ADVOCACY

ADVOCACY & SYSTEMS CHANGE

Through our advocacy efforts, ILI is positioned to be the leader in all policy relevant to the issues impacting Latino communities throughout Indiana. Community empowerment and success begins with developing a well-articulated voice, and our advocacy efforts strive to form and deliver a Latino perspective that serves as a solid voice on issues of importance for our community. ILI will advocate for all issues impacting Latino Hoosiers. This work is not limited to Health and Education, but also on topics such as Immigration, Economic Development and Public Safety.

While we work diligently to develop our advocacy efforts on all issues of importance, our strategic objectives include the following:

ILI will serve as the convener of Latino networks and organizations statewide.

Legislative Agenda, 2024 FINAL (11 x 8 in)

2024 ILI LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

The 2024 ILI Legislative Agenda reflects where the issues currently stand and provides insight into the goals ILI and other advocates hope to achieve. It is critical to have public policy that addresses community advancement through workforce development, education, health, and public safety to positively impact Indiana. These issues are discussed each year at the ILI Legislative Breakfast.

2024 ILI Legislative Agenda

2022 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

This report is an effort to elevate Latinos by amplifying their voices from across Indiana. Throughout 2022, ILI partnered with local organizations in seven locations to host community conversations, gathering insight and feedback on the state of Latino affairs in each community. This report highlights those issues as well as provides ILI’s recommendations on addressing those barriers.

2022 ILI Community Conversation Report

HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

Established in 2017, The Latino Higher Education Consortium provides an opportunity for higher education chancellors, presidents, and leadership to collaborate on strategies for Latino student access, success, and transition into the workforce. This work is a crucial component of ILI’s effort to change systems and challenge institutions to serve the growing Latino student population better.

2023 Higher Education Consortium