Southwest Regional Event

Elevate Summit Sponsor

Networking Reception Sponsor

Business Leaders Brunch Sponsor

August 2, 2022

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine

San Diego, CA
NAHREP has a discounted hotel room rate of $259 for this event
Room Block offer ends on Monday, July 11th or when rooms sell out

Southwest Regional Event Pricing

Access to Capital for Latino Startups Symposium & Business Leaders Brunch sponsored by Guild Mortgage

All Attendees
$75

Elevate Summit sponsored by Chase & Networking Reception sponsored by New American Funding

NAHREP Platinum Members
Free
NAHREP Members
$30
Non-Members
$50

Thank You To Our Event Sponsors

Regional partners and other companies which are currently unaffiliated with NAHREP may sponsor event-related opportunities as listed below. Click here to download a PDF copy of regional sponsorship opportunities.

FOR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
Tricia Meza

Corporate Relations Manager
tmeza@nahrep.org
(619) 719-4806

Agenda

Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022
10:00 AM–11:00 AM PT
Business Leaders Brunch Sponsored by Guild Mortgage
Food for thought: Listen to a provoking keynote on relevant business matters while enjoying a refreshing brunch.
  • Sponsor Remarks | Cynthia Leal, Branch Manager, Guild Mortgage
  • Keynote Speaker | Zoila D. Escobar, President, AltaMed Foundation
  • MC | Erik Lutz, Broker, Owner & Councilman, Universal Property Brokers
11:00 AM–12:30 PM PT
Access to Capital for Latino Startups Symposium
 
 
 
Policies, Programs and Strategies to Accelerate Latino Startups
Latinos have been starting businesses at faster rates than any other demographic. Latinos are among the most entrepreneurial Americans and fostering that spirit will be critical in not only closing the wealth gap but in propelling the American economy forward. Hear directly from small business experts who are leading the way in fostering entrepreneurial growth to discuss the most impactful policies, programs and strategies to accelerate and support Latino startups.
  • Moderator | Mauricio Perez, Compliance Director | Broker Associate, Twenty Four Seven Realty
  • Oralia Alvarez, Director of Business Development, Mission Driven Finance
  • Regina Bernal, Strategic Inclusion Director, Connect
 
Venture Capital, How L’ATTITUDE Ventures is tipping the scale
In a fireside chat, Kennie Blanco from L’ATTITUDE Ventures will talk about the first-of-its-kind venture fund that exclusively invests in early-stage U.S. Latino entrepreneurs. The Discussion will talk about the powerful role of venture capital and how L’ATTITUDE Ventures seeks to create the next generation of unicorns.
  • Moderator | Nuria Rivera, 2022 NAHREP President-Elect, CEO, Novation Title Insurance Agency
  • Kennie Blanco, Chief Investment Officer, L'ATTITUDE Ventures
1:00 PM–2:00 PM PT
Partner Workshops
 
Enjoy informative and skills-based workshops from our valued partners.
 
Realtor.com - Top 5 Ways to Generate Listings NOW & How to Successfully Leverage Video in your Real Estate Business
In this dynamic two-part presentation, learn successful strategies from top agents across the country that are consistently securing more listings in THIS market and the most effective ways to apply the power of video as a real estate professional to communicate better, save time, and be more productive with your daily real estate activities!
  • Andrew Dorn, Vice President and National Speaker, REALTOR®.com
 
New American Funding- Tips & Tricks to Win in Today’s Market!
Cash buyers have the edge in today’s market! Don Tetreault and Jessica Bryan, Account Executives, will teach you how to turn your buyers into cash buyers with the Buyer Accepted program, offered by New American Funding. Joining him will also be New American Funding Regional Sales Manager & NAHREP Regional CBOG representative, Tom Ramirez, who will share the secret sauce to enriching the Hispanic community through homeownership.
  • Jessica Bryan, Account Executive, Spanish Language Focus, New American Funding
  • Don Tetreault, New Market Manager, New American Funding
2:00 PM–4:00 PM PT
Elevate Summit Sponsored by Chase
 
Must purchase a ticket to attend. Take your career to the next level at the Elevate Summit. Elevate your mindset, your sales mastery, and your wealth-building potential with insight from industry experts and a network of driven professionals.
  • Opening Remarks | Luis Padilla, 2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty
  • Sponsor Remarks | Fady A. Semaan, Southern Californian Region Executive Direct, Chase Home Lending
 
State of the Association
NAHREP leadership shares the latest developments in NAHREP’s work to increase sustainable Hispanic homeownership.
  • Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
 
Beyond the Finish Line Mentality
The best of the best know that reaching your goal doesn't mean you're done: it means it's time to set a new goal. Learn how to achieve this mindset and keep your dedication up with Gary Acosta and Armando Tam.
  • Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
  • Armando Tam, SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
 
How to Build Wealth from Flipping Properties
Set yourself up for long-term success and learn from experienced professionals who have built wealth for themselves and their families over their careers with flipping properties.
  • Moderator | Tina Marie Hernandez, Southwest Regional CBOG Co-Chair | NAHREP Orange County Past President, CB Omni Group
  • Nohemi Chavez, Senior Acquisitions Director, GG Homes
  • Darlene Martinez, Investor/ Owner, Girl Flipper LLC.
  • Rafael Perez, REALTOR®, Board Member, Casita Coalition
 
How Top Latino Real Estate Producers Become Everyday Millionaires
Are your sales mastery skills propelling you to the top 10% of your field? Learn how these top producers from the NAHREP Top 250 Latino Agents and Mortgage Originators made their first million in real estate.
  • Moderator | Mauricio Perez, Compliance Director | Broker Associate, Twenty Four Seven Realty
  • Rene Acosta, Loan Officer, Nova Home Loans- Acosta Group
  • Ivan Estrada, Real Estate Broker, CPA, and Author, Ivan Estrada Properties at Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills
  • Voltaire Lepe, CEO and Broker, Lepe Tendwell Properties
  • Frank Salazar, Owner & Branch Manager, GEM Mortgage
  • Melissa Velasquez, Private Mortgage Banker, Wells Fargo
4:00 PM–7:00 PM PT
Networking Reception Sponsored By New American Funding
Mingle and make key connections with the rest of the #NAHREPfamilia during the evening reception.
  • Sponsor Remarks | Tom Ramirez, Regional Sales Manager, New American Funding
  • MC | Olivia Chavez, NAHREP San Fernando Past President, San Fernando Realty/Mission Real Estate

Speakers

Gary Acosta
Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
Rene Acosta
Loan Officer, Nova Home Loans- Acosta Group
Oralia Alvarez
Director of Business Development, Mission Driven Finance
Regina Bernal
Strategic Inclusion Director, Connect
Kennie Blanco
Chief Investment Officer, L\'ATTITUDE Ventures
Jessica Bryan
Account Executive, Spanish Language Focus, New American Funding
Olivia Chavez
NAHREP San Fernando Past President, San Fernando Realty/Mission Real Estate
Nohemi Chavez
Senior Acquisitions Director, GG Homes
Andrew Dorn
Vice President and National Speaker, REALTOR®.com
Zoila D. Escobar
President, AltaMed Foundation
Ivan Estrada
Real Estate Broker, CPA, and Author, Ivan Estrada Properties at Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills
Tina Marie Hernandez
Southwest Regional CBOG Co-Chair | NAHREP Orange County Past President, CB Omni Group
Cynthia Leal
Branch Manager, Guild Mortgage
Voltaire Lepe
CEO and Broker, Lepe Tendwell Properties
Erik Lutz
Broker, Owner & Councilman, Universal Property Brokers
Darlene Martinez
Investor/ Owner, Girl Flipper LLC.
Luis Padilla
2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty
Mauricio Perez
Compliance Director | Broker Associate, Twenty Four Seven Realty
Rafael Perez
REALTOR®, Board Member, Casita Coalition
Tom Ramirez
Regional Sales Manager, New American Funding
Nuria Rivera
2022 NAHREP President-Elect, CEO, Novation Title Insurance Agency
Frank Salazar
Owner & Branch Manager, GEM Mortgage
Fady A. Semaan
Southern Californian Region Executive Direct, Chase Home Lending
Armando Tam
SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
Don Tetreault
New Market Manager, New American Funding
Melissa Velasquez
Private Mortgage Banker, Wells Fargo