When

Thursday May 5, 2016

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MST 

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11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.   Pre-Reception (Optional)

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Lunch & Program

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Networking (Optional)

Where

The Ritz-Carlton
1881 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202


 
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Contact

Kathy Maestas 
Latinas First Foundation 
303-374-4415 
kathyjmaestas@gmail.com 
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Latinas First Foundation Annual Luncheon

We invite you to join us at our Fifth Annual Latinas First Foundation Luncheon. As in past years, we will celebrate four Latina Trailblazers who have broken through glass ceilings to become the first Latina leader in their respective fields. We will also honor four Unsung Heroines who have made extraordinary contributions to our community.

Our mission is to celebrate and elevate the Latina community by focusing on our cultural and historical contributions in Colorado while providing opportunities and non-traditional scholarships for the next generation.

Since our founding in 2011, the Latinas First Foundation has honored over 40 women and awarded numerous scholarships to future Latina Leaders. This past year we awarded over $20,000 to six young Latinas. We are building a community for other women to thrive by providing a critical network and support for Latinas to reach their highest potential through non-traditional scholarships.

Please join us in our efforts by becoming one of our event sponsors. The luncheon provides participants and sponsors an opportunity to network with Colorado’s leaders. This year we anticipate hosting 500 guests including 100 Latina high school students. We truly believe “Girls Cannot Be What They Cannot See” and our luncheon provides an opportunity for young women to experience that message from others who have forged the trail.

We look forward to celebrating our community’s many accomplishments with you!

And don't forget, HATS are required.....Beautiful, Cultural, Historical or Fun!

 

Congratulations to our 2016 Honorees!

Trailblazers:

Terri FoxFirst Latina to serve on the Colorado Court of Appeals.

Christine Marquez-Hudson – First Latina to serve as Executive Director of Colorado's oldest and largest community foundation, The Denver Foundation.

Cindy Pena – First Latina in the country to be named General Manager at a major market network affiliate. 

Marguerite Salazar - First Latina Insurance Commissioner for the State of Colorado. Her prior position was also a "first" as the Region Director for the U.S. Health and Human Services. 

Unsung Heroines:

Perla Gheiler - Director of Strategic Initiatives and Outreach at Metro State University of Denver. 

Mary Diaz - Retired, University of Colorado School of Nursing. 

Lisa Ramirez - Partner and Portfolio Manager with Denver Investments LLC. 

Kim Torrez - Manager of Partnership Activation and Service, Denver Broncos.

You will be learning more about them at our upcoming luncheon on May 5th