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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is one of the leading Hispanic non-profit and non-partisan 501(c) (3) organizations in the country. CHCI was established in 1978 by Congressman Edward Roybal, Congressman E. “Kika” de la Garza and Congressman Baltasar Corrada to help increase opportunities for Hispanics to participate in and contribute to the American policy making process.

Since then, CHCI’s mission has been to develop the next generation of Latino leaders. Our vision is an educated and civically active Hispanic community participating at the local, state and federal policy decision-making levels.

As the premier national Hispanic educational organization, CHCI seeks to accomplish its mission by offering educational and leadership development programs, services and activities that promote the growth of participants as effective professionals and strong leaders. In the spirit of building coalitions, CHCI seeks to establish partnerships with other Hispanic and non-Hispanic organizations.

Today, CHCI has developed into an organization whose programs have successfully developed effective Hispanic leaders, both in public and private sectors, through CHCI’s Alumni Association. Through its programs, CHCI has brought to fruition the original goal of its founding members.

CHCI firmly believes it is vitally important for Hispanic’s to be provided with ongoing tools necessary to compete in today’s rapidly changing business environment – more than ever since the Hispanic community is the fastest growing and youngest segment of the U.S. population.

CHCI hopes to continue challenging corporate America to join in the Institute's efforts in providing young Hispanics the opportunity to explore new areas of educational development, both at the private and public sectors.