Responses from Sponsors

Michelle K. Medina
You and your team did an outstanding job at planning, organizing and executing the Latinas in Power Symposium! However, what stood out and left a memorable impression on me was your passion, honesty and conviction in living out your legacy. It was a long ride out to Hartford, but it was well worth the investment of my time and I’d do it all over again. I’m glad to have made the connection with Powerful Latinas who are making a difference in Hartford and touching the four corners of the world while doing so….don’t hesitate to reach out anytime throughout the year. I may just see you all in Boston in May!

Damary Bonilla
I would like to thank you on behalf of the organization for allowing Girls Inc. to participate in your symposium. Melanie and I were pleased with the turn out at the Young Latinas Forum and with the feedback we received. Hope to hear from you soon

Nancy Guzman
I would just like to say what a great event this was….I really enjoyed it very much and the workshops were great, in fact very well informative…..thank you! Thank you!

Sonia Alvelo
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a sponsor this year for this extraordinary event. I was so inspired by the Latinas Symposium Event and it’s panelist that I decided to say ‘YES’ to an invitation that I received from Debanked TV & Magazine. I declined the invitation a few times this year, I was scared. But after seeing these powerful, honest & brave ladies talking about topics & conversations they have the knowledge, I decided I know my Industry better than anything else. Why put a wall in my life that will allow me to do better, that will allow me to open doors to others, that will allow me to break the ceiling on this Industry that is well known by MEN only. Is going to be a challenge, but I already been receiving the messages of support of females not only Latinas in this Industry. Muchas gracias por abrir nuevas experiencias de mi vida.

Ana Alfaro
My most sincere congratulations for being a passionate leader and a true entrepreneur, this Latinas and Power Symposium fits you perfectly! Good luck…I’m so proud of you!!!

Diana Rael
The panel on credit was really well done! I even learned about things I didn’t know. We had a packed room with lots of questions, especially from several of the students. Thank you for taking the time in advance to prepare your presentations and provide the handouts. I appreciate the time you took to prepare given your responsibilities with work and family. Overall the symposium was one of the best I’ve attended, and believe me, I attend a lot. The speakers and the program was high caliber and I walked away inspired. Several of my colleagues from State Farm absolutely loved it, and I know they were inspired as well.

Katiria Arzuaga
It was a great event. It was an exciting experience working and networking with so many successful Latina women altogether…Thank you!!
Responses from Exhibitors
Ellen Ornato
“What a marvelous event! I’m sure you’re still on Cloud 9 from the Latinas and Power Symposium…you should be because it was a wonderful event! We met more wonderful women at your seminar than at two full days at the Women’s Expo. They were warm, they loved our jewelry and many were interested in the business opportunity as well. Muchas gracias!
Leslie Ishoo
You are the inspiration to make us better Latinas!!!!!!
Denise Hambrick
What you are creating and generating in the Latina community is phenomenal! Your conference was a pure pleasure to attend. What you are up to in supporting people learning the skills to be successful in their lives is in complete alignment with the mission of the Road to Riches: Wealth and prosperity in the lives of all willing people.
Jim Huertas
You’re terrific and the success of the Latinas & Power Symposium the past two days is a total extension of who you are, BRAVO!
Responses from Presenters
Karla Tovar
Congratulations on the accomplishment of doing a great job producing, talking and being part of the Symposium. You truly are an inspiration.
Deborah Deras
Congratulations on the success of your Latina Conference series. I know the sponsor, exhibitors and most importantly the participants loved the event. It was very efficient, organized and flowed quite well.
Rebecca Flores
I truly had a wonderful time…You are doing a great job getting women empowered. Keep up the good work.
Hilda M. Porrata-Doria
It was a real pleasure and a lot of fun to take part in the Symposium last week. I had been to the one in White Plains last year, and was happy I had done so, because it helped me to become familiar with the program’s overall format. I think we all left the event feeling even more proud to be Latina, in business and in positions to do so many wonderful things in our communities. Gracias
Yvonne Nava
Marilyn, Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of such a wonderful event. It was such a success. I truly enjoyed myself and made a lot of friends as well. Turns out I am now “madrina” to about 4 girls! If you get pictures send them my way. I’d love to see them. I know we will keep in touch! Muchisimas Gracias
Responses from Participants
Nereida Perez
Wow!! This is powerful…most importantly the energy and electricity that all these ladies have brought to this event as I have seen it for three years. It is inspiring and I love it.
Marisol Monseratte
I had a great time at Latinas and Power this year. I love the communication among all the volunteers. Congratulations!!!
Madeline Perez
This was my first year at the Latina Symposium and it was excellent! Getting to meet Latina women in leadership roles was very exciting. The workshops on developing an executive presence and the value of contributing to my community were very inspiring!! I do encourage Latinas to join forces of women in leadership roles.
Nancy Atterberry
I truly enjoyed the experience and the event. I was inspired…mission accomplished! You were amazzzzziiiiiinnnnggg. It was all good. Keep on doing what you’re doing.
Ivette Rivera-Dreyer
I would like to congratulate you and share with you that I enjoy working with you tremendously…My students had a wonderful time
Estela Lopez
Thank you, Marilyn for inviting us to participate in the panel. Congratulations on a wonderful symposium.
Jessica Nieves
I just wanted to say WOW!!! This year’s conference was “tremendo.” It motivated me to work towards my career and passion but to also encourage and motivate Latinos and Latinas to accomplish what they want and to find themselves… what we heard today in the conference, it really persuaded me to persuade other Latinos to go into a higher education and that there is nothing impossible. Thank You!!!
Lynette Espinosa
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for inviting me to attend the Latinas and Power Symposium. I must say I had a wonderful time there. I really enjoyed listening to you speak along with all the other speakers that were there and the workshops that I attended were very informative.
Gail Reyes-Walton
I wanted to take the time to thank you for your enormous contribution to the Latina community. I thank GOD for individuals that he blesses with a vision. As I had mentioned to you yesterday, I am a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and will begin writing my dissertation on Puerto Rican Women in Power this Fall. It would be an honor to interview you. Thank you so much for being a visionary, role model, entrepreneur, madrina, etc. Gracias
