The distinguished speaker series "Empowering Latino Communities" champions Hispanic success, and provides support, networking opportunities, and mentorship for historically underrepresented Latino and Hispanic students. This professional forum offers all our North Central students the opportunity to converse with distinguished leaders who are agents of change in diverse communities. In order to​ ingrain an inclusive mindset and inspire excellence in our students, it is vital to continuously recognize the contributions of diverse community figures in our evolving global social landscape. Director and CEO of Naper Settlement Macarena Tamayo-Calabrese will share her personal and professional trajectories in the US and abroad, and discuss how to prepare for the evolving job market.