Here to Lead

How can uncertainty be a blessing in disguise? (with Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16))

On this episode of Here to Lead, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, representative of Texas' 16th congressional district, shares the joy she experienced growing up in multic

Passion-driven leadership as a key to equitable education (with Elisa Villanueva Beard)

On this episode of Here to Lead, Elisa Villanueva Beard, the CEO of Teach For America, talks about the impact of mentorship and encouragement, particularly when it comes

Daring to go all-in and say yes (with Xavier Gutierrez), Part 2

On this episode of Here to Lead, Xavier Gutierrez returns to discuss his decision to transition into leadership with the Arizona Coyotes hockey team despite reservations

Daring to go all-in and say yes (with Xavier Gutierrez), Part 1

On this episode of Here to Lead, Xavier Gutierrez, the first Latino president and CEO in the National Hockey League, shares his journey of carving his path to success, em

Why courage is paramount to community-driven leadership (with Sen. Alex Padilla (CA))

On this episode of Here to Lead, Senator Alex Padilla -- the first Latino Senator elected to represent California in the United States Senate and member of the Congressio

What does it take to mold great public servants? (with Mildred Otero)

On this episode of Here to Lead, Mildred Otero, President of Leadership for Educational Equity, talks about tenacity and effective leadership. She details what it takes t

Adriano Espaillat - Pushing for change

On this episode of Here to Lead, CHCI Chairman and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sits with Marco Davis to share his journey of coming to the United States from th

Yvette Urbina - Creating Authentic (Latino) Stories

On this episode of Here to Lead, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Programs and Content at Warner Bros. Discovery Yvette Urbina shares the culture sho

Fin Gomez - Opening doors in journalism

On this episode of Here to Lead, Fin Gomez, political director for CBS News and the first Latino journalist to ever serve on the White House Correspondents Association's

Stephanie Valencia - Thinking Audaciously

On this episode of Here to Lead, CHCI Public Policy Fellowship alumna Stephanie Valencia sits down with Marco Davis to talk about her audacious vision and big ideas. It i

Rep. Joaquin Castro - Shifting the Latino Narrative

On this episode of Here to Lead, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) shares what it was like growing up in a family of public servants and how his parents' activism inspir

Amanda Renteria - Knowing your "why"

On this episode of Here to Lead, Amanda Renteria walks us through her career pivots from working in the financial industry, to becoming a teacher, to becoming the first L

Dr. Ellen Ochoa - We Are All Scientists

Dr. Ellen Ochoa shares her journey as one of the only women, and only Latina, in STEAM. Through hard work and perseverance, she made her way into our history books as the

The Present, and the Future, is Latina

Rep. Linda Sanchez never saw herself as a leader growing up but once she learned to operate as a leader, there was no stopping her. Throughout her career in Congress, she

Rep. Darren Soto – The desire to serve

In this episode of "Here to Lead" Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) joins Marco Davis to talk about his journey from childhood in New Jersey to making a life in Florida, an

Rep. Pete Aguilar – A leader who brings people together

On this episode of "Here to Lead" Congressman and CHCI Advisory Council Member Pete Aguilar (CA-31) sits with host Marco Davis to talk about his life growing up in Southe

Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García- The community organizer

Congressman and CHCI Advisory Council Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joins this episode to talk about his journey from growing up in Mexico to arriving in the Windy City of

Amb. Julissa Reynoso – Never forgetting home

Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, Julissa Reynoso, joins this episode of Here to Lead where she shares her story as an immigrant in New York having to learn a new language

Secretary Miguel Cardona – Being bridgebuilders to serve the greater good

Secretary Miguel Cardona joins us for a candid conversation. He shares stories of growing up as a proud Puerto Rican in Meriden, Connecticut and how those roots led him t

The Journey to Public Service

On this special episode, Marco Davis sits with three CHCI alumni who serve as Chiefs of Staff for Members of Congress: Sandra Alcala for Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34), Bertha