Our Story
For over 40 years, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) has hosted a national conference that attracts over 6,500 present and future leaders representing 40 states. The program focuses on the state of Latino education, celebrating Latino culture, Latina empowerment, Latino socioeconomic advancement, Afro-Latino power & influence, the Latino vote, making DE&I work for everyone, immigration reform, and honoring courageous and dedicated men and women who are trailblazers, humanitarians, and lifelong servants to the empowerment of the Latino community.
Our Goal
This year, the St. Norbert College Latine Student Union, in partnership with the Office of Student Inclusion & Belonging, is hoping to send more students of Hispanic heritage to the USHLI National Conference in Chicago. Your support will provide the extraordinary opportunity for students to interact with recruiters, national policy-makers, and future employers. Students will hear from nationally prominent speakers in the Latino community, attend interactive forums on culturally relevant topics, and participate in workshops on how to effectuate change, all while celebrating their vibrant heritage. A gift of any size will contribute toward travel, lodging, and registration fees.
Hear from past attendees...
"USHLI was an unforgettable experience from the first moment we walked in. USHLI allowed me to meet individuals who worked in the White House and realize that working for the United States government is something that I would be interested in in the future by hearing about their personal experiences and achievements. I learned that my Latino community has the power to make a change in this world, and it is up to us to demonstrate the beauty of our culture. No one should ever feel like they aren't able to achieve their dreams because anything is possible when you believe in yourself, and USHLI pushed me to want to become a more decisive leader and be the voice for those around me." -Stephanie Faudoa, '24