Washington, D.C.- The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) welcomed members of the 119th Congress on February 5, 2025, at a reception hosted by CHLI Board Member, John Hoel, Altria Client Services.
Back row from left to right: CHLI Board Member, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (FL); CHLI Vice-Chairman, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL); Ambassador Ana Irene Delgado of Panama, OAS; Ambassador Alfredo Ferrero of Peru; and Rep. Wesley Bell (MO)
Front row from left to right: Mrs. Linyi Baidal, DCM of Embassy of Costa Rica; Emilia Conde Santana, DCM of Embassy of the Dominican Republic; CHLI President and CEO, Mary Ann Gomez Orta; Ambassador Angeles Moreno of Spain; CHLI Chairwoman, The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; Ambassador Yui Alexander of Taiwan; CHLI Vice-Chairman, Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX); and Rep. Pablo Hernandez Rivera (PR)
The reception brought together Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, national non-profit leaders, corporate executives, and members of the diplomatic community to celebrate the beginning of the 119th Congress and strengthen CHLI’s commitment to advancing the Hispanic community’s diversity of thought.
CHLI President and CEO, Mary Ann Gomez Orta, set the tone by welcoming attendees, including Members of Congress, ambassadors, and diplomatic representatives. CHLI Chairwoman, The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Vice Chairmen Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX) delivered opening remarks, emphasizing CHLI’s mission and the power of collaboration in fostering diverse perspectives and expanding opportunities for the Hispanic community.
The Spring 2025 CHLI Global Leaders introduced themselves by sharing their current congressional placements. To learn more about the Spring 2025 Global Leader cohort and where they are interning, click here.
Pictured from left to right: CHLI Board Member, Rep. David Valadao (CA); Rep. Nellie Pou (NJ); Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX); CHLI President and CEO, Mary Ann Gomez Orta; CHLI Chairwoman, The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; CHLI Board Member, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY); and CHLI Board Member, John Hoel, Altria Client Services
A key moment in the evening was special remarks from new Members of Congress: Rep. Pablo Hernandez Rivera (PR), Rep. Nellie Pou (NJ), and Rep. Wesley Bell (MO). They expressed their dedication to working across the aisle to enact meaningful policies and create pathways for leadership and economic growth within the Hispanic community.
Among our distinguished guests were Ambassador Alfredo Ferrero of Peru, Ambassador Angeles Moreno of Spain, Ambassador Yui Alexander of Taiwan, and Ambassador Ana Irene Delgado of Panama, OAS.
Additionally, CHLI was honored to welcome Mrs. Linyi Baidal, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Costa Rica; Jose Alberto Barrantes, Minister Counsel of the Embassy of Costa Rica; Heidy Gonzalez, Representative of the Embassy of Panama, OAS; Emilia Conde, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic; Alan Yu, Director of the Congressional Liaison Division of TECRO; Christine Lin, Executive Officer of the Congressional Liaison Division of TECRO; and Diego Castro, Congressional Liaison of the Embassy of Peru.
Thank you to everyone who made this reception a success. We look forward to continuing our work together to empower and elevate future Hispanic leaders.
Thank you to our sponsors: Altria Client Services, American Sugar Alliance, AARP, Chevron, Dominion Energy, Hispanic Access Foundation, 2042 Media, and Molson Coors.
To view pictures of the event, click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/150455734@N07/albums/72177720323677078/
ABOUT CHLI:
The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is the premier organization founded by former Members of Congress to advance economic prosperity with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. CHLI is dedicated to advancing the Hispanic community’s diversity of thought and fostering a broad awareness of the heritage, interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent.
For more information about CHLI and its programs, please contact Mary Ann Gomez Orta, @mgomezorta@chli.org