Summit Up isn’t just a discussion—it’s a space to convene, share knowledge, and spark honest conversations about leadership, community, and collective action. Join Joelle Martinez, LLI President & CEO, and Harry Hollines, LLI Chief Strategy Officer, Thursdays on LinkedIn live.
“If we don’t have entrepreneurs growing relative to the demographic shifts happening, you’re not going to have as many businesses, not going to have as many places to buy from and the dollars won’t circulate from the economy at the same rate,” says Harry Hollines, LLI Chief Strategy Officer, in this recent Denver Post article. Read more.
“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.
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.
We spoke with three Latino leaders, all LLI alumni, on the frontlines of philanthropy and asked them: As a Latino/a leader, what challenges and opportunities do you see in connecting communities to resources?
The Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) celebrates a decade of unlocking leadership, building community, and advancing Latino leaders and entrepreneurs across the nation.