“It makes sense then for Latinas to think ‘I need more money, and the only way I’m going to get more money is if I’m my own boss,'” Joelle Martinez, President & CEO of the Latino Leadership Institute, said in this recent Forbes article. Read more.
As we celebrate the power of Indigenous leadership during Native American Heritage Month, Robert L. Doore, LLI Board Member, takes pride in his lineage of strong Indigenous women and the profound lessons they have passed down through generations in his family. Read more.
A dedicated advocate for diversity in education, Maria Molina, an LLI graduate, is building bridges for students to pursue careers in healthcare. Read more.
Joelle Martinez, President & CEO of the Latino Leadership Institute, reflects on her family's inspiring legacy. Her grandmother was the first Latina to lead the Denver City Council, helping pave the way for Joelle's own leadership journey. Don't miss this...
Joelle Martinez joins Colorado Public Radio’s Nathan Heffel and Denver7’s Micah Smith to discuss the complexities of Latino identity.
This powerful text message from an incredible Latina mentor to Joelle Martinez, LLI President & CEO, transformed how she viewed herself. Tune in to Real Talk, a collaboration of Colorado Public Radio and Denver7, to hear Joelle share the power of mentorship and building connections to change outcomes.
Meet Roberto Meza, a visionary entrepreneur who joined the first cohort of the Latino Leadership Institute’s Latino Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (LEAP). His business, East Denver Food Hub, is one of the less than 3% of Latino-owned businesses that has surpassed the $1M ARR mark. Don’t miss his interview.
Amy Sweeting, LEAP Entrepreneur, founded V.A.M.P. Stucco and has built a thriving multi-million-dollar construction business. Her company’s success demonstrates the potential for Latino-owned businesses to thrive and contribute to community economic mobility.
Ignite became a springboard for action for Luz Rosario. “It was the first step in starting the conversation about what Latinos need in leadership,” she declares. “There’s so much more to learn, but Ignite also sparked a critical question: what can I do with this knowledge?”
Driven by a desire to serve her Arizona community, CC Cantabrana supports others by demystifying government systems and connecting them with valuable resources.