On December 6, members of CHCI’s Board and Advisory council gathered with other community leaders to say farewell to Reps. Loretta Sanchez, Rubén Hinojosa and Pedro Pierluisi and thank them for all their years of service. They were joined on stage by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and Democratic Leaders Nancy…
At the beginning of every Congress, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) honors newly elected and re-elected Hispanic members of Congress with a swearing-in ceremony and reception. The incoming 115th Congress will feature 34 Hispanic members serving in the House and 4 in the Senate, including Catherine Cortez Masto of…
Yesterday, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released a report highlighting the lack of diversity in the U.S. Senate workforce, particularly at the senior level. The report finds that Latinos make up over 16 percent of the U.S. population but only 2.1 percent of top Senate staffers. Sen. Mark Warner…
Click Here to Watch the Video! This past week, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) honored Congressman Rubén Hinojosa at our Farewell Ceremony as he will retire from Congress at the end of his term. For decades, Rep. Hinojosa has been a champion for the underserved, using his knowledge on…
CHCI is accepting applications for its 2017 Fellowship programs. For nearly 40 years, CHCI has asserted itself as the best in leadership development, forging a critical role to Educate, Empower, and Connect our nation’s future Latino leaders. Each year, CHCI expands the horizons of more than 1,600 young Latino leaders.…
Dear Friends, Now that you’ve enjoyed Thanksgiving with your loved ones and found those great gift deals for the holiday season, consider sharing your gratitude with the CHCI Alumni Association today, #GivingTuesday. By giving back to the CHCI Alumni Association, you help us mentor new program participants, volunteer in our communities, and promote professional growth.…
As we prepare to join our loved ones around the dinner table, we give thanks for our many gifts—our freedom, the opportunities for achievement, and your continued commitment to the CHCI mission of Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders. THANK YOU! Join the movement and support CHCI during #GivingTuesday…
On November 16, CHCI said farewell to its Fall 2016 Congressional Interns. The reception was kicked-off by Shell representative, Patricia Tamez, who welcomed the guest to their offices and emphasized their commitment to investing on young Latino talent. CHCI President & CEO, Domenika Lynch also provided some encouraging words of…
Dear CHCI Partners, Now, more than ever, Latinos in the United States need to maintain unity where it matters most; in educating our youth and developing future leaders. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) has spent nearly 40 years tirelessly working to develop educational opportunities for Latino youth to provide…
In honor of the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country, CHCI 2016-17 Public Policy Fellow, Stephanie Flores Loor, shares her thoughts on leadership, how the Navy shaped her as an individual, and the intersectionalities that make her a unique part of our community. Becoming a citizen of…