Pi Kapp Alumni Reunion 2025

July 25-27, 2025

New Orleans, Louisiana

Breakout Sessions

Learn & Network

About Pi Kapp Alumni Reunion

Since 2005, and every other summer in the years between Supreme Chapters, Pi Kappa Phi alumni and guests come together at the Pi Kapp Alumni Reunion to celebrate the Fraternity and celebrate brotherhood. The event is light on programming to give guests ample time to enjoy the host city and one another.

There are no meetings and no business. Just brotherhood.

2021 USHCC National Conference
Registration Tickets

USHCC National Conference Attendee

IN PERSON $399

This ticket gives you access to all 3 (three) days including plenaries, workshops, business matchmaking, USHCC Networking Lounge, Welcome Reception on Sunday, September 26 and the USHCC National Conference Closing Gala on Tuesday, September 28. Additionally, you will also have full access to our new virtual platform.

USHCC National Conference Attendee - VIRTUAL

VIRTUAL $25

This ticket gives you virtual access to our plenaries, workshop, business matchmaking, virtual exhibit hall and virtual networking lounge where attendees will be able to connect with others and schedule audio and video calls with all attendees without leaving our virtual platform.

USHCC National Conference FULL DAY Pass

IN PERSON $299

This ticket will provide a 1(one) day full access to our conference. Access to event and meal functions will depend on the date you will choose to attend.

Business Matchmaking

FREE

This ticket will give you access to the business matchmaking event being held Tuesday, September 28, in person or virtually. Access to other conference educational content or meal functions are not included under this ticket.

Media

FREE

This ticket is available only to official press and media.

Student

FREE

This ticket is available only to current students. A valid student ID will need to be provided during registration.

Schedule of Events

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler: Welcome to New Orleans
Friday, July 25, 2025 I 5-7 p.m.

Join us for a fun night featuring local New Orleans flare from the comfort of the host hotel. Tickets include light bites and a cash bar, perfect to mingle with friends before dinner and a night on the town!

Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided.

Attire is casual.

The cost for this event is $15 per person.

Alumni Reunion Reception and Banquet
Saturday, July 26, 2025 I 6-9 p.m.

Join us to recognize the 2025 recipients of Pi Kappa Phi’s most prestigious awards and celebrate their many contributions to advancing the mission of the Fraternity.

Attire is business professional.

The cost for the event is $135 per person.

Agenda

Registration Times:

Sunday, September 26: 2PM-6:30PM
Monday, September 27: 7:30AM-5:30PM
Tuesday, September 28: 8:00AM- 5:00pm and 6:30pm-8:00pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Enhancing Hispanic Chamber Board Effectiveness Training

ROOM: ISLANDER I

This training is designed for Nonprofit Board Members, Executive Directors, Presidents, and CEOs.

Sponsored by:

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

2:00PM-6:30PM

Registration

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

The State of Latino Business: La Gran Bienvenida and National Welcome Reception

ROOM: SOUTH PACIFIC BALLROOM

J. Reymundo Ocañas, Southwest Territory Executive, PNC Community Development Banking

Ramiro A. Cavazos, President and CEO, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Alice Rodriguez, Head of Community Impact Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Chair, USHCC Board of Directors

Anthony Gladney, Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, MGM Resorts International, Conference Co-Chair

Chef Leticia Mitchell, Executive Chef and Owner, Leticia's Cocina & Cantina / Letty's De Leticia's, Conference Co-Chair

Peter Guzman, President, Latin Chamber of Commerce of Nevada

The Honorable Carolyn Goodman, Mayor, City of Las Vegas

Presented by:

Sponsored by:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Registration

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Employee Resource Group Summit & Challenge: Building Capacity Through Supplier Diversity Plenary Breakfast

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

Barbara Dugas-Patterson, Supplier Diversity and My Workplace Executive, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Rosa Santana, President & CEO, Santana Group, USHCC Executive Board Member

Ying McGuire, President and CEO, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

Mayra Pineda, President and CEO, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, USHCC Board Member

Rachel Kutz, Vice President, Consumer Supply Chain & Global Logistics, AT&T - Global Connections & Supply Chain, USHCC Board Member

The Honorable Katherine Tai, Ambassador, United States Trade Representative

Nelson Reyneri, USHCC Board of Directors

The Honorable Janet Yellen, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Jessica Cavazos, CEO, The Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, USHCC Board Member

Presented by:

Sponsored by:

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

USHCC “NUESTROS NEGOCIOS” LOUNGE

ROOM: SOUTH PACIFIC BALLROOM

10:15 am – 11:45 am

WORKSHOPS (2)

Workshop #1: Scaling and Revitalizing HBEs Through Public Private Partnerships

ROOM: ISLANDER D

Importance of segmenting HBEs as we think of solutions to expand access to capital, capacity-building, and connection opportunities.

Jessica Taylor, National Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Monika Mantilla, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund Chair

Diana Doukas, Manager, Economic Impact, U.S. Policy Programs Facebook

Laura Simao, Vice President, Urban Investment Group, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration

Luis Rosero, Vice President, Corporate and External Affairs NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Presented by:

Sponsored by:

Workshop #2: Puerto Rico as a Business and Investment Destination: A discussion on available tax and economic incentives

ROOM: ISLANDER E

Puerto Rico is an island paradise, filled with beauty and history that attracts tourists from around the world. However, what many may not be aware of is that it's also an attractive business and investment destination. Puerto Rico offers an abundance of tax and economic incentives to investors and businesses across many industries. To learn more about this topic, join us as we examine these incentives and answer questions about how they work and what needs to be done in order to qualify and grow Latino/a business opportunities in Puerto Rico.

Jorge Salichs, Carrasquillo Law Group P.C.

Rogelio Carrasquillo, Managing Shareholder, Carrasquillo Law Group P.C.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

PLENARY LUNCHEON: PULLING TOGETHER: THE IMPORTANCE OF RACIAL EQUITY IN THE HISPANIC AND MINORITY COMMUNITIES FOR OUR NATIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

Welcome

Christina Kolbjornsen, Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate and External Affairs, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Carlos A. Becerra, Group Manager – Strategy, Toyota Financial Services, Toyota, Introduction of Deputy Secretary

The Honorable Don Graves, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce

Alice Rodriguez, Head of Community Impact Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Chair, USHCC Board of Directors

Dr. Chris Wheat, Co-President , JPMorgan Chase

Panel 1 – Economics and Demographics of America’s Latino Future

Christine Rice, Executive Vice President, VisionIT

Carolina Jannicelli, Head of Business & Community Integration and Implementation, JPMorgan Chase

Jens Manuel Krogstad, Pew Research Center

Arturo Cázares, Chief Executive Officer, Latino Business Action Network

Panel 2 – The Role of Corporations, Governments, and Foundations in Uplifting Hispanic and Minority Entrepreneurs Through Procurement

Regina Heyward, Head of Supplier Diversity, MassMutual, USHCC Executive Board Member

Barbara Dugas-Patterson, Managing Director CAO Supplier Diversity and My Workplace Executive, JPMorgan Chase & Co

Brad Clark, President and CEO, The Gill Foundation

Rhonda Davenport, EVP Retail and Small Business Banking, Comerica Bank

Presented by:

Sponsored by:

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm

Post-Luncheon Conference Break

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm

WORKSHOPS (2)

• Workshop #3: Bridging The Gap Of The Digital Divide In America

ROOM:ISLANDER D

The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to dramatic changes in how businesses compete in the American economy and with it an expanded focus on the role that technology and telecommunications policy impacts the economic opportunities made possible by innovations in computers, communications technology, and the Internet. Join business leaders and industry experts as they explore how government design of technology policy helps maintain or disrupt the flow of new ideas, products, and what they can do to promote equitable access and support for minority-owned businesses.

Alejandro Roark, Executive Director, HTTP

Brent Wilkes, Senior Vice President for Institutional Development, Hispanic Federation

Jacquelyn Puente, Executive Director, External Affairs Comcast NBC Universal

Celeste Carrasco, Director of Public Affairs, AT&T

Joanna Diaz Soffer, Senior Manager Strategic Alliances and External Affairs, T-Mobile

Sponsors:

Partners:

Workshop #4: Power of Capital

ROOM:ISLANDER E

Sandra Magallon, West Division Senior Business Consultant, JPMorgan Chase

Sponsored by:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

8:00AM- 5:00pm

Registration

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Plenary Breakfast: In Her Footsteps: Women in Business and Leadership

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

Women’s Economic Power and Redefining Role in America

Welcome

William Porter, Head of Procurement, MassMutual

Patty Juarez, National Diverse Segments Director, Wells Fargo Bank

Jessica Taylor, National Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Panel 1: The Need for More Latinas in the Board Room.

Esther Aguilera, President and CEO, Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA)

Valerie Insignares, Board of Directors, Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.

Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, Senior Associate Dean, Stanford University

Cid Wilson, President & CEO, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)

Award Presenter: Betty Manetta, President & CEO, Argent Associates Inc., USHCC Executive Board Member

Award Presentation: USHCC Entreprenurial Spirit Award

The Ascension of Latina Executives into Positions of Power

Alba Castillo Baylin, Vice President, Stakeholder and Community Management, North America Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company

Yammel Sanchez-Ocaña, Executive Director Global Procurement, Merck, USHCC Board Member

Silvana Montenegro, Global Head of Latinx Affairs, JPMorgan Chase

Jenny Brosseau, Affluent Diverse Segments Leader, SVP, Consumer & Small Business Banking, Wells Fargo

Presented by:

Sponsored by:

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

USHCC “Nuestros Negocios” Lounge

10:15 am – 11:45 am

WORKSHOPS (2)

Workshop #5: Brand U 2.0 Masterclass with Lili Gil Valletta

ROOM: ISLANDER D

Lili Gil Valletta, Founder & CEO, CIEN+

Lory Burgos, Senior Consultant, Enterprise Diverse Marketing

Presented by:

10:15 am – 11:45 am

Workshop #6: The Role of the Latino Business Community in Modern American Infrastructure

ROOM:ISLANDER E

Congress has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring our infrastructure system into the 21st century, to put millions of Americans to work and to improve our overall quality of life by passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This session will discuss the benefits of this legislation, how Latino/a businesses can access the procurement opportunities that will be created by this bill, and define capacity-building efforts in our community to succeed in accessing these multiple supply chains.

Yuri Cunza, President and CEO, Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, USHCC Board of Directors

Rhett Buttle, Principal/Owner Public Private Strategies

Xiomara Peña, Vice President, Engagement, Small Business Majority

Tammy Halevy, Reimagine Main Street

Zach Butterworth, Director of Private Sector Engagement, The White House

Sponsors:

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Plenary Luncheon: Hispanic Business after the Global Pandemic

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

Ginger Siegel, Mastercard North America Small Business Lead, Mastercard

Brad Barnett, VP Enterprise Marketing Management, Nationwide

Juan Carlos (JC) Liscano , VP MIA Hub Operations, American Airlines, USHCC Executive Board Member

Chef Leticia Mitchell, Executive Chef and Owner, Leticia's Cocina & Cantina / Letty's De Leticia's, Conference Co-Chair

Lucy Perez, Senior Partner, McKinsey, McKinsey & Company

Lily Rocha, CEO, Latino Restaurant Association

Victor Arias, Managing Director and Practice Leader Consumer and Retail, Diversified Search Group, USHCC Executive Board Member

Dr. Angel Colón-Rivera, Chief for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S Census Bureau

Ruben Barrales, Senior Vice President, External Engagement, Wells Fargo and Board Member, USHCC Educational Fund

Fireside Chat #1

Ramiro A. Cavazos, President and CEO, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Charles Scharf, Chief Executive Officer & President, Wells Fargo

Fireside Chat #2 - Public Policy Matters: How Government is Powering our American Economic Recovery

Ernie C’De Baca, President & CEO, Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, USHCC Board Member

Raul F. Salinas, Los Angeles Managing Shareholder, AlvaradoSmith, APC, USHCC Executive Board Member and General Counsel

The Honorable Isabella Casillas Guzmán, U.S. Small Business Administrator

Presented by:

Sponsored by:

1:40 pm – 2:15 pm

Conference Post-Luncheon Break

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Workshop #7: The Supplier Empowerment Symposium Presented by The Coca-Cola Company

ROOM: ISLANDER D

Unlock your full business power to achieve your best performance and accelerate your procurement transformation by hearing experts tips that you can put into action in just minutes. Learn about access to powerful and unprecedented opportunities to make your procurement experiences and sources incomparable. Highlight your access to capital, partnership secrets, leadership growth and community involvement quality experience at the best scale needed for your business & personal growth.

Master of Ceremonies: Fernando Meersohn, Senior Manager of Corporate Relations, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Ramiro Cavazos, President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Hope Field, Senior Manager, National Groups, Public Policy & Government Relations at The Coca-Cola Company

Fernando Hernandez, Senior Director, Supplier Diversity, Global Procurement · The Coca-Cola Company

Panelists:

Veronica Maldonado Torres, President & CEO, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Jose Niño, President & CEO, El Niño Group LTD.

Ruth E. Hedges, CEO & Co-Founder Rise Up Crowdfunding LLC

John Sanchez, President, Essex County Latino American Chamber of Commerce

Moderator: Esperanza Porras Field, HopeSeasons, LLC President & CEO; President Emeritus & Founder Morris County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Sponsored by:

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Workshop #8: Bank of America: Pivoting a Small Business

ROOM: ISLANDER E

Speakers:

Ray Vasquez, Senior Vice President, Market Executive Commercial Banking, Bank of America

Sergio Rivas, Senior Vice President, Small Business Performance Manager, Bank of America

Chris Porro, Vice President, Small Business Banker, Bank of America

Sponsored by:

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

USHCC Business Matchmaking Powered By: Possible Missions

ROOM: TRADEWINDS

6:45 pm – 9:00 pm

USHCC National Conference Closing Awards GALA

ISLANDER BALLROOM

Lori Lizarraga

Carlos Santos, Actor, Netflix’s Gentefied

The Honorable Steve Sisolak, Governor, The State of Nevada

Mikal Quarles, Executive Director, Chase for Business

Peter Guzman, President, Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce

H.E. Julián Escutia,Consul of Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada

The Honorable Luis Gutierrez Reyes, Director del Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior, Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, México

USHCC Awards Ceremony

Entertainer of the Millennium Award
Hispanic Chambers of the Year Awards (Small, Medium, and Large Chambers)
Hispanic Businessperson of the Year (Female)
Hispanic Businessperson of the Year (Male)
Presentation of Mexico’s Ohtli Award

Presented by:

Sponsored by:

Hotel

Our hotel for the weekend is the JW Marriott New Orleans. Centrally located on Canal Street, just two blocks from Bourbon Street, this luxurious hotel is the perfect place to spend your weekend with family and friends. The hotel features a rooftop pool and unparalleled access to the Big Easy, from Caesar's New Orleans Casino and the Warehouse District to Bourbon Street and the Superdome.

Pi Kappa Phi has a room block with a rate of $189/night for king rooms and $209/night for queen/queen rooms. Click here to make your reservation. The room block is open until it’s full or June 23, 2025, whichever comes first.

BOOK YOUR STAY

New Orleans

New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind destination famous for Creole and Cajun cuisine, jazz music, brass bands, historic architecture and more. If you enjoy vibrant culture, great food and a lively atmosphere, New Orleans is definitely a destination worth exploring. Here are a few recommendations for what to do during your stay.

Recommended Friday Activities

Daytime Sightseeing Jazz Cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez This cruise shows you why the city was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River. Let us show you New Orleans, one of the world's most active ports, as it can best be seen from the river - aboard The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS!

Packages with lunch can also be purchased on the website and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase onboard.

We recommend booking the 11 a.m. cruise on Friday, July 25, 2025

Cruises will depart from 400 Toulouse St New Orleans, LA 70130 US

Prices start at $43.50

Click here for reservations.

Highlights of the New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour Enjoy a well-designed tour through the earliest settled suburb of the French Quarter. View one of New Orleans’ most unique neighborhoods in an intimate group escorted by an area expert. Appreciate the architectural marvels, learn the dark history of urban enslavement and gaze into the oldest municipal cemetery, Lafayette Cemetery #1. See the famous landmarks you recognize from film and television such as Buckner Mansion and others.

We recommend booking the 10:30 a.m. tour on Friday, July 25, 2025

Prices start at $37

Click here for reservations.

Recommended Saturday Activities

Voodoo Queen Tour On this tour, you’ll learn about Marie Laveau, New Orleans’ unrivaled Voodoo Queen. The city adored and feared Laveau for her herbal medicines, midwife services, exorcisms, dark rituals and sacrifices. This tour will visit her original homestead.

In addition, the tour will visit Congo Square, located in Louis Armstrong Park in the Treme, the first neighborhood for free people of color. These hallowed grounds were where enslaved people gathered to share recipes, stories and music on their day off. It’s also here that gave birth to New Orleans’ gift to the world, jazz. The tour will stop by an authentic voodoo cultural center where you can learn more about the concepts covered on the tour.

We recommend booking the 11a.m. tour on Saturday, July 26, 2025

Tours depart from: New Orleans Ghost Adventures, 620 Decatur Street #600

Prices start at $29.99

Click here for reservations.

New Orleans School of Cooking Demo: Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp and Artichoke Soup, Bread Pudding, Pralines and a Biscuit with Molasses Watch, learn and eat! Sit back and enjoy watching our skilled, entertaining chefs prepare you a classic Cajun/Creole meal, while learning about the vibrant history of New Orleans cuisine!

We recommend booking the 10 a.m. class on Saturday, July 26, 2025

Prices start at $44

Click here for reservations.

This is just a start! Click here for additional ideas and things to do in New Orleans.

BOOK YOUR STAY

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Pi Kapp Alumni Reunion?

Pi Kapp Alumni Reunion is held in the off years of Supreme Chapter and brings together alumni and friends from around the country to celebrate our Fraternity and brotherhood. The event is light on programming to give guests ample time to enjoy New Orleans and one another.

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NO MEETINGS. NO BUSINESS.

JUST BROTHERHOOD.

Pi Kapp Alumni Reunion 2025

July 25-27, 2025

New Orleans, Louisiana

July 25-27, 2025

New Orleans, Louisiana

Breakout Sessions

Learn & Network

About Pi Kapp Alumni Reunion

2021 USHCC National ConferenceRegistration Tickets

USHCC National Conference Attendee

USHCC National Conference Attendee - VIRTUAL

USHCC National Conference FULL DAY Pass

Business Matchmaking

Media

Student

Schedule of Events

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler: Welcome to New Orleans Friday, July 25, 2025 I 5-7 p.m.

Alumni Reunion Reception and Banquet Saturday, July 26, 2025 I 6-9 p.m.

Agenda

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Enhancing Hispanic Chamber Board Effectiveness Training

ROOM: ISLANDER I

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Registration

The State of Latino Business: La Gran Bienvenida and National Welcome Reception

ROOM: SOUTH PACIFIC BALLROOM

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Registration

Employee Resource Group Summit & Challenge: Building Capacity Through Supplier Diversity Plenary Breakfast

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

USHCC “NUESTROS NEGOCIOS” LOUNGE

ROOM: SOUTH PACIFIC BALLROOM

WORKSHOPS (2)

Workshop #1: Scaling and Revitalizing HBEs Through Public Private Partnerships

ROOM: ISLANDER D

Workshop #2: Puerto Rico as a Business and Investment Destination: A discussion on available tax and economic incentives

ROOM: ISLANDER E

PLENARY LUNCHEON: PULLING TOGETHER: THE IMPORTANCE OF RACIAL EQUITY IN THE HISPANIC AND MINORITY COMMUNITIES FOR OUR NATIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

Post-Luncheon Conference Break

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

WORKSHOPS (2)

• Workshop #3: Bridging The Gap Of The Digital Divide In America

ROOM:ISLANDER D

Workshop #4: Power of Capital

ROOM:ISLANDER E

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Registration

Plenary Breakfast: In Her Footsteps: Women in Business and Leadership

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

USHCC “Nuestros Negocios” Lounge

WORKSHOPS (2)

Workshop #5: Brand U 2.0 Masterclass with Lili Gil Valletta

ROOM: ISLANDER D

Workshop #6: The Role of the Latino Business Community in Modern American Infrastructure

ROOM:ISLANDER E

Plenary Luncheon: Hispanic Business after the Global Pandemic

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

Conference Post-Luncheon Break

ROOM: ISLANDER BALLROOM

Workshop #7: The Supplier Empowerment Symposium Presented by The Coca-Cola Company

ROOM: ISLANDER D

Workshop #8: Bank of America: Pivoting a Small Business

ROOM: ISLANDER E

USHCC Business Matchmaking Powered By: Possible Missions

ROOM: TRADEWINDS

USHCC National Conference Closing Awards GALA

ISLANDER BALLROOM

USHCC Awards Ceremony

Hotel

New Orleans

Recommended Friday Activities

Recommended Saturday Activities

Frequently Asked Questions

2021 USHCC National Conference
Registration Tickets

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler: Welcome to New Orleans
Friday, July 25, 2025 I 5-7 p.m.

Alumni Reunion Reception and Banquet
Saturday, July 26, 2025 I 6-9 p.m.