Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
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CHLI Chairwoman
CHLI 2003 Founding Member
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
Advancing the Hispanic Community’s Diversity of Thought
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Illuminating Futures
CHLI was founded on, and guided by, one simple vision: To advance the Hispanic community’s diversity of thought--and to illuminate the future for the next generation of Hispanic leaders.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX)
Vice-Chairman
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL)
Vice-Chairman
Frank Cruz-Alvarez
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Our Mission
The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is the premier organization founded by Members of Congress to advance the Hispanic Community’s Economic Progress with a focus on Social Responsibility and Global Competitiveness.
Our Sponsors and Partners
Prepare
Our youth are the future leaders of our country. CHLI supports young professionals through several programs, including the Global Leaders Internship Program.
Connect
CHLI connects public service and business leaders through briefings on the Hill and networking receptions throughout the country.
Honor
CHLI honors leaders at the Annual Gala and recognizes Congressional Staff for their leadership with the Vermillion Congressional Staff Appreciation Award.
What Our Future Leaders Say About Us
CHLI is dedicated to creating internship opportunities for college students from Hispanic Communities. Every year CHLI places the brightest students from around the U.S. in paid Washington, DC internships.
Our Programs
CHLI’s programs and events promote diversity of thought, the value of hard work and education, and celebrate the contributions and successes of our members, interns, and alumni.
Congressional Public Policy Briefings
Future Leaders Conference
Trade & International Affairs Symposium
Global Leaders Internship
A semester-long internship program featuring placement in Congressional and corporate legislative affairs office in Washington D.C.
Communications Fellowship
The CHLI Communications Fellowship Program provides recent college graduates with the opportunity to assist in the implementation of CHLI’s communication and marketing strategies.
Summer Law Fellowship
First and second-year law students gain valuable legal experience and networking opportunities with CHLI’s congressional, corporate, and law partners.