The region's largest convergence of young philanthropists and civic-minded individuals.
about the summit
The ENGAGE Young Professionals Leadership Summit is the convergence of our region's influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, ready to fuel creativity and inspire action among young professionals.
Featuring a keynote speaker, panel discussion, a StrengthsFinder networking workshop, and a reception. Attendees walk away with real-world, practical knowledge that can transcend any sector.
This year’s theme is Visionary Thinking: How Leaders Shape the Future.
when
April 5, 2024
11am - 5pm
where
DoubleTree
Downtown
El Paso
social
@uwylselpaso
#engage915
agenda
11am
registration
+ networking
11:30am
call to
order
11:40am
lunch
12:20pm
welcome
remarks
12:25pm
panel:
paths to
success
1:10pm
break
1:20pm
keynote
address + Q&A
2:20pm
break
2:30pm
cliftonstrengths
assessment
4:05pm
closing remarks
4:08pm
reception
keynote speaker
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Dr. Maria-Elena Giner
International Boundary &
Water Commissioner
The 7th annual ENGAGE Summit will feature a keynote address from Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, Commissioner for the United States International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC).
Giner spent formative years in the El Paso/Juarez region. She attended Loretto Academy and attained her Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso. In August 2021, President Joe Biden appointed Dr. Giner to serve as the United States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico. Dr. Giner is the second woman and first Latina to hold the post.
As Commissioner of the IBWC, Dr. Giner leads the application of boundary and water treaties between Mexico and the United States. This includes the maintenance of diversion dams, international storage reservoirs and procedures, operating flood control levees, and boundary monuments.
Giner’s path has been guided by her passion for servant leadership, both in her work and in her philanthropic efforts to invest in the economic prosperity of border communities.
emcee
Pearl Contreras
Community Engagement Officer, Raiz Federal Credit Union
With a dedicated career in the financial industry spanning over a decade, Pearl Contreras is proud to have contributed her skills and passion to Raiz Federal Credit Union, where she currently serves as the Community Engagement Officer.
Through various roles and responsibilities, Pearl has consistently strived to enhance the financial landscape of our community with financial education presentations, workshops, and building meaningful relationships with businesses and organizations. Throughout her tenure, she has witnessed the positive impact Raiz Federal Credit Union has had on the lives of its members. As a certified Financial Counselor, she can help people achieve their homeownership dreams, start a small business, or navigate financial challenges.
Simultaneously, she holds key roles as the Treasurer for the El Paso Chapter of Credit Unions, and a member of the Engage Summit Planning Committee. She also served as a board member for the El Paso Child Guidance Center. Pearl is a driving force in enhancing the financial landscape, both locally and beyond.
path to success panel
This panel gathers regional leaders of El Paso who have found their own paths to success. Speakers will discuss taking on unique challenges, how they adapted to the demands of the future, and chartered their own path to becoming leaders. We will hear how they approached choices, risks, and opportunities to make a lasting impact on their career
and our community.
CliftonStrengths Assessment
Prior to the summit, each attendee will complete an individual CliftonStrengths assessment. Jesse Singleton, Assistant Director for Student Support at UTEP, will lead a carefully curated professional development and strength activity. This will give attendees a takeaway that transcends any sector. They will understand their top five strengths, learn about themselves, how they operate professionally, and meet individuals with similar strengths to make connections and prepare for the leadership roles they seek.
presented by
planning committee members
Pearl Contreras | Community Engagement Officer, Raiz Federal Credit Union
Crystal Gurrola | Development Specialist, United Way of El Paso County
Elenie Gonzalez | Coordinator for the Office of University Relations, UTEP
Chelsea Norris | Chief Strategy Officer, The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
Jahel Rojas | AmeriCorps Parents as Teachers Resource Navigator, United Way of El Paso County
Ale Salcedo | Advocacy & Program Coordinator, GECU
Nick Seckerson | Sr. Director, Ticket Sales & Services
thank you to our sponsors
We sincerely thank our generous sponsors who strongly believe in investing in our community's future leaders.
