Join us in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th to October 15th
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration and Networking (lunch provided)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Panel Discussion
Taylor Conference Center
Westchester Medical Center
100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
How do culture, language, and lived experience shape
healthcare experience?
Hear perspectives from Hispanic and Latine community members, healthcare professionals, and advocates on the experiences, relationships, and barriers that shape health and well-being.
Together, we’ll explore how stronger listening, communication, and partnership can foster more responsive and person-centered care.
PARTICIPANTS WILL
- Gain insight into the experiences that shape health and well-being in Hispanic and Latine communities.
- Discover what builds trust and what can create barriers to understanding in healthcare.
- Hear how community voices, clinical care, language access, and innovation can work together to improve patient experiences.
Open to ALL WMCHealth Employees: Virtual access available for employees
unable to attend in person.
Keynote Speakers:
Leo Bodden, MBA,
CHCIO, CDH-E, CCIE
Executive Vice President &
Chief Digital Transformation
Officer, WMCHealth
Maria Alfaro, MSOL
Founder & Chief Executive Officer,
One Paso™
Alejandro Cintrón
Carrasco, MPA
Executive Director,
New York State Office
of Language Access
Bianca Stifani, MD,
MPH, FACOG
Section Chief, Complex Family
Planning, Vice Chair of Research,
OB-GYN, WMCHealth
