Curious about Ignite, LLI’s leadership development program? Joelle Martinez and Tamara Vigil, Ignite graduate, sit down with Mile High Living at Denver7 to share why Ignite is part of the solution to closing the Latino leadership gap across sectors and industries.
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5 Practices to Better Serve Latino College Students
Nearly 1,000 U.S. colleges and universities are designated as current or emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI). With 31% of the Latino population under the age of 18 and Latino enrollment in higher education surpassing the growth rate of any other ethnic identity or racial group, institutions of higher learning across the U.S. are preparing for future enrollment that is increasingly Latino.
La Voz: Joelle Martinez, Family Latino Leadership Institute Contribute to City’s Success
"When we can ignite that in one person and understand what that ripple effect looks like, you begin to see the real impact of our work. I cherish the individual successes and this collective wave of change that we are working to start.” Read more here.
Key Data: U.S. Latinos
U.S. Latinos are the second fastest-growing racial-ethnic group in the country, and it is more important than ever to have access to accurate and reliable data about this population. Below, we share some key data about U.S. Latinos, covering a range of topics from...
Santo Alvarez: Leadership In Action
Santo Alvarez steps into the hallways of CEC Early College at 6:45 a.m. where his daily, 12-hour sprint begins. Through careful planning, agile decision-making, and community connection, Santo forwards his personal mission to build success across generations.
MFHA: Hispanic and Latino Experiences
Ignite graduates Tamara Vigil and Emilia Felix joined Mike De la Rosa, LLI Fellowship graduate, for a roundtable with MFHA – The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, a network of some of the largest companies in the industry. Joelle Martinez facilitated a rich and candid conversation about their experiences in leadership.
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.
Real Good Podcast: Your Strength is Your Identity with Joelle Martinez & U.S. Bank
Is this my time? Am I the right person? Joelle Martinez, LLI President & CEO, sits down with Greg Cunningham, MBA, Chief Diversity Officer of U.S. Bank, and Faith Salie, CBS Sunday Morning and NPR, for a candid and relatable conversation about the complexity of authentically leading in positions of power and influence
The Latino Leadership Gap in Sports
The legacy of individuals like Roberto Clemente is a reminder of the transformative power of sports in breaking barriers and advocating for change.
2023 Latino Leadership & Legacy Award Winners
2023 Latino Leadership & Legacy Awards to Recognize Exceptional Leadership