Sandra Lopez

The meeting included updates and discussions on several initiatives and requests. These included the Nebraska Latino Youth Summit, support for Superior students to attend the summit, approval for lodging and travel expenses for the emcee, and a promotional package presented by Telemundo Nebraska. Additionally, the commission discussed a mental health initiative for Latino families, photography coverage for the summit, reports on Hispanic businesses and immigrant contributions, and support for the Multicultural Youth Leadership Conference. The commission also reviewed financial reports, the director's report, and commissioner reports, and held an executive session.

The meeting included updates and decisions on various initiatives. The commission discussed and approved the theme and graphic design for the 2025 Nebraska Latino Youth Summit (NELYS), as well as a sponsorship request from Raices de mi Pueblo. They also approved the creation of a website archive to digitize and feature historical items. The attendance of seven commission members at the 2025 UnidosUs Conference was approved, along with scholarships for four students from Community in Motion. Sponsorships for the Viva North Platte event and support for a Fourth of July event in Madison were also approved. Financial reports were reviewed, and the director's report was approved. Commissioners provided updates on their activities, including community support, conference attendance, and collaboration with various organizations.

The meeting included updates and discussions on several key initiatives. Updates were provided on the 2025 Nebraska Latino Youth Summit, and the commission discussed securing a new planning partner and sponsors for the event. The commission approved a contract pending AG's office inspection, as well as the creation of reports on the demographics and socioeconomic characteristics of Nebraska's aging Latino population, and the contributions of the Latino-American population to the State of Nebraska. The commission also approved both media plan options for a promotional package with Telemundo and Radio Lobo 97.7. A sponsorship request for Raices de mi Pueblo was not approved due to an incomplete application. The commission reviewed guidelines for commissioner lodging and discussed bills of importance to the commission's mission, as well as Governor Pillen's executive order and the immigration climate in Nebraska. The commission also discussed participation in the Unidos US Conference and reviewed financial reports and the director's report.

The meeting included updates on the Nebraska Latino Youth Summit, marketing efforts, and website development. Commissioners discussed honoring Commissioner Castro-Matukewicz and reviewed the "Evaluation: Nebraska Latino Health Outcomes and Disparities" report. New business included the Just Serve Proposal Service, a request for support from the Planting Seeds Conference, and sponsorship for Las Mañanitas' Viva North Platte event. Commissioners also addressed a discretion and confidentiality clause, established an Ad Hoc committee to review policies and procedures, and discussed sponsoring Empowering Families. Financial reports were reviewed, and the Director provided a report on activities furthering the Commission's mission. An executive session was held, and commissioners provided individual reports on their activities.

The meeting included public comments from Las Voces and Rural Prosperity Nebraska. The agenda and minutes from the October 13th, 2022, meeting were approved. Unfinished business included discussions on the sponsorship process proposal, the Nebraska Latino Youth Summit 2022, and a community survey follow-up. New business included presentations from new commissioners Sandra Lopez and Adi Nancy Dobbins, a discussion on the commission name, and a marketing and communication specialist presentation and updates. The board also discussed Unidos US membership, the Unidos Change Makers Summit, honoring Commissioner Yesenia Peck, monthly community meetings, and website updates. Financial reports were reviewed, and the director presented their report. An executive session was held, and commissioners provided their reports. The next meeting was scheduled, and the meeting was adjourned.