Axis Leadership Program
AXIS is an 8-month leadership initiative tailored for Latinx professionals aged between 21 and 28, aiming to foster personal and professional growth and to equip them for civic and community leadership roles. Graduates of the program will emerge as self-assured Latinx professionals, ready to unite, innovate, and serve their community.
AXIS 2024
INDIANAPOLIS - Exciting News from the Indiana Latino Expo and the City of Indianapolis as they reveal the latest group selected for the Axis Leadership Program. Class participants are carefully selected through a competitive process that considers their community engagement, personal aspirations, and accomplishments.
Presently, the Axis program is overseen by a five-member leadership team: Fabio Yataco, Maria De Leon, Alina Pizarro, Alejandro De Los Santos, and Bianca Salas, in addition to the Indiana Latino Expo staff.
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Alexandra Delgado-Watland
Alexandra Vargas
Amy Garrido Portillo
Annayelli Pacheco
Aylin Diaz
Azucena Guerrero-Ruiz
Diana Avella Puerto
Erik Escobar
Fredy Santamaria
Gisela Perez
Gisella Morales Garibay
Greily De Leon
Jenny Gonzalez
Joe Castillo
Juan Rodriguez
Kemberly Swindle
Laura Cruz
Lilandra Dwenger-Lestz
Lizbeth Hernandez
Manuel Alarcon Nava
Mariana Villasenor
Mariela Cano
Marjorie Prado
Monica Magallanes
Paloma Orozco
Salma Huerta
Samantha Gutierrez
Stephanie Santamaria Vilchis
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March 28th, 2024: Program Launch (Evening Welcoming & Introduction)
April 13th, 2024
May 18th, 2024
June 15th, 2024
July 13th, 2024
August 10th, 2024
September 14th, 2024
October 12th, 2024: Graduation!
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Prospective young Latinx individuals keen on joining the Axis Leadership Program must attend all sessions and can only miss one monthly meeting. By submitting the application, applicants commit to attending all scheduled dates. Punctuality and full participation throughout the sessions are mandatory. Failing to meet these requirements may impact the individual's graduation and alumni status.
Contact us at axis@indianalatinoexpo.org
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The concept of the Axis Leadership Program began as part of Mayor Hogsett’s Latino Advisory Council as a significant lack of Latino leadership was noted within the Indianapolis community.
This program was a dream of many long-standing Latino leaders, including Former Advisory Council member, Carmen DeRusha, whose unrelenting leadership to see a leadership program come to fruition inspired the leadership team to develop the Axis Leadership Program.
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November 14th, 2024: Program Launch (Evening Welcoming & Introduction)
December 14th, 2024
January 11th, 2025
February 8th, 2025
March 8th, 2025
April 12th, 2025
May 3rd, 2025
June 21st, 2025: Graduation!
Axis Leadership Program 5th Anniversary Video
In 2023, we proudly commemorate Axis' remarkable achievement of nurturing and transforming young adults into adept and skilled young professionals. Marking a significant milestone as we reach our 5th year of dedicated service and impact in the community.