FOREWORD
Tried, true, and tested.
The year 2019 was a milestone year for the Latino Leadership Institute at the University of Denver. As we celebrate our fifth anniversary, the forward momentum continues. More than ever, we know that our potential lies between what is and what could be.
This past year has grounded us in our roots to transform leadership, elevate our voice as a thought leader, and serve communities through inspirational events and the engagement of our 178 Fellowship Alumni.
With our motivation and mission in alignment, we are as optimistic as ever heading into 2020, a decade of unprecedented workplace and demographic shifts that the LLI will be at the forefront of.
With partnership as our anchor, it is through the lens of leadership, inclusion, and change that we will continue to inform, influence, and inspire.
As we head into the next decade, we remain steadfast in the gratitude we share for our partner organizations and supporters. Your continued collaboration and investment in our work has helped reaffirm our purpose.
We forge ahead with our North Star to transform leadership, knowing that the only way to predict the future is to create it ourselves. And we will never be able to do so alone.
Thank you for an incredible five years; in the next five we promise to multiply the number of lives and organizations that we touch.
Sincerely,
Joelle L. Martinez | Executive Director
Katherine Archuleta | Chair, Advisory Board
Amplifying leadership for organizations and individuals through the science of insight and the exploration of self-awareness.
2019
Timeline
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
NEW IN 2019
Leadership + Inclusion Trainings
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
Keynotes
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.
In 2019 the LLI presented Leadership + Inclusion Trainings and Keynote Presentations to over twenty organizations in six states. Following are some of our partners:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Adelante Mujer
The Boettcher Foundation
Center for American Progress
Charter Communications
George W. Bush Institute
Prospanica
S&P Global
U.S. Bank
VISA
Vistage Worldwide
Zayo Group
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
Education
Symposium
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.
Power In Migration Symposium
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.
Youth Leadership Camp
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.
INSPIRE
Community
The inspirational stories of Latino leadership can be found in the past, present, and future. This narrative is one we amplify and share with audiences annually through community events. The collection and celebration of these stories also exist in the present day work of our Alumni who are serving in community leadership roles across the state and beyond.
Colorado Latino Hall of Fame
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.
Alumni Engagement
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.
INFORM
Transformational Learning
To ensure inclusive leadership within organizations, the Institute engages in innovative work as a professional, personal, and team trainer. With expertise is neuroleadership, cultural intelligence, emotional intelligence, and social intelligence. The LLI takes a scientific approach to leadership development. The journey starts from the inside-out with an initial focus on self-awareness. From there we combine ambition, abilities, and attitudes that turn into personal actions, putting leadership to practice.
Fellowship Program
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%
INFLUENCE
Thought Leadership
The future of the US economy and our workplaces will be increasingly diverse, multi-generational, and younger. The LLI is ahead of the curve in convening subject matter experts and organizational leaders to discuss issues that impact multiple industries in our changing world. As a thought leader, the LLI is responding to the needs of our cross-sector partners, examining topics that have social, economic, cultural, and societal impacts.
Symposiums
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.
FINANCIALS
Overview
FY19 was our strongest financial year yet for the LLI. We grew our revenue through a diversified portfolio by over $100,000. We added new partners and donors to our growing list of supporters. And, we successfully secured a grant from The Colorado Health Foundation to support our effort to bring our transformational learning experiences to more people. We are most proud of the fact that for every dollar raised by the LLI, over 70 percent is directed toward our programmatic work. This commitment to serving our community is what allows us all to think bigger and do more.
REVENUE
$918,891
EXPENDITURES
$867,037
LOOKING FORWARD
To 2020 and Beyond
As 2020 commences, the LLI will continue to impact individuals and organizations through transformative learning and training, thought leadership, and community engagement.
A new decade also ushers in new opportunities to deeper our impact as an influencer on the cutting edge of leadership practice:
In the coming year, the LLI will debut a new professional development training program designed for employers and emerging Latino professionals. Called IGNITE, the training experience is designed to help younger Latino professionals grow new insights to elevate in their roles within the organization, be more influential, and collaborate more effectively.
Beyond the personal growth and professional development, IGNITE will also create a deeper sense of belonging for organizations. Belonging is a key pillar to ensuring an inclusive organizational culture – one that values and supports employees indiviually and collectively. IGNITE will not compete with the existing Fellowship Program – it will be a new training program we launch to prepare a new generation of Latino leaders.
In addition to symposiums and speaking engagements, the LLI plans to share our organizational learnings across communications platforms. This will mean more writing, blogging, and developing of podcasts that tackle challenging issues related to leadership and inclusion in the workplace. As a thought leader in Latino leadership, we have an expansive network of cross-sector leaders, subject matter and industry experts, and Alumni who we will tap into to share their experiences and knowledge.
We look forward to another year of success as we continue to amplify and transform individuals and organizations.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
$100,000 +
The Colorado Health Foundation
University of Denver
$25,000 - $99,999
Bellco Credit Union
Ready Foods, Inc.
Sandi Mays
$10,000 - $24,999
Ball Corporation
Bud Light
Coca-Cola Company
Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Denver7
Gauchezco Vineyard and Winery
Kiewit
Larry Gallegos
Molson Coors
St. Andrews Construction Services
The Boettcher Foundation
The Bohemian Foundation
The DaVita Village
The Denver Broncos Football Club
The Denver Challenge
Walton Family Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
BOK Financial
Brookfield Properties
Butler Snow, LLP
Colorado Historical Foundation
Comcast
Denver International Airport
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
FirstBank
History Colorado
Judi Wagner
Katherine Archuleta
Salesforce
TransPerfect
U.S. Bank
Zayo Group
$1,000 - $4,999
Benevity Community Impact Fund
Christine Arguello
CO-ALAS
Crocs, Inc.
Delta Dental
Diane Garcia
DU Graduate School of Professional Pyschology
Gillespie Guethlein
Joelle Martinez
Lucia Donovan
Maria Garcia Berry
Mike Shaw
PDB Sports Ltd
Rusty and Jean Gonzales
Sisters of St. Francis
THANK YOU – ADVISORY BOARD
Thank you for continuing to support our efforts on changing the face of leadership!
Chris Chavez
Diane Garcia
Dr. Jeremy Haefner
Katherine Archuleta, Chair
Marco Antonio Abarca
Maria Garcia Berry
Mark Goodman
Peter Villegas
Sandi Mays
Sylvan “Sibito” H. Morley III
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