pREPARE

Our youth are the future leaders of our country. CHLI supports Hispanic youth and young professionals through several programs, including the CHLI Global Leaders Internship and Fellowship Program.

Global Leaders Program

CONNECT

CHLI connects public service and business leaders through briefings on the Hill and networking receptions throughout the country.

Upcoming Programs & Events

HONOR

CHLI honors leaders at the Annual Gala & Leadership Awards and recognizes Congressional Staff for their leadership with the Stephen Vermillion CHLI Congressional Staff Appreciation Award.

2018 Gala & Leadership Awards

Latest News

News

Dec 1, 2018

CHLI Remembers President George H.W. Bush

Dec 1, 2018

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) released the following statement:

CHLI extends its deepest sympathies to the Bush family and loved ones. President George H.W. Bush was a consummate public servant who spent his life devoted to his family and our nation. The last World War II veteran to serve as President, his passing marks the passing of an era.

CHLI Chairman, The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart shared, “Rest In Peace, George H.W. Bush, one of the greatest US Presidents. Thank you for an exemplary life.”

Dec 1, 2018

Nov 19, 2018

CHLI Briefing: A Discussion with Experts on the Value of Medicine

Nov 19, 2018

Washington, D.C. – On November 14, 2018, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) held a Congressional Hill Briefing on the Value of Medicine, in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. The CHLI Briefing series facilitates an in-depth dialogue with various perspectives on relevant legislative topics impacting the U.S. Hispanic community.

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27) joined CHLI in giving welcoming remarks, as she concludes her historic three-decade-long Congressional career, “CHLI has impacted thousands of future Latino leaders through programs like its Congressional Hill Briefings, which provide a platform to discuss issues that impact the Hispanic community.”

Nov 19, 2018

Oct 31, 2018

Check Out What Our Fall 2018 CHLI Global Leaders Have Been Up To

Oct 31, 2018

Our Fall 2018 CHLI Global Leaders have been out and about since landing in Washington D.C. Thank you to our CHLI Global Leaders Sponsors for making this opportunity possible: Peter Villegas, Coca-Cola Foundation; Juan Otero, Comcast Foundation; Heather Kennedy, The Home Depot; John Hoel, Altria Client Services; Issac Reyes, Target; Emilio Gonzalez, Verizon Foundation; and Alberto Senior, MillerCoors.

Oct 31, 2018

Oct 10, 2018

CHLI’s Trade & International Affairs Symposium: Remarks by U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza, Women in Trade, and Experts on the New USMCA Agreement

Oct 10, 2018

Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) held its 7th Annual Trade & International Affairs Symposium: Trade in the Americas on October 3, 2018, at Top of the Hill, in Washington, D.C. Each year, the symposium brings together international business leaders, experts on trade, members of the diplomatic community, Members of Congress, and U.S. government officials to discuss trade issues and international affairs that affect U.S. global competitiveness.

Oct 10, 2018

Sep 19, 2018

CHLI Mourns the Loss of Beloved CHLI Alumna, Wendy Martinez

Sep 19, 2018

The CHLI Familia is deeply saddened by the loss of CHLI Alumna, Wendy Martinez.

Wendy was an integral part of the CHLI community. She was a dedicated CHLI Alumni Association Founder and inaugural President, who worked tirelessly along with other Alumni to formally establish the Association.

Sep 19, 2018

Sep 10, 2018

The CHLI Fall 2018 Global Leaders Have Arrived!

Sep 10, 2018

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) kicked off orientation week with CHLI Board Member, Patrice Webb at theAmerican Beverage Association. CHLI Director of Programs & External Affairs, Juan Negron, gave welcome remarks and introduced the CHLI team and mission. Then Global Leaders met up with CHLI Senior Advisor, Stephen Halloway, who lead the interns through a tour of The World Bank.

Sep 10, 2018