LCSV 2010 Lectures


February: Tomas Jimenez, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Stanford University Dr. Jimenez' research and writing focus on immigration, assimilation, social mobility, and ethnic and racial identity. His book draws on interviews and participant observation to understand how uninterrupted Mexican immigration influences the ethnic identity of later-generation Mexican Americans. In light of the continuing debate on immigration reform and the importance of the Latino vote, Professor Jiménez spoke about how this debate affects the political landscape, what this means for the State of California, and how Latinos can get more involved politically. Purchase his book, Repenished Ethnicity on Amazon.com
March: Madison Nguyen Councilwoman Nguyen spoke with us about her journey as a community leader and her race for city council, as well as some of the intense challenges she has faced in the past year.
April: Executive Directors Panel Rose Amador, Marcela Davison Avilés and Anjee Helstrup-Alvarez inspired us to become strong leaders in the business/non-profit sectors and some specific advice about how to be successful when difficult decisions must be made.
May: Life/Work Balance Panel
June: Teresa Guerrero-Daley, Superior Court Judge Judge Gerrero-Daley shared her remarkable journey from a young mother with an eighth grade grade education to a law enforcement professional, attorney and eventually Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge. This inspired leader and long-time LCSV supporter discussed a new initiative in the Superior Court: Middle School Court. This innovative program launching in the fall will serve forty middle-school children in dependency court where the judge presides. These children will receive a host of services aimed at addressing their proficiencies in Math and English. Given that less that two percent of children in dependency (foster care) graduate from high school, this project has the potential to demonstrate how early intervention can affect the lives of our children. You can help! The program will need transportation services, tutors, Child Advocates, and more. Email the judge if you can help.
July: Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, Director of the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health an Culture Dr. David Hayes Bautista is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. His lecture, "241 years of Latino History" was truly an elightening experience for those in attendance, as Dr. Hayes-Bautista informed us about the role that Latinos have played in preserving freedom and democracy since the founding of our nation. His new book about Cinco de May is due out 5 de Mayo, 2012. Links: Purchase La Nueva California from Amazon.com Article about Latino Health Visit his public facebook page
August: Teresa Alvarado, Former Executive Director, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley LCSV co-founder and community leader Teresa Alvarado shared with our her personal journey toward public service, and some of her early personal struggles that shaped her path. The crowd got the "inside story" about her 2010 run at the Board of Supervisors seat, and her plans for the future.
September: Raquel Donoso, Executive Director of the Latino Community Foundation Ms. Donoso spoke to the LCSV about her journey from Public Health policy to Executive Director, and some of the challenges of being a young E.D. and often the only Latina on a board of directors. She encouraged us to make philanthropy part of our family by discussing it as a family. The Latino Community Foundation supports various local agencies including MACSA and Somos Mayfair.
October: Genoveva Garcia Calloway, Mayor or City of San Pablo Ms. Garcia Calloway is an example of a leader who took advantage of every opportunity presented to her. This trained social worker took her passion for justice into the public sector with the help of mentors and the inspiration of the HOPE Leadership Institute.

November: Dr. Terry Christensen, Professor of Political Science, San Jose State University
Dr. Christensen gave us a perspective on politics from a national, state and local level. The audience was thrilled to learn that Latinos were the deciding factor in California's election and that the 2010 electorate was comprised of 22% Latinos. We also looked forward and discussed upcoming changes that he predicts, including that of San Jose's next mayor.