Mission Statement
The Emerging Leaders Professional Board (ELPB) works as a catalyst to the National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) by connecting diverse, young professionals to the organization, while increasing the organization’s brand visibility across the state of Illinois. ELPB will aim to provide advocacy, collaboration and innovation to its vision of promoting education, employment, economic and social progress for Latinos.
Each year the ELPB will select and honor individuals who are of the NEXTGeneration that have consistently demonstrated excellence in their professions, civic engagement and a strong commitment to economic empowerment.
Officers:
Alfonso Barrera, HispanicPro, Chair
Christian Gutierrez, C.G.S. & Associates, Inc, Vice-Chair
Martha Dominguez, COUNTRY Financial, Secretary
Gerardo Rodriguez, The Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer
Isabella Martinez, Net Wings
Cristina Rangel, Navistar
Griselda Reyes, Independent Consultant
Angeles Sandoval, ComEd
Martin Sandoval Jr., PACE