And, just as I am taking off on vacation, here's s little surprise that has been in the making for the past few months.
I have been part of the Latinx Professionals®board for a couple of years, and when Rafael Magaña and Diana Kleps approached me with the idea, my response was an enthusiastic "Yes!".
The not-for-profit space can be extremely rewarding, while at the same time significantly challenging. I have been working over the past weeks on learning more from other leaders in the space and understanding how I can make a dent in the universe with this opportunity.
A few core principles that will be the main focus of my tenure:
-Latinx is a misunderstood term. Misunderstanding generates rejection. Education on what this means -and the exploration of how similar terms continue to evolve needs to be at the front center of the effort.
-Any not-for-profit "product" has 3 clients that need to be serviced: the sponsors, the recipients of the volunteer effort, and the volunteers themselves. Any sustainable effort needs to be able to articulate -and deliver- value to all these audiences.
-I do not identify as a Latinx myself, but I am an ally and I will fight to defend the right of other people to identify as Latinx. I will make it part of my tenure's purpose to identify the next leader of the organization, with a special focus on finding and mentoring someone who DOES identify as Latinx.
If you're interested in being part of this movement, as a sponsor, a volunteer, a future leader, or a follower, I urge you to follow us on Linked In and reach out to me with a private message expressing your interest.
We need more Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx to find their place in the spotlight.
📢 Help me amplify their voices. Ayúdenme a amplificar sus voces. 📢
We are thrilled to announce that Hernan Chiosso, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Latinx Professionals®. Hernan has been a dedicated leader and board member since the organization’s inception, and we are excited to see him bring his strategic vision and passion to this new role.
Under Hernan’s leadership, we look forward to reaching new heights, driving impactful change, and empowering our Latinx community like never before. This marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we are confident that Hernan will lead us into an era of unprecedented growth and influence.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build a powerful network of Latinx professionals dedicated to success and lifelong connections.
Latinx Professionals board of directors all congratulate Hernan on his new role with the organization. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gr_eXia
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