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September 19, 2026 ~ Long Beach, CA
Together, Seguimos
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Natalia Baires
Ruth Tello-Di Leva
Carmen Ruiz-Ochoa
Invited Presentations
Dr. Denice Rios Mojica
Dr. Andrea Villines
Invited Student Symposium
Dr. Denice Rios Mojica
Chair/Discussant
Monica Garcia-Diaz
Vivian M. Morales
Suemy G
Featuring
We are so excited to welcome Suemy G, a violinist and vocalist from Sacramento, California, back as our featured entertainer! Suemy will perform two live sets during our Cafecito Networking Event and Lunch.
A graduate of USC’s Thornton School of Music, Suemy’s musical journey spans classical, mariachi, and pop. She is a Latin Grammy nominee, has recorded for Lady Gaga, has graced stages such as the Hollywood Bowl and Dolby Theatre and most recently performed during the Superbowl Halftime show in 2026. Suemy brings extraordinary artistry and energy to every performance and we can't wait to have her back!
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor
LABA is proud to have Nurture & Nature ABA as our Presenting Sponsor for Luchando: Continuing the Work, Together. Serving families across Southern California, Nurture & Nature is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based behavioral services while partnering with families to build communication, confidence, and independence. Their emphasis on cultural diversity, family collaboration, and meaningful outcomes reflects the values of community and connection at the heart of LABA.
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Believing in the potential of every child, we at Nurture & Nature use evidence-based learning strategies and the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to change behavior and positively impact the lives of the families we serve. Our mission is to provide the highest quality behavioral treatment by collaborating with families to establish meaningful goals, building communication and enhancing confidence to impart a love of learning that will give families a multitude of strategies and tools to advance their child’s development and skill acquisition.
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Thank You to all our Sponsors!
Thank you T&K Innovators for being a Comunidad Sponsor this year! T&K Innovators is a Behavior & Crisis Consulting Company providing person-centered, trauma-informed care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Our Focused-Based Services support individuals with mild to moderate behaviors through skill acquisition, behavior support, and caregiver training. For more intensive needs, our Crisis Services provide specialized support for behaviors such as physical aggression, verbal aggression, self-injurious behavior, and property destruction. Our goal is to empower individuals and caregivers with practical tools and strategies that improve quality of life and promote safer, more successful outcomes.
Thank you ABS Kids for being a Comunidad Sponsor this year! ABS Kids works with children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to reach breakthroughs. Many children with ASD face additional diagnoses, we will support your child by addressing areas effected by autism and any additional co-morbid conditions. We’ve successfully coordinated care to support children facing anxiety, ADHD, depression, and many other common conditions associated with ASD. Whether it be from home or one of our centers, ABS Kids provides autism diagnosis, individualized planning, one-on-one treatment, and community integrations to support you and your child every step of the way.
Thank you Bloom Behavioral Health for being a Cafecito Sponsor this year!
Thank you Action Behavior Centers for being a Lasting Impressions Sponsor this year! At Action Behavior Centers (ABC), we help children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reach milestone moments. Compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do, and our highly trained clinicians deliver evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Thank you BKbehavior for being a Lasting Impressions Sponsor this year! BK Behavior is a community of ABA practitioners united by a shared goal: expanding access to quality care for children with autism. We’re building a national hub for ABA professionals focused on clinical training, education, collaboration, and professional growth—connecting practitioners with the resources, knowledge, and community they need to make a meaningful impact.
