The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) hosted their 2019 Future Leaders Conference at the University of Miami. The event brought together South Florida local government officials and corporate executives to provide university students with expert guidance and effective strategies for success as they enter the workforce.
Local movers and shakers included:
- Vince Lago, City of Coral Gables Vice Mayor
- Congresswoman Donna Shalala
- Julio Frenk, University of Miami President
- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart
- The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart
- The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Highlights included panels focused on inspiring young leaders while promoting leadership, entrepreneurship and public service:
- International/Global Leadership – Lior Haiat, Israeli Consul General & Sara Chen, Deputy Director of TECO
- Fireside Chat with Corporate America Executive – Emilio Gonzalez, Executive Director for Strategic Alliances, Verizon
- Keeping a Healthy Wallet – Lupe Casanova, Vice-President/ Work Sr. Program Manager at Wells Fargo
- Entrepreneurship Perspectives – Liliam M. Lopez, President & CEO, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Keynote Address, Fernando Rosario – President & Founder, Exeqpath
