Unlocking the Full Economic and Social Potential of Latinos
By 2050, Latinos will comprise nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population. Today and in the future, the demographic destiny of the U.S. will be characterized by the growing Latino population. In fact, Latinos have an impact on all aspects of life.
POPULATION
%
Latinos accounted for more than half of U.S. overall growth according to the 2020 Census
WORKFORCE
%
Latinos will account for 78% of new workers between 2020 - 2030
GDP
$ trillion
If U.S. Latinos were a country, they would be the 8th largest economy in the world
PURCHASING POWER
$ trillion
U.S. Latinos control a total of $1.9 trillion in purchasing power
Our Approach
We advance Latinos to positions of influence and power through cross-sector leadership development, entrepreneurship support, and the activation of our national Latino professional network.
By unlocking the full potential of Latino leaders through access to technical and social capital, we will reach our goal of successfully building power, driving change, and generating wealth.
Our Vision
Together, we can ensure Latinos are represented in the highest positions of influence and power across every sector and industry.
By 2025, our programming and network will have an economic impact of more than $1 billion and drive social change for our community.
Our Results
Building a Leadership Pipeline Across Sectors and Industries
In less than 7 years:
%
of program participants achieved career advancement
%
of program participants selected for board service
%
of program participants elected or appointed to public service
21 Latino-owned small businesses supported
300 Latino professionals added to the LLI Network
400 Organizational leaders participated in DEI programming
Our History
Inspire. Influence. Impact. Inform.
In those 4 powerful words lives the history and legacy of the LLI.
Our story began in 2013 when our Founders came together to design and build a pipeline of Latino leadership. They were among a small group of Latinos to sit in influential positions, but they were determined not to be the last. Our Founders understood Latino leadership’s power, potential, and need across industry sectors.
In 2015, in collaboration with the University of Denver (DU), the LLI graduated its first cohort of LLI Fellows. DU served as an important and valued incubator for the LLI, helping build the momentum that allowed it to launch as a national, independent 501(c)3 in 2021. The LLI has continued to inspire leaders to recognize their potential and its impact multiplies as Alumni and members of the LLI Network ascend to higher levels of leadership and success.
We couldn’t have done it alone. Our Founders, Board, Alumni, and Partners have been there every step of the way. As we engage and empower today’s leaders and inspire tomorrow’s generation, we honor those who paved the way.
Timothy Márquez
Hon. Federico Peña
Dr. Patricia Baca
Marco Abarca
Patricia Barela Rivera
Cindy Peña
Katherine Archuleta
Maria Garcia Berry
Your Investment
Drive Economic and Social Change
Your support and partnership will bring us closer to closing the opportunity gap by investing in a new generation of leaders and entrepreneurs who will:
- Be ready to lead in elevated leadership roles
- Grow and scale businesses to build community wealth
- Leverage a network of expertise and support
- Increase diversity and create inclusive workplaces
- Add billions to the U.S. economy
- Ensure the vitality of our communities
The time is now to lead together, close the opportunity gap and realize the full potential of the growing Latino and BIPOC communities.
