CENTRAL WASHINGTON HISPANIC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TOGET HER EQUAL TOUR: YAKIMA
This Women’s History Month the Women's Funding Alliance is going on the road to shine a light on women’s leadership statewide! The CWHCC is thrilled to be partnering up with them and bring this powerhouse series to Yakima. Together with our panelists we will explore how women’s leadership is transforming the Yakima Valley and our state.


TOGET HER EQUAL TOUR: MEET OUR PANELISTS
Rocio Carrion
Executive Director & Co-Founder
I Am Empowerment
RECENTLY CONFIRMED!
Rocio's purpose in life is to serve and inspire lives. As an undocumented Latinx womxn of color she learned to embrace every challenge leading her to be a resilient womxn. She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 2010. After graduation, she co-founded and is now directing I AM Empowerment LLC, a leadership organization that inspires individuals to discover and believe in their potential, passion, and purpose.
Melissa Hill, Ph.D.
Asst. Vice President of Student Affairs
Heritage University
Dr. Melissa Hill is the current Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Heritage University in Toppenish, WA. She prides herself on being a mother, wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and a strong advocate for education and women's empowerment. In her role at Heritage University, she works to assist students to achieve their personal and professional dreams. 
Patricia Whitefoot
President of the National Indian Education Association
Raised in the original homelands of the Yakama Nation, Patricia Whitefoot lives in White Swan, WA where she was raised by her maternal grandparents in Medicine Valley. For over 40 years, she has managed Indian Education and community mobilization from preschool to adult education. She has served on the Executive Board of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (62 Tribes) and also the Education Committee Chair for over 25 years. 
Mina Worthington
President & CEO
Solarity Credit Union
Mina Worthington is the President/CEO of Solarity Credit Union. Over the past 27 years, Mina has worked in various capacities in the financial services industry, primarily in credit unions. In 2011, Mina helped to facilitate a “merger of equals” between two credit unions, resulting in the formation of Solarity Credit Union. Currently, Mina’s 6-person Executive Team contains four highly qualified female leaders. 
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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Are you a Latina? La Casa Hogar
wants to celebrate you for
International Women's Day - TODAY !
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Sincerely,
CWHCC Board