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2026-27 Hispanic Austin Leadership Application

The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present a re-imagined and inspiring Hispanic Austin Leadership (HAL) program. This application is your one opportunity to thoroughly deliver and communicate your passion and commitment to the community and why you believe you should be selected to make meaningful contributions to this award-winning program. The HAL Committee will prioritize thorough and COMPLETE applications.

HAL’s mission is to advance the development of Austin’s most promising leaders, entrepreneurs and community partners focused on engaging and advancing the cause for Austin’s Latinos. The program consists of interdisciplinary sessions and community impact projects designed to be resourceful and have a direct influence on seven of Austin’s most important professional sectors:

- Healthcare
- Environmental Sustainability
- Civic Engagement
- Finance
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Technology

The HAL Application fee ($50) is required and must be paid prior to the application deadline on Friday, August 14, 2026, to be eligible for program consideration. HAL Program tuition is $3000. Payment Plans are available. Please make checks payable to the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For credit card payments and sponsorship opportunities, please contact GAHCC Director of Membership, Enrique Castro Suriano at ecastro@gahcc.org.

For questions surrounding the HAL program, please contact ceo@gahcc.org.
1.Name(Required.)
2.Email(Required.)
3.Phone(Required.)
4.Company, Job Title, Brief Description of what your company/organization does(Required.)
5.What is your age?(Required.)
6.What is the highest level of education you have completed?(Required.)
7.How did you hear about HAL?(Required.)
8.Tell us about yourself - provide highlights of your community involvement, listing at least 1 -3 of the most significant roles in which you have served that made an impact on the community. Leadership Role & Organization/ initiative, years served, and the community impact.(Required.)
9.What inspires you to apply for the HAL Program? Have you graduated from a different leadership program before? (We ask that you be thorough and thoughtful with your response | 150-250 words)(Required.)
10.Describe an example of when you met a goal you were told could not be accomplished. (We ask that you be thorough and thoughtful with your response | 150-250 words)(Required.)
11.Given the opportunity to influence a significant change in the Greater Austin area, what issue would you address? What approach would you take and why? Who might you work with? (We ask that you be thorough and thoughtful with your response | 150-250 words)(Required.)
12.Please submit a resume.(Required.)
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13.Please submit one letter of recommendation.(Required.)
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14.Please submit a headshot.(Required.)
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