On this episode of The Purple Line host Keith Fernandez sits down with the inspiring Angela Anderson Guerrero, the executive director of Lideramos, a national Latino leadership development organization. 

 Angela’s passion for cultivating Latino leaders and her pursuit to increase their representation across the United States is a remarkable effort. She shares how incorporating cultural values and experiences into leadership development can help individuals create their unique leadership brand.

The conversation explores the personal growth and self-discovery that comes with participating in a leadership program, and how it can shape one's leadership brand.

We also explore Angela’s personal journey and her belief in planning and being open to change, providing insight into the woman behind the leadership. This episode is a testament to Angela's dedication to empowering the Latino community through leadership development, and her story is bound to inspire.

Sara Guerrero, who is a Communications Director for Congressman Robert Garcia, talks with Keith Fernandez about her career journey, experiences living in Capitol Hill and the importance of relationships and networking in the field of politics.

Sara shares her experiences of making tough career decisions and how she's grown more comfortable with them over time. The conversation focuses on Sara Guerrero's career in public service, her journey, and her commitment to diverse representation in politics and on Capitol Hill. 

Guerrero shares her experiences of making tough career decisions and how she's grown more comfortable with them over time.

The conversation also emphasizes Sara's dedication to representing diverse voices and communities.

She shares life lessons on the importance of relationships, mentorship, and supporting the professional growth of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Keith Fernandez sits down with Colonel Gil Coronado, the father of Hispanic Heritage Month. They discuss the history of expanding the celebration from a week to a month and why we celebrate it. Learn more about the Colonel's life story and achievements in this month's episode of The Purple Line.

Gil Coronado retired from the United States Air Force on August 1, 1989 as a Colonel after serving his country for thirty years. Gil Coronado enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the age of sixteen, and his life story reads like a novel. The recipient of such awards as the 1982 European "Commander of the Year”, and a 1984 inductee into the U.S. army officer candidate school "Hall of Fame”, Colonel Coronado was named the 1988 "Serviceman of the Year” by the American G. I. Forum of the United States, and was the recipient of the league of United Latin American citizens (LULAC) 1989 president's award.

In this month’s episode of The Purple Line, Keith sits down with CHLI Treasurer John Hoel. He shares his journey of success that started with an internship. He also shares his points of view on diversity of thought, public and private sector work, and advice for people interested in a career in Washington, D.C.

John Hoel is Director, Federal Government Affairs for Altria Client Services. John has served on the Board of Directors of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute since 2008. He currently serves as the Chair of the Fundraising Committee and mentor to CHLI’s Global Leaders Program interns and fellows.