To bring awareness to the state of U.S. Hispanic Education, The University of Michigan Latino/a Alumni (UMLA) and the Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MIHC) are co-sponsoring a panel discussion. We will explore the current national high school and post-secondary educational landscape data and unpack barriers to success that Hispanic students face. We will also explore employer perspectives on Latinx career readiness and the gaps that exist in business and industry. RSVP: UOFMLATINOALUMNI.EVENTBRITE.COM

Meet Our Panelists:
1. Dr. Juan José Martínez, Ed.D, Principal and District Leader at Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy High School
2. Dr. Sandra Gonzales, Ed.D, Associate Professor, Bilingual Education, Coordinator, NDN Learning Community and Primary Investigator, COE Upward Bound at Wayne State University
3. Dr. Rubén Martínez, Ph.D, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Julian Samora Research Institute, Michigan State University
4. Dr. Vasti Torres, Ph.D, Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher and Post-secondary Education (CSHPE) and an associate faculty member of Latina/o Studies at University of Michigan.
5. JoAnn Chávez, Vice President, Legal and Chief Tax Officer, DTE Energy

Space is limited. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided.