The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is one of the leading Hispanic non-profit, non-partisan organizations in the country. CHCI was established in 1978 by a group of Congressman to develop the next generation of Latino leaders. To fulfill its mission, CHCI offers nationally recognized educational and leadership programs, services, and activities that promote the growth of its participants as effective professionals and strong leaders. These vital opportunities empower Latinos for great personal and professional achievement. Latinos who participate in CHCI’s programs have boldly chosen to explore new opportunities and expand their horizons.
CHCI’s extensive convening power connects young Latinos to an influential and expansive network of leaders who are shaping our country’s future by keeping critical Latino issues on the national agenda. Additionally, CHCI helps maintain a pipeline of emerging Latino talent for government entities, corporations, nonprofits and other organizations.
Over the past ten years, CHCI has transformed itself into a leading nonprofit organization that has significantly expanded access for the Latino community. It has grown its budget to $10 million and its staff to roughly 20 people. Through its programs, CHCI has been directly impacting more than 800 students annually. Also, more than 3,300 highly accomplished alumni have successfully continued their journey beyond CHCI into the workforce as powerful leaders in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
