Mentorship, Community, & Career Acceleration for Black and Latine Innovators

PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE

FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO…

Grow as a leader

“Working with my mentor will help me become a better leader for my company and a better role model for people in my community.”

– Omar Hernandez, CEO & Founder, ONEBIT

Build their network

“The Ladder impacts the professional and personal growth of people of color by increasing opportunities to share social capital, networks and resources to further support each other’s endeavors.”

– Shannon Claiborne, Individual Giving & Events Manager at Chicago Youth Centers

Advance their career

“The program definitely paired me with someone who was able to help me tremendously with my career trajectory.”

– Ivy S. Ellis, Executive Director of NWHEAP and Housing Champion

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