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2020-2021 CHCI Public Policy & Graduate Fellowship Program Graduation
2021-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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Join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) for a graduation ceremony for the 2020-2021 Public Policy and Graduate Fellows to celebrate the completion of their program.

Special thanks to the 2020-21 Public Policy & Graduate Fellowship Program Sponsors:

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2021 CHCI Spring Congressional Internship Program Graduation
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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Each semester, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) hosts graduation ceremonies for the congressional interns to celebrate the completion of their program. This event includes a speaking program highlighting the achievements of the graduating intern class.

Special thanks to the 2021 Spring Congressional Internship Program Sponsors:

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Virtual Briefing: Equitable Vaccine Distribution
2021-03-11 15:00 - 16:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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Thank you for joining CHCI to talk about equitable vaccine distribution with policy experts and industry professionals Rep. Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-3), Matt A. Barreto, Ph.D., Maria S. Gomez, RN, MPH, and Cristina Londoño.

As of January 2021, Latinos accounted for over 30% of the nation’s COVID-19 cases despite making up only 18.6% of the current population. As a result, this discussion addressed equitable vaccine distribution, vaccine hesitancy within Latino communities, and the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic

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CHCI DIÁLOGOS SERIES: Hacking the Student Debt Crisis
2021-01-26 19:00 - 20:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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Student debt reached over $1.6 trillion in 2020, and this crisis weighs heaviest on communities of color. As costs of tuition and borrowing continue to increase, the negative implications on Latinos’ financial futures – particularly in light of the current global pandemic – will be significant and long-lasting. Some have called on lawmakers to cancel student debt, but what would that really take? Are any other policy solutions being contemplated or proposed? Join us to hear the latest on how Congress and the new Administration are approaching student debt and potential ways to reduce the burden on Latino/a/x borrowers.

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2021 CHCI Swearing-In for Hispanic Members of the 117th Congress
2021-01-14 18:30 - 19:30
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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.CHCI Swearing-In for Hispanic Members of the 117th Congress

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM EST – Virtual Networking Reception

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST – Swearing-In Ceremony

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2020 Congressional Staff Awards
2020-12-09 17:30 - 19:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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Join CHCI and the CHCI Alumni Association on Wednesday, December 9th, to honor two esteemed Congressional staffers for their dedication in advancing diversity on Capitol Hill and their pivotal role in cultivating opportunities for other emerging Latino leaders, especially CHCI Alumni.

Marsha Espinosa

Marsha (Catron) Espinosa proudly serves as the Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez. She has previously served as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs under President Obama and spent several years working on Capitol Hill for California members Senator Dianne Feinstein and Reps. Linda Sánchez and Nanette Diaz-Barragan. A proud “Nuevo Mexicana,” Espinosa started her career in communications working for then-Governor Bill Richardson and later on his 2008 presidential campaign. She graduated from New Mexico State University and received a Masters of Arts in Communication Studies from Texas State University. Espinosa is a proud military spouse whose husband, Juan, serves as a Master Gunnery Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps at the Pentagon.

Jaime Lizárraga

The most senior Democratic Latino staffer in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Lizárraga serves as Senior Adviser to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He handles immigration, financial services, housing, and small business policy, and servers as liaison to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

In his 30-year career, Mr. Lizárraga has advised Congressional leaders and heads of executive agencies on legislative strategy and policy. He previously worked at the House Financial Services Committee, the Treasury Department, and the Securities and Exchange Commission.The Huffington Post named him one of “The Most Influential Latino Staffers on Capitol Hill.”

Mr. Lizárraga graduated from the University of California, San Diego with high honors, and earned a master’s degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.

The son of immigrant farm workers, Mr. Lizarraga was raised in San Diego. He lives in Virginia with his wife and five children.

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2020 CHCI Tech Summit
2020-12-08 09:00 - 18:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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The CHCI 2020 Tech Summit, a national convening to raise awareness about tech issues, policies, practices, and trends in the Latino community, in an environment that facilitates solution-oriented dialogue.

Latinos in the U.S. continue to grow in numbers and influence. It is important for the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to think critically about the tech needs—access, innovation, affordability, cybersecurity, and training—of the Latino community, now more than 60+ million strong.

Our one day summit brought together Members of Congress, national tech experts, thought leaders, policy makers, corporate executives, CHCI program participants and alum, and other stakeholders for high-level discussions. Topics will included the future of tech, AI, digital demands across all sectors, digital skills gap, tech innovation, automation, super-intelligence, and more in a post-COVID society.

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2020 CHCI Fall Congressional Internship Program Graduation & Reception
2020-11-19 18:00 - 19:00
Join CHCI leadership, alumni, and special guests at the 2020 Fall Congressional Internship Program Graduation & Reception honoring and celebrating the achievements of the 2020 Fall Internship class.

Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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For questions email: info@chci.org

2020 CHCI Health Summit
2020-11-17 00:00 - 2020-11-18 23:59
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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CHCI convened a Health Summit to raise awareness about health and healthcare issues, policies, practices, and trends in the Latino community in an environment that facilitates solution-oriented dialogue. As Latinos in the US continue to grow in number and influence, it is important for the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to think critically about addressing the needs of the Latino community. This two-day summit brought together Members of Congress, thought leaders, corporate sponsors, healthcare advocates, pharmaceutical, medical and health insurance experts, CHCI program participants and alumni, and other stakeholders for high-level discussions.

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CHCI Spring Policy Summit: Meeting the Moment
2021-05-19 12:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will convene a Spring Policy Summit to raise awareness about timely issues, policies, practices, and trends in the Latino community in an environment that facilitates solution-oriented dialogue.

As communities across the US continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and begin to forge a path forward as a nation, it is important for the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to think critically about addressing the needs of the Latino community.

The all-virtual day-long summit will bring together Members of Congress, thought leaders, corporate sponsors, experts from various industries, CHCI program participants and alumni, and other stakeholders for high-level discussions. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact externalaffairs@chci.org.

AGENDA TOPICS

The Future of Energy and Climate Innovation

The Role of Online Platforms in Content Moderation

Latinos and COVID-19: The Vaccine Phase

Democratizing Investing: Latinos and the Markets

Equitable Infrastructure for American Growth

The Role of the Latino Workforce in the Recovery

Back to School: Safely Reopening and Moving Forward

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CHCI Virtual Briefing Series: Latino Representation in American Sports, Arts & Culture
2020-10-22 13:00 - 14:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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For the past 40 years, CHCI has welcomed over 4,000 Latinos to our nation’s capital as they forged a brighter future for themselves, their families, and the country. As we work to ensure Latino leaders are included in some of our nation’s important institutions, CHCI is excited to honor the Latino community’s lasting contributions to American sports, culture and leadership in a virtual event bringing together stakeholders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Join us for a virtual program that will start with a panel discussion highlighting the remarkable accomplishments of Latinos in sports, arts and culture and what needs to be done to ensure continued success and increased diversity when Latinos are projected to account for nearly 30% of the US population by 2050. The virtual event will include a unique virtual exhibit tour of the Smithsonian Latino Center ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues/En los barrios y las grandes ligas exhibit highlighting Latinos’ contributions through sports artifacts and stories.

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A Conversation with David Gergen
2020-10-20 17:00 - 18:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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Our country’s social landscape is rapidly changing, making the need for principled and socially conscious leadership greater than ever. For the Latino/a/x community, there is a renewed sense of urgency to educate and empower our students and young professionals and equip them to be the changemakers our society needs.

To discuss how leadership development is evolving in higher education, public policy and beyond, CHCI is proud to present this virtual panel discussion with David Gergen, former White House senior advisor and Professor of Public Service at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Moderated by higher education thought leader Deborah Santiago, CEO of Excelencia in Education, this conversion will feature Professor Gergen alongside Latino leadership experts Marco Davis, CEO of CHCI, and Antonio Flores, PhD, CEO of HACU.

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2020 Leadership Conference & 43rd Annual Awards Gala
2020-09-14 09:00 - 2020-09-18 18:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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In alignment with the theme Our Voice, Nuestro Poder, the CHCI Leadership Conference included an engaging lineup of national leaders, elected officials, policymakers, and influencers recognized for their vision, expertise, and influence in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The agenda was in an all-virtual setting and included interactive discussions and plenaries as well as access to resources and professional and leadership development opportunities.

The Awards Gala paid tribute to some of our community’s most distinguished leaders, recognized our resilience in light of the challenges facing the nation, highlighted Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and showcased emerging leaders in CHCI’s leadership programs.

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2020 DIÁLOGOS: Standing Up to Racial Injustice
2020-08-05 19:00 - 2020-08-06 20:15
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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PART 1 – ANTI-BLACKNESS IN THE LATINX COMMUNITY

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

7:00pm – 8:15 PM EDT

Anti-Blackness within the Latinx community prevails in our history, language, beauty standards, and how we engage with our Afro-Latino community. If non-Black Latinos are serious about supporting Black Lives Matter activists, we must reckon with anti-Blackness within our community first. This panel aims to discuss the historical role of anti-Blackness in Latinx society, how it continues to manifest today, and how non-Black Latinos can be better advocates for change for the Black community.

To view the recording for Part 1, click here.

PART 2 – POLICY SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT RACIAL INEQUALITY

Thursday August 6, 2020

7:00pm – 8:15 PM EDT

This panel will explore critical policy topics that impact the Black community – specifically police funding, discrimination in housing and employment, to name a few. We will explore what it means to “defund the police”, what fair housing and employment law should look like, and how systemic racism more broadly impacts Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

To view the recording for Part 2, click here.

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LGBTQ+ Latinxs and Covid-19
2020-06-30 16:00 - 17:15
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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During this global pandemic, the LGBTQ+ community is confronting more discrimination leaving them without adequate economic support and access to healthcare or resources. A panel of Latinx leaders will talk about the challenges LGBTQ+ communities are facing, highlight solutions through activism taking place throughout the country, and explain why allies are important in the fight to create better and stronger policies for a more inclusive and equitable society.

MODERATOR:

Mario Enriquez, Director of Domestic Programs, Victory Institute [CHCI Alum]

SPEAKERS:

Jessica A. González, State Representative – District 104, Texas House of Representatives[CHCI Alum]

Alberto González, Senior Strategist for Health Policy, UnidosUS [CHCI Alum]

Bamby Salcedo, President & CEO, TransLatinx Coalition

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CHCI Virtual Briefing Series
2020-04-28 16:30 - 18:00
Upcoming Events

Sep

15

September 15 @ 8:30 am – September 16 @ 6:30 pm

2026 CHCI Leadership Conference

Sep

17

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CHCI 49th Annual Awards Gala

Nov

18

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2026 CHCI Tech Summit

Nov

18

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

2026 CHCI Congressional Staff Awards

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Session #1: COVID-19: Addressing Health Disparities

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

This virtual briefing focuses on the impact of COVID-19 as we continue to navigate the new normal. The briefing will address deeply rooted health inequities and ways to ensure enhanced prevention, access to testing, and treatment for Latinos that are most affected by COVID-19.

MODERATOR:

Marco A. Davis, President & CEO, CHCI

SPEAKERS:

Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36)

Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-4)

Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2)

Elena V. Rios, M.D., MSPH, FACP, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association, (NHMA)

Steven Lopez, Director of Health Policy, UnidosUS, and CHCI Alumnus

To watch the recording for Session 1, click here.

Session #2: CHCI Virtual Briefing Series: The Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

This virtual briefing focuses on the impact of COVID-19 as we continue to navigate the new normal. Key topics will include the particular challenges faced by Latino small businesses and the workforce, including essential workers and immigrants, and what can be done in both policy and practice to support them and forge a way forward to a recovering economy. This briefing series will feature policy leaders and industry experts who will have a discourse on the socio-economic effects of this historic pandemic on the Latino community.

MODERATOR:

Marco A. Davis, President & CEO, CHCI

SPEAKERS:

Adriana D. Kugler, Professor of Public Policy and Economics, McCourt School of Public Policy & Department of Economics, Georgetown University

Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38)

Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ- 7), CHCI Chair

Martin Rosas, International Vice President and President District Union Local Two, Bel Aire, Kansas, UFCW

To watch the recording for Session 2, click here.

Session #3 Part 1: Education & Equity in a Post-COVID Society – PreK-12 Education

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

This virtual briefing focuses on the impact of COVID-19 as we continue to navigate the new normal. Key topics for the first part will include the role, nature, and needs of the teaching profession in a post COVID-19 phase, and what can be done in both policy and practice to strengthen education while forging a way forward for teachers and students of color. It will feature policy leaders and education experts who will discuss emerging best practices in teaching, adapting pedagogy to the digital classroom, diversity in the teaching workforce, and cultural competence among other topics.

MODERATOR:

Marco A. Davis, President & CEO, CHCI

SPEAKERS:

Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-3)

Lily Eskelsen García, President, National Education Association (NEA)

Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Patricia Gándara, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Co-Director, The Civil Rights Project, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies

To watch the recording for Session 3 Part 1, click here.

Session #3 Part 2: Education & Equity in a Post-COVID Society – Postsecondary Education

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

This virtual briefing focuses on the impact of COVID-19 as we continue to navigate the new normal. The second part on postsecondary education will feature leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors who will discuss what community leaders can do to help advance and support success for Latino students in higher education as they navigate safety amidst a pandemic disproportionately impacting them, while trying to build their skillsets and consider their future prospects. The panelists will address a range of issues such as: the future of postsecondary education for Latinos and its impact on the workforce; college affordability; and other needs of Latino students and families in a time filled with uncertainty and financial volatility.

MODERATOR:

Marco A. Davis, President & CEO, CHCI

SPEAKERS:

Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28)

Sarita E. Brown, Co-Founder and President. Excelencia in Education

Shirley M. Collado, President. Ithaca College

Jana Barresi, Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs, Walmart

To watch the recording for Session 3 Part 2, click here.

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