The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latina Leadership Institute is a six-month program (one day per month) designed to build the skills, knowledge and confidence that today’s Latina Leaders need to succeed in their political aspirations of 1) running for elected office, 2) applying for positions on local, state, federal or corporate boards and commissions 3) applying for White House Appointee Positions, and/or 4) are interested in leadership roles within political campaign management.
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The LLI Mission:
To increase the number and influence of Hispanic Women in elected and appointed office positions in the United States. By doing so, we will impact a change to the current political landscape.
The program provides a highly personal experience that is tailored to help each Latina Leader cultivate skills that have never before been taught in one single program, with facilitators including local community and political leaders. The Latina Leadership Institute also provides a safe environment for learning and skill practice. Highly qualified facilitators provide participants with the personal insight and perspectives that will help them unlock their leadership potential and refine key leadership skills needed to achieve impactful, tangible results throughout their political career.
Workshops will feature facilitators and visiting Keynote Speakers as well as: City Council Leaders, Texas State Representatives, Past Texas and National Politicians, Past/Current White House Appointees, Campaign Managers, Business Leaders, and many more.
What Will I Learn?
Four key competencies are vital to all leaders, but play out in unique ways when Latina Leaders step into a political role:
Communication.
Communicate direction, achieve alignment and build commitment to continue to bridge the gender gap.
Influence.
Gain critical perspectives, create buy-in and manage politics through collaboration.
Learning Agility.
Solve complicated problems and take wise action amidst complex, rapidly changing conditions.
Self Awareness.
Build resiliency and leverage multiple life roles to effectively manage stress and become more effective.
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2025 LLI Schedule
- Welcome Reception: April 4, 2025
- Class 1: April 25, 2025
- Class 2: May 2025 (Date TBD)
- Class 3: June 27, 2025
- Class 4: July 25, 2025
- Class 5: August 29, 2025
- Class 6: September 26, 2025
- Graduation: October 17, 2025