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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC and Bank On Greater Milwaukee Host Promoting Economic Inclusion in Milwaukee’s Hispanic and Latino Communities

Event Date
- (9:30am - 4:30pm EDT)
Location
Flores Hall, 2997 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Join the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Bank On Greater Milwaukee to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month on September 19, 2024. The event aims to foster greater economic inclusion by showcasing unique cultural perspectives and research from organizations implementing innovative strategies. Attendees will learn about approaches for serving dual-language speakers and families striving for greater financial stability. Over 20 experts have agreed to discuss investments made by banks, credit unions, and non-profits to improve access to safe and affordable services. To amplify the voices of those serving Hispanic and Latino communities, this full-day event is divided into morning and afternoon panels, allowing guests to register for the entire day or just one session. The morning panels will focus on small business owners and workforce participants, while the afternoon sessions will explore coaching strategies and building wealth through homeownership. 

Presenters:

  • Constance Alberts, Program Director, Bank On Greater Milwaukee 
  • Nancy Hernandez, President, Hispanic Collaborative
  • Nelson Soler, Ph.D., Latino Entrepreneur Network and Latino Chamber of Commerce of SE Wisconsin
  • Lily Alvarado, Program Manager for Hispanic Education Programming & Outreach, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
  • Ashley Lucas, Small Business Banking Sales Manager, Associated Bank   
  • Kathleen Rolfs, VP/Director of Marketing, PremierBank   
  • Silvia Donday-Selenske, Residential Loan Officer, PremierBank   
  • Christine A. Moczynski, President and CEO, Prime Financial Credit Union 
  • Steph Harrill Kyle, Community Partnerships Manager, UW Credit Union
  • Oscar Delgado, Program Specialist, Employ Milwaukee 
  • Adriene Wright, Business Services, Employ Milwaukee
  • Kristi Luzar, Executive Director, UEDA & Take Root Milwaukee
  • Miguel Pesqueira, VP Community Lending Sales Manager, North Shore Bank
  • Sanjuana Maqueda, Loan Officer, North Shore Bank
  • Jennifer Lamb, Loan Officer, Great Midwest Bank
  • Fernando Campos, Neighborhood Development Coordinator, United Community Center (UCC)
  • Gina M. Sanchez Juarez, Director Center for Financial Stability, La Casa de Esperanza, Inc.
  • Carol N. Maria, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

When:

Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CT 

Where:

Flores Hall, 2997 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215 (in-person only)

Who should attend:

Financial institutions, community-based organizations, neighborhood and faith-based leaders, government and educators interested in expanding the access to mainstream financial services serving Hispanic and Latino residents of Southeastern Wisconsin. 

Registration Information:

To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.

Register

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Carol N. Maria at cmaria@fdic.gov.

Additional Resources:

Last Updated: August 19, 2024