Prepara Tu Negocio Para Obtener Un Préstamo  </h3><p>Karla C. Boldery - Business Development Director SBDC Miami Regionals and General Market Manager for La Mega Media, Inc.  </p><p>¿Está su negocio lo suficientemente firme y estable como para calificar para financiamiento bancario? De lo contrario, es posible que se vea obligado a pagar tasas de interés más altas de fuentes de financiamiento alternativas, o puede que tenga que renunciar al capital social para atraer socios de riesgo. El banco es su fuente de capital más barata, pero a menudo la más difícil con la cual operar y hacer crecer su empresa. En este taller, le ayudaremos y cubriremos la lista de verificación y preparación para que su negocio sea rentable. </p><h3>10:30 AM- 12 PM: Simple Steps for Starting your Business  </h3><p>Libby Villavicencio - Entrepreneur and SCORE Volunteer </p><p>There are several factors to keep in mind before starting your own business. This workshop will introduce you to key business considerations, such as the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, different business options to pursue, the components of business ownership, legal and financial considerations, and the business plan basics.  In this session, you will learn about:</p><p>-Myths and realities of entrepreneurship  </p><p>-Critical success factors  </p><p>-Know your options  </p><p>-Components of business ownership  </p><p>-Making it legal  </p><p>-Funding and cash management  </p><p>-Business plan basics </p><h3>12:00-12:30 PM: Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards </h3><h3>12:30-1:00 PM: Keynote - The SBA Office of Entrepreneurial Development </h3><h3>1:00-2:00 PM: Las Responsabilidades del Empleador Hacia los Empleados - La Ley de Normas Justas de Trabajo (FLSA)  </h3><p>Nebeska Aviles - Bilingual Investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division  </p><p>La FLSA establece el salario mínimo, el pago de horas extras, el mantenimiento de registros y las normas de trabajo de menores que afectan a la mayoría de los trabajadores a tiempo completo y parcial en el sector privado y en los gobiernos federales, estatales y locales. Esta presentación ayudará a los empleadores a comprender mejor sus responsabilidades y requisitos para con sus empleados. </p><h3>2:00-3:00 PM: Conciencia Cibernética para la Pequeña Empresa  </h3><p>FBI Agente Especial</p><p>La presentación de concientización sobre ciberseguridad de la División de Cincinnati del FBI incluirá las tendencias actuales de ciberseguridad en el estado de Ohio, con énfasis en la ingeniería social para defraudar a las pequeñas empresas mediante el uso de llamadas telefónicas, mensajes de texto y correos electrónicos. La presentación también cubrirá las mejores prácticas de administración de contraseñas y las formas en que una pequeña empresa puede proteger sus identidades comerciales/de consumo.</p><h3>3:00-4:30 PM: Restaurants 101/Restaurantes 101 </h3><p>Chef L. Fernando Mojica - Columbus State Community College and Thalia Amador - Economic Development Specialist at the U.S Small Business Administration, Columbus  </p><p>Explore the restaurant industry’s most up-to-date trends and discover the secret to preparing yourself for the restaurant business. Success comes from proper management and planning of restaurant operations. In fact, most restaurants fail within the first year due to a lack of planning. These experts will help you take the proper steps toward starting the right food endeavor for you.</p><p>El chef L. Fernando Mojica y Thalia Amador se unen para traerle las tendencias más actualizadas en la industria de restaurantes y el secreto sobre cómo prepararse para iniciar el negocio de restaurantes. El éxito proviene de la gestión adecuada de las operaciones del restaurante y la planificación adecuada; la mayoría de los restaurantes fracasan durante el primer año debido a la falta de planificación. Únase a estos expertos para tomar los pasos correctos para comenzar el negocio de restaurantes adecuado para usted.</p>

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