Event Details

(Tickets close on August 21st)

Mark your calendars! The Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) is thrilled to celebrate a decade of leadership, community, and impact.
Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to the heart of our network: YOU!

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Friday, September 6, 2024
6:00 - 9:00 PM

 

WHERE
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205,
Leprino Family Atrium
ATTIRE
Cocktail




Entrance & Parking:

Please use the west door entrance. The main parking lot is located on the north side of the Museum, facing City Park's ball fields. Learn more

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HERE'S WHAT AWAITS YOU

 
A Celebration to Remember

Enjoy an evening filled with laughter, dancing, and inspiration

Unparalleled Networking

Reconnect with fellow leaders, build new connections, and celebrate the collective power of our community and FamiLLIa

Live Art in Action

Witness artist Artmando create an original painting that captures the essence of the LLI's journey and impact

Evening Highlights

5:45 PM - Registration Opens

6:00 PM -  Bar, Passed Hors d’Oeuvres & Food Stations 

6:50 PM -  Fellowship, LEAP, and Ignite Alumni Gather for Group Photo 

7:15 PM - Short Program

  • Angelika Albaladejo, Denver7, LLI Alumna
  • Ale Spray, Bellco Credit Union Board Member, LLI Alumna
  • Joelle Martinez, LLI President & CEO

8:30 PM - Auction Announcement & Last Call

9:00 PM - Event Ends

Together, let's raise a glass to 10 years of remarkable progress and chart a course for an even more inspired future

Born from a vision of influential Latino leadership, LLI celebrates a decade of advancing nearly 800 leaders across industries, generations, and geographies. The past decade of impact fuels our unwavering commitment to an inclusive future. Our 10-year anniversary is a springboard to the next decade holding an even bigger vision – join us in building it.

Presenting Sponsor

Artist Sponsor

Impact Sponsors

Inspire Sponsors

Community Sponsors

 Artist Spotlight

Armando Silva

Armando Silva is a painter, muralist, and performer who uses his artistic superpowers to tell powerful stories, build community, and inspire youth through art. As a recipient of a Governor's Creative Leadership award from Colorado Creative Industries in 2018, Armando has been celebrated for his collaborations with cities, non-profits, businesses, and educators across the state and beyond. Born in Zacatecas, Mexico, at age 5, his family moved to Northern Colorado to pursue the American Dream. Today his large-scale mural installations give communities a way to communicate messages that can't always be said in words.

 

 Media Spotlight

Latino Leadership Institute Celebrates 10 Years

For the Latino Leadership Institute, our mission has always been to build a pipeline of Latino leaders. Today, our alumni are making waves across Colorado and beyond, leading nonprofits, corporations, and city governments. This event marks a decade of amplifying the extraordinary potential within our community and recognizing that the power to transform outcomes and futures lies within this network.

Don't Miss Joelle Martinez's Full Interview on Denver7

Denver Entrepreneur Leans on Mentorship To Get Fresh Food to Communities in Need

Meet Roberto Meza, a graduate of LLI's Entrepreneur Accelerator Program. His food hub is thriving, connecting producers, suppliers, and Denver with high-quality, local food. Roberto's leadership is a testament to the extraordinary talent and potential of Latino entrepreneurs. With continued investment and commitment, they can build businesses that will redefine the economic landscape of the U.S. for the better, unlocking the incredible potential of our country's economic future.

Learn more in the full interview on Denver7

 

Story Spotlight

Alumni of Impact • Mariana del Hierro on the Power of Community Ownership

Led by LLI Graduate Mariana del Hierro, Re:Vision is laying the groundwork in SW Denver for a thriving and equitable food landscape for years to come.

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Alumni of Impact • Juan Escobedo on Building Thriving Communities Through Mental Wellness

Juan Escobedo, an LLI graduate, exemplifies the power of intentionality through his career, including his recent appointment as chair of Colorado's 988 Crisis Line Enterprise Board.

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Alumni of Impact • CC Cantabrana is Championing Opportunity in Arizona

Driven by a desire to serve her community, CC Cantabrana supports others by demystifying government systems and connecting them with valuable resources.

Read more