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WOC's the WORD kicks off by honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM). Observed each year from September 15th to October 15th, NHHM celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, the Caribbean and the Americas. Our inaugural conversation will feature celebrated Mexican philanthropist and founder of Procura A.C., Marcela Orvañanos de Rovzar, and Elisa Charters, WOC Advisory Committee member and founder of Latina Surge, a nonprofit that educates and advocates for diversity, inclusion, and gender parity on executive boards in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Marcela, Elisa, and Yolanda will be joined by WOC Advisory Committee member Martha Lauria in dialogue about fundraising and philanthropy through a Latina lens. Please join us as we celebrate this vital part of the fabric of the Americas while learning about the future of our sector in the Latina community!