FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2025 - Renaissance Senior Center 3800 S Econlockhatchee Trl Orlando, FL 32829
ANNUAL SUMMIT ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE
ABOUT THE EVENT
Welcome Annual Summit on Sexual Violence
The 2025 Annual Summit on Sexual Violence is an initiative dedicated to raising awareness, fostering respect, and peace in the community with a view to eradicating this type of aggression, where one in five women and one in 7 men will be victims of sexual violence at some point in their lives. This summit is designed to be a space for learning, reflection, and action, where expert professionals and leaders will share their knowledge and experiences to help raise awareness and promote change, providing resources, information, and support to individuals and families in our communities.
This event is bilingual
Our initiative
This event will feature a series of interactive workshops and a keynote lecture delivered by leading professionals working in the field of mental health and sexual violence prevention.
The keynote address will be presented by experts in the field of sexual violence, who will share their research, best practices, and recommendations for effectively addressing this issue within the community.
The Summit is aimed at educators, healthcare professionals, community leaders, parents, students, and anyone interested in learning more about how to prevent sexual violence and promote safety and well-being within the community.
2025 Summit Schedule
April is sexual violence awareness month, which seeks to raise awareness and promote prevention and its elimination.
Below you’ll find the schedule for Summit 2025. We’ll keep this page regularly updated with all new speakers and sessions, so be sure to keep checking in!
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST Únete a esta experiencia grupal única de arte con la muralista Elizabeth Rivera en coordinación con el artista Homero Daniel Rodriguez.
HEALTH AND FAMILY
Instructor:
- Dr.Michelle Almeida, Psicóloga Clínica
- Wanda Bonet-Gascot (Dr. W) Founded DRW Life Skills Institute
- Maribel Gómez Cordero, Especialista en Salud Mental/ Comisionada Dist 4, Condado Orange
- Moderadora: Dr. Bernardita M. Sierra, M.S. EdD., Miss Archivers Inc
Topic: Understanding the different roles as faith leaders to foster the support network against sexual abuse in families.
9:50 AM
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Questions and Answers
LEGAL PANEL
Instructor:
- Lic Cristina Navarro, Abogada de Inmigración
- Lic. Ana M. López, Abogada de Familia y Accidentes
- Moderadora: Lic. Pamela Ramirez, Ex Fiscal de Abuso Sexual y Violencia de Género en República Dominicana
Topic: Know your rights regarding sexual violence during the reporting process.
10:50 AM
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM:
Questions and Answers
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK
Instructors:
- Karla Muñiz, Director of IMA Human Resources
- Lourdes León, President Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Moderadora: Mayra La Paz, CEO Portada Latina
Topic: Incidences and impact of sexual abuse at work.
12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
BREAK
LUNCH- Main Room | 1h 30min
Lunch & Networking
Musical Opening: Alabanza salmista Eunice Velázquez
Invocation: Dr Luis R. Pina, presidente Academia Internacional de Capellanía (AID).
Welcome
- Dr. Diana Mejia, Founder and CEO Nuevo Sendero Org
- Olga Aymat, President Nuevo Sendero, Community Leader
1:25 PM - 1:35 PM
Greeting Elected Officials and Representatives.
Welcome
- Hon. Santiago Avila, Alcalde de la ciudad de Deltona
- Hon. Jackie Espinoza, Alcalde de la ciudad de Kissimmee
- Hon. Mayra Uribe, Comisionada Condado Orange Distrito 3
- Hon. Maribel Gómez Cordero, Comisionada Condado Orange Distrito 4
- Opening words International Organization
- Proyección Video Nuevo Sendero y Casos de Impact
- Segmento de entrevista a cargo de Olga Aymat, Presidenta Nuevo Sendero Org
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Testimonio Sobreviviente
Charlas especiales
- Minnie Cardona, Director of ESOL/Dual/World Languages/Student Access
- Rosalba Ramos Castillo, Procuradora Fiscal, titular de la Fiscalía del Distrito Nacional, República Dominicana
- Mily Treviño-Sauceda, CEO Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, C
RECONOCIMIENTOS
3:10 PM PRESENTACIÓN LIENZO “ARTE PARA SANARTE” por Artista Elizabeth Rivera
PALABRAS DE CLAUSURA
- Canción de cierre
Keynote Speakers
The keynote address will be led by experts in sexual violence, who will share their research, best practices, and recommendations for effectively addressing this issue in the community.
Rosalba Ramos Castillo
Procuradora Fiscal
Titular de la Fiscalía del Distrito Nacional, República Dominicana
Maribel Gómez Cordero
Orange County District 4 Commissioner
Karla Muniz
MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief People Officer
IMA Corporate Office
Minnie Cardona
Director of ESOL/Dual/World Languages/Student Access
Seminole County Public Schools
Wanda Bonet-Gascot (Dr.W)
Founded DRW Life Skills Institute
Dr. Michelle Almeida
Clinical Psychologist
LIC Pamela Ramirez
Ex Fiscal en República Dominicana
Ana M. López
Abogada de Familia y Accidentes
Lourdes León
President Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cristina Navarro Mota
Attorney-Abogada
Nava Legal Solutions, LLC
Dr Bernardita Sierra
M.S. EdD
MIS-Achievers Inc
Moderadora Panel Salud y Familia
Olga Aymat
President
Nuevo Sendero Org
Dr. Luis R. Pina
President
Academía Internacional de Capellanía (AIC)
Dr Diana Mejía
CEO-Founder
Nuevo Sendero Org
Marta Matty Frias
Director Sexual Abuse Services Program
Nuevo Sendero Org
Mayra La Paz
CEO Portada Latina
Moderadora Panel Acoso Laboral
#Thesilencedtruth
How to Get Involved:
Sponsorship Benefits: By becoming a sponsor of this event, Nuevo Senderoo Org offers your company a unique opportunity to:
Networking: Connect with community leaders, educators, health professionals, parents, students and anyone interested in learning more about how to prevent sexual violence and promote safety and well-being within the community.
Brand Exposure:Showcase your brand through various event materials, including promotional materials, event posters, and online platforms.Connect with industry leaders, potential clients, and collaborators during dedicated networking sessions.
Recognition: Be recognized as a supporter of prevention and support for those who have been affected by sexual violence
150
Participants
15
Speakers
7
Hours of Content
6
Workshops
Summit Highlights
Our story step by step. Our goal is to raise awareness through workshops, seminars, conferences, support groups, events and community activities.
We Offer Prevention and Education
Thank You #ASOSV25
We wouldn’t be able to host our summit without help from these amazing companies. A huge thanks to all our sponsors and partners!
Promoting Education and Prevention Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
This presentation was developed by Nuevo Sendero and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Family Violence Prevention Services, an office of the Administration for Children & Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This work is supported by grant number: 90EV0556.
Have Questions? Look Here.
The 2021, 2022 and 2024 events brought together national and international guests who developed various topics related to sexual violence and abuse.
Nuevo Sendero, Inc. is a public 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 2007, with our headquarters in Orlando, Florida. The organization is primarily supported through volunteers and contributions from local supporters in our community.
We are dedicated to promoting and maintaining public awareness of domestic violence, sexual abuse and family relationships. These services are provided through education, family counseling, workshops and other special programs to the families and youth in our community. We primarily work with hispanic families of diverse backgrounds in several communities in Orange, Osceola and Volusia Counties.
The Summit is aimed at educators, health professionals, community leaders, parents, students and anyone interested in learning more about how to prevent sexual violence and promote safety and well-being within the Hispanic community.
This event is free. However, participants need to register online.
Renaissance Senior Center
3800 S Econlockhatchee Trl Orlando, FL 32829
FREE PARKING
Exhibitors
Limited Space Available!
Contact us for more information Email: dianamejia@nuevosendero.org or by phone 407-435-3545
We Will Help You!
Nuevo Sendero offers the following services to support victims of domestic violence: Education and Prevention, Case Management, Referral
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We believe that your company’s support will significantly contribute to the success of the Annual Summit of Sexual Violence 2025 making it a mutually beneficial partnership.
