Connecting Communities Conference Program

Sessions and Presenters

Keynote:

Dr. Heather McClure, University of Oregon

Norma Martinez- HoSang, University of Oregon

 

Capnote:

Roni Sue, Oregon State University

Christian Matheis, Oregon State University

Plenary Session:

Mexicanos in Oregon: Yesterday and Today

Dr. Erlinda Gonzales-Berry, Professor Emerita, OSU

Dr. Marcela Mendoza, University of Oregon

 

Concurrent Sessions: Topics and Presenters

Latino Cultural Values

Lucrecia Suarez, Pacific University

 

Effective Strategies for Gaining Entry and Building Relationships with Communities

Dr. Daniel Lopez-Cevallos, Oregon State University

Latino Youth Experiences in Oregon

Panel Organizer and Moderator: Cecilia Giron, Washington County 4-H Program

Latino Adult Perspectives on Life in Oregon

Panel Organizer and Moderator: Elena Peña, Polk County 4-H Program

Difference, Power, and Privilege

Dr. Susan Shaw, Oregon State University

Using Media to Communicate with Latino Audiences

David Villalpendo, Univision

Culturally Responsive Adult Educational Practice

Esther Puentes, Diversity Trainer/Curriculum Specialist, Interface Network

Colleen Puentes, Diversity Trainer

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

Dr. Ann Schauber, Diversity Consultant

Libet Hatch, Benton County Human Resources

Doris Cancal-Tirado, Oregon State University

Culturally Responsive Youth Programs

Jorge Martinez, Clackamas County 4-H Program

Alexandra Steiner, Jackson County 4-H Program

Mario Magaña, Oregon State 4-H Program

Media as an Educational Tool

Roberto Astorga, Cascade AIDS Project

 

Indigenous People from Mexico

Valentin Sanchez, Oregon Law Center

Housing Issues

Jaime Arrendondo, Farmworker Housing Development Corporation

Laura Isiordia, Farmworker Housing Development Corporation

Communicating Through Interpreters

Martha Colon, Conexiones

Food Security Issues for Latinos

Sharon Thornberry, Oregon Food Bank

Tina Dodge Vera, OSU Linn County Extension Service

Oregon Helps

Janet Hawkins, Oregon Helps

Schools and Latino Families: Building relationships

Maria Palacio, Salem-Keizer School District

Library Latino Outreach Programs

Jo Caisse, Deschutes Public Library

Lorie Vik, Eugene Public Library

Lucy Iraola, Washington County Cooperative Library Service

Including Latino Participation in Parks and Recreation Programs

Michelle Harper, Portland Parks and Recreation

Max Behrens, Portland Parks and Recreation

Dunetchka Otero-Serrano, Portland Parks and Recreation

Equipo Verde: Engaging Latino High School Youth in Environmental Service Learning

Susan Abravanel, SOLV Education Director