Welcome to LEAD 2024! Below is the schedule for the conference. The dress code for attending all panels and workshops is business casual. Please note that there are multiple panels and workshops going on during the same block. Please choose one of them to attend per block. The schedule is subject to change. As we work to finalize workshops and panels the schedule will be updated. Final schedule will be emailed to all attendees the week of the conference.
LEAD 2024 SCHEDULE
Check-In
Introductions
Trailblazer Keynote: Leila Cobo
Panel #1
Dinner and Mingle
Workshop #1: Admissions Workshop
Closing and Announcements
High School Barbie, Bratz, and Boss Babes Sleepover
Barbie, Bratz, Boss Babes College Pre-Game Mixer
LEAD x BU Playa Saturno Afterparty
Friday, February 9th, 2024
12:00 - 4:00 PM
4:00 - 4:10 PM
4:15 - 5:15 PM
5:30 - 6:30 PM
6:30 - 7:00 PM
7:00 - 8:00 PM
8:05 - 8:10 PM
8:30 - 11:00 PM
9:00 - 11:00 PM
9:00 - 12:30 AM
Breakfast & Mingle
Introductions
Innovator Keynote: Beatriz Acevedo
Panel #2
Networking Lunch
Workshop #2: Self Care Era
Panel #3
Workshop #3: ¡Expresate!
Closing Day Remarks
Break
En Voz Alta Final Dinner: Sylvia Mendez
Red Moon Soirée
Saturday, February 10th, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 9:15 AM
9:30 - 10:30 AM
10:45 - 11:45 AM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:15 - 2:15 PM
2:30 - 3:30 PM
3:45 - 4:45 PM
5:00 - 5:15 PM
5:15 - 6:00 PM
6:00 - 7:30 PM
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Panel #1
Business & Entrepreneurship
Grace Moreno; Eneida Roman; Maria Vasco; Maggie Rivera
Healthcare & Medicine
Martha Cesena; Yakeel Quiroz; Lorena Bejarano-Pineda; Melissa Torres
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Panel #2
Science & Technology
Elena Rivas; Yadira Soto-Feliciano; Indara Suarez
Law & Policy
Giselle Rodriguez; Delmarina López
Panel #3
Nonprofit & Public Service
Gladys Vega; Celina Miranda; Isis Ortiz-Belton
Education
María Luisa Parra; Ana María Reyes; Xiomara Feliberty-Casiano; Petra Rivera-Rideau
Workshop #1
Planning Your Future: A College & Grad School Admissions Workshop
Harvard College Admissions Office; Harvard Law School’s La Alianza Group; Alicia Amairan - Medical Student
Have questions about the college, law school, or medical school admissions process? Join us for our Q&A-style Planning Your Future workshop! Participants will have the incredible opportunity to learn from the Harvard College Admissions Office, a Latinx student group of Harvard Law School (La Alianza), and a Latina medical student!
Workshop #2
SMART Latinas: A Goal Creation Workshop
Harvard Academic Resource Center
Have big dreams but don’t know where to start? Join the Harvard Academic Resource Center for expert tips on how to set SMART goals and make your dreams a reality, step by step!
Mindfulness for High-Achieving Latinas: A Mental Health Workshop
Dulce Orozco
Join Latina Immigrant Therapist Dulce Orozco for a mental health workshop all about imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and other struggles that high-achieving Latinas often face. Discuss your experiences with peers and learn techniques that can help keep your mental health at peace!
“A Busy Girl’s Essentials to Health and Happiness”: A Wellness Workshop by Anita Rincón
Interested in learning healthy nutrition, exercise, and self-care habits? Join Anita Rincon for this interactive wellness workshop!
Workshop #3
Dancing Queens: A Salsa Workshop with Harvard Candela Dance Troupe
Want to get your feet moving? Join Harvard Latinx dance group Candela for an exciting Salsa workshop! No experience required.
Karaoke Session
Whether it’s Shakira, Selena, or Karol G, join your LEAD friends and sing your heart out at our karaoke session!
Breakfast & Mingle
Open to all attendees. Ambassadors will have their own appreciation breakfast.
Red Moon Soirée
Event is open to high school and college students. LEAD attendees only. Dress code is cocktail attire.
Join us as we revel in the cosmic vibes, welcome LEAD 2024, and dance under the enchanting glow of the Red Moon at an unforgettable soirée. This is your invitation to a night of celestial glamour—see you on the dance floor!
En Voz Alta Final Dinner
Dress code is black tie attire.
LEAD x BU Playa Saturno Afterparty
Let’s party with the rest of BOSTON!! After the pregame join your fellow LEAD Latinas for the biggest Latino party of the year!! Let’s go dance with our friends on BU’s campus and have a little Playa Saturno fun before our eventful Saturday!
Doors close at 11 pm.