Ana Cortez
Manor ISD School Board President
Texas. Leadership. Possibility.
Transforming Leaders.
Inspiring Change.
Empowering Hispanic Leaders for a Brighter Texas.
Presented by the Hispanic Leadership and Management Foundation
Purpose, made personal
The future of Texas
starts with its people.
Leadership Tejas prepares and inspires participants to assume impactful leadership roles through comprehensive training and personalized mentorship.
Built for business owners, managers, community leaders, and volunteers who want to make a positive impact in their workplaces and communities.
Our storyThe program at a glance
Six months.
A wider view of leadership.
01
In-person experiences across Texas
Full-day Friday and Saturday sessions connect leadership learning to communities, institutions, and industries across the state.
02
Expert mentorship & hands-on learning
Learn through dynamic workshops, simulations, coaching, and real-world projects.
03
A statewide professional network
Build lasting relationships with peers, mentors, and community leaders who share your commitment to impact.
Leadership beyond the classroom
See Texas.
Challenge yourself.
Lead with perspective.
Adventure learning, cultural awareness, community engagement, and real-world projects bring the leadership experience into focus.
Inside the experiencePeople who move communities
Your peers.
Your lasting connections.
Susanna Ledesma Woody
Project/Program Management Specialist AMD
Milton Lopez
El Buen Samaritano IT Manager
Hilda S. Obregón Lease, P.E.
President and owner of RODS, Inc.
Learning → leadership → impact
Prepared to lead.
Connected to make change.
Confident leadership. Strong community connections. Advocacy and influence. Skills that support career and organizational advancement.
Our vision goes beyond individual success: investing in leaders can uplift entire communities.
Explore Outcomes & ImpactIn their own words
The experience,
from those who lived it.
“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
“I’m deeply grateful for everything I learned and the incredible people I met. I can’t wait to see the amazing leaders this program continues to cultivate!”
Andrea Kosar Segovia
Who should apply
For the impact
you want to make.
Business owners and entrepreneurs. Managers and emerging leaders. Nonprofit and civic leaders. Community advocates and active volunteers.
Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. The program centers Hispanic issues, cultural relevance, and leadership from a Hispanic perspective.
Learn how to applyLead with purpose
Your next chapter starts with leadership.
Explore the program. Meet the people. Take the next step toward the impact you want to make.
Supported by community
Partners in possibility.
Leadership Tejas is presented by the Hispanic Leadership and Management Foundation.