About VLI

OUR MISSION

Our mission at the VLI is to inspire you and help prepare you for success by helping establish your role as part of the next generation of Latino leaders.

Every generation goes through a series of defining moments. For millions of young Latinos striving to make a better life for themselves and their families, now is one of those moments.

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LEADERSHIP

Leadership comes in many forms – community leadership, public service, civic engagement, etc. – but it all starts with caring about your community and getting involved. It is about using your platform and your voice for the advancement of those around you. The VLI encourages you to get involved. Find your talent, strive for excellence, stay focused, stay disciplined and above all else, use your voice for good.

Whether you are a Dreamer, or a second- or third-generation American,
remember – you are not only here to stay, you are here to lead.

VLI THOUGHT LEADERS

Jorge Casimiro
See how an introvert born to immigrant parents from Cuba found his voice. READ MORE
Alejandra Castillo
Learn about YWCA's new CEO shares her vision as a Latina leader of influence. READ MORE
Amilcar Guzman
As an advocate, researcher and educator, see how this role model is shaping his organization. READ MORE
Oscar Alvarez
A proud immigrant from Mexico, turning his Congressional internship dream into reality. READ MORE

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HYUNDAI "DRIVER OF DREAMS"

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and Hyundai Motor America share a commitment to investing in and empowering future generations of Latino youth to assume the leadership roles of tomorrow. The CHCI-Hyundai Virtual Leadership Institute (VLI) is the embodiment of this joint vision and furtherance of CHCI’s mission to Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders®.

“The VLI by CHCI serves as a story telling platform between communities across the country and the world. It allows CHCI to expand its reach to underserved parts of the country by providing its program participants and community leaders a platform to share their stories, providing an insider’s view to the D.C. experience, civic engagement, public policy, and leadership in the 21st century.”

– ZAFAR BROOKS, DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY