LIDERAMOS Latino Leadership Fellowship

In partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership

Developing Latine Leaders Who Transform Communities and Strengthen Leadership Across Generations

Empowering Latino Future Leaders

The LIDERAMOS National Leadership Fellowship is an eight-month transformational experience that redefines what leadership looks like for Latine leaders. Grounded in the LIDERAMOS Five Core Elements Framework and enriched through our partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), the Fellowship recognizes that our greatest leadership strengths are often rooted in our culture, our lived experiences, and the journeys that have shaped us.

Many Latine leaders have developed extraordinary skills through navigating change, building community, overcoming barriers, bridging cultures, speaking multiple languages, caring for family, and advocating for others. At LIDERAMOS, we honor these experiences—not as obstacles to overcome, but as leadership strengths to embrace. Together, we transform survival skills into leadership superpowers that inspire, influence, and create lasting change.

Through personal reflection, executive leadership development, executive coaching, experiential learning, and a vibrant community of peers, Fellows strengthen their ability to lead with authenticity, confidence, and purpose while creating meaningful impact in their organizations and communities.

Ground Yourself

Every leadership journey begins with understanding who you are.

Fellows explore their leadership story, cultural identity, values, strengths, language, traditions, and lived experiences, recognizing that these are powerful assets that shape authentic leadership. By embracing who they are and where they come from, Fellows build the confidence to lead with purpose while honoring the communities that shaped them.

Strengthen Your Leadership

Leadership grows through learning, reflection, and practice.

Through executive leadership development with the Center for Creative Leadership, executive coaching, peer learning circles, and immersive experiences, Fellows strengthen their emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, communication, and ability to lead through complexity and change. Along the way, they learn to transform resilience into influence, lived experience into wisdom, and purpose into action.

Strengthen Your Community

Leadership is measured by the impact we create together.

Fellows apply their learning to strengthen organizations, foster collaboration, develop future leaders, and build stronger communities. As graduates, they become lifelong members of the LIDERAMOS National Leadership Network—a national community of leaders committed to mentoring others, expanding opportunities, and creating lasting change for Latine communities across the country.

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A Journey That Continues

Graduation is not the end of the Fellowship—it is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to learning, service, and leadership. As alumni, Fellows remain connected through the LIDERAMOS National Leadership Network, where they continue to grow, collaborate, celebrate one another, and strengthen a national ecosystem of Latine leadership for generations to come.

Fellowship Experience

The LIDERAMOS National Leadership Fellowship is intentionally designed to transform leaders from the inside out. Through a blend of world-class leadership development, culturally grounded learning, reflection, and community, Fellows discover that the experiences, values, and resilience that have shaped their lives are powerful assets for leading lasting change.

Throughout the eight-month journey, Fellows engage in:

  • Week-Long Executive Leadership Development training with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead effectively across sectors.
  • Executive Coaching, providing personalized guidance that helps Fellows deepen self-awareness, strengthen their leadership presence, and accelerate their growth.
  • Leadership Circle Learning Sessions, where Fellows learn alongside a trusted cohort, exchange ideas, and grow through shared reflection and accountability.
  • Cultural Leadership Experiences, celebrating the richness of Latine history, culture, language, identity, and lived experiences as essential sources of leadership wisdom and strength.
  • Applied Leadership Practice, encouraging Fellows to put their learning into action by strengthening their organizations, building partnerships, and creating meaningful change in their communities.
  • The LIDERAMOS National Symposium, where Fellows connect with hundreds of  Latine leaders from across the country, expand their networks, showcase their community impact and celebrate their leadership journey-.
  • The LIDERAMOS National Leadership Network, providing lifelong opportunities for continued learning, mentorship, collaboration, and national engagement.

It was a once in a lifetime experience and really appreciated being part of the program at such an early stage in my career, the experience and teachings have set me up for future success and I am forever grateful.

Aldo Medina
VP Commercial Lending Team Manager, Craft3, Portland, OR, 2024 Fellow

Who Qualifies?

The LIDERAMOS National Leadership Fellowship is designed for Latine leaders who are ready to deepen their leadership, expand their impact, and become part of a national network committed to strengthening communities and developing future generations of leaders.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Be affiliated with a LIDERAMOS member organization or an alumni of a LIDERAMOS local chapter. 
  • Preference is given to alumni of a LIDERAMOS member leadership program or individuals recommended by a program alumnus.
  • Be an emerging leader, mid-level manager, senior leader, or executive who demonstrates a commitment to serving their organization and community.
  • Have not previously participated in a comprehensive executive or community leadership fellowship, allowing the program to provide a foundational leadership development experience.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth, collaboration, and investing in the success of others.

LIDERAMOS values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and sectors. Fellows are selected from nonprofit, business, education, government, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and civic organizations across the country. We seek leaders who are committed not only to advancing their own leadership journey, but also to strengthening the broader Latine leadership ecosystem.

Investment & Commitment

Fellowship Investment

The tuition for the LIDERAMOS National Leadership Fellowship is $5,250 per participant.

The Fellowship tuition includes:

  • Executive leadership development through the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)
  • Executive coaching and leadership assessments
  • Monthly Leadership Circle sessions (March-October for 2 Hours each) 
  • Fellowship curriculum, materials, and learning resources
  • Participation in the LIDERAMOS National Leadership Network upon graduation

Tuition does not include:

  • Travel, lodging, and meals associated with the Center for Creative Leadership training
  • Travel, lodging, and other expenses related to attending the annual LIDERAMOS National Symposium

Fellowship Commitment

The Fellowship is an eight-month leadership journey designed for leaders who are committed to investing in their personal and professional growth.

Fellows are expected to:

  • Participate in one week-long executive leadership development program facilitated by the Center for Creative Leadership.
  • Attend monthly two-hour virtual Leadership Circle sessions with their Fellowship cohort.
  • Complete reflective assignments and leadership application activities between sessions.
  • Engage fully in coaching, peer learning, and collaborative discussions throughout the program.
  • Attend the annual LIDERAMOS National Symposium held each October, where Fellows deepen their learning, connect with national leaders, and become part of the broader LIDERAMOS community.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to active participation, personal reflection, and applying what they learn within their organizations and communities.

The Fellowship is intentionally designed to create meaningful transformation. Fellows should expect to dedicate time each month to learning, reflection, and leadership practice throughout the eight-month experience.

Application Timeline & Selection Process

Each year, LIDERAMOS selects a cohort of exceptional Fellow Candidates through a competitive national application process. We seek leaders who demonstrate a commitment to personal growth, community impact, and strengthening the future of Latino leadership.

Annual Timeline

  • Mid-November – Applications Open
  • Mid-January  – Application Deadline
  • Early February – Candidate Interviews with Fellowship Alumni Selection Committee 
  • Mid-February  – Final Selection
  • Early March – Fellowship Begins with Monthly Círculos
  • Late October – Fellowship Graduation at Annual LIDERAMOS Symposium 

Professional References

As part of the Fellowship application process, Fellow Candidates should be prepared to provide at least six professional references. These references are required as part of the leadership assessment process administered through the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) and provide valuable insights that support each Fellow’s leadership development throughout the program.