What We Do
Our Mission:
To become a powerful national catalyst for Latinas ages 15-25 to pursue their dreams by providing educational leadership platforms, mentorship and powerful experiences through a context of sisterhood.
Our Process:
The Four Steps to Latina Leadership
The four step program empowers Latinas to pursue their passion and activate their dreams by providing educational leadership platforms, mentorship and powerful experiences through a context of sisterhood. We accomplish this mission through the following four steps:
1. Activate
Our CORE PROGRAM allows young Latinas to create a solid foundation through identifying and studying the 8 fig factors based on The Fig Factor book (discovery, wisdom, humility, persistence, vulnerability, vision, awareness and passion) in the 2‐day course.
2. Receive
Our MENTOR PROGRAM provides each graduate with a female mentor that will support them for six months with monthly meetings and regular check‐in calls. Our volunteer mentors are part of a team of caring adults that bring new ideas, encourage positive development and help participants define their goals and identify action to take. Graduates become accountable through sustaining support.
3. Grow
Each graduate takes part in the SUPPORT PROGRAM. The program includes access to new experiences through scholarships and local partnerships. This step creates a connection between the graduate, the community and its opportunities. The results are expanded network and circle of influence.
4. Share
There’s power in passion and commitment. Our GIVE BACK PROGRAM allows each graduate to make a difference in their lives by supporting causes that matter most to them. This empowering step is a chance to pay it forward and improve our world. It is also a key to becoming a successful citizen in our society and expanding the possibilities for our future Latina leaders.
Our Programs
CORE Program
Audience: Young Latinas ages 15-25
Objective: To immerse into the core values to elevate their leadership in the community, our most comprehensive program
Format: English or Spanish, 2 full days (8-5pm) + graduate ceremony (6 months later)
Mentorship: 6-month mentor program with monthly meetings and bi-weekly calls
CORE Xpress
Audience: Students and members of various organizations in the community, young Latinas ages 15-25
Objective: To provide a path that leads them to the full CORE program
Format: English or Spanish, 1/2 day (9-1pm), offsite at another organization or university
Mentorship: Virtual access via phone, email or website form
International Program
Audience: Youth in other countries come to United States for 5 days or the Foundation team travels abroad
Objective: To have an international impact
Format: English or Spanish, 2 full days (8-5pm)
Mentorship: Virtual access via phone, email or website form
Lunch & Learns – Forums
Audience: Graduates from the CORE and CORE Xpress Programs
Objective: To provide them with relevant information and continue to empower them in their dreams
Format: Panel format with local leaders, board members, 2 hours
Mentorship: N/A