Navigating college or building a career isn’t easy. As a Latinx person, you’re not only navigating new experiences, you’re also trying to figure out how to bring along your culture and the family who sacrificed so much for you. The pressure coming from more than one side makes it difficult…
Every year in college is an opportunity to pick up new habits and find out a little bit more about yourself. It isn’t always an easy process, but the more you grow comfortable with constantly challenging yourself the more fun it actually becomes. When I navigated my way through college,…
One of the best times to tackle networking is during your school semester — seriously. I know it may sound hard to believe, but the decision to grow your network while you’re in the thick of your semester can be one of the best ways to approach networking in a…
Fall and books go hand in hand. Whether you’re reading them in cozy corners or finding time to get a few pages in during your commute, they help remind you that new opportunities arise with every new season you step into. Fall is no different. As Latinxs, it’s no secret…
As we transition out of Hispanic Heritage Month and with all the content that piles up around this time, we sometimes forget that across the board Hispanic heritage should be celebrated every day, not just in September. Instead, our hope should be that September becomes a stepping stone and a…
Washington D.C. - November 28, 2018, The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) offers our deepest condolences on the passing of former Congressional Hispanic Caucus member and CHCI chair Representative Ed Pastor. It is with great honor and affection that we remember the life and profound legacy of Rep. Pastor. A…
Washington D.C. - November 27, 2018, The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will host the CHCI 2018 Tech Summit convening Fortune 500 executives, Members of Congress, tech leaders, entrepreneurs, CHCI program participants, and CHCI alumni on Wednesday, November 28th, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Headlining this year’s list of…
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) has announced the appointment of seasoned public affairs and communications expert, Enrique A. Chaurand, as Senior Vice President of External Affairs and Communications. Enrique will oversee CHCI’s community and Congressional engagement footprint along with internal and external communications. “We are delighted…
Serving as the kickoff to a month-long Hispanic Heritage celebration, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) hosted its signature Leadership Conference under the theme “Here to Lead: Architects of Our Destiny,” and its 41st Annual Awards Gala. Delivering on its mission to foster and elevate diverse leadership, CHCI proudly convened…
It was an exciting summer for CHCI as we hosted our eighth R2L® NextGen class, comprised of not one but two cohorts of students, June 24 – 29 and July 14 – 20, 2018. A record 100 high school students from 13 different regions, including Puerto Rico, were selected to participate…