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As part of our mission to elevate Latino voices at GW and beyond, the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute invites scholars, fellows, and faculty to contribute to opinion pieces, blogs and articles about contemporary issues affecting Latinos.

People walking with one person holding sign that reads, "Rise Up Against Addiction"

Amplifying Voices and Promoting Addiction Recovery Through My Internship at Shatterproof

July 14, 2023

Written by: Andres Perez, Cisneros Scholar '24

Top, left: Sign that reads "This moment used to be the future"; bottom, left: dates on the ground; right: students in from the White House

Unexpected Discoveries

July 13, 2023

Written by: Valery Montenegro-Hernandez, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top, left: students seating in a circle; top, right: student pointing to poster; bottom: three students walking and laughing

Bacon, CAP, and Feelings

July 12, 2023

Written by: Brandon Santiago-Ramos, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top, left: group of students; bottom, left: man giving high five to student; right: mural of a woman

My Own Backyard

July 12, 2023

Written by: Karina Sanchez, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top: three students writing notes; left, bottom: front of store entrance; right, bottom: 2020 Census question on Latinos/Hispanics

United in Purpose

July 11, 2023

Written by: Ethan Arreguin, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Top, left: students sitting down on a conference table; bottom, left: student standing next to eagle with USA sign; right: student behind a podium

Unforeseen Adventures

July 11, 2023

Written by: Maliarys Pérez Navarro, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Left, upper: students in class; left, down: person reading to students; right: selfie of students giving thumbs up

Building Unbreakable Bonds

July 10, 2023

Written by: Jessica Aldana, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Left, upper: man on a bike; left, down: building; right: student in front of White House

Capturing Meaningful Moments

July 7, 2023

Written by: Cristopher Melendez, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Left, upper: three students walking; right, upper: GW building; bottom: students looking at professor

Embracing the Unexpected

July 7, 2023

Written by: Dania Arteaga, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Left, upper: students taking a self; left, down: neon sign "Play"; right: group of students with building in background

Mi Segunda Familia

July 6, 2023

Written by: Alexia Zelada, Caminos al Futuro 2023

Left, upper: students taking a selfie; left, down: students making heart signs with their hands; right: singer on a stage

From Concerts to 3D Printing

July 6, 2023

Written by: Rachel Fils-Aime, Caminos al Futuro 2023

GW Serves: Senior’s Newark-Based Nonprofit Empowers Young Boys in Hometown

March 21, 2023

Milken Institute School of Public Health student and Cisneros Scholar Miguel Cardona started Boys to Leaders Foundation when he was in middle school.