Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines, recently shared his “Proof, not promise” leadership approach with Joelle Martinez, LLI President & CEO. Munoz’s career journey exemplifies the impact of Latino leaders at the highest levels.
By Joelle Martinez, President & CEO, Latino Leadership Institute Fast Company Executive Board Latinos make up nearly 25% of all U.S. millennials, making them the second largest cohort. Read More. Why this matters: Employers looking for a competitive edge must...
DEIB practitioners experience a sense of frustration and isolation, believing their work is crucial, yet doubting their organization’s full commitment.
Like many Latino leaders, Ignite graduate Lydia Lachino-Ramirez shares her professional expertise with her community, many of whom work in Hood River, Oregon’s large agricultural workforce.
With 29 years of experience as a psychologist, life coach, and athlete, I’m always exploring how I can deepen my understanding of the profound connections between discomfort, pain, stress, clarity, power, strength, and pride.
In her first contributed article for the Fast Company Executive Board, Joelle Martinez writes that bridging the opportunity gap and fostering the growth of the Latino economy isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s a sound business strategy.
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.
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 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.
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.