El Puente Institute®

El Puente Institute is a strategic advising consulting firm that focuses all its efforts on improving the advancement of the Hispanic/Latino workforce and ensures that organizations have the essential tools to leverage Hispanic/Latino talent as they face diverse consumers, stakeholders, and workforce. As a Latina-owned consulting firm dedicated to professional development and research, El Puente Institute empowers organizations to foster strong, authentic, and confident Hispanic/Latino leaders. These leaders, by embracing their cultural identities, can effectively navigate the evolving business environment. Research underscores the significant benefits organizations can reap from a robust Hispanic/Latino workforce and leadership. El Puente Institute services include: Research & Education: We conduct and interpret research and provide education through training, keynotes, and masterclasses around the influence of Hispanic/Latino cultural drivers. Cultural Drivers™, also known as cultural repertoires, scripts, and cultural schemas, are commonly held assumptions, patterns of interactions, and beliefs that influence social exchanges and communications particular to a cultural group. Culturally Relevant Leadership Development: El Puente Institute's Ascender Leadership Development Program is designed to leverage Hispanic/Latino identity and cultural drivers as a vital component of leadership development. Emerging and Executive leaders gain a deep understanding of how these cultural drivers can influence behavior and workplace interactions, both positively and adversely. Our programs are comprehensive, incorporating various elements and learning approaches, ensuring participants can immediately apply their knowledge. Join our Familia today.