Peter R. Villegas

National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials engages in the participation in the American political process from citizenship to public services. It focuses on appointments, census, education, immigration, election, and voting rights. The company was founded by Edward R. Roybal in 1981 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Latino Leadership Institute is a professional development program that prepares, connects, and elevates Latino leaders and entrepreneurs. The non-profit company is based in Littleton, CO, and was founded in 2014. The company aims to unlock the full economic and social potential of Latinos. By 2050, Latinos will comprise nearly 30 percent of the population, and the demographic destiny of the country will be characterized by the growing Latino population. The company provides technical, social, and financial resources and tools to Latino and BIPOC entrepreneurs through its growth-stage accelerator program. It also connects and advances accomplished and influential professionals across sectors and industries through its activated Latino network. In addition, the company offers inclusive leadership training developed with a neuroscience lens and grounded in history and context. The CEO is Joelle L. Martinez.