The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute will recognize journalist Jorge Ramos and educator Michele Bobadilla at the organization’s 41st Annual Awards Gala. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will honor longtime, decorated Univision anchor Jorge Ramos and Michele Bobadilla, University of Texas Arlington Senior Associate Vice President for Outreach Services &…
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute President On How Resilience Can Help Your Career In 2005, more than a decade after the first time Domenika Lynch’s life was shaken at its core, she was faced with two confronting realities — a chance at her dream job and a cancer diagnosis. “I have…
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Fostering the#Heretolead Generation The challenges our country faces—Latino and immigrant communities in particular—are too complex and convoluted for any one group to tackle alone. Our nation now more than ever needs leadership and perspective that mirrors our increasingly diverse population and nuanced realities faced by all. Since 1978, the Congressional…
Kim had to hide her books. She kept them on the roof of her home in Monrovia, Liberia, out of her abusive half sister’s sight. At six years old, Kim left the coastal town of Lexington, where she had lived with her parents and 16 siblings, to move in with…
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and CHCI Chair Congressman, Rep. Joaquín Castro are proud to announce the 2018 Medallion of Excellence Honorees, Jorge Ramos and Michele Bobadilla. On September 13, these remarkable leaders will be recognized at CHCI's 41st Annual Awards Gala taking place at the Marriott Marquis in…
On April 13 - 14, CHCI Alumni Association (CHCI-AA) leaders from across the United States convened in Washington, D.C., for their leadership development annual retreat where they discussed and planned the much anticipated 20th anniversary of CHCI-AA. The opening reception featured welcoming remarks from CHCI CEO, Domenika Lynch and an…
A select group of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute fellows and alumni spent a transformative week in Japan as part of the government of Japan’s KAKEHASHI cultural exchange program. Promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, The KAKEHASHI Project is dedicated to enhancing international understanding among the people of…
CHCI President & CEO Domenika Lynch and Vice-Chair Cristina Antelo with CHCI alumni at the 2018 Energy Summit Washington, DC – On March 14th, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) hosted the 2018 CHCI Energy Summit – A World In Transition at the Newseum. Discussions focused on the evolving trends in…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Congressman Baltasar Corrada del Río. Congressman Baltasar Corrada del Río was a longtime public servant who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Puerto Ricans as well as Latinos all across the country. From his various political offices in…