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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.

Developing the next generation of Latino leaders

aka CHCI   |   Washington, DC   |  https://chci.org/

Mission

CHCI is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, national leadership development organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders in the United States. CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino/a/x/e students and young professionals, and manages a network of nearly 5,000 highly accomplished alumni. CHCI also convenes Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community. As a pipeline of Latino talent to government, the private sector, nonprofits, and other organizations, CHCI ensures the interests of the Latino community are represented across all sectors of society.

Ruling year info

1978

President & CEO

Mr. Marco A. Davis

Main address

1128 16th street, NW

Washington, DC 20036 USA

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EIN

52-1114225

NTEE code info

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Education N.E.C. (B99)

Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards (B82)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The Hispanic community in the United States is drastically underrepresented in leadership roles – in all fields and industries, but notably in the federal government and public policy arena. This underrepresentation leads to the Hispanic community being left out of policy solutions, resource allocation, and other significant decisions, because we are usually not present at the decision-making table, and therefore must rely on others remembering and choosing to advocate for us. There are systemic disparities and challenges faced by the Hispanic population, and by investing in our own leadership we can equip a new generation of leaders to represent the community, address its needs, and advance its interests, while ensuring a prosperous future for the nation.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Congressional Internship Program

The CHCI Congressional Internship Program provides Latino college students with work placement on Capitol Hill four days a week, where they gain substantive work and networking experience. Interns also participate in once-a-week educational programs and leadership training, where they meet with national public- and private-sector leaders and engage in national policy discussions. This comprehensive approach to leadership preparation provides unmatched professional and learning opportunities. Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for participation in this prestigious program.

CHCI also offers corporate sponsors the opportunity to offer company-based internships following students’ successful completion of CHCI’s Congressional Internship Program.

Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent

CHCI’s Graduate Fellowship Program helps increase the number of Latino leaders in policy areas in which they are traditionally underrepresented. It provides exceptional Latino college graduates and young Latino professionals from across the country unparalleled opportunity for professional experience in public policy arenas such as education, health, housing, international affairs, law, and the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). It also offers a chance to participate in CHCI's nationally acclaimed leadership development training program, including research and publication of a public policy brief about a public policy issue in their chosen field. These policy briefs are presented an audience of key public- and private-sector leaders on Capitol Hill each spring.

CHCI also offers corporate sponsors the opportunity to offer company-based fellowships following students’ successful completion of CHCI’s Graduate Fellowship Program.

Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent

CHCI’s Public Policy Fellowships offer a paid, nine-month fellowship and professional leadership training program for young Latinos who have completed a bachelor’s degree. Fellows work in congressional offices on Capitol Hill, congressional committees and federal agencies, the White House, national nonprofit advocacy organizations, government-related institutes, and corporate federal affairs offices. This intensive work experience is enhanced by weekly leadership training sessions where they engage with national leaders around substantive public policy issues. Exposure to the wealth of information, contacts, and political activity in Washington D.C. gives fellows a unique opportunity to pursue their public policy career goals.

CHCI also offers corporate sponsors the opportunity to offer company-based internships or fellowships following students’ successful completion of CHCI’s Public Policy Fellowship Program.

Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent

The R2L NextGen program is a week-long Washington, D.C. experience. CHCI brings students finishing 10th and 11th grade to Washington, D.C. to spend five days learning about how the Federal Government works, meeting important leaders, visiting historic sites and developing a deeper understanding of how they can affect positive change in their communities and their nation.

Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent

In late 2013, CHCI transitioned its most popular resource, the sixth edition of the National directory of scholarships, internships, and fellowships for Latino students, to an online searchable database called NextOpp. This groundbreaking online resource provides a comprehensive listing of opportunities for Latino students across the nation to receive financial support for their education and obtain hands-on experience in the field of their choice.

Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent
Economically disadvantaged people

The mission of the CHCI Alumni Association (CHCI-AA) is to support CHCI in developing the next generation of Latino leaders through lifelong alumni engagement and leadership advancement. CHCI envisions alumni actively engaged in developing Latino leaders, involved civically in their communities, supporting CHCI’s programs through volunteerism and philanthropy, and continually developing their own professional and leadership skills. The CHCI-AA is one of the fastest growing networks of Latino professionals in the country and highly accomplished alumni have successfully continued their journey beyond CHCI into the workforce as powerful leaders in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. It promotes active visible leadership in the community, while providing members with professional development, networking and opportunities to mentor our Latino youth. By giving their time, talent and passion, CHCI alumni remain connected to each other and to CHCI well after their programs end.

Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent

The annual leadership conference facilitates discussion of the most significant issues affecting the Latino community and the nation. The conference takes an innovative approach that runs concurrent sessions and addresses relevant, hot button issues, identifying best practices. CHCI works with Members of Congress on its Board of Directors and Advisory Council to take part in the sessions, and national issue experts to achieve the highest level of participation. Session topics include education, environment, workforce diversity to immigration reform, economy, healthcare and civic engagement.

The Annual Awards Gala Program celebrates the accomplishments, contributions and the positive image of Latinos in America and gathers national leaders from all sectors during Hispanic Heritage Month each year.

Population(s) Served
Adults
People of Latin American descent

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of participants attending course/session/workshop

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Young adults, Adolescents, People of Latin American descent, Economically disadvantaged people

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Participants in primary leadership development programs: Public Policy and Post-Graduate Fellows, Congressional Interns, and R2L NextGen participants.

Number of clients placed

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

People of Latin American descent, Economically disadvantaged people, Young adults, Students

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Fellows and interns placed in Congressional offices

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

CHCI seeks to develop the next generation of Latino leaders by:

* Providing leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino/a/x students and young professionals

* Convening Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community.

* Recognizing and celebrating outstanding accomplishments among Hispanic leaders in the United States

Strategies include:

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

* The Public Policy Fellowship is a nine-month, paid fellowship program for recent college graduates to develop careers in public policy by working in Washington, DC, at congressional offices, federal agencies, national nonprofit advocacy organizations, and government-related institutes. The Post Graduate Fellowship is designed for Latino leaders who have completed graduate studies.

* The Congressional Internship Program provides college students of any major from throughout the country with a paid placement in a congressional office for 10-12 weeks. Students gain work experience, participate in community service, and receive educational and professional programming.

* The R2L NextGen program brings high school students from across the nation to Washington, DC for five days to learn about the Federal Government, meet important leaders and develop a deeper understanding of how they can affect positive change in their communities and the nation.

* NextOpp is a powerful online database allowing users to search for scholarships, internships, fellowships, and other opportunities based on their unique profile, location, and interests. The site also provides helpful reading materials to further educate users about the college-going process.

* The CHCI Alumni network consists of more than 4,500 highly accomplished alumni who have successfully continued their journey beyond CHCI as powerful leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. CHCI provides alumni members opportunities for professional development, networking and continued giving back.

CONVENINGS

CHCI hosts a series of day-long summits that connect leaders for focused, high-level discussions and networking around a focused issue or industry.

CHCI’s annual Leadership Conference held during Hispanic Heritage Month brings together key partners and thought leaders for high-level, thoughtful discussion about issues facing the Hispanic community and the nation.

At convenings, discussions focus on solutions in policy and practice, and feature Members of Congress, corporate executives, community activists, educators, celebrities, media personalities, nonprofit leaders, CHCI program participants, and CHCI alumni.

LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION

CHCI holds an annual Awards Gala that recognizes the trailblazers in our community and celebrates our community’s culture by presenting the Medallion of Excellence awards. The awards are CHCI’s highest accolade and one of the most prestigious honors in the Latino community bestowed each year to exemplary individuals who are role models and outstanding civic citizens for the Latino community.

The CHCI Here to Lead podcast features inspiring interviews with Hispanic leaders who discuss their career and personal history, journey to leadership, field of work, and how they are ensuring the success of a new generation of Latino leaders.

CHCI has a highly-trained and experienced staff who implement all its programs and activities. Building on more than 44 years of excellence, CHCI leverages its close relationship with Members of Congress and other public officials, its strong partnership with corporate partners and sponsors, its deep history and collaboration with philanthropy and nonprofit advocates, and its extensive network of alumni and key supporters and stakeholders to carry out its mission.

The organization has grown and increased the effectiveness of its work, now serving approximately 200 emerging leaders per year through its programs, and thousands more via its online presence. CHCI also now has more than 300 corporate partners who make significant investments of resources in its work. And the organization convenes more than 3,000 individuals through its issue summits, annual conference, and other gatherings, advancing dialogue to find solutions for the challenges that the Hispanic community and the nation face.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 10/23/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Rep. Nanette Díaz Barragán

U.S. House of Representatives

Term: 2020 - 2022

Marco A. Davis

CHCI

Leo Muñoz

CHCI Vice Chair, Comcast NBC Universal

Maria Luisa Boyce

CHCI Treasurer,UPS

Peter R. Villegas

CHCI Secretary, Actum

Silvia R. Aldana

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Angela Arboleda

Altria Client Services

Rep. Tony Cárdenas

US House of Representatives CA-29

Evelyn DeJesus

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Rep. Jimmy Gomez

US House of Representatives CA-34

Bruce C. Harris

Walmart

Sen. Ben Ray Luján

US Senate New Mexico

Antonio "Tony" Moya

Salt River Project

Ademola Oyefeso

United Food and Commercial Workers Union

Jose Plaza

CHCI Alumni Association National President

Jesse Price

TikTok

Ignacio A. Sandoval

CHCI General Counsel, Morgan Lewis

Rep. Darren Soto

US House of Representatives FL-9

Zuraya Tapia-Hadley

Meta

Rep. Norma J. Torres

U.S. House of Representatives CA-35

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/23/2023

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Multi-Racial/Multi-Ethnic (2+ races/ethnicities)
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability