The Greenlining Institute’s
17th Annual Economic Summit
Rebuilding the American Dream

Friday, April 9, 2010
Downtown Los Angeles

The American Dream is perceived as a promise of prosperity for all citizens. The American Dream is the opportunity to raise one?s standard of living without the restrictions of class, religion, race, or ethnic group. According to the dream, this includes the opportunity for one’s children to grow up and receive an adequate education, own a home, and live a healthy life.

During the Presidential campaign of 2009, then candidate Obama stated during a speech entitled Reclaiming the American Dream, ?Americans share a faith in simple dreams. A job with wages that can support a family. Health care that we can count on and afford. A retirement that is dignified and secure. Education and opportunity for our kids. Common hopes. American dreams.?

The thought that anyone can achieve what Mr. Obama was referring to defines the consummate American story and has served as the beacon of hope and prospect of upward mobility for Americans across many generations.

And though that promise still rings true today, we know that the American Dream for communities of color has been and continues to be elusive.

Today, the cost of higher education is skyrocketing. Homeownership levels are dropping due to foreclosures. Entrepreneurship is suffering due to the lack of credit for small businesses. A worsening state budget threatens to cut vital services to people that need them most. Finally, too many people remain unemployed despite the proclamation that the ?recession is over.?

Join us on April 9th in Los Angeles as we discuss how we nurture new and capable leaders to Rebuild the American Dream. We will discuss current efforts that aim for a more responsive and effective government. We will discuss the need for responsible corporations to be partners in win-win efforts.

Given the current crisis, it is time to rethink what once had a greater meaning; we need to Rebuild the American Dream.

COPING WITH CRISIS | ADVANCING CHANGE
Friday, April 3, 2009

Richard Davis, Chief Executive Officer, US Bank

Randall Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer, AT&T

Awardees

Lifetime Achievement Award

John C. Gamboa and Robert Gnaizda, Co-Founders, Greenlining Institute

The Greenlining Big Heart Award

Keith Kelley, Executive Director, Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development

The Greenlining Institute Distinguished Leader Award

Honorable Ted Lieu, California State Assemblymember, 53rd District

The Greenlining Big Brain Award

Earl “Skip” Cooper, Black Business Association

The Greenlining Big Foot Award

Martha Montoya, California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Greenlining Torchbearer Award

Erik Paulino, La Unidad Latina Foundation

Panels

Jumpstarting the 21st Century Economy with Green Solutions for All Communities

Moderators

Sam Kang, Managing Attorney, Greenlining Institute

Tara Marchant, Green Assets Program Manager, Greenlining Institute

Presentation by

Phil Angelides, Chairman, Apollo Alliance

Panelists

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Executive Director, Green For All

Honorable Felipe Fuentes, California State Assemblymember, 39th District

Honorable Dian Grueneich, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission

Honorable Ted Lieu, California State Assemblymember, 53rd District

Honorable V. Manuel Perez, California State Assemblymember, 80th District

Mark Toney, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Utility Reform Network (TURN)

Beyond the Stimulus: Opportunities & Challenges in Reforming our National Healthcare System

Moderator

Dr. Gil Ojeda, Director, CPAC, UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Panelists

Dr. Diana M. Bonta, Vice President, Public Affairs, Kaiser Permanente

Dr. America Bracho, President and Chief Executive Officer, Latino Health Access

Carmela Castellano-Garcia, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, California Primary Care Association

Sylvia Drew Ivie, Chief of Staff, Office of LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

Honorable Dave Jones, Chair, California State Assembly Health Committee

Dr. Robert Ross, President, The California Endowment

Sustaining and Expanding Homeownership: What Works? What Doesn?t? What?s Next?

Moderator

Preeti Vissa, Community Reinvestment Program Manager, Greenlining Institute

Panelists

Brad Blackwell, Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Jane Duong, Homeownership Program Manager, Mission Economic Development Agency

Glenda Gabriel, Senior Vice President of Neighborhood Lending, Bank of America

Ronald Martinez: Senior Loan Officer, Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LA NHS)

Kevin Stein, Associate Director, California Reinvestment Coalition

Other Presenters

Mistress and Master of Ceremonies

Maria Contreras-Sweet, Founder and Chairwoman, Promerica Bank

Paul H. Turner, Chairman of the Board, West Angeles CDC

Invocations

Bishop Brother Eddie C. Villanueva, Founder, Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide

Reverend J. Alfred Smith, Jr., Senior Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church