2 DAYS OF INCREDIBLE Training Sessions
The National Hispanic Coalition Annual Training Conference host members and friends from across America to meet for 2 days of incredible training sessions. The NHCFAE Annual Training Conference helps our members achieve their personal and professional goals, through career and skill advancement sessions.
Through these sessions, members of NHCFAE continue making a positive impact on their careers and in their communities while celebrating their accomplishments, heritage, and diversity. When you attend an NHCFAE conference, you will feel like part of the FAAmilia! On August 13th & 14th, 2025 Puerto Rico will host our Annual Training Conference. The beautiful Royal Sonesta Hotel in Isla Verde will be the venue.
Conference Theme: "Our Roots, Our Strength, Our Legacy.
Our Roots
We come from vibrant, diverse communities — each with its own culture, history, and voice. Our coalition was founded on the belief that these roots are not just part of our identity — they are our foundation. They ground us in values like hard work, service, family, and resilience.
Our Strength
Our strength lies in our unity — in the commitment of members like you who continue to support our mission despite the challenges. We find strength in mentoring students, supporting one another, and creating spaces where all
voices are heard and valued. That strength is visible every time one of us shares our story, uplifts another, or represents the NHCFAE in the field, in classrooms, and at events across the country.
Our Legacy
We are not just building a coalition — we are building a legacy. A legacy of opportunity, leadership, and representation. The scholarships we award, the partnerships we form, the youth we inspire — these are the seeds of lasting impact. We honor those who came before us by continuing this work, and we carry their vision forward so that the next generation inherits a path that is
broader, brighter, and more inclusive.
PRESENTERS & SPEAKERS
National President, NHCFAE
JOSUE GONZALEZ
ICAO Regional Officer
Chief Executive Officer MRP Partners
NICK DANIELS
National President, NATCA
JACQUELINE RUIZ
Publisher Founder of Latinas in Aviation
EILEEN M. VELEZ VEGA
Former Secretary/CEO Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
JAIME PABON
Sustainability Director SJU Airport
Dr. MICHELLE PACHECO TURNER
Chief Executive Officer & Founder of RESET & Rise Consulting
CONFERENCE AGENDA
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Olas meeting room |
| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Pre-Conference Registration | Palmar Foyer |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Media Interview Oscar Torres NHCFAE President | TBD |
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | All Members, Guests & Sponsors President's Welcome Reception | Royal Sonesta Board Walk By the Beach |
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am - 6:40 am | Yoga at the Beach | Royal Sonesta Beach Front |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast | Palmar B |
| 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | Conference Registration | Palmar B |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Opening Ceremony Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz National Anthem Chontevia Ulmer Color Guard Presentation Puerto Rico Air National Guard Invocation John Espinosa Conference Commitee Tamara Sabalier & Freidy Lazala | Palmar A |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Ice Breaker Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 8:40 am - 8:45 am | Conference Welcome Oscar Torres NHCFAE President | Palmar A |
| 8:45 am - 8:55 am | Welcome Video Message Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon Governor of Puerto Rico (Tentative) | Palmar A |
| 8:55 am - 9:05 am | Introduction of Sponsors Karen Perez NHCFAE Vice President | Palmar A |
| 9:05 am - 9:15 am | Executive Commitee Introduction Oscar Torres NHCFAE President | Palmar A |
| 9:15 am - 9:20 am | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 9:20 am - 10:20 am | Migdalia Gonzalez Author/Movitational Speaker "Dancing into Opportunity-Building Bridges | Palmar A |
| 10:20 am - 10:40 am | Break & Networking with our Sponsors | Palmar Foyer |
| 10:40 am - 11:30 am | Speed Mentoring session Led by John Espinosa Erik Salazar - Manager John Melecio- Manager Eileen M. Velez Vega -Former Government Executive Migdalia Gonzalez- Author/Speaker/Executive Josue Gonzalez - ICAO representative Jaime Pabon - Director | Palmar A |
| 11:30 am - 11:35 am | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 11:35 am - 12:20 pm | Fatima Cedano del Rosario Leveraging Social Media for Career Growth Strategies, Branding and Networking | Palmar A |
| 12:20 pm - 1:20 pm | Lunch Break | Palmar B&C |
| 1:20 pm - 1:25 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 12:50 pm - 1:30 pm | Dr. MIchelle Pacheco-Turner, CEO & Founder of RESET & Rise Consulting Presentation: CLEAR SKIES AHEAD, Building Psychological Safety in High Stakes Team" | Palmar A |
| 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm | Eileen M. Velez Vega Former Puerto Rico Secretary of Transportation and Public Works | Palmar A |
| 2:15 pm - 2:20 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 2:15pm - 3:30 pm | Concurrent Training Sessions
Session 1 Migdalia Gonzalez Empowered to Lead: Women in leadership and overcoming obstacles Session 2 John Espinosa Leading with Impact: Strategies for effective Leadership | TBD |
| 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm | Break & Networking with our Sponsors | Palmar Foyer |
| 3:45 pm - 3:50 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 3:50 pm - 4:30 pm | Josue Gonzalez Internation Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) | Palmar A |
| 4:30pm - 4:35 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz End of day announcements | Palmar A |
| 4:35 pm - 6:00 pm | Membership Meeting Members Only | Palmar A |
| Open Evening Explore San Juan |
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am - 6:40 am | Yoga at the Beach | Royal Sonesta Beach Front |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast | Palmar B |
| 7:00 am - 10:00 am | Conference Registration | Palmar Foyer |
| 8:00 am - 8:10 am | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 8:10 am - 8:15am | Day 2 Opening Remarks Oscar Torres NHCFAE President | Palmar A |
| 8:15 am - 9:45 am | Membership Meeting Members Only | Palmar A |
| 9:45 am - 9:55 am | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 10:05 am - 10:50 am | Jacqueline Ruiz Latinas in Aviation | Palmar A |
| 10:35 am - 10:40 am | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 10:40 am - 10:50 am | Break & Networking with our Sponsors | Palmar Foyer |
| 10:50 am - 11:00 am | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 11:20am - 12:00 pm | Fatima Cedano del Rosario Leveraging Social Media for Career Growth Strategies, Branding and Networking | Palmar A |
| 11:35 am - 12:20 pm | Concurrent Training Sessions
Session 1 Financial Session Session 2 Migdalia Gonzalez Difficult Conversations | Palmar A |
| 12:20 pm - 1:20 pm | Lunch Break | Palmar B&C |
| 1:20 pm- 1:25 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 1:25pm - 2:05 pm | Nick Daniels, President of NATCA | Palmar A |
| 2:05 pm- 2:10 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 2:10pm - 2:45 pm | Livingston Financial | Palmar A |
| 2:45 pm - 3:05 pm | Break & Networking with our Sponsors | Palmar Foyer |
| 3:05 pm- 3:10 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 3:10pm - 3:50 pm | Jaime Pabon Sustainability Director | Palmar A |
| 3:50pm- 3:55 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz | Palmar A |
| 3:55pm - 4:35 pm | Luis Fernando Rivera Alameda Using AI to Advance your Career | Palmar A |
| 4:35pm- 4:50 pm | Master of Ceremonies Marluan Diaz Silent Auction Announcements | Palmar A |
| 4:50 pm - 5:00 pm | Closing Remarks NHCFAE President Oscar Torres | Palmar A |
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Reception & Banquet Formal Attire Theme: Caribbean Night | Palmar A |
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | STEM Event | Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport |
THE VENUE
The Royal Sonesta
The Royal Sonesta San Juan hotel offers an ideal location overlooking Isla Verde Beach and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.
Embrace the laid-back vibe of the island as you stroll the white sandy beaches and listen to the soothing sounds of ocean waves. Take a tour of Old Juan and discover its colonial architecture, dining, shopping, and historic sites. Lace up your hiking boots and explore El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico's most beloved natural gem.
Enjoy a refreshing swim in our lagoon-style pool or an energizing workout in our 24/7 fitness center. When you work up an appetite, head over to any of our on-site dining venues for a thoughtfully prepared meal.
At the end of the day, make yourself at home in your bright, elegant guest room, with views of the ocean or San Juan. Take advantage of a range of amenities designed to make your stay as comfortable and seamless as possible.
Conference and Hotel reservations are now open!!
HEAR FROM PAST ATTENDEES
“In addition to meeting new members and learning about other career fields, the conference provided excellent training throughout. I did not feel “death by PowerPoint” at any time as the speakers were very interactive, entertaining, and knowledgeable. I was surprised how much training we completed in just days. Notably, the training was not focused strictly on FAA computer based training. There were speakers from other organizations and notable college professors who provided excellent training and professional growth. I could honestly say that I benefited and learned from every single course.”
“I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the NHCFAE Training Conference in Atlanta, GA this year. I have been part of the "NHFCAE and FAA for a few months. The Conference Committee gets my kudos. I cannot imagine the coordination of hours of research, emails, phone calls, letters, etc. it took to put a conference of this magnitude in action. It was very well organized with great information, important keynot speaking, with the variety of training available and meeting members of the “faamilia” was impressive. The scholarships awarded and the banquet all organized perfectly, it is THE BEST conference I have ever attended.”
“After hearing FAA Administrator Michael Huerta describe how he became interested in aviation industry, I was inspired to become more involved. I’ve contacted the local Carlsbad, CA school district to attend all the career days this school year. My goal is to get lots of Hispanic boys and girls interested in aviation careers, such as Air Traffic Controller, Airways Transportation System Specialist and administrataive positions within the Federal Aviation Administration.”
“The National Hispanic Coalition’s mission states we are a “diverse organization that focuses on advocating career placement and advancement through support, education and alliances.” The conference was successful in fulfilling our mission by affording members the opportunity to learn from and network across all lines of business, by offering training sessions that can and will be used not only for professional advancement but personal enrichment.”
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