Fourth Annual Latino Policy Research Symposium

The 4th Annual Latino Policy Research Symposium will take place at the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Friday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. This free, open-to-the-public annual event brings together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers and advocates to explore strategies that drive equitable progress for Latino communities nationwide. This year's theme is Building Generational Well-Being- El ayer nos conecta, el mañana nos une, with a focus on addressing critical intergenerational topics such as healthcare, education equity, and immigration.

Health care

• Dr. Lynn Cowles, Health and Food Justice Director for Every Texan
• Dr. Kristin Escamilla, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Dell Medical School
• Moderator: Dr. Sonia González, Assistant Professor, School of Health and Human Sciences, UT Austin

Education Equity

• Jaime Puente, Director of Economic Opportunity, Every Texan
• Moderator: Dr. Victor Saenz, Associate Dean for Student Success, Community Engagement, and Administration, College of Education, UT Austin

Immigration

• Krystal Gomez, Managing Attorney, Texas Immigration Law Council
• Roberto Lopez, Senior Advocacy Manager, Texas Civil Rights Project
• Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Cortez, Assistant Professor of History, College of Liberal Arts, UT Austin

Keynote Speaker

Montserrat Garibay, Democratic Nominee, Texas HD-49 | Former U.S. Education Official | Bilingual Educator | Former Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer

Event venue & nearby stays

LBJ School of Public Affairs - Bass Lecture Hall, 2300 Red River Street, Austin, United States

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