How to Toast 101 with Ai

A casual, hands-on in-person workshop for professionals to write and deliver a toast with AI as their writing partner. The Art of the Toast: Protocol, Leadership & Trust in a Digital World How leaders use communication, cultural intelligence, and responsible technology to build trust across communities. Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 3579 The Alameda Santa Clara 95050 $25 The right words, said at the right moment, build trust and lasting connection. Join the Latino Leadership Alliance for an interactive morning on the art of the toast. We’ll look at diplomatic protocol and toasting traditions from different cultures, learn how to put together a memorable toast, and try AI tools that help bring your words to life. We’ll also talk about how cultural awareness, responsible AI, and trust and safety shape the way we communicate in a digital world. Champange and pasteries will be provided You’ll leave with a toast of your own, ready for the holidays. Schedule 9:00 AM · Doors open 9:30 AM · Introductions: share your name and what you love about LLA 10:00 AM · The Art of the Toast with Loren Cruz (Alumni) • What is a toast • Toasts around the world • Anatomy of a toast • Trust & responsible communication • AI Toast Lab • Create your own toast • Toast! 11:45 AM · LLA updates with Interim Executive Director Lennies Gutierrez About the speaker Loren Cruz is a career diplomat, former Consul, and founder of Protocol Haus, a consulting firm that supports organizational leadership, risk management, and digital transformation. She has more than 15 years of experience working with governments, institutions, and international stakeholders. Her expertise covers diplomatic protocol, executive engagement, trust-building, and cross-cultural communication. Most recently, she worked with FIFA on VVIP operations and high-level guest experiences for the FIFA World Cup 2026. She has built her career across Mexico, France, Switzerland, and the United States, and brings an international view to cybersecurity, responsible AI, and the future of work.