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…
CHCI goes to Japan! In partnership with the Japanese International Cooperation Center’s KAKEHASHI Project, we are pleased to announce the second international exchange program where we will be sending 17 young Latino leaders to Japan. CHCI attendees will participate in a week-long initiative aimed at helping young professionals gain the…
Welcome to our Newest Board Members! The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) proudly welcomes Peter R. Villegas, Vice President and Head of the Office of Latin Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company, to the CHCI Board of Directors, Maria Luisa Boyce, Director of Global Public Affairs, United Parcel Service (UPS), and Martin…
Dear CHCI Alumni and Friends, Happy 2018! The start of the new year allows us the opportunity to reset priorities, create the intention for what matters, and set the tone for what comes next. In 1978, Hispanic Members of Congress established a leadership institute that would serve as a pipeline…
Washington, D.C. – On December 6, 2017, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) hosted its annual Holiday Reception with a particular focus on Puerto Rico at Madison Hall in the Library of Congress. Over 200 notable guests attended, including 11 Members of Congress, CHCI supporters and concerned citizens for Puerto…
Dear friend, As the leaves change color and the temperature drops, I am reminded that one of my favorite holidays is fast approaching – Thanksgiving. This has been an eventful and yet, challenging year for many. As we gather with our families and loved ones this Thanksgiving, let us give…
Miami, FL – On November 9th, 2017, Morgan Lewis hosted the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) at the Frost Museum of Science to jointly celebrate their 40th anniversaries. With the spectacular Magic City as a backdrop, attendees enjoyed networking with Morgan Lewis partners and colleagues, distinguished guests, elected officials, CHCI…
New York, N.Y. - There is strength in difference. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Alumni Association and S&P Global’s Adelante Network deeply believe in that notion. On November 2, 2017 they partnered to reiterate the need for diversity in today’s workforce. Over one hundred thought leaders and CHCI alumni…
During summer 2017, four promising scholar-interns completed internships in the human resources departments of SHRM-member organizations across the country, as part of the CHCI-SHRM Scholar Intern program. Each of the interns wrote a blog post about their experience and what they learned during the program. Now that they've completed their internships,…
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) proudly convened a diverse group of nearly 2,000 national thought leaders, including Congressional members, national community influencers, corporate executives and young aspiring Latino leaders to engage in meaningful discourse about critical issues that impact the U.S. Latino community. Over 900 attendees enjoyed interactive sessions…