Chicago/Illinois Latino Nonprofit Leadership Academy

The Chicago/Illinois Latino Nonprofit Leadership Academy is entering it's 2nd Year!  The Academy will begin in August 2010 and run through May 2011. 

The application deadline April 30, 2010.  Click here, for eligibility and to apply.

At no cost to participating organizations the Latino Nonprofit Leadership Academy in Chicago, Illinois will provide a series of leadership workshops, on-site technical assistance, mentoring and coaching for two representatives (one of whom must be the Executive Director) from each of 10 Latino-led nonprofits selected to participate. All workshops and technical assistance provided by the Academy is free and tailored to the specific needs of each organization.

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The Chicago/Illinois Latino Nonprofit Leadership Academy works to support the growth of Latino leaders and contribute to the sustainability of Latino nonprofits.  The Academy seeks to increase participants knowledge and ability to effect systemic change as stewards of diverse low-income Latino communities in Chicago and throughout Illinois.

TCLI partnered with the Chicago-based Latino Policy Forum to plan and implement this program. LPF promotes a public policy agenda to build the leadership of Latinos to ensure the well-being of its community and society as a whole. LPF's work aligns with TCLI's mission.  LPF is the only organization of its kind in the Chicago region with a primary focus dedicated to facilitating the inclusion of Latinos at all levels in public policy and policy decision-making processes.

TCLI and LPF created a 14-member Local Latino Advisory Committee  that guides curriculum development and selects participants from applications submitted to the program.

The Chicago/Illinois Latino Nonprofit Leadership Academy has 33 participants representing Latino nonprofit directors, emerging leaders and board members of 11 Latino organizations gathered to engage in a series of leadership workshops, on-site technical assistance, mentoring and coaching opportunities geared toward their individual organizations.

For more information about the Illinois Academy, contact us or visit the Latino Policy Forum.

YEAR 1: Program Schedule

LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Ana Alvarez, Casa Central
Alfredo “Freddy” Calixto, BUILD, Inc.
Oscar Chacon, National Alliance of Latin American & Caribbean Communities (NALACC)
Ricardo “Ric” Estrada, Erie Neighborhood House
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, ENLACÉ
Maricela Garcia, National Council of La Raza
Sylvia Puente, Latino Policy Forum
Abel Nuñez, Centro Romero
Raul Raymundo, The Resurrection Project
Juan Rivera, LUCHA
Hipolito “Paul” Roldan, Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
Eloy Salazar, Illinois Migrant Workers Council
Juan Salgado, Instituto del Progreso Latino
Art Velásquez, Azteca Foods, Inc.