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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

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

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

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

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!

"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

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

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'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

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

🎉 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

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🎉 Congratulations to Adalina Merello ‘21, our GIL Leader of the Month!