Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute

As we say goodbye to 2024, CHLI extends our deepest gratitude to all our dedicated supporters, alumni, board members, and generous sponsors, your commitment has been crucial to our success. We invite you to join us in 2025 and be part of the CHLI familia!

As 2024 draws to a close, join us in reflecting on a great year filled with accomplishments for interns and fellows, honoring great leaders, and participating in programs on topics important to Hispanic families, students, and our communities. We extend our deepest gratitude to the CHLI Board of Directors, Advisory Council Members, and sponsors for your contributions. We want to thank everyone for their commitment to CHLI and support of interns and programs. Click here to watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/e9-X6Xqi

From the CHLI familia to yours, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a joyful and happy holiday season! We are grateful for the continued support of our incredible community—our leaders, partners, and supporters—who make our mission to empower and elevate Hispanic leaders possible. Together, we are making a lasting impact and building a brighter future for our communities.

Join us on The Purple Line for a special episode featuring the Fall 2024 CHLI Global Leaders cohort! Our host, Emily Benavides, sits down with them upon the conclusion of their congressional and corporate placements. Tune in to hear about their experiences, lessons learned, and advice for the next generation of leaders. Now streaming on all platforms! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eTGw2kJ4 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eWdm2cw6

Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Global Leaders for successfully completing their internship program! CHLI is immensely proud of you! We look forward to watching your careers blossom. Thank you, Congressman David Valadao (CA), for your inspiring remarks at the Global Leaders graduation. Special thank you to our sponsors: The Home Depot, Altria, Amazon, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chevron, Comcast |NBCUniversal, Corteva Agriscience, Ford Motor Company UPS, and Walmart for supporting our Global Leaders throughout this program. Click here for the full event recap: https://lnkd.in/eDT84FKb

Applications are now open for the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Hispanic Leadership Development Fellowship Program! This 9-month, full-time, in-person fellowship pairs fellows with agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prepare for careers in public health and health equity. Fellows will receive $5,500 per month and health insurance. Program Dates: September 1, 2025 — May 29, 2026 Location: Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Last day to apply is March 10, 2025. Get all the details and apply today! https://lnkd.in/eVtisxKX

CHLI extends our deepest condolences to CHLI Alumna Bianca Leon and her family following the passing of her beloved mother, Stephanie. Stephanie lived a life of giving, and we invite you to honor her legacy by supporting this GoFundMe campaign, which will help cover the costs of the service to celebrate her life. Every contribution makes a difference. Let’s come together as a CHLI familia to offer our support to Bianca and her family during this difficult time. Click here to contribute today: https://lnkd.in/eiYHNG9V

Internship opportunity with a top 5 lobbyist firm in Washington, DC. Please pass it on.

Applications are now open for the Public Law & Policy Internship position at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for Summer 2025. They are seeking a part-time intern to join their Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public policy while supporting a leading international law firm. Key responsibilities include conducting research, attending and summarizing congressional hearings, assisting with policy events, drafting memoranda, and supporting senior lobbyists. The deadline to submit resumes is Friday, January 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Get all the details and apply now! https://lnkd.in/eq2Z8ZzB

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) proudly congratulates CHLI Alumni Association Treasurer, Sara Garcia, for being honored by The Ripon Society and Franklin Center as one of the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” at their 13th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon. Her dedication and exemplary work continue to inspire us all. Join us in congratulating Sara on this well-deserved recognition! Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/e2b36JZE