At Lideramos, we are dedicated to empowering Latino communities through leadership development. Our mission is to cultivate a new generation of Latino leaders who are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and cultural understanding necessary to drive positive change in their communities. As the only national initiative focused exclusively on Latino leadership, we provide comprehensive resources, mentorship, and training to support the creation and enhancement of leadership programs across the nation. Our commitment is to build a strong, unified network of leaders who can effectively address the unique challenges and opportunities within their communities, fostering a brighter future for all.

Assess Existing Leadership Development and Identify Potential Partners

Before building your program, investigate current leadership development initiatives in your community using our National Leadership Program Directory. Identify organizations or providers offering similar programs and potential allies serving your target Latino population or addressing similar needs. If a gap exists, proceed with the following steps to build your program.

Best Practice:

Meet with community stakeholders to gauge interest in hosting your program.

Define. Partner. Empower.

Form alliances with local organizations and potential sponsors who share your vision for empowering Latino leaders. Establish an advisory board to guide your program’s development and secure commitments from key partners to ensure long-term success and sustainability.

Best Practices for Program Initiation:

• Identify an Advisory Board, potential funders, and initial participants.
• Define your program type and target participants.
• Secure a sponsoring organization and identify community resources.

Get Certified in Lideramos Core Elements for Program Excellence

The Lideramos Core Elements Training Program offers quality, evidence-based standards, including practical experience and training models, to ensure your leadership program is culturally focused, effective, and sustainable. Adhering to these best practices will enable you to deliver a high-quality program that meets your community’s needs.

Best Practices for Program Development:

• Assemble a curriculum and program design team to review LIDERAMOS core elements and determine the best fit for your community.
• Identify and secure commitments from resource people, presenters, and facilitators.
• Confirm and secure funding and in-kind resources (e.g., facility, equipment).