I was very excited when I learned that Chicago would host the NASPA 2010 Conference. Given that I currently work at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), I felt extra motivation to make this conference the best NASPA conference yet! I wasn’t disappointed. I looked forward to Mi Familia visiting from all over the country and I felt honored to have many esteemed, bright individuals in my “home”, many of whom I consider mentors. And that is exactly what NASPA and the Latino/a Knowledge Community provides me with each year...a time to reconnect with familia and an opportunity to expand on it. Each year I continue to grow personally and professionally from the many interactions during sessions, lunches, social events and even the quick “hello” between sessions. Conversations within the Latino Male Summit and the women in the Cathy Acevedo Comadres Circle are always a breath of fresh air and a great reminder of the positive work being done in our respective communities. This is also a time to reflect on many of the issues we face and the individuals that still need professionals like us to be their voices. To those of you reading this, Gracias for the work you do for our communities! I look forward to seeing and meeting you in Philadelphia!
- Christian Yañez is Director of Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs at Northwestern University.
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