Develop

Investment in Communities & Schools

Latino Leadership Initiative

Strategic partnerships to provide access for underrepresented students to access and complete college

51�� Cox has collaborated with senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies to develop signature programs designed for mid to senior level corporate executives and corporate board members.

These programs build confidence, self-awareness, and leadership skills by understanding the value of participants’ diverse perspectives and how they can lead a new wave of corporate culture that embraces inclusive leadership. The 51�� Cox LLI currently offers the following award-winning programs: Corporate Executive Development Program (CEDP) and Rising Latino Leaders (RLL).

Community Partnerships

Community involvement is a huge part of the Latino Leadership Initiative. Ensuring students see themselves in successful career roles is a tenet of our strategic partnerships pillar.
- Volar, College and Career Advising – Sabor y Sueños Program – September 13, 2023 (Entertainment Sponsor)
- The Concilio - The Power of Latinos Summit – 2023 - 2024 (51�� Cox Representative)
- DISD - Principal for a Day at Bryan Adams High School – October 17, 2023 (51�� Cox Representative)
- St. Phillip & St. Augustine Career Fair – February 2, 2024 (51�� Cox Representative
- Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas: Latinas in Progress – August 2, 2024 (hosted Latinas in Progress Orientation)
- Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas: Latinas in Progress – January 18, 2025 (hosting Latinas in Progress Session)

Latinas in Progress Orientation

Non-Profit Sponsorship

DFW non-profits do transformational work in the community. They empower, uplift, and equip families and students with the resources and services needed. At the LLI our work centers on preparing leaders for the boardroom starting at the middle school level. Partnering our local non-profits is mutually beneficial so the leaders can go back to their organizations equipped with the tools and resources needed to make themselves, the organization, and community stronger. Leaders from the following non-profits have attended our programming in a sponsored capacity:

Brother Bill’s Helping Hand – whose mission is serve "the Dallas community by ensuring the essentials of life, empowering through learning, and enriching relationships through faith, family, fitness, and finance."
Readers 2 Leaders –whose mission is "to equip students for success through the power of reading."

"Attending this course has equipped me with the essential tools, skills, and resources to excel in my role and beyond. I am truly grateful for the opportunity and eager to start applying what I've learned in my daily life." — Maria Tovar, Social Services Director, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand

Bachman Lake Together –whose mission is "to unity the Bachman Lake community to fully prepare children for kindergarten - academically, socially, and emotionally"
Professional Opportunity Connection for All – whose mission is "to uplift immigrants towards financial equity by connection education, skill development, and resources."

"The RLLP was impactful because of its focus on the whole person and human-centered approach. Through the sessions and conversations, I uncovered aspects of mi culturalatina that both shape and enhance my leadership style. I ended the program with a strengthened sense of self as a bicultural leader. I am grateful to those who sponsored me in this program. As a member of the non-profit world, my participation would not have been possible without them. Now, I share this experience with my community!" — Teresa Miranda-Martinez, Program Manager, Readers 2 Leaders

51�� Latino Employee Sponsorship
- 2024 Sponsees
  - Nikole Juarez, Director, Rotunda Scholars, Honors & Scholars Programs
  - Veronica Decena, Director, Fund Management & Analysis, Student Financial Services