Activism in the Latinx Community Panel

Join us to explore the current state of social activism in Latinx and Hispanic communities. We'll discuss advocacy in professional and academic settings, highlight successful initiatives, and address challenges. Speakers will share insights on supporting Latinx students and outline strategies for future progress, empowering the next generation of leaders. Our amazing speakers are: 
Beatriz Padilla, Ph.D.

• Director, Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC)
• Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Diego Dulanto Falcon 

• MPH Student | Health Promotion and Behavior
• Graduate Assistant | Salud Latina Iniciativa

Clara Buie

• Assistant Vice President for Student Success at USF 

Jesus Puerto 

• Founder & CEO of Soul de Cuba Cafe

Lydia Medrano, Ph.D. 

• Director Florida District One at League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

We are thankful to count on sponsorship from LULAC and Soul de Cuba Cafe, and the continuous partnership from ISLAC! 

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