Emerging Latino professionals wanted. On August 16 Chicago Latinos will have a unique experience to share their journey to the top and attain key learnings from other professionals at the Emerge Chicago networking event at W Chicago Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore Drive. A panel discussion will take place with guests Salvador Mendoza, vice president of Global Diversity and Inclusion of Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Annette R. Martinez, vice president of Operations-Human Resources, State Farm Corporate Headquarters; and Lynda Gonzales-Chaves, vice president of Diversity and Inclusion, YMCA of the USA. Registration is required. To register, email emerge.poder360.com. Or call, 305-871-6400 ext. 549. Emerge Chicago will be hosted by PODER and State Farm.