This opening session kicks off the 2026 LULAC National Women’s Conference with a clear understanding of what has carried this movement forward. From the beginning, Latinas have been at its center, organizing in their communities, speaking up when it carried risk, and leading with a strength rooted in culture, family, and lived experience. That work is not behind us. It is still happening, and it is shaping what comes next. This session recognizes that truth and sets a direction, focused on leadership that is learned, practiced, and passed on, with the tools Latinas need to lead in their communities, in institutions, and in the decisions that define our future.
