HACE Colores
Colores aims to provide a safe environment for Latino/a/x/e LGBTQIA+ participants to enhance their leadership skills so they can lead authentically, confidently, and effectively. Participants will explore various challenges and opportunities that are specific to the intersectional LGBTQIA+ community. They will also learn leadership theories and participate in an action learning experience. By learning practical tools and strategic insights, participants will develop the necessary skills necessary to produce immediate and sustainable results for themselves and the organizations they serve.
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Participant Profile
• 0-10 years of professional experience
• New or current Managers and Directors
• High Potential Leaders
Program Benefits
• Insights Discovery Leadership Evaluator
• One hour of individualized Executive Coaching
• Culturally-Relevant Curriculum
• Networking with powerful LGBTQIA + leaders
• Access to an alumni network of 4,100+ leaders from various backgrounds, industries, and countries
• Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
• Certificate of Completion
Spring 2026 Applications
Open: December 19, 2025
HACE Partner Company Sponsored Nominee Application Deadline: February 13, 2026
External Individual Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
This culturally-relevant and cohort-based program will help participants build a supportive network of LGBTQIA+ leaders across various industries. The program will be facilitated by two LGBTQIA+ executive coaches. Subject-matter experts from the LGBTQIA+ community will serve as guest speakers.
Program Language
All sessions and materials are in English. Based on availability, bilingual (English and Spanish) guest speakers share their experiences, struggles, successes, and lessons learned. Personalized Insights Discovery profiles are available in multiple languages. Insights Discovery executive coaching sessions are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese (based on availability). If there are any language barriers, please address with the Programs Department, programdept@haceonline.org.
Time Commitment
HACE Colores participants will meet biweekly for programming content, network building, a group project collaboration. The estimated time commitment for successful completion of the program is approximately 37 hours and outlined below:
- 1 hour of pre-course preparation (onboarding session)
- 21 hours of classroom instruction
- 7 hours of group project preparation (recommended to meet at least one hour every other week with group members)
- 1 hour of individualized executive coaching
- 2 hours of networking events (optional and open to the HACE network)
- 3 hours of presentations (yours and other groups in your cohort)
- 2 hours graduation ceremony
Spring 2026 Information
Onboarding
Accepted participants are required to attend one of the following sessions to learn more about HACE and program expectations.
March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) 4:00-5:00PM CST/5:00-6:00PM EST via Zoom
March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) 12:00-1:00PM CST/1:00-2:00PM EST via Zoom
Sessions
March 10, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 1: Leveraging Your Intersectional Identity in Leadership
March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 2: Insights Discovery: Leadership Effectiveness
April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 3: Enhancing Your Personal Brand & Developing Supportive Networks
April 21, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 4: Work-Life Wellness
May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) – Sessions 5: Building Trust and Managing Change
May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 6: Elevating Leadership Strategies for Organizational Impact
June 2, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 7: Managing Conflict with Effective Communication
June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 8: Team Project Presentations
June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session VIII: Graduation (5:00pm-7:00pm CST/ 6:00pm-8:00pm EST)
*Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30pm CST/5:30-8:30pm EST via Zoom unless stated otherwise.
*Hybrid and day programming available for exclusive company partner cohorts if interested*
Attendance Policy
Participants should plan to attend all sessions. This is a fast-paced learning environment, and the attendance policy allows for one missed session (maximum).
Tuition
The HACE Colores Program has a tuition cost of $3,995.
Below are payment options. Please review before completing an application:
Option #1 – Pay Individually
I understand I will be responsible for funding the tuition fee for the program. Below are some options you may want to explore:
Pay in full when accepted:
Employer Tuition Reimbursement: Ask your employer for support! Click here for some tips and a sample letter you can personalize to request professional development funds.
Payment Plans:
HACE can provide payment plans with scheduled dates. Please indicate interest in the payment plan when applying. Click on the “Tuition Assistance” option in the application to request information.
Option #2 – Company Sponsoring
My employer is a HACE partner and nominated me for this opportunity & will be covering my tuition. You will receive nominee communications from HACE with instructions on accepting the nomination and enrolling in the program.
Additional Program Information
For more sponsorship information
Contact partners@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498.
For more program information
Contact programdept@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498.
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Partner Sponsorship Information
Interested in sponsoring this program?
Contact partners@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498