January

Fellowship Cohort 8 Begins
Facilitated Leadership + Inclusion Training

February

Facilitated Leadership + Inclusion Training

March

Fellowship Cohort 7 Graduation

April

Facilitated multiple Leadership + Inclusion Trainings
Hosted Latinos in Education Symposium

May

Delivered Keynote Presentation for U.S. Bank launch of Employee Resource Group
Facilitated Leadership + Inclusion Training
One Day for DU Annual Fundraiser

June

Hosted Youth Leadership Camp
2019 Colorado Latino Hall of Fame Reveal 

July

Coordinated Knowing Your Self-Worth Symposium
Facilitated multiple Leadership + Inclusion Trainings
Hosted Power In Migration Symposium at CU Denver

August

Hosted Alumni Day of Service

September

Facilitated multiple Leadership + Inclusion Trainings
Initiative 2030 Keynote Presentation for City and County of Denver
Hosted Power In Migration Symposium at Biennial of the Americas
Initiative 2030 Keynote Presentation for Visa
Fellowship Cohort 8 Graduation

October

Initiative 2030 Keynote Presentation for Charter Communications
Keynote at International City and County Manager’s Association Conference
2019 Colorado Latino Hall of Fame Gala
Keynote address at Adelante Mujer 40th Anniversary Celebration
Facilitated multiple Leadership + Inclusion Trainings

November

Served as panelist at SharpHeels Career and Leadership Summit
Established partnership with History Colorado
Fellowship recruitment for Cohort 9

December

Facilitated multiple Leadership + Inclusion Trainings
Cohort 9 Fellowship Orientation

Driving diversity and inclusion is an imperative for organizations to recruit, retain, and promote diverse talent. In 2019, the LLI partnered with 10 organizations to help their executive leadership and employees cultivate inclusive teams, improve innovation, and achieve measurable results. Our dedication to working with organizations is rooted in our commitment to ensure that leadership is diverse and ready to meet the demands of changing demographics – one that is younger, more multi-generational, and dramatically more Latino.

Facts:

By 2030…

• 40 percent of Americans will leave the workforce
• Nearly one-third of Coloradans will be Latino
• Automation and AI could replace up to 1/3 of current American jobs

By 2025,

• 75 percent of America’s workforce will be 40 and under
• Latinos will account for 50 percent of Colorado’s workforce

LLI senior staff are experts in research and sharing relevant data on economic growth trends, exploring the workforce of tomorrow, and presenting strategies to foster an inclusive workplace. This research is typically presented in the form of informational and inspirational keynote addresses or presentations. In 2019, we delivered keynotes to leadership teams and employees from Adelante Mujer, Charter Communications, City and County of Denver, Prospanica, US Bank, and Visa, to name a few. 

More than 100 Colorado business, civic, and educational leaders attended our Latinos In Education Symposium in April. Hosted at the University of Denver, the symposium focused on the opportunities and challenges that confront Colorado’s K-16 educational pipeline and future workforce. The program was keynoted by Dr. Wil del Pilar, Vice President of Policy, Practice, and Research at The Education Trust (left). The panel of experts that followed included Joe Garcia, Chancellor, Colorado Community College System; LLI Alumna Charlotte Macaluso, Superintendent of Pueblo City Schools; Chris Gdowski, Superintendent, Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Mark Goodman, LLI Advisory Board Member; and Tonette Salazar, LLI Alumna and-then Principal of Salazar & Associates.

The urgency surrounding the issue of migration is undeniable. As the issue dominates headlines, a strategic approach is required – and it’s one that will require the U.S. to look beyond its borders. The approach will require cooperation, resources, and policy changes. Well-managed migration represents an opportunity for the U.S. to provide the leadership and resources to convene stakeholders and move toward a collective solution while setting an example for how to humanely treat migrant populations.

For the first time, the LLI hosted a Youth Leadership Camp in June in partnership with the Denver Broncos. The camp’s goal was to inspire high school and college students to enhance their leadership acumen so they can continue to influence their communities, peers, and institutions. More than 60 students from throughout the Metro Area attended the day-long program that included sessions on community engagement, emotional intelligence, and total leadership.

In 2019, we inducted our fourth class of Honorees into the Colorado Latino Hall of Fame at our annual gala. In addition to the powerful stories of our Inductees, the evening’s other highlight was the announcement of a partnership between the LLI and History Colorado to collect and archive stories of our state’s Latino History. The evening emcee was Anne Trujillo, Denver7’s award-winning news anchor. 

LLI Alumni have proven that our outcomes stretch far beyond professional development and leadership training. Their success stories are rooted in our responsibility to have a hand in shaping Colorado’s future.

In a word, their impact has been profound.

A majority of LLI Alumni have experienced career advancement or elevated leadership roles since completing the Fellowship. This includes board or executive leadership positions within influential organizations across sectors and service on city or county commissions. We have C-suite officers, non-profit leaders, national board members, and corporate board trustees all transforming organizations and communities.

Leadership Advancement:

• 135 appointments, promotions, or new board positions among 178 Alumni.
• More than half of Alumni have experienced leadership advancement since Fellowship completion.

The LLI’s traditional Fellowship Program graduated Cohorts 7 and 8 in 2019, bringing our total of transformed Colorado leaders to 178 Alumni. The Fellows completed more than 100 hours of coursework over nine months to earn their leadership credentials.

Additionally, Fellows completed courses in the applied skill areas of board service, business finance, and learned in-depth about the Colorado economy, our constitutional amendments, and the public policy process.

Diverse in Latino heritage, identity, geography, and industries, our Fellows average 15 years of professional experience and more than six out of 10 hold an advanced degree.

Private Sector: 36%
Public: 24%
Education: 22%
Non-Profit: 18%

In 2019, the LLI coordinated issue-based symposiums that tackled the education and talent development pipelines along with migration in the Americas. Through partnerships with The Education Trust, the George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, Center for American Progress, and the Consul General of Mexico, the symposiums included diverse perspectives across topical areas. Hundreds of state leaders, including elected officials, policy makers, and other thought leaders attended the symposiums.