The Adelante Leadership Summit is a two-day gathering bringing together 250+ leaders to strengthen the leadership pipeline shaping Ohio’s economic, civic, and community future. By convening emerging talent, seasoned professionals, community leaders, and cross-sector executives, the summit creates a powerful space for connection, collaboration, and leadership development across industries and institutions.
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As the Latine population continues to grow across the state, investing in leadership development is essential to ensuring that Ohio’s corporate, civic, and nonprofit ecosystems are prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing economy. The summit serves as a critical catalyst for cultivating the next generation of leaders while connecting them to the networks, knowledge, and opportunities needed to drive impact across their communities and professions.
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More than a conference, the summit acts as a leadership pipeline accelerator — highlighting cross-sector expertise and fostering a dynamic network of 250+ Latine professionals equipped to drive innovation, representation, and economic growth across Ohio.
Ohio’s future leadership is already here — but too often, the pathways connecting talent, opportunity, and influence remain fragmented.
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Latine professionals, community leaders, and emerging talent are advancing across sectors, yet remain underrepresented in leadership roles across corporate, civic, and institutional spaces.
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This summit is designed to close that gap.
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By investing in leadership development, cross-sector connection, and access to opportunity, we are building a stronger, more inclusive leadership ecosystem that reflects the communities shaping Ohio’s future.
Our vision is to transform the regional leadership landscape by cultivating a robust pipeline of Latine leaders equipped with the tools, strategies, and networks to lead with impact - driving innovation, strengthening institutions, expanding economic opportunity, and increasing representation across Ohio.
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At the intersection of cultural identity, professional excellence, and community leadership, the summit is intentionally designed as a space for both connection, growth and application. Participants will engage in interactive sessions that go beyond dialogue — gaining practical tools, proven strategies, and real-world frameworks they can immediately apply within their workplaces, organizations, and communities.
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By connecting 250+ leaders across corporate, civic, and professional sectors, the summit not only fosters meaningful relationships, but also equips participants to operationalize what they learn — strengthening Ohio’s leadership ecosystem and accelerating a pipeline of talent prepared to lead with impact, whether at the corporate level, non profit or civic life.
The  Adelante Leadership Summit is made possible through the partnership between Avanzamos Unidos (Formerly the Young Latino Network) and AmMore Consulting — two organizations deeply committed to advancing leadership, opportunity, and equity for Latine communities.
Avanzamos Unidos (formerly the Young Latino Network) is a Latine-led organization working to strengthen communities across Ohio by
ancing civic engagement, leadership development, and cultural connection.
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Through programs that span civic engagement, leadership development, and community-based learning, the organization has engaged thousands of individuals across the region — building a growing network of leaders equipped to drive change within their communities, workplaces, and institutions.
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For over two decades, the organization has worked directly within communities to:
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cultivate emerging leaders
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increase civic participation
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create pathways to leadership and representation
AmMore Consulting drives lasting change by ensuring Latino professionals and their workplaces are positioned for success.Â
As the architect of the 100+ Latinos® Ohio Must Know, AmMore provides a powerful visibility platform and opportunity hub designed to spotlight the talent shaping Ohio’s future.Â
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Beyond individual career and leadership coaching, AmMore provides the strategic consulting necessary to equip organizations to become "Latino-Ready."
Together, this collaboration bridges community leadership and professional networks, creating a powerful platform where relationships, expertise, and opportunity come together to strengthen Ohio’s leadership ecosystem.