About the LUCHA Leadership Initiative
The LUCHA Leadership Initiative is a leadership development experience created by Nonprofit Staten Island to invest in Hispanic nonprofit professionals while strengthening leadership within organizations serving Hispanic communities across Staten Island.
Through practical leadership development, culturally responsive learning, mentorship, Action Learning, and community connection, the LUCHA Leadership Initiative helps nonprofit professionals strengthen their leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and increase their impact within their organizations and communities.
Las actividades y los materiales del programa estarán disponibles en inglés y en español.
You do not have to identify as Hispanic to participate.
Explore the LUCHA Leadership Initiative
Community & Connection
Community and connection are at the heart of the LUCHA Leadership Initiative. Through workshops, mentorship, peer collaboration, and shared learning, the LUCHA Leadership Initiative creates opportunities for nonprofit professionals and leaders to build meaningful relationships and expand their professional networks.
Participants can learn from different perspectives, connect with peers and mentors, and build relationships that extend beyond individual programs. the LUCHA Leadership Initiative is designed to strengthen not only individual leaders, but the broader nonprofit community across Staten Island.
Action Learning Experience
The LUCHA Action Learning Experience is a smaller, cohort-based opportunity for selected participants to take their leadership development further by applying what they learn to real organizational challenges and opportunities.
Through facilitated discussion, organizational projects, mentorship, and peer collaboration, participants put leadership concepts into practice while learning from the experiences and perspectives of others. The Action Learning Experience is connected to the Leadership Series but is a distinct opportunity.
More information coming soon!
Leadership Series
The LUCHA Leadership Series is a collection of practical workshops designed to help nonprofit professionals strengthen their leadership skills, explore new perspectives, and increase their impact within their organizations and communities.
Grounded in practical, culturally responsive learning, the workshops provide opportunities to learn from facilitators, connect with peers, and apply new leadership tools to your work.
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Meet Our Facilitator
Deana Jean
Strategic Advisory Partner & Lead Facilitator
Deana Jean is an award-winning TEDx speaker, international trainer, and leadership strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders and mission-driven organizations strengthen leadership, build meaningful relationships, and create greater impact through collaboration. She has worked with nonprofit and community-focused organizations to develop leaders, strengthen teams, and turn shared goals into meaningful action.
Known as “Your Collab Queen,” Deana brings heart, humor, and practical strategy to every learning experience. Her workshops and trainings have reached audiences from New York to Ghana, equipping leaders to leverage their gifts, relationships, and collective strengths to move their organizations and communities forward. Deana has proudly called Staten Island home for more than 20 years and is especially passionate about investing in the leaders creating change in her community.
Who is the LUCHA Leadership Initiative for?
The LUCHA Leadership Initiative centers the leadership development of Hispanic nonprofit professionals while welcoming nonprofit professionals who serve Hispanic communities and are committed to learning alongside them.
Ready to Learn More?
Explore upcoming workshops, learn about the Action Learning Experience, and find opportunities to connect with other nonprofit professionals.
The LUCHA Leadership Initiative is made possible through a LUCHA Equity Fund grant awarded and administered by Hispanic Federation.
