Strength Comes From Within
September 11 & 12, 2025
Visalia Convention Center
Visalia, California
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Given this political climate targeting our community, how do we, in our positions, help to initiate or encourage: Planting, Growing and Harvesting Seeds for our community?
A Panel Presentation from previous Conference Keynote Speakers will speak to the following areas of:
(Political Arena) Honorable Leticia Perez – Kern County Board of Supervisors, District 5
(Community Violence) Refujio “Cuco” Rodriguez, MA – Hope and Heal Fund: The Fund to Stop Gun Violence in California
(Women's and Girls Rights) Dr. Vera A. Lopez, PhD. – professor in Justice Studies at Arizona State University.
(Erasing History) Maria Elena Ramirez, MS, Co-Founder of Families United for Equity.
(Healing) Maestro Jerry Tello – Founder/Director, National Compadres Network.
30 WORKSHOPS
Sacred Manhood: Healing the Wounded Male Spirit from Patriarchy, False Machismo and Relationship Toxicity Maestro Jerry Tello
Empowering Latino Families: Navigating Child Welfare Services for Positive Outcomes
Gilberto Rivas, MA, LMFT and Celeste Ortiz, M.Ed., PPS
"Start Again, Not Over" to Tap Into Your Strength From Within
Dr. Leticia Ximénez, PsyD
Roots & Rhythm: Healing Through Sound
Maestro Sal Nunez
Bridging Home and School - The Power of Parent Engagement
Yesenia Meraz, Marisol Rodriguez, Mayra Robledo, Daniela Rusiles, and Alejandra Reyna
"Cultivando Corazones: Strengthening Bonds for Healing"
Elisabeth Fisher, LCSW-C, Norca Yarborough, MSW, and Rina Chaves, LMSW
Stitching the Soul: A Jungian Approach to Transgenerational and Intergenerational Trauma and Healing through Needlework in Latino Communities
Claudia Martinez Cisneros
HIV/STIs among the Latino Community
Rudy Aguilar
Mindfulness in Schools: Toward Emotional Intelligence and Integral Wellbeing
Everardo Pedraza, MA, MS, AMFT
What do we do after a diagnosis of Dementia and/or Alzherimer
Rosamaria Bautista
Trauma-Informed Cultural Considerations When Providing Psychological Evaluations for Immigration Cases
Maira M. Hernandez
Immigration and the Impact on the Mind, Body and Soul
Dr. Roberto de la Rosa, JD
Impacts on LGBT+ Youth and Substance Use
Alix Carranza
“Latiné & Chicané Identity: Recentering Our Cultural Roots”
Fedrick C. De La Paz
A New Syndemic Approach: Working at the Intersection of Harm Reduction, Homelessness,
and Domestic Violence in the Latine Community
Tanagra M. Melgarejo Pulido
Pathway Partnerships and Collaborations for Community-Centered Healing
Sergio Martinez, Ph.D, MPH
Anti-Oppressive Mental Health Care for Neurodivergent & Culturally Diverse Latinos
Laura Hernandez
Narrative Healing: The Art of Storytelling for Well-Being
Anna Lee Mraz
Champions can come from anywhere!
Thomas Valles
Young People in Recovery
Lex Irias
Fundamentals in Practice: Hip-hop culture and Music, a Gateway to Healing
Anthony Pineda
Camino a la Salud: Incorporating Ancient Cultural Elements in the Behavioral Health Treatment of Chican/o/a/x/ Individuals, Families, and Community
Juan C. Garcia, PhD
Continuation Schools, the Epicenter for Change
Adolfo Reyes
Mindful Resilience: Integrate SEL, Restorative Approaches, & Mindfulness for Well-Being
A. Michael Perez
Flying among the Stars: Using Dreamwork in healing Relational and Complex Trauma
Dr. Viola Mejía, PsyD
Family Constellations and Ancestral Medicine
Veronica Rodriguez-Cabrera
Understanding Human Trafficking: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Human Service Workers and Educators Yahira DeLeon
The imposter experience, trauma, and their impact on personal growth and transformational change
Lucia Aguilar Psy.D.
Cultivating Resilience with Relationships & Radical Appreciation Using the Nurtured Heart Approach®
Norma C. Cardona
Leadership and Culture – Inspiration for Yourself, your Staff, and Others Around You
Michele Marquez and Albert Duarte
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as of May 15, 2025
Continuing Education courses meeting the qualifications for up to 10 hours of CE credit.
Continuing Education for Certified Addictions Treatment Counselors (CATC) of California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Certificate provided by The Latino Commission an approved CAADE CE Provider.
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Each ticket includes: Entry to 2-days of General Sessions, 6 workshops, 2-days of morning coffee and pastries, 2 days of lunch, afternoon snacks, up to 10 hours Continuing Education Credits Certificate.
$350 ea. Individual
$300 ea. Group of 4 or more
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Thursday
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Etiony Aldarondo, Ph.D.
Dr. Etiony Aldarondo is the Executive Director of The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment in Coral Gables, FL and is President of the Behavioral Sciences & Wellness Networks.
With over 30 years of experience in domestic violence research and advocacy, mental health services, community partnerships, and higher education administration, he is a distinguished clinical psychologist whose work has profoundly impacted the field.
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Keynote Speakers
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Planting, Growing and Harvesting Seeds in this Political Climate.
