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Data Secretary Cardona to Headline White House Initiative Latino Regional Economic Summit in Chicago
                                                          Archived InformationSecretary 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 leadersWhat :
                 Chicago Economic SummitWhen :

                 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 CardonaWhat :
                 NALEO 39th Annual ConferenceWhen :

                 12:45 p.m. CTWhere :
                 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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