NLPA 2025 SUMMIT AGENDA

Psychology at the Border
Resilience, Mental Health, and the Immigrant Journey
Hosted by UTRGV | October 16–18, 2025

Thursday, October 16 – Pre-Summit Workshops
Pre-Conference CE Workshops

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Advocacy in a Rapidly Changing Political Environment

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Conducting Immigration Advocacy Evaluations: An In-Depth Training for Psychologists


Evening Bienvenida – Hidalgo Pump House
5:00 PM | Food Vendors Open (TBD exact time)
5:00 PM | Keynote: Sister Norma Pimentel
6:45 PM | Border Wall Trolley Experience

Friday, October 17 – Summit Day One

Opening Session
7:50 – 8:50 AM | Keynote

Program Sessions

9:00 – 10:00 AM | Session 1a
9:00 – 11:00 AM | Session 1b (Workshops)
10:15 – 11:15 AM | Session 2
11:30 – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Keynote
12:45 – 1:45 PM | Session 3
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Posters & Cafecito
3:15 – 4:15 PM | Session 4a
3:15 – 5:15 PM | Session 4b (Workshops)
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Session 5

5:45PM | Noche de Cultura
 
Saturday, October 18 – Summit Day Two

Opening Session
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Keynote 

Program Sessions
9:15 – 10:15 AM | Session 1a
9:15  – 11:15 AM | Session 1b (Workshops)
10:30 – 11:30 AM | Session 2
11:45 – 12:45 PM | Lunch & Keynote
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Posters & Cafecito
2:15 – 4:15 PM | Session 3a
2:15 – 4:15 PM | Session 3b (Workshops)
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Session 4
4:45 – 5:45 PM | Session 5

Closing Celebration
7:00 PM | Awards Dinner – Western Theme – "Noche Vaquera"  –  Embassy Suites
 

Sunday, October 19 – Optional Community Volunteer Experience 

Due to recent changes in administration, there has been limited volunteer opportunities in the South Texas border. In response, we regrettably had to cancel the Sunday volunteer event at the NLPA 2025 Summit, which had been tentatively scheduled to take place on October 19, 2025. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. We deeply appreciate your continued support and dedication to serving the community. 
 

 
 

NLPA NEWS

NLPA 2025 SUMMIT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!


TRAVEL INFORMATION

Fly into McAllen International Airport (MFE) — 2500 South Bicentennial Blvd. Suite 103 McAllen, TX 78503 located just 20 minutes from the UTRGV Edinburg campus and 5 minute drive to the Convention Center; or
Fly into Valley International Airport (HRL) — 3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen, TX 78550, located 45 minutes from the McAllen Convention Center.

During Summit, to get to the campus: Shuttles will be available (TBA)
 

Hotel Information

Attendees will be able to select from four different hotels. NLPA has received blocks of rooms for Summit attendees. We recommend each of the hotels for your stay in McAllen, TX. Be sure to book your room early. These hotels offer convenient access to the venue (15–20 minutes away), as well as to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.


EMBASSY SUITES
800 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX
(Deadline for reservations: September 18th)
Our special event on the 18th will take place at this hotel.
Reserve your room here. 


 

 


 




CAMBRIA Hotel McAllen Convention Center
701 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501
(Deadline for reservations:  October 10th)
Reserve your room here.

 

   



ALOFT McALLEN
511 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78501
(Deadline for reservations:  September 24th)
Reserve your room here.

 




HOME 2 SUITES by Hilton - McALLEN
525 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501
(Deadline for reservations: September 24th)
Reserve your room here.


 

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Sunday, October 19 – Optional Community Volunteer Experience

Due to recent changes in administration, there has been limited volunteer opportunities in the South Texas border. In response, we regrettably had to cancel the Sunday volunteer event at the NLPA 2025 Summit, which had been tentatively scheduled to take place on October 19, 2025. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. We deeply appreciate your continued support and dedication to serving the community. 

 

 


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