Congratulations to Gale Castillo, President of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (Hispanic Chamber), who has been selected as one of 22 Latinas nationwide to participate in the 2009 National Leadership Institute (NHLI), Executive Leadership Program.
Ms. Castillo’s selection was based on the commitment she has demonstrated to the Hispanic community and the leadership and desire she displayed to move the Hispanic community forward.
"This was a very competitive process, so it is an honor to have been selected from an outstanding group of national Latina leaders," says Ms. Castillo. "I anticipate to continue to learn from others what they are doing and to look for new ideas to share with our local community.
The Executive Program is designed to foster growth and provide resources. The four-week program includes: Week 1: San Juan Bautista , California ; Week 2: Harvard University , John F. Kennedy School of Government; Week 3: Center for Creative Leadership; Week 4: Impacting Public Policy, Washington D.C.
Ms. Castillo is a founding member of the Hispanic Chamber and is the first President hired by the board of directors to oversee the operation of the Hispanic Chamber.
The Hispanic Chamber is a local chapter of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce headquartered in Washington D.C. The Hispanic Chamber is the largest Hispanic Chamber in the northwest with over 780 members in Oregon and S.W. Washington and one of the largest chambers of commerce in Oregon.
Ms. Castillo’s selection was based on the commitment she has demonstrated to the Hispanic community and the leadership and desire she displayed to move the Hispanic community forward.
"This was a very competitive process, so it is an honor to have been selected from an outstanding group of national Latina leaders," says Ms. Castillo. "I anticipate to continue to learn from others what they are doing and to look for new ideas to share with our local community.
The Executive Program is designed to foster growth and provide resources. The four-week program includes: Week 1: San Juan Bautista , California ; Week 2: Harvard University , John F. Kennedy School of Government; Week 3: Center for Creative Leadership; Week 4: Impacting Public Policy, Washington D.C.
Ms. Castillo is a founding member of the Hispanic Chamber and is the first President hired by the board of directors to oversee the operation of the Hispanic Chamber.
The Hispanic Chamber is a local chapter of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce headquartered in Washington D.C. The Hispanic Chamber is the largest Hispanic Chamber in the northwest with over 780 members in Oregon and S.W. Washington and one of the largest chambers of commerce in Oregon.