Presented by NAMI Greater Toledo’s Latinx Leadership Initiative
Toledo, OH — NAMI Greater Toledo’s Latinx Leadership Initiative will host its 10th Annual Latinx Leadership Forum, “Por Todos Para Siempre,” on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center Event Center, 1225 Broadway, Toledo, OH.
This milestone event celebrates a decade of Latinx leadership and advocacy in mental health. The featured keynote speaker, Dr. Manuel Zamarripa, LCP-S, is the co-founder of the Institute of Chicana/o/x Psychology and a nationally recognized leader in Latinx psychology. Dr. Zamarripa’s keynote will ground participants in cultural identity, resilience, and systemic change as critical elements of Latinx mental health.
In addition to the keynote, the forum will include meaningful community panels and discussions that bring together diverse voices and perspectives. Full details will be announced in the weeks ahead.
“This year marks a decade of elevating Latinx voices in mental health advocacy and leadership,” said Sierra Calamunci, Social Impact Coordinator of NAMI Greater Toledo. “We are honored to feature Dr. Zamarripa and look forward to continued conversations that strengthen our community’s resilience and unity.”
The forum is free to attend, with advance registration encouraged. Free CEUs will be available for behavioral health professionals. Lunch is included with registration.
EVENT DETAILS
- Event: 10th Annual Latinx Leadership Forum – Por Todos Para Siempre
- Date/Time: Friday, October 10, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM
- Location: Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center Event Center, 1225 Broadway, Toledo, OH 43609
- Registration: Free & open to the public (advance registration required for lunch & CEUs)
- Hosted by: NAMI Greater Toledo’s Latinx Leadership Initiative
ABOUT THE LATINX LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
The Latinx Leadership Initiative (LLI) was founded to address barriers to culturally responsive mental health care in the Latinx/Hispanic community. Through annual forums, partnerships, and leadership development, LLI fosters empowerment, resilience, and systemic change.
ABOUT NAMI GREATER TOLEDO
NAMI Greater Toledo provides no-cost education, support, and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Through programs like the Latinx Leadership Forum, NAMI advances its mission: Know Us Before You Need Us.