Elevando Latino Leadership Program
HACE’s Elevando Latino Leadership Program (ELLP), formerly known as Emerging Latino Leadership Program, is geared towards high potential and high performing middle-level managers and new directors from the Latino/a/x/e community. The cohort-based program enables them to lead their teams and organizations more effectively. The curriculum assists in mastering the multiple roles and unique challenges that Latino/a/x/e professionals face through self-reflection and coaching, peer mentoring and culturally relevant content and conversations.
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increased leadership effectiveness through executive coaching
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mastered leadership styles
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learned effective strategic planning
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reported salary increase post-program
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achieved promotions post-program
Participant Profile
• Managers & Directors
• High Potential ERG Leaders
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5-10+ years of professional experience (or higher and seeking culturally relevant leadership development)
I remember hearing the phrase, “Go where you are valued, not just tolerated,” and it stayed with me. HACE helped me truly believe it—and more importantly, live it. Being part of this community opened my eyes to the value I bring to the table: my perspective, my leadership style, my voice. It gave me the tools and confidence to own my story and take up space with purpose. Since then, I’ve been intentional about aligning my career with places and people that recognize and celebrate my contributions. HACE didn’t just impact my career—it reshaped how I see myself as a leader, and how I lead others.
Program Benefits
• Insights Discovery Leadership Assessment
• 1 hour One-on-One Executive Coaching
• Access to Latino/a/x/e senior executives
• Alumni network of 500+ leaders and lifelong, continued professional development
Spring 2026 Applications
Open: December 19, 2025
HACE Partner Company Sponsored Nominee Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
External Individual Application Deadline: March 20, 2026
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
The approximate time commitment of 37 hours is outlined below:
- 1 hour of pre-course preparation (onboarding session)
- 21 hours of content, including pre/post surveys
- 7 hours of pre-session and group project preparation
- 1 hour 1:1 executive coaching
- 2 hours of networking events
- 3 hours of cohort group presentations
- 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 31, 2026 (Tuesday) 3:00-4:00PM CST/4:00-5:00PM EST via Zoom
April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) 12:00-1:00PM CST/1:00-2:00PM EST via Zoom
Sessions
April 9, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 1: Leading Through Your Values and Culture
April 23, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 2: Leadership Effectiveness
May 7, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 3: Power Up Your Communication
May 21, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 4: Building Trust and Managing Change
June 4, 2026 (Thursday) – Sessions 5: Managers vs. Leaders
June 18, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 6: Conflict Management
June 25, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 7: Strategic Planning
July 9, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 8: Team Project Presentation
July 20, 2026 (Monday)* – Session VIII: HACE Spring 2026 Programs Graduation (5:00pm-7:00pm CST/ 6:00pm-8:00pm EST)
*Sessions are held on Thursdays 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
Classes are held biweekly (except for the last week of graduation) and participants are expected to work with their assigned groups on their projects when class is not in session. Participants are allowed one absence to ensure they are maximizing the learning experience.
We expect all participants to attend each session as scheduled. Given the fast-paced nature of our learning environment, we allow for only one missed session at maximum. Please note that the group presentation doesn’t qualify as an excused absence unless there’s a genuine emergency.
Tuition
The Elevando Latino Leadership 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.
Fall 2026 Information
Onboarding
Accepted participants are required to attend one of the following sessions to learn more about HACE and program expectations.
August 11, 2026 (Tuesday) 12:00-1:00PM CST/1:00-2:00PM EST via Zoom
August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) 4:00-5:00PM CST/5:00-6:00PM EST via Zoom
Sessions
August 20, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 1: Leading Through Your Values and Culture
September 3, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 2: Leadership Effectiveness
September 17, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 3: Power Up Your Communication
October 1, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 4: Building Trust and Managing Change
October 15, 2026 (Thursday) – Sessions 5: Managers vs. Leaders
October 29, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 6: Conflict Management
November 12, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 7: Strategic Planning
November 19, 2026 (Thursday) – Session 8: Team Project Presentation
December 1, 2026 (Tuesday)* – Session VIII: HACE Fall 2026 Programs Graduation (5:00pm-7:00pm CST/ 6:00pm-8:00pm EST)
*Sessions are held on Thursdays 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
Classes are held biweekly (except for the last week of graduation) and participants are expected to work with their assigned groups on their projects when class is not in session. Participants are allowed one absence to ensure they are maximizing the learning experience.
We expect all participants to attend each session as scheduled. Given the fast-paced nature of our learning environment, we allow for only one missed session at maximum. Please note that the group presentation doesn’t qualify as an excused absence unless there’s a genuine emergency.
Tuition
The Elevando Latino Leadership 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.
Fall 2026 Applications
Open: June 1, 2026
HACE Partner Company Sponsored Nominee Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
External Individual Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Additional Program Information
Contact leadershipacademy@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498.
Interested in providing partner sponsorships to your employees?
Contact partnership@haceonline.org or call 312-435-04988.
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Partner Sponsorship Information
Interested in sponsoring this program?
Contact partners@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498