Secretary Cardona to Headline White House Initiative Latino Regional Economic Summit in Chicago

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Secretary Cardona to Headline White House Initiative Latino Regional Economic Summit in Chicago

Chicago Summit is the third in a series connecting Latino communities with federal leaders and resources, co-hosted by Biden-Harris Administration and Aspen Institute
Contact:   Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
Event Date 1 : June 23, 2022 - 9:30am
Event Date 2 : June 23, 2022 - 12:45pm

On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Chicago to participate in the White House Initiative Latino Regional Economic Summit at the Malcolm X College. Secretary Cardona will be joined by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Biden-Harris Administration senior officials, and Illinois leaders.

The White House Initiative Latino Economic Summit in Chicago is the third in a series that began in March in San Antonio following a partnership announcement between the Biden-Harris Administration and the Aspen Institute. These forums highlight the Administration’s commitment to advancing equity and economic empowerment and connect local Latino community members directly with federal leaders and resources.

After the summit, Secretary Cardona will address Latino leaders at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) 39th Annual Conference.

Both stops will include press availability.

*Details are subject to change

Event 1
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker
U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for
Hispanics Executive Director Melody Gonzales
Malcolm X College President David Sanders
City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado
University of Illinois at Chicago Interim Chancellor Javier Reyes
Biden-Harris Administration senior officials
Illinois leaders

What :

Chicago Economic Summit
When :

9:30 a.m. CT
*Please arrive no later than 9:15 a.m. CT*

Where :

Malcolm X College
1900 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL

Press: This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please RSVP to pressrsvp@ed.gov.  Face masks are required for all participants.

A press gaggle will follow Secretary Cardona’s remarks and moderated conversation.


Event 2
Who :

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

What :

NALEO 39th Annual Conference
When :

12:45 p.m. CT

Where :

Swissôtel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL

Press interested in attending the NALEO conference should fill out the following media interest form to request complimentary conference registration. The full conference agenda, as well as additional session information, is available here.

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