“I am truly honored to have been part of the inaugural class. My Leadership Tejas experience taught me more about myself and leadership than entire semesters of university study ever could.”
Mike Garza PhD, MBA
Outcomes & Impact
From learning
to leading.
Leadership Tejas is designed to create bold, capable, culturally grounded leaders with the skills, confidence, and connections to contribute to their organizations and communities.
Learning → leadership → connection → action → impact
Growth with a purpose
beyond yourself.
01
Learning
Develop leadership, emotional intelligence, business acumen, communication, and digital skills.
02
Leadership
Build the clarity, authenticity, and confidence to lead with purpose.
03
Connection
Develop long-term relationships with peers, mentors, and community leaders.
04
Action
Apply new skills through real-world projects and community engagement.
05
Impact
Strengthen your capacity to contribute in workplaces, nonprofits, civic life, and the wider community.
Goals for graduates
Confidence. Connection.
A stronger voice.
01
Confident Leadership
Graduates will lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.
02
Strong Community Connections
Build long-term relationships with mentors, peers, and community leaders.
03
Advocacy & Influence
Use your voice to represent, uplift, and empower your community.
04
Career & Organizational Advancement
Apply skills in fundraising, marketing, artificial intelligence, governance, and more to elevate your impact.
Together, Leadership Tejas aims to close the gap in Hispanic representation across Texas—in boardrooms, local governments, nonprofits, and beyond.
The experience in their words
Personal growth.
Shared possibility.
“I am proud to have completed this program—it was an amazing experience! I highly encourage anyone passionate about leadership and community impact to join Leadership Tejas!”
Mikki Teneyuca
Lead with purpose
Your next chapter starts with leadership.
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