Arturo Vargas, CEO of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), to be honored at 66th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - PrZen -- The Latino Leaders Network (LLN), a non-profit organization dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together", will convene the 66th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series to honor Arturo Vargas, CEO of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), with the Eagle Leadership Award. Hosted by the Latino Leaders Network Chairman Mickey Ibarra, the event will take place on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST at the Omni Providence Hotel.

WHAT:

The 66th Latino Leaders Luncheon Series is scheduled to convene on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST at the Omni Providence Hotel in Providence, RI.

The event will honor Arturo Vargas, NALEO CEO, with the Eagle Leadership Award.

Remarks will be delivered by members of the Honorary Host Committee, including Lt. Governor of Rhode Island Sabina Matos, Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, and Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, and Gonzalo Cuervo. Additional committee members include Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and former mayor of Central Falls James Diossa.

The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University will serve as the community partner.

The event will convene elected officials, policymakers, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders.

Courtesy of Papitto Opportunity Connection, guests will receive a complimentary copy of Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph edited by Latino Leaders Network Chairman, Mickey Ibarra and companion curriculum guide.

WHEN:

Friday, September 16, 2022
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
By-invitation only.

WHERE:

Omni Providence Hotel
1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903

WHO:

Speakers

• Arturo Vargas, CEO, NALEO
• Mickey Ibarra, Chairman, Latino Leaders Network
• Sabina Matos, Lt. Governor of Rhode Island
• Nellie Gorbea, Rhode Island Secretary of State
• Maria Rivera, Mayor of Central Falls
• Gonzalo Cuervo
• Marcela Betancur, Executive Director, Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University
• Yahaira "Jay" Placencia, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor, Bank of America

Sponsors

• Bank of America (Premier Sponsor)
• Southwest Airlines (Official Airline)
• Waste Management (Network Sponsor)
• Papitto Opportunity Connection (Book Sponsor)
• GEICO (VIP Sponsor)
• Verizon (VIP Sponsor)
• Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (VIP Sponsor)
• Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP (VIP Sponsor)
• Walmart (VIP Sponsor)
• PepsiCo (VIP Sponsor)
• IGT (VIP Sponsor)

Partners

• Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University (Community Partner)
• Power 102.1 FM (Media Partner)

WHY:

The Latino Leaders Luncheon Series is convened by invitation-only to provide a platform for prominent Latino leaders to share their personal story of obstacles overcome to achieve success. In addition, it provides a networking opportunity for elected officials, policy makers, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders. The program includes the presentation of the Eagle Leadership Award to a national leader who has made a significant impact on the lives of Latinos living in the United States. It also features a community partner serving the Latino community.

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About Latino Leaders Network

The Latino Leaders Network is a non-profit-organization dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together" to establish relationships, build unity, and share our personal stories. Mickey Ibarra, Founder and Chairman, served as Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House for President Clinton, 1997-2001.