ILI PRESIDENT & CEO

Welcome to the Indiana Latino Institute.

For 25 years, ILI has worked alongside students, families, schools, employers, and community partners to expand access to education, career opportunities, and leadership across Indiana. I am honored to serve as President & CEO and to help lead this organization into its next chapter.

At ILI, we believe education should lead to opportunity. That means helping students successfully navigate high school and postsecondary education, connecting young people to meaningful career experiences, developing the next generation of leaders, and advocating for policies that strengthen communities across our state.

Each year, our programs reach thousands of students and families throughout Indiana. Behind those numbers are individual stories: a student becoming the first in their family to attend college, a young professional gaining experience through an internship, a family better equipped to navigate the education system, or an emerging leader finding new ways to serve their community.

That is the impact that drives our work.

As Indiana continues to grow and change, ILI has an important role to play in ensuring that talent and opportunity are connected. We want students to see a future for themselves here, employers to have access to the talent they need, and communities throughout Indiana to benefit when more people have the opportunity to succeed.

None of this work happens alone. Our impact is made possible through the commitment of our staff, board, donors, corporate and foundation partners, schools, universities, employers, public officials, community organizations, and countless individuals who believe in our mission.

As we look ahead, I am excited about what we can accomplish together. We will continue building on ILI’s strong foundation while looking for new ways to expand our reach, strengthen our programs, deepen partnerships, and create lasting opportunities for students, families, and communities across Indiana.

Thank you for being part of our work and our future.