The initiative is a program of Latinas &
Power and its Latinas in Leadership Institute.
HARTFORD, Conn., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Actress and activist Rita
Moreno, the honorary chair of the newly created National
Advisory Council for the Latinas in Leadership Institute, a
Latinas and Power Corp. Program kicked off the first inaugural
meeting with a strong sense of passion and commitment to help close
the Latina leadership gap in this country. Moreno stated, "I
accepted the role as the national honorary chairwoman for this
leadership program because we must create a path for more Latinas
to take on leadership and advocacy roles. This is about increasing
representation at all levels in all sectors."
The Latina Leadership Institute's (LiLi) mission is to increase
representation and to cultivate a robust pipeline of talented
leaders prepared to take on leadership and advocacy roles in
business and the community.
This Latinas & Power Corp. leadership
initiative amplifies and coincides with the new
Leanin.org, (a global network dedicated to helping women
achieve their ambitions working diligently to create an equal
world,) first ever report on Latinas recently published called
The State of Latinas in Corporate America that
offers an in-depth look at the distinct, compounding obstacles
Latinas face at work.
Marilyn Alverio, the CEO of
Latinas & Power and Executive Director of the Latina Leadership
Institute (LiLi) said, "Latinas & Power Corp. has been
answering the call to tackle the pipeline barriers that hold
Latinas back from leadership roles through LiLi and through a
number of other platforms."
The 6-month intensive certification program, LiLi is a cohort
based professional development hybrid program with a culturally
relevant lens and designed specifically for Latina professionals
and entrepreneurs in early to mid-career. It focuses on mindset,
authenticity, leadership influence and civic engagement.
The newly created Advisory Board for LiLi, comprised of national
influential Leaders from various sectors, including business,
academia, government and the arts, will provide guidance for LiLi's
programming to effectively assist in addressing the Latina
Leadership gap and be positioned to expand across the U.S.
Known for her celebrity and activism in the civil rights
movement and as conscious activist, Ms. Moreno has been a strong
advocate for women's rights and racial equality throughout her
career.
"This type of support for Latinas did not exist during my early
days and even in my mid-career. I firmly believe it is imperative
that we all do our part to help lift up the work of organizations
such as Latinas & Power. These initiatives make a difference
and ensure a vibrant workforce." stated Ms. Moreno.
Council member Carolyn Aronson,
one of the few Latina CEOs in the U.S. and a successful global
entrepreneur of It's a 10 Enterprises, stated, "We need more Latina
CEOs, and I am here to inspire other women to realize that they too
can lead companies and own global brands. By finding their passion
and tapping into increasingly accessible resources, women can build
businesses from the ground up and achieve their full
potential."
Real Estate Developer and Attorney, Sandy Cloud stated he is delighted to be in this
distinguished company being led by Rita
Moreno. "I am honored to be a part of this advisory council
that will help with the next step to develop opportunities for
Latinas in this country and help break as many barriers as we
can."
Karen Clarkson, V.P. of Go to
market strategy, sustainability, and strategic partnerships for
Ricoh corporation, shared why she became a Council member. She
stated, "I want to help give a voice to this community that can
make a change in the world".
During the kick-off meeting, all advisory members shared
valuable information and insights and will play a key role in
providing guidance, their influence, and their passion to expanding
the leadership program in the Northeast and beyond. The council
will meet three times a year and provide counsel as needed in
between meetings.
In addition to the above council members mentioned additional
Advisory council members include: Tricia Montalvo-Timm, board director, venture
investor, Yvette Melendez, President
& Founder YMR consulting, Andrea
Navedo, Actor, Author and Speaker, Yvette Peña V.P Audience
Strategy and Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
at AARP, Deb Rosado Shaw,
Fortune 50 Senior Executive and Advisor, Dr. Charles Venator Santiago, Assoc. Professor and
Founding Director of the Puerto Rican Institute at the University
of CT. In Storrs, and Dr.
Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, Executive
Director, CT Center for Nursing Workforce.
LiLi is OPEN for applications for its next session until
August 20, 2024, with Scholarships
Available.
The third Cohort begins on September
18th with a two-day retreat that helps build community as
well as conducts behavioral assessments that contributes to the
baseline of experience. www.latinasandpower.com
About Latinas & Power Corp.:
Latinas & Power Corp. is a 21-year-old network of Latina
professionals and entrepreneurs with the mission of inspiring,
motivating, encouraging, and providing tools that enable Latinas to
succeed as influential leaders and advocates in the workplace,
community and beyond. Through initiatives like the Latinas in
Leadership Institute, Latinas & Power Corp aims to create
opportunities for personal and professional growth, foster
leadership development, and promote diversity and inclusion.
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