Proceedings from the

Pete V. Domenici Public Policy Conference

September 19-20, 2012

New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Domenici Public Policy Conference

Program Agenda

September 19-20, 2012

Wednesday, September 19

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conference registration

10 a.m. Opening and Welcome

Master of Ceremonies: Dean Garrey Carruthers, NMSU Domenici

Institute Director and Dean of the College of Business

Posting of Colors: Army and Air Force ROTC

National Anthem: Pride of New Mexico Marching Band

The Pledge of Allegiance: Cadet Katie Roberts, Air Force ROTC

Invocation: Mr. Craig Mayberry, Aggies for Christ

NMSU Fight Song: Pride of New Mexico Marching Band

Welcome: Regent Mike Cheney, New Mexico State University

Welcome: President Barbara Couture, New Mexico State University

Welcome: Mayor Ken Miyagishima, City of Las Cruces

Introduction of the Hon. Pete V. Domenici: Ms. Breeana Sylvas,

President, Associated Students of New Mexico State

University

Welcome: Hon. Pete V. Domenici, retired U.S. Senator

Recognition of retiring U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman

10:45 a.m. Session 1: Remarks on State Issues

Introduction: Regent Mike Cheney, New Mexico State University

Speaker: Hon. Susana Martinez, New Mexico Governor

Student Panelists: Ms. Amneh al-Rawashden, Ms. April Bond, Ms. Emma Hamilton

11:45 a.m. Lunch (convention center ballroom) sponsored by

Molina Healthcare, Inc.

Recognition of conference sponsors

1 p.m. Session 2: Entrepreneurship

Introduction: Mr. Ron Solimon, Laguna Development

Corporation

Speaker: Ms. Linda Alvarado, Alvarado Construction

President and CEO; First Hispanic Co-Owner of

a Major League Baseball Franchise

Student Panelists: Ms. Kristina Chavez, Mr. Sunny Liu,

Ms. Shanta Thoutam

2 p.m. Session 3: Entrepreneurship

Introduction: Hon. Pete V. Domenici, retired U.S. Senator

Speaker: Rev. Robert Sirico, President, Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty

Student Panelists: Mr. Ehben Reed, Ms. Francisca Reyes, Ms. Lauren Salvato

3 p.m. Session 4: Entrepreneurship

Introduction: Ms. Jerean Hutchinson, Owner, La Posta de Mesilla

Speaker: Ms. Myrtle Potter, former Genentech President and COO; Myrtle Potter & Company CEO

Student Panelists: Mr. Iric Guthrie, Ms. Marcella Martinez, Ms. Shanae Roybal

4 p.m. Session 5: Entrepreneurship at NMSU, featuring Arrowhead Center

Introduction: President Barbara Couture, New Mexico State University

4:30 p.m. Reception for conference attendees with Arrowhead Center exhibits

Thursday, September 20

7:30 to 11 a.m. Conference registration

7:30 a.m. Continental breakfast

9 a.m. Session 6: National Security Threats

Introduction: Erik Webb, Ph.D., Sandia National Laboratories

Speaker: Michael Hurley, Esq., former CIA Officer; 9/11 Commission Senior Counsel and Director of Counterterrorism Policy Investigation

Student Panelists: Mr. Zackary Quintero, Ms. Lauren Salvato,

Mr. Daniel Sonntag

10 a.m. Session 7: Military Outlook

Introduction: Ms. Berna Holzman, Wells Fargo Bank

Speaker: Gen. Lester Lyles, retired U.S. Air Force Four-Star General and former Commander, Air Force Materiel Command

Student Panelists: Ms. Gabriella Ferrari, Mr. Mark Kunzman, Mr. Carlos Martin

11 a.m. Chevron U.S.A. Gift Presentation to the Domenici Institute by Mr. Mitch Mamoulides

11:05 a.m. Session 8: 2012 Elections

Introduction: Mr. Woody Hunt, Hunt Companies, Inc.

Speakers: James Carville, Esq., Political Strategist and former Campaign Manager to President Bill Clinton;

Ambassador Karen Hughes, former Counselor to

President George W. Bush;

Mr. Sam Donaldson, ABC News Contributor

Student Panelists: Mr. Richard Baca, Ms. Gabriella Ferrari,

Ms. Marcella Martinez, Mr. Zackary Quintero

12:15 p.m. Lunch (convention center exhibit hall) sponsored by El Paso Electric Company

12:45 p.m. Session 9: 2012 New Mexico U.S. Senate Candidates

Introduction: Mary Kipp, Esq., El Paso Electric Company

Speaker: Ms. Heather Wilson (R)

U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich (D) was invited but is not able

to attend

Student Panelists: Ms. Emma Hamilton, Ms. Keioshiah Peter, Mr. Daniel Sonntag, Mr. Jacob Wellman

1:30 p.m. Closing remarks