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NCLR Lideres
NCLR Lideres

About Lideres

Who we are

The Latino population needs more leaders - public officials, businesspeople, activists, and organizers - who serve Latino communities and the cause of social justice at the local and national levels. We are a young community; our median age is 26. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Líderes Initiative is investing in a whole generation of young Latinos.

The NCLR Líderes Initiative is designed to increase the number, capacity, and influence of young Latino leaders in the United States by building a national network that supports and strengthens programs and organizations that develop Latino youth.

The Líderes Initiative uses a strategic, institutional-building approach to leadership development. We support hundreds of local, community-based programs and campus-based student organizations that serve Latino youth. By strengthening our community leadership infrastructure, we amplify the collective impact of thousands of young Latinos, and build a national movement.

What we do

The Líderes Initiative operates through three interrelated strategies:

1. A National Líderes Network

The Líderes Network is one of the largest databases of Latino community-based youth programs and campus-based student organizations in the nation. Network members share information about issues, opportunities, and resources of interest to young Latino leaders. The Líderes Initiative also identifies effective programs and organizations within the network, highlighting successes and creating opportunities for information-sharing and collaboration among members.

Click here for the list of Líderes Network member groups.

2. Capacity-Building Assistance

The Líderes Initiative provides expertise on best practices in leadership and Latino youth development, as well as general program and organizational development to strengthen network members and improve their efficiency and effectiveness.

The Líderes Initiative also manages the Líderes Campus Alliance, a group of Latino college student organizations specifically working to increase youth leadership and advance positive social change on their campuses and in communities throughout the United States.

Download the Campus Alliance membership packet.

3. Convening and Coalition-Building

The Líderes Initiative convenes young Latino leaders regionally and nationally to increase collaboration and networking.

Regional Líderes Congresos

Líderes Congresos convene young people on a regional level to discuss issues of concern and connect with existing community leaders and resources. Congresos provide a forum to share ideas and discuss solutions; to educate, empower, and energize one another about issues pertaining to Latino youth.

National Líderes Summit

The National Líderes Summit brings together young leaders from throughout the country to develop leadership and teamwork skills, discuss community involvement and empowerment, and learn about national Latino issues. The Líderes Summit is held in conjunction with the NCLR Annual Conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I get on your mailing list?

    To join the NCLR Líderes mailing list/newsletter, please enter your email address in the box at the upper right of this page under the heading "Join Our Community."

  2. How do I sign up my group?

    To register your group, click here and submit necessary information to process your request.

  3. I have a new group; can you help us get started?

    The Líderes Initiative assists young Latino leaders with building their own organizations and institutions. We encourage you to search for and contact similar groups on our Groups page, and to contact us directly for individual assistance.

  4. Do you have speakers that can come to our campus?

    NCLR staff often visit campuses to speak on a variety of issues. Additionally, we maintain a small list of "experts" on issues that may interest young Latino leaders. To discuss the invitation of a speaker to your campus or event, contact us.

  5. How do I get my event/opportunity listed?

    To post an event, your group must be a registered member of the NCLR Líderes Network. Click here to register. If your group is already registered, you can login here.

  6. Does NCLR provide internships?

    NCLR does not have an internship program, but different components of NCLR do take on interns on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in interning with NCLR, please submit a resume and cover letter to leadership@nclr.org. For more information about NCLR's areas of work, visit www.nclr.org.

  7. Does NCLR offer scholarships?

    Unfortunately, NCLR does not offer scholarships, grants, or any other type of financial services to individual students. Instead, we try to make as much information about scholarships and other financial resources available through the opportunities section of this website. Please click here to visit our Opportunities section.

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