Progreso Latino Fund Event

Latina Leadership Unfiltered: Strength, Culture and Systemic Truth

Date

Oct 01, 2025

Time

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location

Virtual

Presenter(s)

Panelists Liany E. Arroyo, Fany DeJesús Hannon, Ellie Nieves; Moderator Yari Ijeh.

Left to right: Panelists Liany E. Arroyo, Fany DeJesús Hannon, Ellie Nieves; Moderator Yari Ijeh.

Cultural identity is a powerful strength within the Latine diaspora. While bilingualism and biculturalism can foster creativity, connection, and belonging, they also come with challenges — including stress, discrimination and pressure to code-switch.


Join us for a compelling conversation on Latina leadership — its strengths, its challenges, and its future. Hear from Latina leaders across sectors as they share their journeys, reflect on systemic barriers and supports, and explore how cultural identity has shaped their paths to success.

Panelists 

Liany E. Arroyo, MPH, CPH, Director, Connecticut Urban Opportunity Collaborative
Fany DeJesús Hannon, Ed.D., Dean of Students, University of Connecticut
Ellie Nieves, J.D., MBA, President & CEO, Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC

Moderator

Yari Ijeh, Chair, Progreso Latino Fund Advisory Committee

For questions or changes in registration, contact Carmen Burgos