MARCH 13-14, 2025Albany, NY

Reunion Latina

Our Health. Our Future.

Responding to the Impact of HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs in Our Communities

Reunion Latina is a two-day training institute that aims to improve the health of Latinos and minorities,
and bring together Latino and Latino-serving organizations on drafting solutions to health challenges.



Reunion Latina 2025
About Reunion Latina

The Latino Commission on AIDS has hosted Reunion Latina since 1996 and has provided a space for providers and stakeholders to discuss ways to improve services, share strategies on how to overcome health challenges, unify our efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, address viral Hepatitis and STIs and craft a common vision to eliminate health disparities in Latino communities.

The two-day training institute will focus on responding to HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, stigma and other health issues in Hispanic/Latinx communities. The overall goal is to advance our public health response, improve the sustainability of organizations and strengthen programs that serve our communities as we also recognize and address the current challenges.

Reunion Latina 2025
Sponsorship & Journal Ad Opportunities

Sponsoring Reunion Latina builds visibility for your brand or organization, connects you with diverse organizations and decision-makers and gives you a forum to share your organization’s message and expertise to the 300+ registrants that are expected to attend. Your sponsorship allows Latino Commission on AIDS to create impactful programming, sponsor informational and educational opportunities and fund scholarships for people living by HIV/AIDS to attend.If you have any questions about Reunion Latina sponsorship opportunities please contact Natasha Quirch at nquirch@latinoaids.org

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Scholarships

Limited scholarships are available for people living with HIV who are residents of New York State and are actively involved in the HIV/AIDS field. Scholarships include hotel rooms for both dates and transportation by bus to Albany. Application deadline is JANUARY 15, 2025. Recipient's answers will be given by January 27, 2025. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee scholarship acceptance. Any questions please contact Rosy Mota at rmota@latinoaids.org
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Existen becas para gente viviendo con VIH que son residentes del estado de New York y estan activamente envueltos en el campo del VIH/SIDA. La beca incluye habitación de hotel para ambas fechas y transportación por bus a Albany. La fecha límite para enviar su solicitud es 15 de ENERO, 2025. La lista de becarios se dará el 27 de enero, 2025. Es importante comunicar que la solicitud de beca no necesariamente garantiza la entrega de ella. Cualquier pregunta por favor contactarse con Rosy Mota al rmota@latinoaids.org
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Register for Reunion Latina now!

Registration Fee: $150
Registration includes all written conference materials, two continental breakfast, two box lunches and one dinner/celebration.

Early Bird Rate: $30 off before January 15th, 2025
CODE: earlybirdreunion

Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will not be processed for cancellation received after February 24, 2025. Note: A $25 cancellation fee will be assessed to registration refunds.



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Program

Explore the conference program



8:00am-9:00am
Breakfast and Registration
9:00am-10:30am
Opening Plenary
10:30am-11:00am
Coffee Break/Community Feria
11:00am-12:00pm
Know Your Rights
11:00am-12:00pm
Outreach and Involvement of Faith-Based Organizations
11:00am-12:00pm
Population: Cisgender Women
11:00am-12:00pm
Mental Health and the Hispanic/Latine Communities
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm
Fighting Stigma Across the HIV Care Continuum
1:00pm-2:00pm
Overdose Prevention
1:00pm-2:00pm
Housing and the Hispanic/Latine Communities
1:00pm-2:00pm
Cultural Competency - Trans Community
2:00pm-2:30pm
Coffee Break/Community Feria
2:30pm-3:30pm
Aging with HIV ! Comorbidities
2:30pm-3:30pm
Harm Reduction - Engagement and Partnerships
2:30pm-3:30pm
STI's - Treatment and Prevention
2:30pm-3:30pm
Implementation of the Cannabis Act
5:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner and Celebration

Speakers

Meet some of the community champions



Andrea Serna

Andrea Serna

Community Health Educator, Latino Religious Leadership Program, Latino Commission on AIDS

Aracelis Quiñones

Aracelis Quiñones

Coordinator, Poder Latino, Latino Commission on AIDS

Daniel Castellanos

Daniel Castellanos, Ph.D

Vice-President of Research & Innovation, Latino Commission on AIDS

Daniel Leyva

Daniel Leyva

Director, Latino Religious Leadership Program, Latino Commission on AIDS

Elizabeth Javier

Elizabeth Javier

Director, Health Promotion Program, Dominican Women's Development Center

Elizabeth Vasquez

Dr. Elizabeth Vásquez

Associate Professor, Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities, University at Albany

Guillermo Chacon

George Bouldin Gates, MBA

Executive Community Liaison, Gilead

Guillermo Chacon

Guillermo Chacón

President, Latino Commission on AIDS

Ivette Chavez Gonzalez

Ivette Chavez Gonzalez

Founder & Executive Director, Connections to Giving Back

Joseph Kerwin

Joseph Kerwin

Director, AIDS Institute, NYS Department of Health

Karina Escamilla

Karina Escamilla

Deputy Director, Latino Religious Leadership Program, Latino Commission on AIDS

Luis Mares

Luis Mares, LMSW

Director, National Community Mobilization, Latino Commission on AIDS

Luis Nava

Luis Nava

Director of Aging Initiatives, Latino Commission on AIDS

Morgan Cabrera

Morgan Cabrera

Media Outreach Specialist, Oasis, Latino Commission on AIDS

Nelson Silverio

Nelson Silverio

Wellness Coordinator, Oasis, Latino Commission on AIDS

Nevillene White

Nevillene White

Manager, NYS Office of Cannabis Management

Nicole Teyuca

Nicole Teyuca

HIV Services Senior Program Coordinator, Translatinx Network

Niurka Diaz Gonzalez

Niurka Diaz Gonzalez

Women's Program Manager, Alliance for Positive Health

Rosy Mota

Rosy Mota, MPA

Director of Health Policy, Latino Commission on AIDS

Rosy Mota

Teresa Gomez

Case Manager/Navigation Specialist, Oasis, Latino Commission on AIDS

Victoria Orellana

Victoria Orellana

Peer Health Advisor, TransLatinx Network

Virginia Shubert

Virginia Shubert

Senior Advisor, Policy and Research; Housing Works

West De Leon

West De Leon

Coordinator, Bienestar Ahora, Latino Commission on AIDS

Wuilmer Diaz

Wuilmer Diaz

Manager, Ryan White Program, Latino Commission on AIDS

Zeena Hazuri

Zeena Hazuri

Director of Operations, Latino Commission on AIDS

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– Get to know the presenters and see who is attending the conference

– Join discussion on the community board

– Upload and view pictures of the conference

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TESTIMONIALS

What attendees have to say about Reunion Latina

I learned stategies in how HIV can be taught inside of communities of faith, no just in health centers. I learned that we Latinas are disproportionately impacted by HIV.
Alicia Vasquez Peer Educator
All workshops are facilitated in a friendly, safe and confidential environment. I feel connected with the information I receive and I value the expertise of the presenters.
Oscar Rodolfo Alas Volunteer
Reunion Latina has provided a forum to expose the challenges and needs of transgender individuals; an opportunity to communicate their quest for acceptance, validation and presence.
Michele Sosa Activist

Hotel Accommodations

Hilton Albany ; just one block from the Capitol Building



Rooms have been set aside at the Hotel Hilton Albany.
There is a special hotel rate of $194 until February 15, 2025
Book your stay by clicking here or call 1(800)Hiltons and provide the code “1RL25” to book your reservation.


Hotel Hilton Albany
40 Lodge Street Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 518-462-6611
Web: www.hiltonalbany.com


Parking: On site parking is available in the hotel attached parking garage at a discounted rate of $10 per car per night.
Note: If you are staying at a hotel other than the Hotel Hilton Albany, please go to your hotel and store your luggage before coming to the training. The Hilton Albany Hotel will not store luggage for non-guests.

Hilton Albany

Sponsors 2025

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