WLS: Lessons of Leadership from LatinAmerica 2022

Photos by Maria Evelyn Romero/Las Fotos Project

In connection with the Summit of the Americas, this event hosted a panel of distinguished Latina leaders whose contributions are making great strides in the political, economic, and civic society of the Western Hemisphere. They shared insights and lessons with each other and with invited local leaders through their panel discussion and networking opportunities during the reception. After the panel discussion a reception was held in the courtyards and featured remarks from the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister. The panel offered language interpretation services and the reception included food and drinks from Pez Cantina Catering, music from DJ Sizzle Fantastic, decorations from Latinx With Plants, art from the AtlaMed Art Collection, and photography from Las Fotos Project. The panel and reception included sign language interpretation provided by the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability. 

Panelists and Speakers included:

● Helen Torres, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)

● Lila Abed, Deputy Director, Mexico Institute, Wilson Center

● Alejandra Castillo, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

● Marcela Celorio, Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles,

● Ken Salazar, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

● Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada

● Nury Martinez, Los Angeles City Council President

● Teresa Cisneros Burton, Board Member, Getty House Foundation

●  Ana Guerrero, Strategic Advisor, Mayor Garcetti’s Office