Hispanic Leadership Institute Juntos

Your Leadership Journey Continues After Graduation

Completing the Hispanic Leadership Institute marks the beginning of your work, not the end. HLI Juntos connects you with ongoing opportunities to strengthen your leadership, expand your network, and advance Latino representation across Arizona.

We provide the infrastructure for you to keep building relationships with fellow alumni while stepping into roles where your voice shapes community decisions.

Board Openings, Events, and Professional Development

HLI Juntos sends monthly newsletters packed with opportunities exclusive to graduates. These updates span across all four regional programs and include:

Board and Commission Openings: We share opportunities to serve on nonprofit boards, city commissions, and community advisory councils where you shape policy and allocate resources.
Speaking and Mentorship Roles: Connect with chances to speak at community forums, mentor emerging leaders, and share your expertise with organizations seeking Latino perspectives.
Networking Events: Learn about alumni mixers, regional gatherings, and informal opportunities to strengthen relationships with graduates across Arizona.
Professional Development: Access workshops, training sessions, and resources that support your continued growth as a leader in your sector and community.

Our newsletters match opportunities to where you are in your leadership journey, whether you're stepping into your first board role or expanding your civic impact.

Subscribe now to receive monthly updates on opportunities, events, and resources.

Keep Us Updated for Improved Opportunity Suggestions

Your leadership continues to grow after graduation. Update your profile when you change jobs, take on new board roles, or move to a different community. Current information ensures we send opportunities matched to your expertise and location. It also helps fellow alumni and community partners find you for collaboration, mentorship, and leadership initiatives.

Update your profile now to ensure you receive opportunities matched to your current interests and location.

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Hear from
Our Alumni

“We support one another, celebrate milestones, and stay connected through social media, even if we’ve only met once. HLI isn’t just a program, it’s become an important part of my story.”
Victoria Castro Corral, HLI West 2023
“What I gained wasn’t just knowledge—it was fuel. HLI empowered me to lead not just with strategy, but with soul—deepening my impact through servant leadership.”
Vanesa Contreras, HLI West 2024
“I gained valuable skills in connecting with local organizations to foster unity. The program also helped me overcome my fear of public speaking and grow both personally and professionally.”
Esmeralda Sierra, HLI Pinal 2024
“I was able to get an inside look at the core issues facing our communities and engage in conversations with highly intelligent people about ways to address those issues in the future.”
Tim Vasquez, HLI Central 2025

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Are You a Nonprofit Seeking a Board Member?

Valle del Sol connects organizations with 2,000+ Hispanic Leadership Institute graduates ready to serve in governance roles. Our alumni represent Arizona's current and future leaders across every sector, bringing strategic thinking, community insight, and commitment to meaningful change:

Diverse Leadership Pipeline: Access qualified candidates who understand the communities you serve and bring lived experience to board discussions and decision-making.
Proven Leadership Skills: HLI graduates complete a rigorous curriculum covering governance, advocacy, strategic planning, and civic responsibility through direct engagement with Arizona's top leaders.
Statewide Reach: Our four regional programs produce leaders throughout East Valley, Central Phoenix, West Valley, and Pinal County, giving you access to candidates across Arizona.
Values-Driven Service: Alumni approach board work through a lens of social justice and community impact, committed to organizations creating real change.

Valle del Sol partners with Arizona Leaders on Board to connect nonprofits with HLI graduates. Visit their site to post your board opening and access our alumni network of qualified, community-focused leaders ready to serve.