Building the Next Generation of Latino Leaders
MLU Leadership & Sustainability Institute (LSI) Training Center
Bilingual | Data-Driven | Community-Rooted
Mission
The LSI Training Center is a dynamic hub for training, research, and strategic consulting dedicated to equipping Latino leaders to navigate complexity and lead transformational change. Through accessible, hybrid, and bilingual programs, LSI advances leadership development across business, community, and civic sectors, affirming that leadership is a critical pathway to economic mobility.
History
In Fall 2022, two roundtables brought together Latine leaders from across Maryland to identify community needs and priorities. These conversations laid the foundation for the Center for Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation (LSI), highlighting a shared desire for leadership development, stronger collaboration, and organizational growth.
In response, MLU launched the Leadership & Sustainability Institute (LSI) in January 2023 to equip Latine leaders and strengthen community impact. Initial offerings included the LSI Series and the LSI Coaching Spot, providing both training and ongoing support.
About LSI Training Center
The Leadership & Sustainability Institute (LSI) is an integral component of Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU) and serves as a strategic partner of the Maryland Nonprofits Association. As a training and leadership development center, LSI builds scalable leadership infrastructure through sector-specific programs, applied research, capacity building, and the development of leadership pipelines that extend well beyond the classroom. With the launch of the MLU Learning Management System (LMS), LSI now offers accessible, hybrid, and inclusive learning — extending leadership to every community across the state of Maryland.
Who We Serve
Government Agencies
Corporate & HR Teams
Nonprofits & Community Orgs
Healthcare Systems
Higher Education
Entrepreneurs
How it Works
Apply
Choose your program and submit a short interest form.
Join Your Cohort
Learn alongside peers in a structured, bilingual cohort.
Lead & Grow
Apply new skills and advance in your career and community.
Our Programs
Designed for: Emerging & Mid-Level Leaders
Key Focus Areas:
- Strategic execution & systems thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Decision-making under complexity
- Cross-sector fluency
USD$995.00 per participant
Optional CEUs: +USD$195 · Total with CEUs: USD$1,190
Designed for: High-Potential & Senior Emerging Leaders
Key Focus Areas:
- Promotion readiness
- Executive communication capacity
- VUCA-era leadership agility
- Cross-sector systems navigation
USD$1,395.00 per participant
Optional 5 CEUs: +$395 · Total with CEUs: $1,790
Enrollment Options
1. Open Enrollment
Enroll individual employees in regional cohorts with fixed per-person pricing. CEU option available.
2. Enterprise & Agency Delivery
Customized closed cohort built exclusively for your organization: your participants, your challenges, your sector.
3. Hybrid
Hybrid delivery options are available for select cohorts. Let's work together to design an approach that fits your team.
Impact & Testimonials
IPHI Cohort — Organizational Impact
“What stood out most was the immediate application to some of our current problems. We began to see a shared leadership language emerge across teams, which has strengthened collaboration and decision-making.”
IPHI — Institute for Public Health Innovation
“Latinos in Action helped me find my voice as a leader within my community. I gained a deeper understanding of how leadership operates — it allowed me to level up at my current place of work.”
Latinos in Action — Prince George's County
LATINO LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR — PARTICIPANT TRANSFORMATION
“This program gave me both the tools and the confidence to lead with intention. I was able to take what I learned each week and apply it immediately in my work environment.”
Latino Leadership Accelerator — Statewide
“Since completing the program, I have taken on greater responsibility in my organization and feel equipped to navigate complex situations with confidence. This was not just a learning experience — it was a turning point.”
Latino Leadership Accelerator — Statewide
DUNDALK ENTREPRENEURS TESTIMONIAL
“What I valued most was that the program truly understands our reality as Latino entrepreneurs. And we were able to do everything in Spanish, since many of us don’t speak the language.”
Dundalk Entrepreneurs
“In every session, I learned practical tools that I was able to use immediately in mybusiness.”
Dundalk Entrepreneurs
How to Apply
Latino Maryland residents who have demonstrated a commitment to making a positive difference, community leaders, nonprofit leaders, individuals in their ideation stage for creating a nonprofit, individuals who have a desire to grow their own leadership and strategic skills and who are eager.
- To build organizations
- To build communities
- To build nonprofits
- To build skills
- To develop your capacity to increase your impact
- Engage with other leaders in learning, practice, and project execution
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Dr. Almarie Donaldson, Senior Capacity Specialist — Maryland Latinos Unidos
Phone: 410-727 6367
Email: lsiinfo@mdlatinosunidos.org
Ready to Build Your Next Generation of Leaders?
Dr. Almarie Donaldson, Senior Capacity Specialist,
Maryland Latinos Unidos
Phone: 410-727 6367