Members of Willowbrook Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA) Club attend United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) National Conference

From Feb. 15 to 17, 15 members of Willowbrook’s Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA) Club attended the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) National Conference in Chicago. They were accompanied by HOLA adviser and world language teacher Miguel Molina, social studies teacher Ivan Jimenez and world language teacher Jennifer Corona.

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During the event, students had the opportunity to hear prominent speakers and participate in interactive forums on culturally relevant topics and workshops on “how to” effectuate change. According to https://www.ushli.org/register-for-ushli-national-conference, “Most conference participants are or will become the most influential Hispanic leaders of their generation and will help govern our cities, schools, states, and indeed, a nation that will become more than 30 percent Hispanic during their lifetime.”

This year’s program focused on the state of Latino education; celebrating Latino culture; Latina empowerment; Latino socioeconomic advancement; Afro-Latino power and influence; the Latino vote; making diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work for everyone; immigration reform; and honoring courageous and dedicated men and women who are trailblazers, humanitarians and lifelong servants to the empowerment of the Latino community. The conference provides an opportunity for students and young professionals to interact with recruiters, national policymakers and future employers. For more information, go to https://www.ushli.org/register-for-ushli-national-conference/.

Willowbrook’s HOLA Club focuses on the awareness of Latin American culture, development of character, leadership and scholarship service. For questions or more information, contact HOLA adviser Miguel Molina at mmolina@dupage88.net or 630-782-3002.