HIGHLIGHTS

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2007

• NHLI graduated an impressive group of 23 fellows of the Class of 2007 and 22 LLL youth future leaders. Over 1,000 Latinas attended the five half-day LECs held in Los Angeles, California, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hartford, Connecticut, Orlando, Florida, and Houston, Texas. • A very special fundraising event was held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. California Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano shared her expertise in the kitchen as the guest chef of the evening and together with the Class of 2007 held a silent auction and raised over $10,000. • Another first for NHLI was the creation of the NHLI Hermanas Triathlon team, which a group of nine Latinas completed the Danskin Sprint Triathlon in August in Seattle, Washington and raised over $5,000 for NHLI. • NHLI welcomed our new Board Chair, Ingrid Duran of D&P Creative Strategies along with new board members: Silvia Aldana, Manager, Federal Governmental Relations, Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation; Antonia Jimenez, Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting Group, LLP; Michaeline Perez-Guzman, Vice President of Operations at McDonald’s USA; and Emily Gantz McKay, President, Mosaica. • Long-time partners, State Farm Insurance Companies, Wal-Mart and Microsoft once again showed their commitment to NHLI’s programs by assisting in revamping our technical and internet capabilities so that we can better reach and communicate with our constituency across the country. • We ended the year by coming home and celebrating our 20th Year Anniversary Celebration in Denver, Colorado and honoring the past and forging the future

2006

• NHLI empowered and trained over 1,700 Latinas in 2006! • 23 Latina professionals graduated from the Executive Leadership Training • 24 young Latina leaders graduated from the 6th Annual Latinas Learning to Lead Youth Institute • NHLI hosted seven half-day Latina Empowerment Conferences in Las Vegas, NV, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Philadelphia, PA, Miami, FL, Indianapolis, IN, and Salt Lake City, UT, and reached over 1,200 Latinas with its informative and inspirational training efforts • NHLI held the 19th annual 2006 Leadership Training and Mujer Awards Conference in San Antonio, Texas and over 500 people attended. The Executive Leadership Training Conference featured keynote speakers Julie Stav, financial planner, and Esmeralda Santiago, author and producer, the Center for Creative Leadership training, a luncheon panel of influential Latinas, a Latina authors book signing session, art exhibit, concurrent sessions, Powerwalks, and Awards Gala • NHLI honored Eva Longoria as the 2006 Chair Award recipient during the Mujer Awards Gala. Dr. Gloria Rodriguez and Moraima Oyola Pizarro were honored as the 2006 National and Regional Mujer Awardees respectively • NHLI hosted its 9th Annual Latina Congressional Breakfast at the Library of Congress in September. • NHLI’s fundraising efforts included a Cinco de Mayo celebration with special chef, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA) • NHLI launched the Corporate Advisory Council • Julie Stav, nationally known financial planner, and Arminda Figueroa (‘89) joined the NHLI Board of Directors • NHLI published its 2005 Annual Report • NHLI hired Evelyn Garcia as the new Program Coordinator and Joseph Marks, Jr. as the Event Coordinator • NHLI was part of a delegation of U.S. Latino organizations that traveled to Israel to broaden relations between Israel and the U.S. Hispanic community • NHLI was featured in LatinaStyle Magazine, Hispanic Trends, Woman MBA Magazine, Hispanic Magazine, Professional Women’s Magazine and numerous newspapers nationwide • A new promotional DVD about NHLI was produced • NHLI Board member, Nora de Hoyos Comstock, and NHLI President, Marisa Rivera-Albert, received the “Women Helping Women” Award from the Hispanic Professional Women’s Association • NHLI President Marisa Rivera-Albert was also selected as one of the “21 Leaders for the 21st Century” by Women’s ENews.

2005

• NHLI received the Center for Creative Leadership Distinguished Alumni Award • NHLI received the 2005 Leadership Independent Sector Award
• Marisa Rivera-Albert, President of NHLI received the Cesar Chavez Award from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute and the LatinaStyle Magazine Trailblazer Award • 22 Latina professionals graduated from the Executive Leadership Training • 21 young Latina leaders graduated from the 5th Annual Latinas Learning to Lead Youth Institute • NHLI hosted five Latina Empowerment Conferences across the country in Omaha, NE; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Albuquerque, NM; and Atlanta, GA; 800 Latinas were trained at the five Latina Empowerment Conferences • NHLI held the 18th annual 2005 Leadership Training and Mujer Awards Conference in San Diego, California and 500 people attended • NHLI hosted its first ever Latina Golf Clinic at the Mujer Awards Conference • NHLI honored Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch and Eva Pagan Hill as the 2005 National and Regional Mujer Awardees respectively • The Leadership Conference featured a Latina golf clinic, keynote speakers, Center for Creative Leadership training, a luncheon panel of influential Latinas, a Latina book signing session, art exhibit, concurrent sessions, and awards gala • NHLI hosted the 8th annual Latina Congressional Breakfast at the Library of Congress • NHLI kicked off its Vision Forward: Growing Latina Leaders capacity building campaign at the Mujer Awards Conference, with a goal of raising $3.0 million in three years • Published the 2004 Annual Report • NHLI empowered and trained over 1,500 Latinas in 2005! • NHLI moved to a new office in Rosslyn, Virginia

2004

The National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI) empowered and trained over 1,700 Latinas in 2004.• Twenty-one Latina professionals completed four weeks of Executive Training. • Twenty-three young Latina leaders graduated from the 4th Annual Latinas Learning to Lead Youth Institute. • Two Latina Empowerment Conferences were held in Detroit, Michigan and Santa Fe, New Mexico.• Ten Empowerment Breakfasts were hosted across the country. • Six Latina “Congresistas” participated in the annual Latina Congressional Breakfast. • The 2004 Leadership Training and Mujer Awards Conference hosted 500 participants. • The 2004 Leadership Training Conference featured Julie Stav, Deborah Rosado Shaw, and Dr. Antonia Novello as keynote speakers, an art exhibit by four Latinas, a book signing session, and four concurrent sessions. • Marjorie Agosin and Adelfa Botello Callejo were honored as the 2004 National and Regional Mujer Awardees, respectively. • Dr. Sandra Madrid was elected as NHLI Board Chair and seven new board members were selected to the Board. • NHLI published the 2003 Annual Report and quarterly newslettters, and updated the website, www.nhli.org.

2003

• First Latina Empowerment Conference was held in Detroit, Michigan with over 200 participants. • Produced the NHLI DVD entitled The Power of Change. • Honored distinguished Latina leaders at the 3rd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration at the Smithsonian Institution. • Hosted eight recruitment breakfasts: Austin, Washington, Phoenix, Tucson, Chicago, Miami, Washington, D.C., Denver. • Completed four weeks of Executive Training and graduate 20 Latina professionals. • Five Latina “Congresistas” participated in the Annual Capitol Hill Congressional Breakfast. • 20 young Latina leaders graduated from the 3rd Annual Latinas Learning To Lead Summer Institute • Published the 2003 NHLI Alumnae Directory and the 2002 Annual Report • The 2003 Leadership Training and Mujer Awards Gala had the most attendees to date. • The 2003 Leadership Training featured a luncheon speaker and an exhibit by four Latina artists. • The Mujer Awards Gala presented Laura Cano’s art exhibit and the folkloric Panamanian dance group.• Sara Martinez Tucker and Dra. Juliet V. Garcia were honored respectively as the 2003 National and Regional Mujer Awardees.

2002

• Celebrated NHLI’s Quinceñera (15th Year Anniversary) • Completed the four week Leadership Program • Graduated 38 Latinas from the program • Hosted 2nd Women’s History Month: A Latina Celebration! in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution • Completed the 2nd year of Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Institute • Held seven recruitment breakfasts across the country • Hosted two-day Mujer Awards Gala and Leadership Training in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida • Selected Cristina Saralegui, journalist, television host, leader and philanthropist for National Mujer Award and Sonia Gutierrez, Executive Director, Carlos Rosario Career Center and Public Charter School, Washington, DC for Regional Mujer Award • Thanked our sponsors with a Corporate Recognition Luncheon • Fifty percent of the 2002 Fellows sponsored by State Farm Scholarships • Hosted two Board Meetings and a special strategic planning session • Completed a 14 Year Impact Study • Explored new branding opportunities with the Cartel Group • Increased funding by $150,659 from 2001 • Received support from nine new funders • Became a member of the Combined Federal Campaign • NHLI was featured in the Hispanics Today TV show produced by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

2001

• Hosted Women’s History Month: A Latina Celebration! in partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives • Launched the Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Institute in Washington, DC • Held 10 recruitment breakfasts across the country • Hosted Mujer Awards Gala in Disney World/Epcot, Orlando, Florida • Selected Linda Chavez-Thompson, Executive Vice President of AFL-CIO for National Mujer Award and Lena Archuleta, lifetime educator from Denver for Regional Mujer Award • Hosted a full day leadership training with three sessions preceding the Mujer Awards Gala • Fifty percent of the 2001 Fellows sponsored by State Farm Scholarships • Began NHLI Endowment Fund with generous donation of $10,000 by an alumni • Began to implement the CyberMadrinas Email Mentoring Program • Received support from 12 new funders • Increased funding by $139,647 from 2000 • Hired full-time Program Coordinator

2000

• NHLI held six Regional Recruitment Breakfasts across the country in: Washington, D.C.; Miami, FL; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles CA; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ. • NHLI hosted a Latina Congressional Breakfast. • NHLI and the Asian Pacific American Women’s Leadership Institute joined for a coalition building workshop during the Washington, D.C. week. • NHLI Class of 2000 contributed $10,600 to NHLI, the largest contribution by any class. • NHLI Graduation Ceremony was held at the Smithsonian Castle, Washington, DC. • Three NHLI Alumnae are selected to go to Spain as part of the Spanish Embassy “Hispanic Youth Program.” • NHLI selects Antonia Hernandez, President and General Counsel of MALDEF, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund as its 2000 National Mujer Awardee. • NHLI selects its first Regional Mujer Awardee, Marylou Olivarez Mason, Executive Director, Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs. • Mujer Award Gala and Leadership Training was held at Walt Disney World/Epcot, Orlando Florida. • NHLI incorporates three new sessions as part of their leadership training. • NHLI joins the Race for the Cure annual walk to help fight breast cancer. • NHLI first Corporate Directory is produced • 14 new funders join in partnership with NHLI.

1999

• NHLI goes online with new website — WWW.NHLI.ORG • NHLI Fellows meet with U.S. Secretary of State Madame Albright • NHLI receives four government proclamations from three different states • NHLI selects Mary Lou Tullos Garcia of Harlingen, Texas as the Mujer Awardee • Mujer Award Gala & Leadership Training was hosted by Walt Disney World, Florida • State Farm Insurance Companies upgrades entire computer system at NHLI headquarters. • Four NHLI alumnae are guests of the Spanish Government as part of Young Hispanic Leaders • NHLI Fellows participate in Hispanic Congressional Caucus Summit, Washington, D.C. • NHLI signs historic agreement with the Small Business Administration (SBA) • Class of ‘99 Graduation held at the Smithsonian Castle, Washington, D.C. • NHLI First Alumnae Directory is produced.

1998

Twenty-one women graduate from the program. • The 6th Annual Mujer Award Gala is held honoring Dra. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Latina to ever hold the position of U.S. Surgeon General.

1997

NHLI Celebrates its 10th Year Anniversary with a three day national conference in Washington, D.C. • The first ever Latina & Asian Pacific American Women's Summit training session was held. • 15 women graduate from the program.

1996

• Developed the first Website for NHLI. • NHLI spearheads the creation of the National Coalition of Women Leaders in cooperation with the Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute (APAWLI) • 20 women graduated from the program.

1995

• Received Whirlpool grant to fund the first formal evaluation of the leadership program. • Ford Foundation sponsored a Gallup research study on NHLI Hispanic women and a development plan. • The third Annual Mujer Award paid tribute to Juana Beatriz Gutierrez, co-founder of The Mothers of East Los Angeles

1994

• The first Congressional Luncheon with Latinas was held in Capitol Hill. • NHLI Alumnae advanced training was held in conjunction with the National Women's Political Caucus. • Dolores Huerta, co-founder of United Farm Workers of America, is chosen as the 2nd Mujer Award recipient. • Twenty additional Latinas graduate from NHLI.

1993

• NHLI moves their headquarters from Denver, CO to Washington, D.C. to establish a national reputation and presence. • The First Annual Mujer Award Gala is held honoring the lifetime achievements of a Hispanic woman who has served the Hispanic community in the U.S. NHLI honors Antonia Pantoja, founder of ASPIRA.

1992

• Five Conexion Latina programs are launched to celebrate NHLI's fifth birthday in Albuquerque, Chicago, Denver, Miami and San Antonio. • A total of 120 graduates complete the national program. • NHLI five-year Summit was held in Puerto Rico.

1991

• A total of 95 graduates complete the national program. • Community leadership projects are incorporated into the leadership institute. • Regional community leadership program, Conexion Latina, is designed for five key Hispanic cities.

1990

• The Board of Directors develops a strategic plan. • Latina, the first organizational newsletter, is produced. • New corporate and foundation support is developed.

1989

• NHLI is incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the State of Colorado. • The Board of Directors is established. • NHLI negotiated scholarships with the Center for Creative Leadership.

1988

• The Institute is created with funding support from the Coors Brewing Company. • The National Advisory Committee is established, and 20 Hispanas complete the first national leadership program.