16th Annual National LATINA Symposium to Recognize Latina Heroes

 Media   Thu, August 15, 2019 10:59 PM

Washington, D.C. – LATINA Style Inc. in partnership with Parents Step Ahead (PSA) will host the 16th Annual National LATINA Symposium – a national platform for Latina professionals addressing the most pressing issues affecting the Hispanic woman in the United States – on Thursday, September 5th, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National in Washington, D.C.

The Symposium features workshops on advancement in the workplace, successful leadership, global public service, applying military skills to everyday life and business, and the role a military spouse plays in their military career. Workshops include: Workforce of the future…Jobs in Today’s Economy; Veteran Employee Resource Group...Understanding the Cultural Differences; Leadership and Diversity in the Military today...Women Blazing the Trail for future Flag Officers, to name a few.

The highlight of the program is the Distinguished Military Service Award Luncheon. LATINA Style is proud to present the only national awards program honoring Latina military and civilian personnel who through their service have enhanced the role of Latinas in their organizations.

The 2019 Distinguished Military Service Award Recipients are:

U.S. Army:  CW4 Sherry M. Coffey and Ms. Elsa Gudiel (Civilian)

U.S. Marine Corps:  GySgt. Marisol Horta

U.S. Navy:  LCDR. Maggie V. Cole, Lt. Melissa Ann Rodriguez, and Ms. Sara Salas

U.S. Air Force: Capt. Amparo E. Romero Ortiz, MSgt. Brenda Rodriguez, and Mrs. Martha P. Salas (Civilian)

U.S. Coast Guard: CDR. Blanca Rosas and Mrs. Xiomara Torres (Civilian)

The luncheon is also the stage for the President’s Award which recognizes an individual for their distinguished service to our country and exemplary work as a Latino role model.

For further information about the Symposium or to register, please visit www.nls.latinastyle.com, or call (214) 357-2186.

CONTACT:
nls@latinastyle.com (214) 357-2186
 
About LATINA Style, Inc. LATINA Style Inc., headquartered in Dallas, TX, is the publisher of LATINA Style Magazine, a national magazine for the professional Hispanic woman. The magazine has been published for 25 years and has a national circulation of 150,000 and a readership of nearly 600,000. The company is host of the LATINA Style Business Series, the LATINA Style 50 Report, the National LATINA Symposium and the LATINA Style Hero Initiative. For further information about the LATINA Style 50 Report visit www.latinastyle.com or call (214) 357-2186.