Chicago, Illinois, February 17, 2017- This year Pinnacle Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca kicked off the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) 35th National Conference as the opening breakfast feature speaker. The USHLI National Conference is the largest cross-generational Hispanic conference in the United States. Held from February 16-19, the 35th National Conference will unite over 6,500 past, present, and future leaders to build relationships, share expertise, and learn from experts. A vocal women’s advocate, Vaca spoke on Latina Empowerment, sharing her experiences and the important part women play in the future of America.