2015 Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast
Keynote Speaker: Marie Marquardt, Author, DREAM Things True
Friday, October 16, 2015
Time: 8:30 A.M. Check in. 8:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Thank you to all of our SPONSORS & Supporters! #IamGALEO
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS!
GOLD: Sapelo Foundation, Smith Bagley Award presented to the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund
SILVER: The Coca-Cola Company; Georgia Power; Univision 34 Atlanta
Bronze: AmeriMex Communications; Azteca America; Briarcliff Pediatrics
Leadership Circle: Atlanta Regional Commission; Del Campo & Grayson, LLC; Southwest Airlines; Terry Jackson PD; Yo Soy Mujer
Amigos: BB&T; CIMA: The International Maternity Center; Jason Esteves, Atlanta Public Schools Board Member; Kilpatrick Townsend LLP; Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE); The Road to Recovery, Inc.; Rohan Law PC; State Senator Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta)
Community Partners: Alston & Bird LLP; Atlanta Silverbacks; Better Pallets, Inc.; David Dryer; Georgia Restaurant Association; Neera Bahl, Esq.; Sperling Law Group, P.C.; State Representative Pat Gardner (D-Atlanta); State Senator Steve Henson (D-Tucker)
Tables: Dalton State College; Jerry Gonzalez; Kuck Immigration Partners LLC; Laura Murvartian; McGuire Woods LLP; Morris, Manning & Martin; State Farm Insurance Company; Telemundo Atlanta.
The 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast is one of the principle fundraising events for GALEO & the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund.
Keynote Speaker: Marie Marquardt, Author, DREAM Things True
“Marquardt’s Dreams Things True vividly weaves to life the thrill of falling in love in the South while awakening readers to the struggles of US-Mexican immigration policies. In this touching coming-of-age story, full of hope and possibilities, Marquardt captures the bittersweet world of undocumented teens living in the US and the power of true love.”–Malin Alegria, author of Border Town series.
Special remarks provided by: Shirley Anne Cruz, participant in the Class of 2015 GALEO Institute for Leadership
The Sapelo Foundation will also be honoring the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund with the prestigious Smith Bagley Award, for the work being done in Georgia towards enhancing civic engagement and leadership development of the Latino community.
Master or Ceremonies: Giancarlo Cifuentes, Univision 34 Atlanta
Location:
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30092
www.atlantanortheast.hilton.com
The following elected officials, representatives of elected officials, appointed officials and candidates for office attended the event:
- Georgia Senate Minority Leader, State Senator Steve Henson
- Georgia State Senator Nan Orrock
- Georgia State Representative Pedro Marin
- Jason Esteves, Atlanta Public Schools Board Member
- Nicole Love Hendrickson, Community Outreach Program Director, Gwinnett County, Office of the Board of Commissioners
- Víctor Peláez Millán, On behalf of CONSULADO GENERAL DE MEXICO
- Brenda Lopez, Candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 99 in Gwinnett County
- Lemuel Betancourt, Candidate for the City Council In Gainesville
- Kyle Smith, Candidate for Sheriff in DeKalb County
Registration is STILL open at the following link:
https://galeo.ejoinme.org/2015HH_late
Previous speakers have included:
- Richard Blanco, President Obama’s 2013 Inaugural Poet (2014)
- Jason Esteves, Atlanta Board of Education, At-Large Seat 9, 1st Latino Elected to any School Board of Education in Georgia (2014)
- Elianne Ramos, Principal and CEO, Speak Hispanic (aka Geek Goddess and widely regarded as one of the most influential Latinas in social media) & Estela Martinez, Georgia DREAM’er (2013)
- Cid Wilson, Board Chairman of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino (2013)
- Matt Baretto, Ph.D., Latino Decisions (2012)
- Lydia Camarillo, Vice President of Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP)in 2012
- MARTIN R. CASTRO, Chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (2011)
- Hon. Dax Lopez, DeKalb County State Court Judge (2011)
- Hon. Luis Aguilar, Commissioner, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (2010)
- U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano (Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, 2006)
- U.S. Rep. Joe Baca (Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, 2007)
- U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL); U.S. Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO)
- U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
- U.S. Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA)
- U.S. Rep. Luis Fortuno (R-Puerto Rico)
- State Senator Sam Zamarripa (D-Atlanta)
- Rev. Joseph Lowery
- Sylvia Mendez (Mendez v. Westminster 1947)
- Arturo Vargas (Executive Director of NALEO)
- Dr. Juan Andrade (President of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute)
- Doraville Police Chief John King
- AnMarie Martin, Hall County Deputy Sheriff (2015).
Reservations are now being taken and will be made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations will be held only when payment is processed or received. Please see credit card link below.
Registration is now open by credit card or mailing a check with the appropriate payment (GALEO, P.O. Box 29506, Atlanta, GA, 30359):
Current GALEO Members & Nonprofits: $50.00 per person
Non-GALEO Members: $100.00 per person
GIL Participants, GLC Members and Student Rate: $30.00 per person
Group Tables – $750.00: Corporations or groups may purchase a table at the rate above for a table of EIGHT people.
EARLY Registration is NOW open at the following link (until 10/02/15):
https://galeo.ejoinme.org/2015_early
Once the credit card is processed online, you will receive an email receipt.
To do early registration by mail (Must be mailed by 10/02/15), please make a check to GALEO and send by mail to: GALEO, Attn: 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month, P.O. Box 29506, Atlanta, GA, 30359. Please include the names of the people attending the breakfast and also include an email contact for the people attending. In the check memo, please write “2015 HH”.
To learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month, please follow this link.
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LATE REGISTRATION AFTER October 2nd (only by credit card):
Current GALEO Members & Nonprofits: $75.00 per person
Non-GALEO Members: $150.00 per person
GIL Participants and Student Rate: $45.00 per person
Group Tables – $1,000.00: Corporations or groups may purchase a table at a rate of $1,000.00 for a table of EIGHT.
PROCESS YOUR CREDIT CARD BY FOLLOWING THIS SECURE LINK AFTER September 19th FOR LATE REGISTRATION
LATE REGISTRATION (after October 2nd)! FOLLOW THIS LINK! LATE Registration
https://galeo.ejoinme.org/2015HH_late
Once the credit card is processed online, you will receive an email receipt.
Note: No funds will be used for any partisan effort or for any campaigns. The funds will be used in compliance with the IRS guidelines for nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations.
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Keynote Speaker Biography
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Marie Marquardt is a Scholar-in-Residence at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Her first novel for young adults, Dream Things True (Macmillan/St. Martin’s Griffin, September 2015) draws on almost two decades of experience working with immigrant families as a scholar, advocate, and service provider. She has published non-fiction books and scholarly articles on religion, inter-ethnic relations, and civic participation of Latin American immigrants in the U.S. South. She is a founding organizer and co-chair of El Refugio, which serves immigrants detained at the Stewart Detention Center and their families. Marie lives in Decatur, Georgia with her husband, Chris, their four children, a dog, and a bearded dragon.
“An important story that’s full of heart, it will forever change the way you view those who live their lives in the shadows.”—Jennifer Mathieu, author of The Truth About Alice
“A true Romeo and Juliet romance with a wider moral sweep—tender, heart-wrenching and wise. Every character shines.”–Huntley Fitzpatrick, author of What I Thought Was True
“A compelling read with complex, true-to-life characters, Dream Things True is a unique novel. Not only will it cause readers to empathize with characters in difficult situations, it will get them to consider the plight of people in the real world. Add in a love story you can root for.” –Adi Alsaid, author of Let’s Get Lost
“Marquardt’s Dreams Things True vividly weaves to life the thrill of falling in love in the South while awakening readers to the struggles of US-Mexican immigration policies. In this touching coming-of-age story, full of hope and possibilities, Marquardt captures the bittersweet world of undocumented teens living in the US and the power of true love.”–Malin Alegria, author of Border Town series.
More information available online: http://www.mariemarquardt.com/
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Special Guest Speaker Biography
Shirley Anne Cruz, participant in the GALEO Institute for Leadership Class of 2015
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Shirley Anne Cruz was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She moved to Georgia in 2000 and after graduating from East Coweta High School, Shirley Anne pursued a college education Georgia State University. She graduated in 2008 with Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a concentration in Family and Children. In 2012, she then graduated with her Master’s in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University. While a student at Georgia State University, Cruz became a program manager with the Girl Scouts of Pine Valley Council where she oversaw the Hispanic Initiative grant program sponsored by the Goizueta Foundation. Cruz went on to serve in a variety of roles including Hispanic Engagement Membership Specialist, Guest Services Specialist, Recruitment and Placement Coordinator and Manager of Volunteer Support, Recognitions and Resolutions. Cruz joined LaAmistad in December of 2014 as Assistant Director. In this role, Cruz works to establish effective community partnerships between local schools, churches, and local public and private business to identify and establish new after school locations that can be sustained long-term. As a certified volunteer administrator and community activist, Cruz believes her personal mission is to create a platform where she can advocate for comprehensive human rights and social services.
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Directions to Hilton Atlanta Northeast
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Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30092
www.atlantanortheast.hilton.com
For a map and personalized directions, please follow the link below from the hotel:
MAP & DIRECTIONS www.atlantanortheast.hilton.com
DIRECTIONS FROM THE HOTEL STAFF
TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-75: Follow I-75 to I-285 Interchange Take I-285 EAST– Exit 259. Remain on I-285 East for 10.5 miles to GA 141 North? Exit 31B – Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Follow Peachtree Ind Blvd for five miles. Take right fork in highway. At 2nd traffic light, make a U-turn – hotel is on your right side.
TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-85: Exit I-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd (EXIT 99). Turn Right off the exit. Continue to Peachtree Industrial Blvd & turn right. At 2nd traffic light, make a U-turn – hotel is on your right side.
TRAVELING NORTH ON I-85: (from airport) Take I-85 NORTH to I-285 WEST (Exit 95). Take I-285 West 2.4 miles to EXIT 31B; GA 141 North/Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Follow Peachtree Ind Blvd for 4.5 miles. Take right fork in highway, remaining on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. At 2nd traffic light, make a U-turn – hotel is on your right side.
TRAVELING NORTH ON I-75: (from Macon) Take I-75 NORTH to I-675 NORTH (EXIT 227) Take I-675 North 10.1 miles and merge with I-285 EAST (Augusta/Greenville). Take I-285 for 20.9 miles to GA 141 North? EXIT 31B – Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Follow Peachtree Ind Blvd for 4.5 miles. Take right fork in highway remaining on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. At 2nd traffic light, make a U-turn – hotel is on your right side.
TRAVELING WEST ON I-20:(from Augusta) Follow I-20 WEST to I-285 NORTH, Exit 67B. Take I-285 for 14.6 miles to GA 141 North? EXIT 31B – Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Follow Peachtree Ind Blvd for 4.5 miles. Take right fork in highway remaining on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. At 2nd traffic light, make a U-turn – hotel is on your right side.
TRAVELING EAST ON I-20: (from Birmingham)Follow I-20 EAST to I-285 NORTH, Exit 51B. Take I-285 for 20.6 miles to GA 141 North? EXIT 31B – Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Follow Peachtree Ind Blvd for 4.5 miles. Take right fork in highway remaining on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. At 2nd traffic light, make a U-turn – hotel is on your right side.