AARP at Latinas & Power Symposium

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AARP Connecticut staff and volunteers were among the more than 500 people to attend the 2016 Latinas & Power Symposium in Hartford on May 19. It was the third consecutive year AARP Connecticut has been a sponsor and panel host at the annual day-long event featuring Latina motivational speakers, workshops/seminars, themed panels and representatives from companies who provide encouragement and resources within the three pillars of careers, financial wealth and entrepreneurship.

One part of the agenda included the “Work & Save: How Secure is Your Financial Future?” panel presented by State Director Nora Duncan and volunteer Marilyn Diaz. Attendees received an overview of new AARP initiatives in the Latino community and how they might benefit their families. They were also able to take part in an interactive session highlighting the growing retirement crisis across the county and what steps Connecticut is taking to address it.

“This is one of those events that I walk away at the end with different perspectives and more knowledge on a variety of topics,” said Duncan. “And the messages are important to women of all ages. It’s important to find and use our collective and individual voices to build power among Latinas so they really smash that glass ceiling, which can be double-paned for them.”

In its 13th year, the Latinas & Power Symposium is the largest event of its kind in New England. It is an annual networking event of Latina professionals and students from across the state  that come to Hartford to share strategies for success, support each other in their endeavors and to promote the many accomplishments of Latinas today.

In addition to Duncan and Diaz, AARP Connecticut’s Elaine Werner, public outreach and volunteer engagement, was at the event with volunteers Iris Rivera Acosta, Louise Baily, Migdalia Cruz, Mayra Lozada and Gladys Rivera.