Welcome to LEAD 2025! Below is the schedule for the conference. The dress code for attending all panels and workshops is business casual. Please note that multiple panels and workshops occur during the same block, so please choose one to attend per block. There will be QR codes at the beginning of each session to track attendance at the different events. The schedule is still subject to change and may be updated as we finalize workshops and panels. The final schedule will be emailed to all attendees the week of the conference.
The help desk will be running at all times throughout the conference, in the main common room between all the conference rooms and side rooms. Check-in will continue in after 4 pm for any late arrivals. If you have any questions, please email us at leadconference.harvard@gmail.com.
LEAD 2025 SCHEDULE
Check-In
Introductions
Trailblazer Keynote: Desi Perkins
Panel #1
Dinner and Mingle
Workshop Block #1: Planning Your Future
Closing and Announcements
Soirée Social
Friday, February 7th, 2025
12:00 - 4:00 PM
4:00 - 4:15 PM
4:15 - 5:15 PM
5:30 - 6:30 PM
6:30 - 7:15 PM
7:30 - 8:30 PM
8:35 - 8:45 PM
10:15 - 12:00 AM
Breakfast & Mingle
Introductions
Innovator Keynote: TBA
Panel #2
Lunch
Workshop Block #2
Workshop Block #3: Digital Story
Networking Event
Panel #3
Break
Final Dinner with Keynote Helena Gualinga
Official LEAD Afterparty
Official LEAD Self-Care Night
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
8:00 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 9:15 AM
9:30 - 10:30 AM
10:45 - 11:45 AM
11:45 - 12:15 PM
12:15 - 1:00 PM
1:15 - 2:15 PM
2:30 - 3:30 PM
3:45 - 4:45 PM
4:45 - 6:00 PM
6:00 - 8:00 PM
9:00 - 11:00 PM
9:00 - 11:00 PM
Panel #1
Business & Entrepreneurship
Pilar Zavala; Katiuska Valiente; Katherine Sosa; Natalia Hilton
Healthcare & Medicine
Liliana Andrea Ramirez-Gomez; Glory Ruiz; Alby Ramírez Mendez; Flor M. Amaya Lopez
Event Details
Panel #2
Science & Technology
Mariangelí Echevarría-Ramos; Catherine Espillat; Sonia Camacho
Law & Policy
Cindy Zapata; Jasmine Gonzalez Rose; Kelly Garcia; Gladys Rodriguez-Parker; Celina Barrios-Millner
Panel #3
Nonprofit & Public Service
Maite Arce; Catalina Lopez; Carmen Panacopoulos; Marta Rosa; Veronica Robles
Education
Dana Vera; Deborah Santiago; Melanie Berru; Ariana Aparicio Aguilar; Lorna Rivera
Workshop Block #1
Planning Your Future
Have questions about the college, law school, or medical school admissions process? Join us for our Q&A-style Planning Your Future workshop! Participants will have the incredible opportunity to learn from Harvard College students, a Latinx student group of Harvard Law School (La Alianza), and a UPenn Med school admissions officer!
Workshop Block #3
Digital Story: Creative Media Workshop
Paulina Torres; Sonia Camacho; Katia Reguero Lindor; Domenica Escatel; Fernanda Sulantay
Have big dreams but don’t know where to start? Join the podcast & media influencers for expert tips on how to set goals and make your dreams a reality, step by step!
Workshop Block #2
Mindfulness for High-Achieving Latinas: A Mental Health & Wellness Workshop
Join three of our wellness and mental health experts in a conversation and workshop about imposter syndrome, fear of failure, how to keep yourself healthy during these stressful times, and other struggles that high-achieving Latinas often face. Discuss your experiences with peers and learn techniques to help keep your health at peace!
Capital One Strategy Workshop
Join the bank Capital One’s Strategy team as they lead a case workshop! This workshop is perfect for those interested in the business field, especially consulting and strategy.
Breakfast & Mingle
Open to all attendees. Ambassadors will have their own appreciation breakfast.
Soirée Social
Event is open to high school and college students. LEAD attendees only. Dress code is black tie attire. Theme is Havana Night.
Trayendo La Cultura Final Dinner
Dress code is black tie attire.
Official LEAD Afterparty
College ID required for attendance Theme: Noche de Carnaval
Official LEAD Self-Care Night
Open to College and High School Attendees