Here to Lead
“Here to Lead," a podcast brought to you by The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), highlights the incredible accomplishments of American Latino leaders. Hosted by Marco A. Davis, CHCI President and CEO, “Here to Lead” features in-depth and inspiring interviews with leaders on their lives and leadership journeys, our nation’s most pressing issues, and how Latinos across the country are leading us into a brighter future. A celebration of Latino excellence, identity, and culture, “Here to Lead” also highlights the impact of the organization’s work and discusses the vital importance of Latino leadership for the United States.
- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
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 multicultural communities, which co…
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 to getting to the next step o…
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 and the journey to transform …
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, empowered by his family and men…
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 Congressional Hispanic Caucus -- talks …
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 to mold great public servants,…
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 the Dominican Republic to even…
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 shock she experienced when leav…
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 board, joins Marco Davis to …
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 is that audacious vision that…
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 inspired him to get involved in hi…
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 Latina Chief of Staff on Capi…
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 first Latina woman to go to …
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’s broken a number of glass c…
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, and his path to public service …
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 Southern California and what pushe…
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 Chicago not knowing any Engli…
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. Through commitment, hard wo…
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 to one of the most powerful in…
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 ‘Bee’ Alisia Guerrero for Re…