Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute

New Podcast Alert! Join us on The Purple Line for this special episode featuring Gabriella Boffelli, Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón of Puerto Rico and 2023 CHLI Ambassador Award honoree, speaking with our Purple Line host, Emily Benavides about how her experience under authoritarian dictatorship of Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua helped shape her view on politics, international relations, and the value of freedom. Tune in to learn about Gabriella’s career growth from Staff Assistant for CHLI Chairwoman, The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, to her current role as Chief of Staff, the politics of Puerto Rico, and the island’s desire for statehood. Available now at the link: https://tr.ee/eOX-INq79N #CHLI #ThePurpleLinePodcast #Leadership #Diversity #CultureinLeadership #Podcast

JOIN US IN ONE WEEK: CHLI Puerto Rico Briefing on July 31st! Interested in U.S.- Puerto-Rico Policy? Join us in ONE WEEK for the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Puerto Rico Policy Hill Briefing featuring opening remarks from CHLI Chairwoman, the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR). The panel will be moderated by George H. Laws García, Executive Director for the Puerto Rico Statehood Council. Panelists include: Andres Martinez-Fernandez Senior Policy Analyst, Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation; Jose Luis Rivera Rivera, MA Former President and Current Board Member, Puerto Rico Economic Association (Asociación de Economistas de Puerto Rico); Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus, George Welwood Murray Professor of Legal History at Columbia Law School; and Dr. Justin Vélez-Hagan, PhD, The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, Inc. When: Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 Time: 4:00 p.m. Where: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060, Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gTZAw2qK

JOIN US IN TWO WEEKS: CHLI Puerto Rico Briefing on July 31st! Interested in U.S.- Puerto-Rico Policy? Join us in TWO WEEKS for the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Puerto Rico Policy Hill Briefing featuring a panel of experts who will discuss how addressing Puerto Rico’s political status is crucial for advancing U.S. strategic goals and bolstering economic prosperity through strengthened ties. Featuring opening remarks from CHLI Chairwoman, the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Ileana Ros-Lehtinen) and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-R) (Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón). The panel will be moderated by George Laws García (@George H. Laws García) Executive Director for the Puerto Rico Statehood Council. Panelists include: Andrés Martínez-Fernández (@Andrés Martínez-Fernández) Senior Policy Analyst, Allison Center for National Security (The Heritage Foundation); Jose Luis Rivera-Rivera (@Jose Luis Rivera-Rivera, MA) Former President and Current Board Member, Puerto Rico Economic Association (@Asociación de Economistas de Puerto Rico); and Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus, (@Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus) George Welwood Murray Professor of Legal History at (Columbia Law School). When: Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 Time: 4:00 p.m. Where: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060, Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gTZAw2qK

Happy Independence Day! Please join us in celebrating and rejoicing in the freedoms we cherish today. To learn more about the history of Independence Day, follow the link from the Library of Congress: https://lnkd.in/g9KWqgx

Save the Date: CHLI Puerto Rico Policy Hill Briefing on July 31st! Interested in U.S.- Puerto Rico Policy? Join the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) at the Puerto Rico Policy Hill Briefing featuring a panel of experts who will discuss how addressing Puerto Rico’s political status is crucial for advancing U.S. strategic goals and bolstering economic prosperity through strengthened ties. From Puerto Rico’s economic revitalization to the infrastructure reconstruction post-Hurricane Maria, the CHLI Puerto Rico policy briefing will explore the strategic significance of Puerto Rico for U.S. national security amidst rising Chinese influence in Latin America and the Caribbean. Featuring opening remarks from CHLI Chairwoman, The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-R). The panel will be moderated by George H. Laws García, Executive Director for the Puerto Rico Statehood Council - PR51st. Panelists include: Andres Martinez-Fernandez Senior Policy Analyst, Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation; Jose Luis Rivera-Rivera (Jose Luis Rivera Rivera, MA) Former President and Current Board Member, Puerto Rico Economic Association (Asociación de Economistas de Puerto Rico); and Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus, George Welwood Murray Professor of Legal History at Columbia Law School. When: Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 Time: 4:00 p.m. Where: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060, Click here to register today! https://lnkd.in/gTZAw2qK

Introducing CHLI’s Summer 2024 Law Fellows! The CHLI Law Fellows are spending this summer connecting with professionals in the Supreme Court, Congress, the White House, and law firms while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the legal field through internship placements with corporate partners in Washington, D.C. The Summer 2024 CHLI Law Fellows are: Victor Alvarado Graterol: University of Miami School of Law, Class of 2026; CHLI Placement: Ferox Strategies Alicia Marrero-Riera: Duke University School of Law, Class of 2026; CHLI Placement: Becker https://lnkd.in/g8ymaQaM

New Podcast Host Alert! Join us on The Purple Line for this special episode featuring outgoing host Keith Fernandez, President of the CHLI Alumni Association and member of the CHLI Class of 2006 speaking with our new Purple Line host, CHLI Senior Communications Advisor and 2021 Vermillion honoree Emily Benavides, to share entertaining anecdotes about hosting the podcast for the past 2 years. Tune in to learn about Keith’s time as a CHLI Global Leader and how the program helped launch his DC career. Listen as Keith shares touching stories about interviewing CHLI Chairman Emeritus Lincoln Diaz-Balart and current CHLI Chairwoman, The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Now Streaming! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gCjqeG3B YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gZC6MJj5 #CHLI #ThePurpleLinePodcast #Leadership #Diversity #CultureinLeadership #Podcast

Many thanks to everyone who attended our CHLI Future Leaders Conference! And a special thank you to our insightful speakers and experts for the great advice you share with all the future leaders in attendance. For more photos of the event: https://lnkd.in/griES3GA

Grateful to everyone who joined our CHLI Future Leaders Conference! Great insights from the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP & CHLI Chairwoman, and CHLI President & CEO Mary Ann Gomez Orta. The engaging Internship Do’s and Don’ts panel led by Marisa L. Sanchez featured expert speakers; Paola Arellano, Congressman David Valadao (CA); Kelvin Bencosme, Committee on House Administration; Jeyben Castro, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; and Maggie Mahfood-Bradley, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. The conference also included an illuminating career pathways panel led by Omar Franco of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. which featured expert speakers; nora venegas, Tyson Foods; Sarah Towles, PepsiCo; and Melissa Alvarado, Delta Air Lines. The conference concluded with the presentation of the Wendy Martinez CHLI Alumni Community Engagement Award to Eliza Ramirez Many thanks to sponsors Target, Ford Motor Company, Accenture, Amazon, Chevron, and The Walt Disney Company. Let’s keep advocating for Future Leaders together! View event highlights & full recording at the link in our bio. #TheCHLI #TheCHLIFutureLeaders #Networking #PanelDiscussion #Conferences #Leadershipdevelopment #TheHill #Entrepreneurs #Virtual #WashingtonDC

Happy Juneteenth! On this day in 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, bringing the news of freedom to enslaved African Americans. Let's embrace the spirit and joy of Juneteenth! #TheCHLI #Juneteenth #FreedomDay To learn more about the history of Juneteenth, follow the link from the National Musuem of African American History and Culture: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF