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Hispanics in Philanthropy Announces Next Generation Leadership Program

(OAKLAND, California) February 1, 2016 – In an effort to expand the diversity of future leadership in the philanthropic sector, Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), with support from the American Express Foundation, announces its Next Generation Latino Philanthropy Leadership Program. A 32-year-old U.S.-based nonprofit, HIP’s mission is to strengthen leadership, voice, and equity in the Latino community, with a focus on the formal philanthropic sector. A 2015 Foundation Center report revealed that, while Hispanics will make up approximately half of the US workforce by 2025, just 6-8% of trustees and only 2% of CEOs at grantmaking institutions today are Hispanic. In light of this, HIP decided action must be taken to help shift this lopsided representation. The Next Generation Latino Philanthropy Leadership Program is the initiative that HIP created as a solution. The goal of the Leadership Program is to support the leadership development training of emerging Latino philanthropic leaders with the long-term goal of increasing diversity in the philanthropic field. “We’re pleased to support this cohort of amazing, dynamic, innovative Latino leaders as they work to improve the equity and voice of our communities throughout the United States,” said HIP President Diana Campoamor. HIP has been impressed by the number of applications it has received since the program’s soft launch in October 2015. Anne Hand, HIP Program Manager, states, “We received 99 applications for this exciting new program, and we believe if we had included a broader recruitment campaign, we would have received many more. We couldn’t be happier about this high level of interest in fostering leadership by and for the Hispanic community.” “American Express has a proven commitment to training emerging leaders across the nonprofit and social purpose sectors,” said Timothy J. McClimon, President of the American Express Foundation. “Our partnership with HIP is an exciting opportunity to encourage the growth of Latino leaders, ensuring diverse voices are heard and actively represented across the nonprofit space.” In December, HIP named the Leadership Program’s first cohort of 45 Fellows: professional men and women from nineteen states and Washington, DC, working in the philanthropic, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. A full list of the 2016 cohort of HIP Next Generation Latino Leaders can be found below. The Next Generation Latino Philanthropy Leadership Program takes place via online webinars, telephone meetings, and through a virtual community. The goal of the program is to diversify the field of philanthropy by providing Latino leaders with trainings and mentoring opportunities aimed at building their leadership and networking skills. Mandatory activities include webinars and discussion participation on a variety of topics related to personal and institutional leadership. Optional activities include participation in HIP’s 2016 Leadership Convening and an opportunity for mentorship by a Latino foundation CEO or Trustee. HIP is also offering a limited number of registration scholarships and travel scholarships allowing Fellows to participate in its 2016 Leadership Convening and annual gala in Sonoma, California on March 10, 2016. For more information about HIP, including its Leadership Program and 2016 Leadership Convening and Gala, please visit http://www.hiponline.org/events/2016-leadership-convening-and-gala ABOUT HISPANICS IN PHILANTHROPY (HIP) HIP is a 32-year-old, U.S.-based nonprofit, with the mission to strengthen Latino leadership, voice, and equity, with a specific focus on the formal philanthropic sector. HIP works to further this mission by involving its more than 600 institutional and individual members, as well as the general public, in programs informed by its action pillars of equity, voice, and leadership. This grows HIP’s vision: that Latino equity, participation, and inclusion are essential for widely shared democracy and prosperity in the United States and the Americas. ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS: DEVELOPING NEW LEADERS FOR TOMORROW One of American Express’ three philanthropic platforms is Developing New Leaders for Tomorrow. Under this giving initiative, which recognizes the significance of strong leadership in the nonprofit and social purpose sectors, American Express makes grants focused on training high potential emerging leaders to tackle important issues in the 21st century. Nearly 16,000 emerging nonprofit and social sector leaders worldwide have benefited from American Express leadership programs, including the American Express Leadership Academy among others. Launched in 2008, the American Express Leadership Academy addresses the growing deficit of leadership talent in the nonprofit sector by bringing together emerging leaders from a diverse set of nonprofit, social sector and non-governmental organizations. Visit leaderstories.org to be inspired and connect with nonprofit leaders facing society’s most complex issues. CONTACT Anne Hand, Program Manager, Health and Education Focused Initiatives Anne.hand@hiponline.org 415-837-0427 ext. 3300 hiponline.org ### The 2016 cohort of HIP #NextGen Latino Leaders:
  • Aaron Enrique Almada, DC
  • Oswaldo Alvarez, IL
  • Manuela Arciniegas, NY
  • Laura Arreola, CA
  • Marcos Baca, NM
  • Yvette Bello, CT
  • Sindy Benavides, VA
  • Rosa Castillo, CA
  • Susi Collins, WA
  • Marco Davis, DC
  • Claudia DeMegret, NY
  • Juliet Flores, CA
  • Mayra Flores, AZ
  • Angelina Gonzalez, CA
  • Carolina Gutierrez, CA
  • Raquel Gutierrez, AZ
  • Amilcar Guzman, MD
  • Steven Hernandez, MI
  • Jose Hernandez-Paris, NC
  • Denise Herrera, NJ
  • Alfredo Lee, CA
  • Mike Leyba, MA
  • Eric Lugo, IL
  • Mariana Martinez, MI
  • Roxanne Mendez, CA
  • Victor Mitre, CA
  • Tony Moraga, CA
  • Louis Negron, GA
  • Alejandra Piers-Torres, IL
  • Alicia Rascon, TX
  • Sofia Reed, FL
  • Ahely Rios Allende, NY
  • Nancy Rivera-Torres, NY
  • Karla Robles, AZ
  • Rosemary Rodriguez, NY
  • Viridiana Romero, CA
  • Jacquelyn Rosa, IL
  • Karla Ruiz, CA
  • Jesus Sanchez, OH
  • Luis Sandoval, CA
  • Mandy Santiago, PA
  • Aileen Seoane, MN
  • Andrea Serrano, NM
  • Magaly Urdiales, NC
  • Mirellise Vazquez, CT