The National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) Líderes Initiative is a national program designed to create opportunities for Latino youth that will elevate their influence as leaders in the United States.

**2009 Líderes Summit**

2010 NCLR Annual Conference and Lideres Summit will be on July 9-13 in San Antonio, Texas
2009 NCLR Annual Conference
and Líderes Summit

Chicago, Illinois

July 24-28

McCormick Place West

Learning to Lead, Leading to Change

A core pillar of the Líderes Initiative, the NCLR Líderes Summit brings together more than 450 students, activists, and young community leaders (ages 14-25) to participate in an engaging and uplifting program.

Full of activities that nurture and encourage young people, the Summit provides a fun and exciting space to learn new skills, network, share ideas and connect with other young Latino leaders.

Summit registration provides access to all NCLR Annual Conference events.

Highlights

Workshops on Friday July 24^th

2:40-3:40 p.m.

Líderes Workshop Session I, Rooms 186 a-b, 187 a-c

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Líderes Workshop Session II, Rooms 186 a-b, 187 a-c

Workshops on Saturday July 25^th

9:15-10:15 a.m.

Líderes Workshop Session III, Rooms 186 a-b, 187 a-c

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Líderes Workshop Session IV, Rooms 186 a-b, 187 a-c

Líderes Workshop Tracks: Leadership Development, Education, Health, Advocacy and Policy, Career Planning,

Financial Planning, Cultural Appreciation, Media and the Arts

Friday July 24^th:

Líderes Welcome Luncheon, 1:00–2:30 p.m., McCormick Place West, Rooms 185 a-b-c-d

Featuring NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía.

Líderes Noche de Bienvenida (Welcome Dinner), 7:00–8:00 p.m., Palmer House Hilton,

Red Lacquer Room, Fourth Floor

Featuring Eira Corral, Village Clerk of Hanover Park, Chicago.

Saturday July 25^th:

Líderes Cultural Talent Showcase, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Palmer House Hilton, Red Lacquer Room, Fourth Floor

Sunday July 26^th:

Líderes Town Hall, 9:30–11:00 a.m., McCormick Place West, Rooms W-185 b-c

Plug In to the Power of New Media!

Co-Sponsored by Hyatt, Hyundai

Innovative online media such as blogs, Craigslist, Facebook, YouTube, and podcasts are not only for entertainment—they also hold a wealth of opportunities for young activists and leaders who want to promote social justice. Creative use of the Internet and other new media offers cost-effective opportunities to reach youth activists, journalists, volunteers, donors, and students. Do you want to learn how to revitalize your student movement using the latest new media marketing techniques? Attend this session to hear how pioneers in this field are rallying youth in mass numbers to make strides toward social progress. Learn about cost-effective online communications tools.

Moderator

Kety Esquivel, New Media Manager, NCLR

Panelists

Raven Brooks Executive Director, Netroots Nation

Ariel Cerrud, Peer Educator, Advocates for Youth and Program Director, Boys and Girls Club

Jill Victoria Garvey, Manager of Communications and Operations, Center for New Community in 2007 and Managing Editor for the CNC-affiliated blog, Imagine 2050

Amaury Nora, Editor and Publisher, XicanoPwr.com

Monday July 27^th:

Líderes Noche de Premios (Award Ceremony followed by

Lideres Noche de Teatro (Dinner Theater), 5:30-8:30 p.m., Palmer House Hilton, Grand Ballroom, Fourth Floor

Register today.