The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) has named Carlos Eduardo Padilla Monroy as the new President of its South Florida Alumni Chapter. A CHLI Alumnus and leader at Florida International University (FIU), Carlos brings valuable experience in international relations, public policy, and mentorship to this role.
Born in Mexico and raised across Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and the United States, Carlos brings a unique multicultural perspective to his leadership. He holds a B.A. in International Relations and Political Science from FIU and is currently pursuing a Master of International Business (MIB) at the university.
Carlos currently serves as Program Coordinator for FIU’s Model United Nations Program, ranked #3 in the World Division, where he oversees training and student development for more than 100 students each semester. His professional journey includes roles with the International Republican Institute (IRI), where he supported democratic governance and citizen participation across Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as positions with the U.S. House of Representatives, FIU’s Government Relations Center, and CHLI itself as both a Global Leader and Programs Assistant.
“As a CHLI alumnus, I am committed to strengthening the CHLI South Florida Chapter by expanding networks, fostering mentorship, and ensuring CHLI continues to empower the next generation of Latino leaders” said Carlos Eduardo Padilla Monroy, President of CHLI’s South Florida Alumni Chapter.
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 at mgomezorta@chli.org
ABOUT CHLI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:
The CHLI Alumni Association (CAA) is the premier resource founded by the CHLI Alumni to advance the professional and leadership development of future Hispanic leaders by fostering a culture of leadership, community, and continued investment. The CAA is dedicated to promoting a broad awareness of the diversity of thought, heritage, interests, and views among Hispanics in the U.S.
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