FDIC Hosts Forum to Bank Spanish-Speakers in San Diego
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a forum to promote safe and affordable banking as an economic inclusion gateway for language- and culturally-challenged Latinos in the San Diego area. The event will feature resources and programs from both, local organizations that provide technical assistance to Spanish-speaking, low- and moderate-income individuals, and insured financial institutions that have deposit products responsive to the needs of Spanish-speaking individuals. Presenters will provide actionable opportunities for members of the local financial eco-system to collaborate to bank Spanish-speakers. The event will be conducted in Spanish.
Presenters:
- Katty Ibarra, Director, San Diego Women’s Business Center
- Jennifer Rodriguez, Education & Outreach Coordinator, Credit.org
- Ricardo Flores, Executive Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), San Diego
- Adriana Brunner, Business Development Manager, MyPoint Credit Union
- Betty Lou Santiago, Community Manager, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- Ault Christie, Community Development Coordinator, Pacific Premier Bank
- Steve De Jesus, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM PT
Where:
United Way San Diego, 4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), community organizations, non-profit organizations, and local agencies interested in promoting safe and affordable banking as an economic inclusion gateway for Spanish-speakers in the San Diego area.
Registration Information:
To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Steve De Jesus at sdejesus@fdic.gov.