Welcome to the Latino Leadership Institute

We unlock the full economic and social potential of Latinos by preparing, connecting, and elevating Latino leaders and entrepreneurs

Why Our Work Matters

By 2050, Latinos will comprise nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population. Today and in the future, the demographic destiny of the U.S. will be characterized by the growing Latino population. In fact, Latinos have an impact on all aspects of life.

Population

51%

Latinos accounted for more than half of U.S. overall growth according to the 2020 Census

Workforce

78%

Latinos will account for 78% of net new workers between 2020 – 2030

GDP

$3.2 Trillion

If U.S. Latinos were a country, they would have the 5th largest GDP in the world

Purchasing Power

$3.4 Trillion

U.S. Latinos control a total of $1.7 trillion in purchasing power

Our Programs

Learn more about our programs

IGNITE

Ignite is a Latino leadership development program rooted in context, culture, and neuroscience

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LEAP

LEAP (Latino Entrepreneur Access Program) is a growth-stage entrepreneur accelerator for Latino & BIPOC business leaders

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Our Work

Leadership Development

Advancing Latino leaders through programming rooted in context, culture, community, and neuroscience.

Entrepreneurship Growth

Accelerating growth-stage Latino & BIPOC business leaders.

Activated Latino Network

Connecting accomplished and influential professionals across sectors and industries.

Expertise

Bridging data, personal narratives, and practical solutions to unlock Latino potential.

Our Work

What’s New

Diane Garcia Takes Her Seat in the C-Suite

Diane Garcia Takes Her Seat in the C-Suite

Diane Garcia, LLI graduate, is shattering glass ceilings as the Chief People Officer at Congruex. With less than 1% of Latinas in executive roles among 12.8 million in the U.S. workforce, Diane’s unique perspective is crucial for future growth.

Our Partners

The LLI mission and impact would not be possible without the generous and continued support of our partners.