NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit

2025 NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit

February 18-19 | Washington, DC | REGISTER NOW

The NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit unites the Latino healthcare community to advocate for the health care issues affecting the Hispanic population and proposing potential solutions. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses is excited to lead this joint summit for a third year in partnership with other Latino-focused medical associations.

Theme: Advocacy to Action – Empowering Hispanic Nurses to Shape the Future of Latino Healthcare


Legislative Priorities:

  1. Access to Equitable Healthcare
  2. America's Healthcare Workforce
  3. Climate Effects on Health


Learning Objectives:

  1. Expand knowledge of health policy issues affecting Latino communities.
  2. Develop skills necessary to advocate effectively and advance access to equitable healthcare for America’s Latino population.
  3. Network with peers across disciplines to strategize and advocate for patient centered culturally sensitive care across healthcare fields.
  4. Express a unified voice when engaging with policymakers about the healthcare needs of the Hispanic community.
  5. Collaborate across disciplines on healthcare priorities affecting the Hispanic community.

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Registration

Early Bird Rates (through January 13) / Regular Rates

  • NAHN Member: $199 / $284
  • Non-Member: $284 / $324
  • NAHN Student Member: $99 / $129
  • Student Non-Member: $129 / $149

Not a member? Join today for the best rates!

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Preliminary Schedule & CEs

NAHN is an approved CE provider by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Provider #50-14680. There are up to a total of 8.4 CEs possible for the Hispanic Health Policy Summit. CEs for this program are available via the NAHN HHPS website for each applicable session following the completion of a post-session evaluation.

DAY 1: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 

Location: Grand Ballroom at Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

7:30 AM

Registration Opens: outside Grand Ballroom
7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast sponsored by the American Academy of Nursing
8:15 - 8:30 AM

Summit Welcome: Veronica Vital, PhD, MSN, MLS, RN, President, NAHN

8:30 - 9:00 AM

Session 1: Empowering Latinas in Nursing: Mastering Media for Advocacy & Impact

Mildred Espinoza, CEO & Founder, EBLA Digital

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Session 2: Redesigning the U.S. Broken Health System:

The Nursing Profession's Role in Ending Unequal Treatment for Latinos

Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN; 

Leona B Carpenter Chair in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health;
Executive Director, Institute for Policy Solutions, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; Founder/Director of the Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health, JHSON

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Session 3 Sponsored by Novo Nordisk: Breaking Barriers to Obesity Treatment: The Case for Expanding Healthcare Access

Patricia Nece, JD, Past OAC Chair, Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)

10:45 - 11:15 AM Morning Coffee Break
11:15 - 11:45 AM

Session 4: Industry Updates for Providers

Sharon Lamberton, MS, RN, Deputy Vice President, State Policy and External Outreach, PhRMA

Cynthia Hicks, Senior Director, Public Affairs, PhRMA

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Session 5 Sponsored by Amgen: Advancing Equity and Healthcare Policy Solutions to Address Rare Diseases in Hispanic Communities and Beyond

MODERATOR: Katelyn Snider, MA, Head of Strategic Alliances – Rare Disease, Amgen

PANELISTS:

12:45 - 1:30 PM

Lunch sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Atrium Ballroom

1:30 - 1:40 PM

NAHN’s Climate Change Subgrant Awards Ceremony Honoring the Chapters

1:40 - 2:40 PM

Session 6: Social and Climate Injustice: Examining the Effects on the Health of Farmworkers

Dr. Roxana Chicas, PhD, RN, FAAN; 

Assistant Professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Emory University

2:40 - 3:40 PM

Session 7: America’s Healthcare Workforce – Mobilizing & Harnessing the Latino Vote to Support Healthcare and Nursing

Claudia Romo, Edelman, Founder of We Are All Human & Hispanic Star, Co-host of 'A La Latina'

3:40 - 4:00 PM Afternoon Coffee Break
4:00 - 4:30 PM

Session 8: Legislative Process & Preparation for Hill Day Visits 

Ariel A. Gonzalez, Esq., Principal, Head of Health Care Practice, the Vogel Group 

4:30 - 5:30 PM

Session 9: Preparation for Hill Day Visits - Conversations Workshop

5:30 - 5:45 PM Day 1 – Summary & Closing Remarks: Veronica Vital, PhD, MSN, MLS, RN, President, NAHN
5:45 - 6:45 PM

Welcome Reception: Atrium Ballroom

DAY 2 – Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Location: Grand Ballroom at Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

8:00 AM Registration Opens: outside Grand Ballroom
8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 AM Summit Day 2 Welcome: Rubi Alva de Hickson, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, PHN, Board of Directors - Policy & Advocacy Chair, NAHN
8:45 - 9:30 AM

Session 10: Anti-DEI Legislation: Be informed, Embrace the Power of Advocacy

  • Rubi Alva de Hickson, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN, PHN, RN, Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, UCSF Medical Center; Board of Directors - Policy & Advocacy Chair, NAHN
  • Lois Lopez, DNP, MSN, RN, Senior Manager, Academic Success- Chamberlain University Chamberlain University DEI Council Chair; DEI Co-Chair, NAHN
9:30 - 10:15 AM

Session 11: Enhancing Nutrition Education and Access: A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Malnutrition

MODERATOR: Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND; US Pediatric Medical Science Liaison, Abbott Nutrition

PANELISTS:

  • Veronica Vital, PhD, MSN, MLS, RN, President, National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
  • Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP, President, National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF)
  • Christine S. Perez Jimenez, MSc, Director of Programs, National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)
  • Lana Frantzen, PhD, Vice President of Nutrition Affairs, National Dairy Council (NDC)
10:15 - 10:30 AM Summit Closing Remarks: Rubi Alva de Hickson, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, PHN, Board of Directors - Policy & Advocacy Chair, NAHN
11:00 AM Group Photo on Capitol Grounds: Union Square lawn by Capitol Reflecting Pool
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Hill Day Meetings (attendees will receive a customized schedule of their appointment times with their local government representatives)
5:00 - 6:00 PM

Session 12: Lessons Learned from Hill Day

  • Veronica Vital, PhD, MLS, RN, President, National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
  • Grace Grau, DNP, CRNP, AACC, FAAN, President-Elect & Education Chair, National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
  • Rubi Alva de Hickson, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, PHN, Board of Directors - Policy & Advocacy Chair, National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
7:00 - 10:00 PM

NAHN DC Chapter Scholarship Fundraiser: Dinner & Dancing (separate ticketed event - Get Your Ticket Here

 

Learn About the Featured Speakers

 

Support Local Nursing Students at the NAHN DC Metro Fundraiser!

February 19 from 7-10pm ET
Darvish Kitchen

Join the NAHN DC Metro Chapter for a special fundraising dinner following the Hispanic Health Policy Summit! Get tickets now to eat delicious food, mingle with NAHN members, and raise funds for local DC nursing students. Tickets are required.

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Travel & Hotel


Delta Flight Discount

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit attendees. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3TM. Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
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Summit Hotel 

The NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit will be held at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill. This hotel is conveniently located at 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 – just blocks away from Capitol Hill. Our hotel block with rooms at a pre-negotiated rate is now closed. The Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill is the only NAHN certified hotel partner for the 2025 NAHN HHPS. You may click below to explore any available rooms remaining at the conference hotel. Other lodging options are also available in the area.

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Become a Summit Sponsor

Support health equity and expand your reach through a high-visibility sponsorship. Provide a sponsored session, offer a presentation about your organization, sponsor a lunch, advertise your initiatives through digital ads and printed flyers, or connect with influential healthcare professionals through a custom package. With your support, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses can advocate for equitable healthcare for America's Latino population, advocate for patient-centered and culturally-sensitive care, and express a united voice when engaging with policymakers about the healthcare needs of the Hispanic community. 

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