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Mission: To increase civic participation by educating and empowering the Latino community and to develop Latino leaders through strategic leadership programs throughout the state of Georgia.
Vision: GALEO strives for a better Georgia where the Latino population is engaged and building community, their contributions are respected, and policy measures reflect their values.

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Elisa Covarrubias

Elizabeth Scott

Darrick Alvarez

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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez

Alexandra Rojas Bruno

Jessica Alvarez

Salma Vizcaino Garcia

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GALEO Institute for Leadership Alumni Making Waves! We want to shout out to these amazing GIL Alumni Leaders who have gone above and beyond! The GALEO Institute for Leadership is designed to create leaders who think outside the box to solve current issues. We strive to have participants who will utilize their leadership training to make a meaningful impact within their communities or work areas.⁠ ❤️🤍💜⁠ WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR ALUMNI! Let’s give them a hand in applause for being outstanding leaders! If you would like to donate so that we can continue empowering leaders through programs like GALO Institute for Leadership, visit bit.ly/galeodonate ¡Nuestros alumnos del GALEO Institute for Leadership siguen dando de qué hablar! Queremos dar las gracias a estos increíbles líderes del GIL que han ido más allá. El GALEO Institute for Leadership está diseñado para crear líderes que piensan fuera de lo común para resolver los problemas actuales. Nos esforzamos en tener participantes que utilicen su formación de liderazgo para hacer un impacto significativo dentro de sus comunidades o áreas de trabajo.❤️🤍💜⁠ ESTAMOS MUY ORGULLOSOS DE NUESTROS ANTIGUOS ALUMNOS ¡Démosles un aplauso por ser líderes sobresalientes! Si deseas realizar una contribución para que podamos seguir empoderando líderes a través de programas como GALO Institute for Leadership, visita bit.ly/galeodonate #GALEO #iamGALEO #Donate⁠ #NonProfit #LatinoLeadership #Latinx #AtlantaLeadership #GALEOLeadership #GIL

Thank you to everyone who joined us for election protection! We appreciate you for showing up para nuestra gente and ensuring every eligible voter had the help they needed on Election Day! #GALEO #iamGALEO #GeorgiaElections #ElectionProtection

Georgia's Latino voters showed up. 🗳️ Behind every ballot cast this year is a story: a neighbor who shared a voting plan, a volunteer who knocked on one more door, a family who talked about why their vote matters. For more than 20 years, communities across Georgia have been building a Latino electorate that is informed, engaged, and growing. To every voter who took part: your voice matters. Gracias por votar. #GALEO #LatinoVote #EstamosAqui

Election Protection team are at polling locations across Georgia on Election Day assisting voters and empowering our community! Remember, you have until 7pm to cast your ballot. Make your plan to vote: mvp.sos.ga.gov #Vote

Make your plan to vote today! 🗳️ Show up for your community and make your voice heard. #GALEO #Vote

It's Election Day! 🗳️ Polls are open until 7 p.m. today. If you're in line by 7, you can still vote. Make your plan now: ✅Find your polling place at mvp.sos.ga.gov ✅Bring a valid photo ID ✅Vote all the way down the ballot ✅Bring a friend, neighbor, or a family member with you Need help or run into a problem at the polls? Call the Election Protection hotline 👉🏽 English: 866-687-8683 | Spanish: 866-839-8682 ¡Tu voto es tu voz! #GALEO #GeorgiaVotes #VoteGA #Georgia2026 #LatinoVote #GeorgiaVota

Knowledge is power—especially at the ballot box! 🗳️ Before you head out to vote, make sure you know your rights as a voter. Did you know that you have the right to vote free from intimidation? Or that you have the right to language assistance and accessible voting tools? Don’t let confusion keep you from making your voice heard. #GALEO #KnowYourRightsonElectionDay

Not sure what will be on your ballot on November 3rd? 🗳️ Review your sample ballot before heading to the polls so you know what candidates and amendments you'll be voting for. This helps you make an informed decision when you vote. ¡Su voto es su voz! 👉🏽 Build your sample ballot: mvp.sos.ga.gov #GALEO #LatinoVote #GeorgiaVota #GeorgiaElections

Don’t let others decide your future. 🗳️ When we don't show up, we leave the decisions that impact our schools, roads, healthcare, and daily lives in someone else's hands. Turnout statistics show how vital it is for every eligible voter to participate so that our community's voices are truly heard. Let’s change the narrative this year. Show up on November 3rd and make your voice count! 👉🏽 Find your polling place: mvp.sos.ga.gov #GALEO #LatinoVote #GeorgiaVota #GeorgiaElections #ElectionDay

We love seeing our community members vote early! 🗳️ Today is the LAST day of early voting. Have you voted yet? Show us your sticker and tag @iamgaleo! Find your location: georgialatinovote.com #GALEO #EarlyVoting #LatinoVote

Don't let your vote ghost the community! 👻 Grab your ID and go cast your ballot before the Halloween festivities start! Visit georgialatinovote.com to confirm your polling location's hours and to build your sample ballot! 🎃 #GALEO #EarlyVoting #LatinoVote #Vote #GeorgiaElections

TODAY is the LAST DAY of early voting! 🗳️⏰ Don't wait until Election Day. Head to your early voting location today, and remember you can vote at any early voting site in your county. 📍 Find your location and hours: georgialatinovote.com 🪪 Bring your photo ID. An expired GA license is okay! #GALEO #EarlyVoting #VotaGeorgia #LatinoVote

🎉Meet our GIL Leader of the Month, Guadalupe Sotelo ‘26! 🎉 Thank you for your leadership! Guadalupe works as an electrician at ALV Contractor LLC. Please consider supporting our GIL program so that we can continue to help empower leaders like Guadalupe! 🔗 Visit, bit.ly/GIVEGALEO #GALEO #GIL #iamGALEO #LatinxLeaders #LeadersInGeorgia #LeaderOfTheMonth #Leadership #Donate #NonProfit

With 1.95M votes cast in Georgia so far, turnout is looking great! 🗳️ Compared to this point in 2022, Latino early and mail voting has nearly doubled, up 96%! 🙌 Join the momentum and vote early! Early voting ends TOMORROW. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Graph by Bernard L. Fraga, Emory University (@blfraga | bernardfraga.com) #GALEO #GeorgiaVotes #VotaGeorgia

This past weekend, our civic engagement team joined @embarcyouthfarm for their Fall Festival in honor of National Vote Early Day! 🍂🗳️ We shared voting information with community members, along with pan dulce and hot chocolate for everyone who stopped by. ☕🥯 Early voting ends this Friday, Oct. 30, so there's still time to cast your ballot! Can't make it by Friday? Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Make your plan to vote today, and bring a friend along! Thank you E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm for having us! #GALEO #NationalVoteEarlyDay #GeorgiaVota #GeorgiaElection

Your ballot goes way beyond the top of the ticket. 🗳️ From the U.S. Senate to your county school board, the offices on your ballot shape your power bill, your kids' schools, your job, and your community. Swipe through to see what each one does. 🗓️ Early Voting is happening now through Oct. 30. 🗓️ Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3 (polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Check your sample ballot and polling place at georgialatinovote.com, and vote all the way down the ballot. Then share this with a friend or family member who's making a plan to vote! #GALEO #GeorgiaVotes #VotaGA #EarlyVoting

We voted early, and you can too! 🗳️✅ Our GALEO team showed up at the polls, and we’re encouraging every Georgian to do the same. Early voting is quick, convenient, and a great way to make sure your voice is heard. 📍 Find your early voting location: georgialatinovote.com 📅 Early voting ends Friday, October 30th 📸 Show us your sticker! Tag us when you vote! #GALEO #VotaTemprano #EarlyVoting #LatinoVote #VotaGeorgia

Skip the lines—vote early, bring your friends & family, and make your voice heard. 🗳️ Find your location: georgialatinovote.com 🪪 Bring a valid photo ID. #Georgia #VoteGA #EarlyVoting #LatinoVote

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Gabriela Gonzalez-Lamberson, Sr. Director, Community Impact & Business Development at Telemundo, as our newest GALEO Board Member! We're honored to have her as part of our mission to empower the Latino community. ¡Bienvenida, Gabriela! 💜 #GALEO #LatinoLeadership #Donate

Join GALEO at EMBARC Community Farm Fall Festival THIS SATURDAY 12-4 pm To celebrate the last day of Early voting, we will provide all guests with Pan Dulce! The Fall festival will have: Pony Rides Arts and Crafts Seed Giveaways S'mores Free to everyone! Bring la familia!

⏰ 10 days left to vote early! Early voting is the easiest way to make your voice heard! Make a plan today! Pick your day, pick your polling location, and bring your family, friends, and neighbors with you. 🗳️ 📍 Find your early voting location and hours: georgialatinovote.com 🪪 Bring a valid photo ID. 💬 Who are you bringing with you to vote? Tag them below. 👇🏽 #Georgia #VoteGA #EarlyVoting #LatinoVote

Our awesome canvassers have been out knocking on doors, having conversations, and making sure voters are ready for the midterms! ✨ Remember, tu voto es tu voz, and the leaders we elect at every level shape our community's daily life. Have you made your plan to vote yet? 🗳️ 🗓️ Early Voting: October 13 - October 30 🗓️ Election Day: November 3rd 👉🏽 Drop a comment if you've already voted, or visit mvp.sos.ga.gov to build your sample ballot! #GALEO #Midterms #GaVota #TuVotoEsTuVoz

When we show up, we shape the future. Hear directly from U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona on why Latino voters are a powerful force this November—and why your voice matters more than ever. Early voting is underway until October 30th, and you can make your voice heard as soon as this Saturday. Let’s make history together ¡Tu voto es tu voz! #GALEO #GeorgiaElections #LatinoVote

We're looking for canvassers to help inform the Latino community about the upcoming elections! You'll share voting information through door to door canvassing and phone conversations, ensuring our communities have the tools and resources they need to vote. 🗳️💪🏽 If you're community driven and interested in getting involved, we encourage you to apply! 👉🏽 To apply, please email Salma Vizcaino Garcia at svizcaino@galeo.org #GALEO #iamGALEO #GAVote #LatinoVote #EarlyVoting #GeorgiaElections

🎉 What a Saturday! Our GALEO Institute for Leadership 2026 cohort presented their final projects, each one developed in collaboration with our partners including the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Zoo Atlanta, and our very own GALEO. Over nine months, the groups put everything they learned into practice to help these incredible organizations. We're so proud of what they accomplished! A huge thank you to our judges, GALEO CEO Jerry Gonzalez, GALEO Board of Directors Vice Chair Kyle Murphy, and GLC Secretary Brian Hibbs for generously sharing their time and feedback. Congratulations to every participant. Next stop: Graduation! Applications for next year's cohort open November 16th! ✨ #GALEO #LatinoLeadership #GIL

Early voting starts today and runs through October 30! 🗳️ A few reminders for when you go. You can ask for a poll worker for help, bring someone you trust to assist you if you need language support, and stay in line to vote if you're still waiting when the polls close. 👉🏽 Check where you can vote: mvp.sos.ga.gov ¡Tu voto es tu voz! #GALEO #IAmGALEO #GeorgiaVotes #VotoLatino

We kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month together, and we're still thinking about it! 🎉 Nearly 160 of you joined us for our luncheon, with keynote speakers U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego and Claudia Caycho Acosta, chair of the GALEO board. Now let's carry that energy to the polls! Early voting starts October 13. 🗳️ 👉🏽 Make a plan to vote: georgialatinovote.com 🎥 Thank you to @MorganChenProductions for capturing these moments for us. #GALEO #HispanicHeritageMonth #IAmGALEO #VotoLatino #GeogriaVotes #VoteEarly

Show your support for GALEO and our mission—shop our exclusive merch and help empower Georgia’s Latinx community! Every purchase fuels civic engagement, leadership programs, and advocacy all year long. 💜✨ Shop our merch: bit.ly/galeoshop or visit the link in bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #LatinxLeaders #CivicEngagement

Help ensure a smooth and accessible election for everyone in our community. Volunteering on Election Day is one of the most rewarding ways to give back to your local community. It is a completely nonpartisan role focused strictly on helping eligible voters navigate the voting process. 🗳️ 👉🏽 Want to join us on Election Day? We are looking for nonpartisan volunteers to help guide voters. Sign up: bit.ly/galeoelectionvolunteers or click the link in our bio! #GALEO #ElectionProtection #GeorgiaElections #LatinoVote #GeorgiaVota

📢 The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming election is in a week! Be sure to check your voter registration status, update your address, or register for the first time to make sure your voice will be heard this November. 🗳️ 👉🏽 Visit georgialatinovote.com to make sure you're #VoteReady! 📢 ¡Falta solo una semana para la fecha límite de registro para votar en las próximas elecciones! Asegúrate de revisar tu estado de registro, actualizar tu dirección o registrarte por primera vez para garantizar que tu voz se escuche este noviembre. 🗳️ 👉🏽 ¡Visita georgiavota.com para asegurarte de estar listo para votar! #GALEO #GeorgiaVota #LatinoVote #GeorgiaElections

📢 ¡Tu voto es tu poder! No esperes hasta el último minuto para asegurar tu lugar en las urnas para las elecciones de este noviembre. Consulta los recursos oficiales de votación para confirmar la fecha límite de registro y verificar el estado de tu registro. 🗳️ 👉🏽 ¡Visita georgiavota.com para hacer tu plan para votar! 📢 Your vote is your power! Don’t wait until the last minute to secure your spot at the polls for this November's election. Make sure to confirm your registration status before the October 5th deadline. 🗳️ 👉🏽 Visit georgialatinovote.com to make a plan to vote! #GALEO #GeorgiaVotes #TuVotoTuVoz #GeorgiaElections #VotoLatino

What an unforgettable celebration! ✨ We're so grateful for everyone who joined us last week for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the power and legacy of the Latino community in Georgia. A special thank you to our speakers, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego & Claudia Caycho Acosta for your inspiring and powerful words. We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and every single person who came out to support us. Events like these remind us that our stories matter, our representation is vital, and our collective voices carry the power to shape the future. Thank you for standing with us, lifting each other up, and ensuring our community's voice is heard loud and clear! 📸 bit.ly/hhm2026recap #GALEO #iamGALEO #HispanicHeritageMonth #GeorgiaLeadership #LatinoLeadership #Donate

Join us for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon! 🎉 On Friday, we will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the power and legacy of the Latino community in Georgia. This community has become a true force in our state, and this luncheon gives us a platform to amplify the power of Latino-Hispanic voices together. 🙌🏽💜 ✨ FEATURING OUR CORK PULL DRAWING! 🍾 Alongside an incredible afternoon of culture and community, we are hosting our exciting Cork Pull! Want to take home a bottle of wine or spirits? All proceeds from the drawing directly support our community initiatives. 🔗 Don't miss out! Buy your ticket: bit.ly/HHM2026 or click the link in our bio! #GALEO #HispanicHeritageMonth #iamGALEO #LatinosenGeorgia #Latinoelectorate

Are you ready to vote in the midterm elections? Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay – a perfect reminder of the important role civic participation plays in shaping our communities and future, both on a national and local level. So make sure your registration is up to date and tell your friends and family, too! The more of us actively participating in elections, the better. 🗳️💪🏽 👉🏽 Check your registration status: georgialatinovote.com #GALEO #LatinosEnGeorgia #GeorgiaVota #GeorgiaElections #LatinoVote

🌟✨ Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month today! This celebration began in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson as a week-long observance and was expanded to a full month in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. It’s a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic Americans. Let’s celebrate and reflect on the profound impact these communities have made throughout history. ¡Vamos!HispanicHeritageMonth #HistoryAndHeritage #CelebrateDiversity" 🌟✨ ¡Comenzamos hoy el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Esta celebración comenzó en 1968 bajo el presidente Lyndon B. Johnson como una observancia de una semana y se amplió a un mes completo en 1988 bajo el presidente Ronald Reagan. Es un momento para honrar las ricas historias, culturas diversas y las contribuciones significativas de los estadounidenses hispanos. Celebremos y reflexionemos sobre el profundo impacto que estas comunidades han tenido a lo largo de la historia. ¡Vamos! #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #HistoriaYHerencia #CelebraLaDiversidad #GALEO #iamGALEO #HispanicHeritageMonth #Latinx

Literally proof that every single vote counts! 🗳️ Forest Park City Councilmember Hector Gutierrez won his election by just 7 votes. He joined us last week on #ElPuebloUnido to share his journey into local government and why Latino representation is so important! 👉🏽 Watch the full episode: bit.ly/galeoepu or click the link in our bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #EstamosAqui #ForestPark #GIL #GeorgiaElecctions #LatinoVote

Thank you Acosta Injury Law for being a Step & Repeat Sponsor and helping make GALEO’s Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon possible!⁠�⁠We appreciate your continued support! 💜💪🏽 Sponsorships are still available! If you want to support our event, please contact Elizabeth Scott at escott@galeo.org. To learn more about our event and buy your ticket, please go to bit.ly/HHM2026 or click the link on BIO. ⁠ �⁠�¡Gracias a Acosta Injury Law por ser patrocinador de Step & Repeat y ayudar hacer posible el Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon de GALEO! ¡Agradecemos su continuo apoyo! ⁠⁠¡Tenemos oportunidades de patrocinio disponibles! Para apoyar nuestro evento, contacta a Elizabeth Scott en escott@galeo.org Para saber más y comprar tu entrada, ingresa a o bit.ly/HHM2026 o haz clic en el enlace en la BIO.⁠�⁠� #GALEO #iamGALEO #Acosta #LatinoCommunity #LatinosEnGeorgia

Building community starts with staying connected. Last month on El Pueblo Unido, our co-host, Elisa Covarrubias, shared some insight into the great speakers lining up for our upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon. 🌟 Our guest, Ivan Shammas, who is also co-hosting the event reminded us why it's so important to stay connected. 👉🏽 Buy your ticket and join us next week at our Luncheon: bit.ly/HHM2026 or click the link in our bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #LatinoPodcast #HispanicHeritage #LatinxLeadership

This Labor Day, we honor the essential farmworkers and outdoor laborers whose hard work feeds our families despite facing extreme heat and dangerous conditions across the state and nation. Protecting our workforce is part of our community's strength. 🌽☀️ Let's show up for our community and vote this November ! 🗳️ Take a quick moment today to confirm your voter registration. Make sure to update your information if you've recently moved or changed names by visiting mvp.sos.ga.gov. #GALEO #iamGALEO #LaborDay2026 #Farmworkers #LatinoLeadership #CivicEngagement #GeorgiaLatinos

🎙️In last month's episode of #ElPuebloUnido, Ivan Shamas, President & founder of Hispanic Plug highlights the power of voting and how GALEO contributes to the growth of local leaders. Through its programs, Ivan shares how GALEO continues to connect people with like-minded leaders who share a vision for our community. 🎙️Tune into the full episode to hear more about Ivan's history, leadership, and impact. 👉🏽 bit.ly/galeoepu or click the link in our bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #LatinoPodcast #HispanicHeritage #LatinxLeadership #GALEO #iamGALEO #EstamosAqui #ForestPark #GIL #GeorgiaElecctions #LatinoVote

We're back with a new episode of #ElPuebloUnido dropping next week, Tuesday at 12 PM! 🎧 Our community organizer Salma Vizcaino Garcia sits down with Forest Park Councilmember Hector Gutierrez, a proud GALEO Institute for Leadership (GIL) graduate and a current @galeoimpactfund board member. Hector shares his personal journey to local government and what motivated him to run for office as a Latino city council member. Ever wonder what it's like to lead in a city where our community makes up more than 25% of the population? With Hispanic Heritage Month right around the corner, Hector talks about his experience and reminds us of the power we have when we stay informed and make our voices heard this November. 🗳️ 👉🏽 Tune in Tuesday at noon! #GALEO #iamGALEO #EstamosAqui #ForestPark #GIL #GeorgiaElecctions #LatinoVote

From GALEO Institute for Leadership (GIL) graduate to GALEO Leadership Council board member ✨ Ivan Shammas, President & founder of @hispanicplug has been part of the GALEO familia since 2010. In last month's episode of #ElPuebloUnido, Ivan shares his journey with us and the different opportunities and perspectives he's learned from his time with GALEO. 🎙️Tune into the full episode to hear more about Ivan's history, leadership, and impact. 👉🏽 bit.ly/galeoepu or click the link in our bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #LatinoPodcast #HispanicHeritage #LatinxLeadership

Huge thank you to everyone who made the Latino Leaders Summit - Ponte Las Pilas such a success! ✨🎉 We covered everything from resume building and environmental justice to entrepreneurship workshops. It was inspiring seeing so many people from different backgrounds come together with the exact same goal: stepping up as leaders in our community. 💪🏽 Shoutout to our facilitators for volunteering your time and knowledge, and thank you to everyone who came out to learn and network. A special thank you to our Junior Achievement Discovery Center of Gwinnett for providing such a great space for the summit, and to our photographer, @ames_studios , who volunteered their time to take headshot for everyone! You all are the reason we do this. 💜 Couldn't make it? 📸 Check out our photo recap: bit.ly/llsphotorecap2026 or click link in bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #LatinoLeadership

Consider this your official sign ✨ The Latino Leaders Summit is happening this Saturday, August 29! Growth doesn’t just happen by accident - you have to choose it. This Saturday, the #PonteLasPilas Summit is bringing together professionals and leaders from across GA. We have an incredible lineup of expert-led sessions meant to contribute to that growth. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to expand your network, update your resume, or find your community, this is it. Visit bit.ly/LLS26 to lock in your spot today! #GALEO #iamGALEO #latino #latinosengeorgia

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! 🎉✨ On September 18th, join GALEO for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon as we honor the vibrant culture, achievements, and growing influence of Georgia’s Latino community. Make sure to secure your seat now before tickets sell out! Get your tickets: bit.ly/HHM2026 or link in bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #HispanicHeritageLuncheon #LatinxPower #GeorgiaLatinos

We're days away for the Ponte Las Pilas Latino Leaders Summit! ✨📅 We're bringing together an incredible group of founders, creatives, and professionals to connect, teach, and lift each other up. If you're looking to grow your business, navigate your career, or just surround yourself with a community that is open to learning from each other, this space is for you! 👉🏽 Swipe through to see schedule to plan your day ahead! 🎟️Haven't bought a ticket yet? There's still time! Visit: bit.ly/LLS26 #PonteLasPilas #iamGALEO #LatinoLeadersSummit #LatinosEnGeorgia #LatinxLeadership

What does it truly take for Latino professionals to navigate barriers and build meaningful, high-impact careers? Our upcoming #PonteLasPilas Latino Leaders Summit is bringing you a panel of Latino professionals who have navigated challenges, broken down systemic barriers, and built meaningful lives. Panelists will share candid insights into the successes, setbacks, and lessons that have shaped their journeys, sharing insights with the audience. This conversation focuses on the realities of resilience, showing that your past or present circumstances don't define your future potential. 💼🌱 🔗 Click the link in our bio to secure your spot today or visit: bit.ly/LLS26 #GALEO #iamGALEO #LatinoLeadersSummit #LatinoLeadership #GeorgiaLatinos

Ready to stand out in today's job market? Creating a resume that gets noticed takes strategy. Join our upcoming Resume Workshop, led by founder of Work Wise LLC, Evie Suarez, at the Latino Leaders Summit (#PonteLasPilas) to learn how to highlight your impact and tell your unique professional story. ✨ 👉🏽 Grab your ticket: bit.ly/LLS26 or click link in bio! #GALEO #LatinoLeaders #LeadershipSummitAtlanta

📢 ¡Ponte las pilas! Our Latino Leaders Summit is happening next week, and you do not want to miss out! This is your opportunity to step into a room filled with motivated individuals ready to connect and learn. Whether you are looking to grow personally or professionally, this summit is designed to help you gain the tools and skills to continue to succeed. ✨💪🏽 What is waiting for you 👇🏽 • Networking: Connect with professionals from many different fields. • Workshops: Gain actionable career strategies. • Panels: Learn from community leaders as they share their journeys. • Headshots: Update your LinkedIn photo. ✨ Invest in yourself & connect with your community! ✨ 🔗 Secure your spot today at bit.ly/LLS26 or click the link in our bio! #GALEO #PonteLasPilas #LatinoLeaders #LeadershipSummitAtlanta

🎉 Congratulations to Adalina Merello ‘21, our GIL Leader of the Month! 🎉 Ada is the founder & principal of Merelloism! From the Pacific Northwest to NYC, LA, and now Atlanta, Ada has spent over 20 years on the ground in politics, government, and nonprofits. She's worked with major leaders (think Bloomberg, Abrams, and Reed) and even spent time at The Carter Center. She launched her own firm in 2016 to keep doing what she does best: bringing people together and creating real civic impact. Please consider supporting our GIL program so that we can continue to help empower leaders like Ada! 🔗 Visit, bit.ly/GIVEGALEO #GALEO #GIL #iamGALEO #LatinxLeaders #LeadersInGeorgia #LeaderOfTheMonth #Leadership #Donate #NonProfit

¡El año pasado construimos 7 pequeñas bibliotecas en el área metropolitana de Atlanta! 📚 Estas bibliotecas se instalaron en comunidades con una gran población latina como parte de nuestro proyecto verde "Vamos Pa Fuera". Todos merecen tener libros cerca de su casa. Leer nos une y nos informa, y queremos que todos tengan esa chanza. ¿Quieres ayudarnos a mantener lleno las bibliotecas? ¡Necesitamos tus libros! 🌿 ¡Contacta a Eli Lora en elora@galeo.org para coordinar la entrega o la recogida! #GALEO #iamGALEO #LittleLibrary

Growth starts when you invest in yourself. Join us on August 29 in Lawrenceville for a day dedicated to empowering the next generation of Latino leaders! 💪🏽 Swipe left to learn about the sessions and interactive workshops designed to give you the tools and motivation to help your community thrive. ✨ Which session are you most excited for? Share it in the comments below! 👇🏽 🔗 Secure your spot: bit.ly/LLS26 or click the link in our bio! #GALEO #PonteLasPilas #LatinoLeadership

Ready to level up? ✨ From fresh headshots to resume updates and stand out outfits, the Ponte Las Pilas Summit is your moment to shine while investing in yourself professionally! Don’t miss your chance—grab your tickets now and join a community of empowered Latinx leaders. 🎟️ bit.ly/LLS26 #PonteLasPilas #iamGALEO #LatinxLeadership

We built 7 Little Libraries in Metro Atlanta last year! 📚 These were built across communities with a high Latino population through our green initiative, Vamos Pa Fuera, because everyone deserves access to books right in their own neighborhood. Reading keeps us connected and informed, and we want everyone in our community to have that choice. Want to help us keep the shelves stocked? We need your books! 🌿Reach out to Eli Lora at elora@galeo.org to schedule a pick up or drop off!

We are honored to welcome U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego as our national keynote speaker for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon! 🎉 From facing economic hardships as the son of immigrants to graduating from Harvard, serving as a Marine Corps infantryman in Iraq, and fighting for hardworking families in the U.S. Senate, Senator Gallego truly embodies resilience and service. He will join us to share his incredible journey and insights on leadership, community empowerment, and the American Dream. 📅 Friday, Sept. 18 at 11 AM | Morrow, GA 🎟️Register today: bit.ly/HHM2026 #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #RubenGallego #GALEO #iamGALEO

Tu imagen es tu marca.✨📸 At this year’s Ponte Las Pilas Summit, we aren’t just helping you build your network; we are helping you elevate your professional brand. Every attendee gets a complimentary professional headshot taken by a photographer. This is your opportunity to update your LinkedIn or refresh your resume! Secure your ticket today and lock in your portrait! 👉🏽 bit.ly/LLS26 or link in bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #LeadershipSummit #LatinxLeadership

We are officially BACK—and we’ve got a brand new look! 🎥✨ After taking July off, we are kicking off our #ElPuebloUnido podcast with a new format and an incredible guest. Join our host, Elisa Covarrubias, as we sit down with Ivan Shammas, Founder & President of Hispanic Plug. Ivan shares how he started in media, his history with GALEO, y su lado más personal. New Season Drops Today at 12PM ET! #GALEO #ElPuebloUnidoJamasSeraVencido #HispanicPlug #LatinoLeaders #NewEpisode

We are excited to welcome Claudia Caycho Acosta as our local keynote speaker for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon! 🎉 As a dedicated personal injury and workers' compensation attorney, Claudia overcame significant barriers after immigrating from Peru to Georgia and earned her Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law in 2013. She began her career in immigration law, which gave her deep insight into the systemic obstacles faced by immigrant families. Today, she uses that expertise to bridge a critical gap in representation, providing compassionate, results-driven advocacy for injured individuals and underserved communities throughout Georgia. 📅 Friday, Sept. 18 at 11 AM | Morrow, GA 🎟️ Register today: bit.ly/HHM2026 #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #AcostaLaw #GALEO iamGALEO

📢 We need an amazing team of volunteers to make the Ponte Las Pilas Summit a success. Whether you can help us kick things off with morning setup, manage workshop rooms, or help with cleanup, your time makes a massive difference in helping create an unforgettable experience for everyone who attends. ✨💜 Sign up by visiting bit.ly/plpvolunteer or click link in bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #LatinxLeadership #PonteLasPilas #LeadershipAtlanta

We are excited to welcome Genny Castillo as our GALEO Institute for Leadership (GIL) keynote speaker for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon! 🎉 Genny Castillo is a dedicated leader with over 15 years of experience in legislative work and community advocacy. As Executive Director of SEAP, she works to narrow socioeconomic disparities and advance progressive policies across the South. Genny created the groundbreaking Policy Entrepreneur Program to train nonprofit leaders in strategic advocacy, and her career includes key leadership roles with the Georgia House Democratic Caucus and BLUE Institute. A University of Chicago alumnus, Genny has been honored as a Georgia Trend "40 Under 40" leader and an Aspen Institute BIG Ideas Fellow. 📅 Friday, Sept. 18 at 11 AM | Morrow, GA 🎟️ Register today: bit.ly/HHM2026 #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #LatinaLeadership #GALEO #iamGALEO

"Success isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about believing in yourself and taking action." ✨ We are honored to welcome Dr. Angedith Poggi, author of The RETA Framework, as this year’s keynote speaker at the Ponte Las Pilas Latino Leaders Summit! Ready to take your next step? Learn how to find mentors, trust yourself, and achieve your goals. 🎟️ P.S. Every ticket purchased includes an automatic entry into a raffle for a signed copy of her book! Do not miss this chance to grow, connect, and win. Secure your spot today at the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/LLS26.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! 🎉✨ On September 18th, join GALEO for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon as we honor the vibrant culture, achievements, and growing influence of Georgia’s Latino community. This is your chance to connect, be inspired, and help amplify Latinx voices making a difference across our state. 🎟️ Early Bird Pricing ends August 18th. Make sure to secure your seat now before tickets sell out! Get your tickets: bit.ly/HHM2026 or link in bio! #GALEO #iamGALEO #HispanicHeritageLuncheon #LatinxPower #GeorgiaLatinos

Happy National Intern Day! ✨ Today, we're celebrating the wonderful talent, energy, and fresh perspectives our interns bring to the team. Swipe through to meet the amazing students who are helping empower our Latinx communities across Georgia this summer! 👉🏽 Thomas Botero Mendieta - Leadership Development Intern Marisa Oh - Communications Intern Thomas Botero Mendieta who is from Pereira, Colombia, our Leadership Development Summer Intern is currently studying Ethics, Politics, and Economics (EP&E) at Yale University. When they aren't focused on leadership growth, you can find them running, diving into a good book, or blasting tracks by Jorge Celedón and Feid. Marisa Oh, a rising senior at Greater Atlanta Christian School, plans to pursue Public Policy and Media in the future. Leadership roles include Publicity Prefect at GAC, Beta Club Grade-level Officer, and Lead Manager and Media Coordinator of the Business Innovation program. She is passionate about using communication as a tool to inform, connect, and inspire meaningful change. We're so grateful for their hard work, dedication, and the unique skills they each bring to our mission. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your leadership journey! 💜 #NationalInternDay #GALEO #iamGALEO #Latinx #SummerInternship

True leadership starts with community. 🤝 We’re creating the spaces Latinos in Georgia need to connect and build what's next. Join us next month on August, 29th at 9 AM for our Ponte Las Pilas Latino Leaders Summit. ✨ 🎟️ Grab your spot at the link in our bio, or visit bit.ly/LLS26

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