Juntos Colorado

Juntos Colorado 2025 Conference - Call for Proposals We are thrilled to announce that Juntos Colorado will host our 2nd Annual Statewide Conference on April 23, 2025, at the Adams County Fairgrounds! Building on the success of last year’s inspiring event, we are excited to invite you to contribute to this year’s conference by submitting a proposal to share your insights and expertise. We are seeking proposals centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are particularly interested in sessions that explore: ·?????Innovative DEI initiatives ·?????Programs your organization is investing in ·?????Best practices and strategies that have yielded impactful results This is a unique opportunity to showcase the important work being done across our communities, exchange knowledge with fellow professionals, and engage with the growing network of Juntos members. Together, we aim to deepen our impact and continue advancing DEI in local government and beyond. Submission Details: ·?????Deadline for Proposal Submissions: December 29th, 2024 ·?????Proposal Format: Please include details on what you need: session description, learning objectives, presenter bio, etc. ·?????How to Submit: Use the link below to submit a proposal. For any questions or more information, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to your proposal and hope to see you at the Adams County Fairgrounds in April! https://lnkd.in/gyvRmwhe

Alex Tachiki is leading I-NAPA - International Network of Asian Public Administrators mentorship program, what an opportunity to work alongside him! Please share.

Amazing discussion with Martin Weber. We'll be here until 2pm! https://lnkd.in/gnAKUMVW

Juntos Colorado members attending the 2024 ICMA - International City/County Management Association conference in Pitttsburg, you don’t want to miss the special evening hosted by the Local Government Hispanic Network for the annual reception and dinner.

I can't think of a better way to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month than by sharing a feature in the September issue of PM Magazine, where I discuss my experience with Local Government Hispanic Network's Madrinas/Padrinos mentorship program, alongside Consuelo Arguilles, Marisol Gómez, and Ernesto Chavez. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the Hispanic community, and this program perfectly exemplifies the power of culturally grounded mentorship. Más importante que nada, gracias a mi LGHN familia por esta oportunidad y por todo lo que hacen para elevar voces latinas. ?Feliz Mes de la Herencia Latina!

Here are a few additional pictures from the Juntos Colorado mixer. Thank you again for those who were able to make it, especially Crestina M. Martinez for your inspirational story and leadership journey as a Latina. If you were not able to join us, below are a few chapter updates that we didn’t want you to miss. 1. Juntos will be hosting a webinar on October 4th. It is based on a documentary called Map of Latin American Dreams. Argentinian-Chilean photographer Martín Weber (born 1968) traveled through Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Brazil and Colombia from 1992 to 2013 capturing dreamers and going back to see how many of those dreams were accomplished. 2. We will be holding chapter board elections in the coming months. At the conference a lot of folks expressed interest in joining the board and this will be the perfect opportunity to do so. 3. Festival Latino on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Adams Country RiverdaleRegional Park. Celebrate the vibrant and rich culture of Latino heritage at the Adams County’s Festival Latino. This event promises to be a day filled with lively music, delicious food, and captivating performances that showcase the beauty of Latino traditions. 4. Lastly save the date. We will be hosting the second annual Juntos Colorado conference on April 23, 2025. Feel free to reach out with any questions. https://lnkd.in/gbKj5trZ Local Government Hispanic Network

We are about a week away from the Juntos Colorado Networking Mixer held on Thursday August 29th at Raices Brewing Company located at 2060 W. Colfax in Denver, from 5:00- 7:30pm. We are looking forward to networking with all of our chapter members and community partners, along with interested government professionals and jurisdictions. All are welcome, please share with your networks. RSVP using this link- https://lnkd.in/g65xY5qP

Join Juntos Colorado and Local Government Hispanic Network for an evening of learning, connecting, and networking at our next chapter mixer with special guest Crestina M. Martinez, State Director of USDA Rural Development. Crestina has had a very prosperous career in public service which includes Director of Long Term Recovery and Major Initiatives for Adams County, CO; Senior Advisor to Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Chief of Staff to Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera; Regional Manager for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs; Government Relations and Partner Outreach for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing; County and Tribal Liaison for the Colorado Department of Human Services; and serving as Costilla County’s youngest elected County Commissioner. Crestina will share her story and leadership journey as a Latina. Juntos Colorado will also be sharing Chapter and National LGHN updates as well. We hope you can join us for this special evening. #localgovernmenthispanicnetwork #juntoscolorado #latinoslead #professionaldevelopment

Black and Latina women face a staggering wage gap throughout their careers: Black women lose an estimated $884,800 in earnings over their lifetimes, while Latinas lose a shocking $1,218,000. To reach the same lifetime earnings as white, non-Hispanic men by age 60, Black and Latina women would have to continue working full-time until nearly 80 or 90. Read more. https://cnb.cx/44Wb3jV

Writes Joelle Martinez: We’re at a pivotal moment. With over 30 million Latinos currently in the U.S. workforce, and projections estimating that number to climb to 36 million within the next five years, one thing is clear: Latinos represent a critical source of talent and innovation that will define the workforce of today and the future. Read more from Joelle's most recent article for Fast Company. https://bit.ly/4bqoP0p #LatinosLead #LeadershipDevelopment #Leadership