Conference

We invite all Latino/x/e-serving CHWs to complete the survey linked below!

Familias en Acción invites Community Health Workers serving Latino/x/e communities to provide their feedback and opinions for the 13th annual Latino Health Equity Conference. Even if you do not plan to attend, we value your input! This will help Familias en Acción make this conference a truly memorable experience for CHWs. 

Since CHWs are front and center in this year’s topic, and we at Familias understand all of the emotional labor that goes into this work, we really want to make the workshops/presentations for CHWs a healing experience. We also want to make the Day 2 celebration – which is specifically for CHWs – to include things that they enjoy and would appreciate seeing there.

We created a brief survey (5 min) to gather more information from Latino/x/e CHWs about what self care means to them and what types of presentations they would like to attend.

***All CHWs who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to receive a $250 gift card to be used for any self care item or activity of their choosing.

Survey responses are due no later than March 31, 2022.

About the conference:

This year’s conference – The Power of Community – is dedicated to recognizing, uplifting, and learning from Community Health Workers (CHWs) and community based organizations who have been working on the frontlines throughout the pandemic. It is all about coming together to celebrate CHWs, and providing a platform to address gaps and changes needed in healthcare systems serving Latino/x/e communities. The two-day conference will be held on June 9th and 10th, 2022 and include a full day of speakers and presentations, followed by an afternoon celebration for CHWs.

Join us on June 9 + 10 2022 for our 13th Annual Latino Health Equity Conference: The Power of Community

Through the ever-changing and often uncertain landscape the covid-19 pandemic has created, there is one thing that we are certain of: we wouldn’t have had the same level of success in keeping our communities safe without Community Health Workers (CHWs).

This will be an inspiring conference that celebrates CHWs and CBOs, and addresses gaps and changes needed in healthcare systems serving Latino/x/e communities, specifically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presentations will shed light on how CHWs and CBOs reshaped public health through the pandemic and how collaborations with State & Local Public Health Authorities, major healthcare systems, and local providers have paved the way for a new future that will continue to support Latino/x/e and BIPOC health.

Visit our conference website for more information!

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Early Bird registration for our 2022 Latino Health Equity Conference is NOW OPEN!

Register now through April 15, 2022 to get a discounted rate on your conference tickets. Join us as we celebrate CHWs and CBOs and address gaps and changes needed in healthcare systems serving Latino/x/e communities.

*Early bird pricing is only available until Friday, April 15, 2022.

*Stay tuned for updates about registration, sponsorship opportunities, & general conference news.

Request for Quote (RFQ) 2021 Latino Health Equity Virtual Conference Coordination
_{Event Dates: June 24th & 25th 2021}

Background

In 2009, Familias held its first Latino Health Equity Conference (LHEC) bringing together Promotores, community members, public health practitioners, researchers, policy makers and other experts to focus strategies for Latino health equity. The conference provides a forum to focus on individual and community issues addressing Latino health equity through research, programs, and policies.

2021 Latino Health Equity Conference:

Familias en Acción is proud to present our 12th annual Latino Health Equity Conference, “Me cuido, te cuido”. “Me cuido, te cuido”, prioritizes one’s health, the health of ones partners, and that of the community. This perspective cultivates and promotes values of mutual respect, acceptance, equality and empathy. This year’s virtual conference aims to broaden our knowledge and awareness on sexual health, sexuality, and HIV by leveraging the experiences of the Latino community. We will highlight community-driven initiatives that prevent new HIV infections, support Latinos living with HIV, and work towards ending cultural stigmas that impact Latino health.

RFQ Overview

The primary role of the contractor will be to provide event coordination and logistical support for pre-conference virtual events and the 2021 Latino health equity virtual conference. The contractor will combine technical expertise with skill sets in event production, communications, cultural programming, fundraising and logistics. 

Qualifications and Skills 

Required Skills  

• Highly proficient in office technology, including conference call systems, hosting webinars, working with web, app and registration systems 
• Experience in event strategy and execution roles
• Experience in leading the development and execution of virtual events
• Strong project management & organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Proven ability of working collaboratively with external stakeholders  
• Ability to work with communities from diverse backgrounds and commitment to equity and inclusion

Desired Skills  

• Past experience working with health and Latino associations 
• Experience hosting and managing live webinars and virtual event platforms
• Vendor negotiation experience
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation
• Experience and interest in fundraising for non-profit organizations
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently

Proposal Submissions
Due by: 5pm December 14, 2020

As an organization with a mission to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion, we are looking for vendors and partners who embrace this mission and have a track record of developing events that are inclusive. Agencies large and small, as well as individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

See full RFQ for more information.

Save the Date – June 28, 2018

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