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About Us
The Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines (LLI) fills the gap in culturally appropriate leadership programming for Latinas. LLI cultivates social responsibility and attention to the needs of the broader community in Iowa.
Through participating in LLI, emerging Latina leaders will develop their leadership skills, focus on personal
growth, professional advancement, and community networking and engagement. Empowered Latinas will serve on boards, commissions, and leadership roles throughout our communities.
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Throughout the Latina Leadership Initiative program, we open events to the public. If you are interested in participating or learning more in these events, click the button below:
"Building bridges to uplift and empower Latinas of today and tomorrow."
- Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines
Testimonials
Lillian Sanchez
Sanchez shared how proud she is to be part of the group of these strong women. “We are proud of our heritage, where we come from, and are not afraid to continue to blaze a trail that has been set by our predecessors. We bring value to our community by being our authentic selves and staying true to who we are”.
Blanca Plascencia
"Thanks to LLI I felt like I came back to life,” Blanca Plascencia shared about her experience as an LLI participant. “I started to believe in myself again. I remembered how much passion I have for so many things such as reading, learning and that I have always been thirsty for learning more and have been very curious. I learned to be confident of myself and I redefined myself again.”
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