Voya Foundation grant will enhance the program's growth,
visibility and presence in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voya
Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Latinas & Power Corp. for
its innovative 'Latinas in Leadership Institute' (LiLi),
headquartered in Hartford,
Connecticut. This grant will allow the program to enhance
its visibility, impact, growth and presence.
Latinas & Power Corp. CEO, Marilyn
Alverio stated, "With this investment by our newest local
supporter, our non-profit Institute is positioned for growth and
significant impact. Our Latinas & Power Corp. program focuses
on uplifting and inspiring women to support one another, invest in
themselves, build critical skills to level-up in their career or
business path, and engage in ways to raise awareness on issues
impacting the Latino community."
Voya Foundation's grant to support the 'Latinas in
Leadership Institute' will empower the organization to further
develop this dynamic platform, which features a comprehensive
six-month certificate program aimed at fostering leadership and
advocacy skills. Through engaging facilitator-led coursework,
personalized skill assessments, and insights from subject matter
experts, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their
unique leadership and communication styles. This program not only
enhances their inclusive leadership capabilities but also equips
them to become more effective team members and managers, ultimately
increasing their ability to identify and seize growth
opportunities.
The institute's program focuses on fostering a growth mindset,
promoting authenticity, enhancing leadership influence, and
encouraging civic engagement. A key component of the program is a
capstone project that addresses essential topics such as financial
literacy and wealth management, equipping participants with the
skills and knowledge necessary for personal and community
empowerment.
Braeden Mayrisch, Vice President
of Stakeholder Equity and Impact at Voya Financial and Vice
President of Voya Foundation, expressed, "The Latinas in
Leadership Institute exemplifies an organization dedicated to
addressing financial wellness, while identifying strategies to
bridge the Latino wealth gap. Our employees believe in the
institute's ability to build professional skills, and their model
of teaching participants the value of civic engagement and giving
back is an asset to all our partners in the greater Hartford community."
The highly successful 'Latinas in Leadership Institute' is
excited to announce the launch of its fourth cohort, set to begin
in March 2025 and continue through
September 2025. Applications are open
and will be accepted through Jan. 25,
2025. Please visit for more details and to apply.
https://form.jotform.com/Marilyn_Alverio/latinas-in-leadership-institute-app
Latinas & Power is also set to hold its 22nd annual
symposium, which will take place in Hartford and is livestreamed across
the United States on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center. This dynamic
event attracts close to 700 Latina professionals, entrepreneurs and
our allies. providing a unique platform for networking and
collaboration. Attendees can look forward to a day filled with
inspiring speakers, engaging panels, seven breakout sessions, and
an exhibitor showcase featuring over 30 vendors. We are
actively seeking additional sponsors to partner with us for this
impactful event, with a variety of sponsorship levels available to
suit your organization's goals.
About Latinas & Power
Latinas & Power
was established as a symposium in 2004 by Marilyn Alverio, a corporate marketing
strategist as a "pay it forward", in response to the pressing need
for a supportive space where Latinas could connect and address the
unique challenges they faced in the workplace. Over the past two
decades it has grown to become the largest event of its kind in New
England, thanks to the generous support of corporate sponsors and
the enthusiastic participation of attendees.
In December 2018, Latinas &
Power Corporation was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. Its mission is to inspire, motivate, and empower
Latinas to become influential leaders and advocates in their
communities and beyond.
Additional programs to help meet their mission are:
La Mesa Latina, an online community focused on bringing Latinas
together from across the country to discuss topics of interest,
identify job openings, a marketplace for small business owners, a
book of the month club that promotes Latina authors and a monthly
speaker's series.
For more information visit www.latinasandpower.com
www.linkedin.com/company/latinaspower
About Voya Financial
Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) is a leading health, wealth and
investment company with approximately 9,000 employees who are
focused on achieving Voya's aspirational vision: "Clearing your
path to financial confidence and a more fulfilling life." Through
products, solutions and technologies, Voya helps its 15.2 million
individual, workplace and institutional clients become well
planned, well invested and well protected. Benefitfocus, a Voya
company and a leading benefits administration provider, extends the
reach of Voya's workplace benefits and savings offerings by
engaging directly with more than 12 million employees in the U.S.
Certified as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work ®
Institute, Voya is purpose-driven and committed to conducting
business in a way that is economically, ethically, socially and
environmentally responsible. Voya has earned recognition as one of
the World's Most Ethical Companies ® by Ethisphere; a member of the
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and a "Best Place to Work for
Disability Inclusion" on the Disability Equality Index. For more
information, visit voya.com. Follow Voya Financial on Facebook,
LinkedIn and Instagram.
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