Interpretation
This conference is in Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided for the sessions listed below.
Day 1
16 Nov 2023
Day 2
17 Nov 2023
Day 3
18 Nov 2023
2:00 pm–3:15 pm
Plenary: The Past, Present and Future of the Promotora as an Agent of Change*
Change is a powerful force that begins within each promotora. In this first plenary, a panel of promotoras will describe their transformative work by sharing the philosophy and the values... Read More
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Our Voice, Our Stories*
A dynamic and interactive workshop, where relevant and culturally sensitive information on end-of-life care options, advance planning, and resources available to the Latino community will be presented. Aimed at training... Read More
Monica Toquinto
Leslie Martinez
María D. Otero
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Three Secrets to Change Your Life*
There are many people out there who ask questions that have not been answered and that surely have to do with the limiting beliefs instilled in them in childhood. That... Read More
Dahlia Quiñonez
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
The Power of All (English Session)*
Practicar es poder! Practicing is power! Join us in a session with expert advocates in social issues, health care access and more! This session will be focused on sharpening your... Read More
Vanessa Cajina
Marj Plumb
Maribel Montes de Oca
9:00 am-10:30 am
Plenary: Building New Pathways Toward Economic Self-Sufficiency for Promotoras*
In this powerful second plenary, a panel of federal and local leaders will honor the efforts of promotoras who have fought inequities to develop economic self sufficiency for themselves and... Read More
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Dimensions of Human Behavior: I Am the Change*
The intention of the workshop is to provoke participants to recognize, know, and take action against the stabilization of the dimensions that make up the human being as a person... Read More
Henry Saray
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Do You Speak or Communicate? Your Personal or Professional Success Depends on This*
We will address the fundamentals of communication and the components of effective communication in different situations, both personal and in community activities. Objectives Understand what it means to communicate and... Read More
Hugo R. Ramírez
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Promotores on the Way to Professionalization, Learning and Applying the Best Techniques and Tools Through the Reinforcement of Personal Skills*
An experiential and practical workshop where through exercises we will address how to create a space for personal growth, healing and self-care, as well as innovative instructional tools. Objectives Learn... Read More
Isabel Morales
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Mental Health Coping Strategies*
This workshop will give promotores tools to practice and teach breathwork and gratitude journaling. We will be guiding a breathing technique and providing prompts for journaling exercises. Participants will walk... Read More
9:30 am–11:30 am
Promotores, a Bridge to Health*
In our workshop we will focus on why improving patient communications is critical to improving health outcomes. We emphasize the role of promotores in educating the community about health. Objectives... Read More
Russell A. Bennett
9:30 am–11:30 am
The Relationship Between Chronic Diseases and Mental Health*
During this workshop promotores will be able to understand the bidirectional relationship between chronic disease and mental health with a special focus on diabetes and depression. Promotores will learn to... Read More
Rosalba Cain
Adriana Argaiz
Alma García
9:30 am–11:30 am
Centering Youth Voices: Youth Promotores as Agents of Change (English Session)*
When youth are given access to the decision making table, watch out! Come join us as we share the journey of how youth Promotores in Kern County are creating health... Read More