The Latinx Leadership Institute (LLI), launched in spring 2018, is an 8-week, student-facilitated, and cohort-based leadership development program for 1st Year, 2nd Year, and 3rd Year transfer Hispanic/Latinx emerging leaders. Recruitment takes place in the fall, ahead of sessions which typically take place in the Spring Semester, culminating in a final presentation in which participants present their findings on a semester-long project tackling issues within the Hispanic/Latinx community. 

Mission Statement

“We aim to empower Latinx students at the University of Virginia, providing a space for individual growth and the formation of lasting relationships among Latinx student leaders. We seek to enhance professional skills, build understanding of various Latinx cultures, and to develop leadership potential into action. Through these efforts, the Latinx Leadership Institute hopes to equip Latinx students to be successful leaders and maximize the endless opportunities available throughout the University and beyond."

Three pillars of LLI are:

1. Professional enhancement
2. Hispanic/Latinx cultural understanding
3. Leadership development

Current Executive Team

Co-Director: Kiara Barrientos

Co-Director: Sofia Quint-Gutierrez

Secretary: Vincent Martinez

Treasurer: Anthony Ferrufino Cruz

Program Engagement Co-Director: Juan Gomez

Program Engagement Co-Director: Kayla Kline-Polio

Program Engagement Co-Director: Olivia Mangini

Social Outreach & Recruitment Co-Director: Amy Privado

Social Outreach & Recruitment Co-Director: Keiry Lazo

Get Involved

Applications for the 2024-2025 LLI cohort are now open. Fill out this form by October 15, 2024 to be considered for this cohort!

For more info or questions, contact Carissa Temerson, MSS Program Coordinator, at [email protected].

Previous Executive Teams