The second annual Latino Policy Research Symposium will take place at the LBJ School of Public Affairs on March 28, 2025. Titled Avanzamos Juntos: Fostering Economic Opportunities, this free and open-to-the-public annual event brings together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to explore strategies that drive equitable progress for Latino communities nationwide.
The 2025 LBJ Latino Policy Research Symposium will feature keynote speakers, engaging panels, and networking opportunities. This year’s event will focus on fostering economic opportunities and addressing critical topics such as environmental equity, workforce development, and immigration through innovative research and discussions.
Join us Friday, March 28 from 9 AM - 5 PM, reception to follow.
2025 Panel Topics
- Keynote with Montserrat Garribay, former Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition and Senior Advisor for Labor Relations, U.S. Department of Education
- Environmental Equity
- Identities in the Workplace
- Workforce Development
- Immigration
Thank you to our student organizers:
2025 Co-Chairs
2025 Committee Members
- Citlalli Rivera, Unidos Ex-Officio member and Immigration Panel Coordinator
- Anthony Hernandez, Logistics Chair
- Liz Plata, Secretary
- Omar Gamboa, Finance Chair
- Adriel Bustillos, Outreach Coordinator and Workforce Panel Coordinator
- Itzel Montoya, Immigration Panel Coordinator
- Mara Luz Gomez, Environment Panel Coordinator
- Larissa Costa, Identities Panel Coordinator
- Yuliana Soria, Marketing Coordinator
- Catherine Rosas, Marketing Coordinator
- Zeila Chavez, Marketing Coordinator
LPRS Mission
The LBJ Latino Policy Symposium aims to establish a national model for a research event that drives conversations about Latino policy issues. This symposium will provide a platform for unveiling new research and policy initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life for Latino communities.
Our Sponsors
Our sponsors provided essential financial support, making this event possible. Their generosity and commitment to our mission helped bring our vision to life.
- Ana Oaxaca Carrasco, PhD
- Evergreen Contractors, Inc.
- Latino Research Institute
- Latino Studies
- Mujeres Inspiradas en Sueños, Metas, y Acciones
- National Domestic Workers Alliance
- RGK Center
- Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy
- UT Government Department
Our Partners
Our partners played a crucial role in supporting this event through collaboration, promotion, and outreach.
- Austin Young Chamber
- Georgetown University Graduate Association of Mexican American Studies
- Every Texan
- Hispanic Advocates & Business Leaders of Austin
- LBJ Washington Center
- Las Comadres Para Las Américas
- Latino Texas Policy Center
- Mexican Club at American University
- San Juan Diego Catholic High School
- Texas Exes - Hispanic Alumni Network
- The U.S.-Mexico Foundation