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📣 Enrollment is open for the Conexión 2025 Mentoring & Leadership Programs! We’re excited to kick off our enrollment for the 2025 programs aimed at empowering Hispanic and Latino professionals. Our tailored initiatives focus on developing essential leadership skills, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful change. 📈 Check out the infographic below to learn more about our programs and how we can partner to elevate your emerging leaders! Let’s work together to create pathways for growth and success. Learn more at www.conexion-all.org #Conexión2025 #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

What an amazing event this was and an honor and a privilege to attend! Mil gracias a Conexion, GBH, The Boston Foundation, and the EXTRAORDINARY panelists for making "The Latino Factor: Road to Prosperity" the truly transformative and inspiring evening that it was. Proud to be part of Boston's passionate, vibrant, united, diverse, and tireless Latino community! #LatinoImpact #LatinoLeadership #LatinoCommunity #HispanicHeritage #IndigenousPeoples #ElPuebloUnidoJamasSeraVencido #WeAreHome

What an honor for the Massachusetts Business Roundtable to join our friends and colleagues at Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and Conexion in cohosting a captivating discussion on how the Latino community is reshaping American politics and democracy in the beautiful Senate Chamber replica at the EMK Institute. Renowned authors and national experts Mike Madrid and Ray Suarez discussed the growing impact of the Latino vote both now and into the future, particularly as the United States becomes closer to a majority-minority nation. Key takeaway? Treat Latino voters as the economic powerhouse they are, with the same economic, social and family concerns as anyone else as opposed to a solely ethnic voting block with an assumed set of priorities. This event continues a series of Roundtable covenings to promote dialogue in the business community around key issues in advance of the upcoming election at this particularly consequential time in our nation’s history. Thank you to Adam Hinds, Phyllis Barajas and your teams for your collaboration on this extraordinary event and for your continued leadership in our community to promote open dialogue and bipartisanship. Two great books to check out: We Are Home by Ray Suarez; and The Latino Century by Mike Madrid.

Just shy of a year ago, Mike Madrid made time to take a cold call from a random guy in Boston about Latino enagement and how we can do more to elevate our experience, power and influence in poltics. He told me about his book and I knew then he was on to something big! Today, I’m proud to call him a friend. Last night, Mike — by way of Conexion , Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and Massachusetts Business Roundtable — came to Boston to deliver a powerful message about how conventional wisdom around engaging Latinos needs to and must shift. It was an insightful discussion with real-talk about what our politics and society is missing when comes to the incredibly diverse mosaic that is the Latino community. Luckily, a shortcut to understanding what makes our community tick and what’s driving our politics is at your fingers tips with Mike’s book The Latino Century as well as our esteemed moderator Ray Suarez’s book “We are Home.” Two critical perspectives hitting at the right time and moment for our city, Commonwealth and country. Mike, Ray, JD Chesloff, Phyllis Barajas, Carlos J. Vasquez, Genesis Garcia, Adam Hinds and others are critical voices in this narrative change and I can’t thank them enough for delivering this incredible evening at EMK. Special thanks to Amplify LatinX, Maggie Hayden Bramley and my fellow JFK Library New Frontier Network members for elevating this event and coming out to this timely and much-needed discussion. Let’s keep it going! Adelante!

What an inspiring two days! 🌟 This week, we wrapped up our Hispanic Heritage Series with two incredible events in the city, highlighting the powerful impact of Latino culture, community, and socioeconomic influence today. The energy, insights, and stories shared—both in-person and virtually—were truly transformative. A special thanks to our speakers: Ray Suarez, Mike Madrid, panelists: Rosalin Acosta, Dr. Lorna Rivera, Gonzalo Puigbó, MBA, and our partners: GBH, The Latino Equity Fund at The Boston Foundation, The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, and The Massachusetts Business Roundtable. Your contributions helped drive meaningful discussions on how we can achieve lasting change for our community within our systems and democracy. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🎉 #WeAreHome #Conexión #LatinoImpact #LatinoLeadership #LatinoCentury #HispanicHeritage

Join Conexion, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate tonight for a Powerful Conversation on Latino Leadership and Democracy! We’re excited to host "Transforming Democracy in the Latino Century", featuring national political consultant Mike Madrid and acclaimed journalist Ray Suarez. They’ll dive into themes from Mike’s book, The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy, exploring how Latino voters are reshaping the U.S. political landscape. 🇺🇸 Date: October 23, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Columbia Point, Boston, MA Virtual Option Available Walk-ins Welcome! This is a don’t-miss opportunity to engage with thought leaders discussing the future of democracy and the role of the Latino community. 👉 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eXRwYzFX We look forward to seeing you there! #LatinoLeadership #Democracy #HispanicHeritage #LatinoCentury #CommunityEngagement #MikeMadrid #RaySuarez #Conexion

Continue the Celebration of Hispanic Heritage with Conexion: Join Us for Two Powerful Conversations this week on Socioeconomic Well-Being, Immigration, and with Ray Suarez & Mike Madrid on socioeconomic well-being, immigration, and democracy to close out Hispanic Heritage Month! 🗓️ October 22, 2024: In partnership with GBH and The Boston Foundation's Latino Equity Fund, we will explore the critical issues of immigration, economic mobility, and housing with acclaimed journalist and author Ray Suarez, and esteemed journalist and moderator, Jorge Quiroga. We will also feature insights from experts Rosalin Acosta, Dr. Lorna Rivera, Gonzalo Puigbó, MBA, and Evelyn Barahona. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eNrXARRc 🗓️ October 23, 2024: In partnership with The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and The Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Ray Suarez will interview Mike Madrid, national political consultant and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, on insights from his latest book: “The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy.” We will explore the profound impact of the Latino community on U.S. politics. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eXRwYzFX

Celebrating Latino Leadership! 🎉 Last Thursday, Amplify LatinX held their annual #ALX100 event, honoring 100 incredible Hispanic and Latino leaders for their contributions to the community across Massachusetts. We are beyond proud to share that our very own Phyllis Barajas, Founder and CEO of Conexionón, was recognized for her over 20 years of work and dedication to advancing Latino leadership. Her unwavering commitment has earned her the well-deserved nickname La Madrina – a true testament to her impact and mentorship in the community. A big congratulations to all the honorees for their inspiring leadership and contributions. Your work continues to pave the way for future generations, and it's an honor to be part of this incredible community! Check out some of the moments from that night below ⬇️ #LatinoLeadership #AmplifyLatinx #ALX100 #CommunityImpact #LatinoLeaders #Conexion #Leadership #LatinoPride

📣 Join us for two upcoming free engaging events next week with Ray Suarez & Mike Madrid on socioeconomic well-being, immigration, and democracy to close out Hispanic Heritage Month! 🗓️ October 22, 2024: In partnership with GBH and The Boston Foundation's Latino Equity Fund, we will explore the critical issues of immigration, economic mobility, and housing with acclaimed journalist and author Ray Suarez, and esteemed journalist and moderator, Jorge Quiroga. We will also feature insights from experts Rosalin Acosta, Dr. Lorna Rivera, Gonzalo Puigbó, MBA, and Evelyn Barahona. 🗓️ October 23, 2024: In partnership with The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and The Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Ray Suarez will interview Mike Madrid, national political consultant and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, on insights from his latest book: “The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy.” We will explore the profound impact of the Latino community on U.S. politics. 💡 Learn more and register in the link below! https://lnkd.in/etJ5wFE6

Join us on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 for a compelling discussion with Mike Madrid, author, national political consultant, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and Co-Host of The Latino Vote podcast. Mike will share insights from his latest book, “The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy,” exploring the profound impact of the Latino community on U.S. politics. Hosted by Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, in partnership with Conexion and the Massachusetts Business Roundtable! Doors open at 5:30pm ET  Program begins at 6:00pm ET Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with one of the leading experts on Latino voting trends! https://lnkd.in/eCDsUSmJ