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…
Over the last few weeks, millions of people have been devastated by natural disasters and are in dire need of basic necessities like food, water, shelter and medical supplies. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, and Mexico and channel our concerns into…
A former undocumented immigrant, Jackie Hernandez lived in the shadows working as a busgirl and cleaned bathrooms only to overcome the many obstacles facing her daily to learn and grow to be an excellent mother and wife, achieve YouTube and internet stardom with over 4 million followers (and growing), and now embarking…
CHCI and its Alumni Association (CHCI-AA) are proud to announce CHCI Alumna Susan Santana (1995-1996 Public Policy Fellow) will receive the 2017 Medallion of Excellence for a Distinguished Alumnus during this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month events in Washington, D.C. The CHCI Alumni Association selected Susan in recognition of her tireless advocacy of CHCI, her willingness to…
JOIN THESE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS!The CHCI 2017 Leadership Conference will convene federal and local elected officials, corporate and nonprofit leaders, and supporters to participate in timely discussions of major policy issues affecting the Latino community and the nation. Help create transformative change! Join the largest gathering of Latino leaders at the…
Announcing the 2017 Leadership Conference Plenary Sessions Join Us on September 11-12 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center CHCI has planned an exceptional lineup for its 2017 Leadership Conference, including Plenary Sessions on trending issues that will nurture national dialogue and spark ideas on "Transformative Change"--our conference…
EXCITING NEWS FOR OUR PARTNERS AND STUDENTS!Be a Voice for Transformative Change at CHCI's 2017 Leadership Conference!The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is grateful for the ongoing partnerships to develop the next generation of Latino leaders. We have an exciting opportunity for Latino college students, young professionals, and our partners during our…
CHCI announced today that Bank of America—one of the world's leading financial institutions—will serve as Presenting Sponsor of the 40th Anniversary Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 13, in Washington, D.C. Contact Stefania Yanachkov at syanachkov@chci.org or 202-548-8790 today to purchase your table at the CHCI 40th Anniversary Awards Gala. Or, to purchase individual gala…
Honoring a prominent writing career that spans more than 40 years and her lasting positive effect on both the Latino community and the greater American society, Congressman Joaquín Castro, CHCI Chair, has announced his selection for the 2017 Chair’s Award—Sandra Cisneros. “Sandra Cisneros has been a strong voice for the…
Join the largest gathering of Latino leaders and celebrate the tremendous contributions and achievements of the Hispanic community on September 11-13, in Washington, D.C. Visit CHCI2017HHM.org for all the details about CHCI's Hispanic Heritage Month Events. CHCI has planned an exceptional Leadership Conference and 40th Anniversary Awards Gala to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit CHCI2017HHM.org to learn…