Sylvia Puente's guest appearances

Sylvia Puente

Latino in Chicago

BUILD Radio

The Empowerment Zone

3 Questions With...

Dave Ramsey

Dick Durbin

Eve Ewing

Kent Jones

Edgar Ramirez

Maria Hernandez

Michelle Morales

Natalia Molina

Hank Johnson

Wood Harris

John Eaves

Sam Acho

Maricela Garcia

Ella Baker

Everett Gutierrez

OwlTail

Sylvia Puente knows a thing or two about adversity—she also knows a thing or two about policy. In this youth-led interview, the distinguished President &amp; CEO of the Latino Policy Forum discusses making positive change, while staying true to your heritage.

Sylvia Puente knows a thing or two about adversity—she also knows a thing or two about policy. In this youth-led interview, the distinguished President &amp; CEO of the Latino Policy Forum discusses making positive change, while staying true to your heritage.

“Claiming Your Power” (with Sylvia Puente) – Ep. 13

How has the civil unrest of 2020 impacted leadership?Today Ramona talks to Sylvia Puente about the civil unrest of 2020 and how the movement has influenced and changed conversations among decision makers. No longer are the topics of systemic racism, structural inequality, and white privilege on the margins of discussion. Sylvia elaborates on how leaders within the nonprofit, advocacy and philanthropic spaces are now candidly addressing topics that were formerly considered radical. Sylvia also discusses the impactful work of the Latino Policy Forum in advancing leadership development, healing circles, and Black/Brown relations. Sylvia is President and CEO of the Latino Policy Forum and lives in Chicago, Illinois. For more information about Sylvia and the Latino Policy Forum, visit www.latinopolicyforum.org.

How has the civil unrest of 2020 impacted leadership? Today Ramona talks to Sylvia Puente about the civil unrest of 2020 and how the movement has influenced and changed conversations among decision makers. No longer are the topics of systemic racism, structural inequality, and white privilege on the margins of discussion. Sylvia elaborates on how leaders within the nonprofit, advocacy and philanthropic spaces are now candidly addressing topics that were formerly considered radical. Sylvia also discusses the impactful work of the Latino Policy Forum in advancing leadership development, healing circles, and Black/Brown relations. Sylvia is President and CEO of the Latino Policy Forum and lives in Chicago, Illinois. For more information about Sylvia and the Latino Policy Forum, visi<a href="http://www.latinopolicyforum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">t </a><a href="http://www.latinopolicyforum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.latinopolicyforum.o</a>rg.

Sylvia Puente: Reflections on the Transformative Year of 2020

Today’s episode features Sylvia Puente, Executive Director of the Latino Policy Forum - the only public policy and advocacy organization in the Chicago metropolitan area working to improve educational outcomes for children, make housing accessible and affordable, promote just immigration reform, and build the influence and leadership of the Latino community. Through the Latino Policy Forum, she works with more than 100 organizational leaders in the Chicago metropolitan region and has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S.” by Hispanic Business magazine.Sylvia was introduced to her life’s work as an advocate, policy analyst, and activist for Latino issues at age thirteen when she joined her mother on picket lines in support of the United Farm Workers.We Learn About:The Latino Policy Forum’s impact strategy and its evolutionData supporting the successes and challenges of the Latino communitySylvia shares reflections on the farmworkers movement and what inspired her to get engaged in policy, andThe Forum’s work to position and cultivate Latino and African-American leaderNotable Resources:Latino Policy Forum's Issue BriefingsHarvard Family Research Project: Guide to Measuring Advocacy and PolicyJack Weatherford, Indian Givers: How Native Americans Transformed the WorldTo learn more about the Latino Policy Forum, visit: latinopolicyforum.orgTo support the Forum's mission: Click Here to Donate     Listen on iTunes  

Today’s episode features Sylvia Puente, Executive Director of the Latino Policy Forum - the only public policy and advocacy organization in the Chicago metropolitan area working to improve educational outcomes for children, make housing accessible and affordable, promote just immigration reform, and build the influence and leadership of the Latino community. Through the Latino Policy Forum, she works with more than 100 organizational leaders in the Chicago metropolitan region and has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S.” by Hispanic Business magazine.Sylvia was introduced to her life’s work as an advocate, policy analyst, and activist for Latino issues at age thirteen when she joined her mother on picket lines in support of the United Farm Workers.We Learn About:<ul><li>The Latino Policy Forum’s impact strategy and its evolution</li><li>Data supporting the successes and challenges of the Latino community</li><li>Sylvia shares reflections on the farmworkers movement and what inspired her to get engaged in policy, and</li><li>The Forum’s work to position and cultivate Latino and African-American leader</li></ul>Notable Resources:<a href="http://www.latinopolicyforum.org/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Latino Policy Forum's Issue Briefings</a><a href="http://www.hfrp.org/evaluation/the-evaluation-exchange/issue-archive/advocacy-and-policy-change/a-guide-to-measuring-advocacy-and-policy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvard Family Research Project: Guide to Measuring Advocacy and Policy</a>Jack Weatherford, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indian-Givers-Native-Americans-Transformed/dp/0307717151/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1477927155&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=indian+givers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indian Givers: How Native Americans Transformed the World</a>To learn more about the Latino Policy Forum, visit: <a href="http://www.latinopolicyforum.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">latinopolicyforum.org</a>To support the Forum's mission: <a href="https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=58946" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here to Donate</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/latino-in-chicago/id1156599362" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen on iTunes </a>

Sylvia Puente, Latino Policy Forum