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Future Leaders Conference

About The Conference

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Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 8:45 AM – 1:30 PM ET
Location: Speaker Nancy Pelosi Caucus Room, Room 390, Cannon House Office Building

The CHLI Future Leaders Conference prepares the next generation of leaders by convening over 200 students, interns, young professionals, Congressional staff, corporate executives and community leaders at an annual conference.

The Conference brings together Members of Congress, distinguished corporate, government and non-profit leaders for panel discussions that encourage and promote public service, leadership and entrepreneurship among today’s young adults.

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The CHLI Future Leaders Conference provides students the opportunity to make career building connections with their peers and leaders in their potential career fields.

The conference takes place in Washington, D.C. This year the program will be in-person and virtual to provide more college students and young professionals from across the country, the opportunity to participate. Students and young professionals have the opportunity to make career-building connections and gather advice from leaders in their potential career fields.

Registration for the conference is complimentary made possible by our sponsors.

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Future Leaders Conference 2025

2025 Future Leaders Conference

Speakers

Speakers & Moderators 

Panel: Navigating Washington: Essential Protocols, Tips, and Etiquette for a Successful Internship 

  • Moderator: Sophy Jaimes, CHLI Alumni Association Vice President, Executive Assistant to the CEO & Vice President – Concordia
  • Debbie Marshall, Manager of Federal & International Affairs – Chevron
  • Patrick Herrera, Senior Legislative Assistant – Office of Congressman Keith Self (TX-3)
  • Leonardo Mendoza-Bernuy, Senior Legislative Assistant – Office of Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15)

 

Panel: Career Pathways: D.C. Beyond the Political Science Track

  • Moderator: Lucinda Borque, CHLI Alumni Association President, Chief of Staff – Worldwide Legal Services
  • Karis T. Gutter, Vice President of Government & Industry Affairs, Americas – Corteva Agriscience
  • Emily Benavides, Chief of Staff – Office of Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5)
  • Larry Camm, Director of Health Equity & Federal Enterprise Initiatives – Johnson & Johnson
  • Cesar Prieto, Chief of Staff – Office of Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23)
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