GFOA is proud to announce an opportunity for GFOA members to engage with the Local Government Hispanic Network. LGHN is one of GFOA's strategic partners and provides an opportunity collaboration on educational and networking opportunities and work to leverage the specific strengths of both organizations’ membership networks to support local governments and their employees – and specifically Hispanic finance officers.

The Padrinos y Madrinas Program builds on the Padrinos/Madrinas tradition in Hispanic/Latino(a) culture.  Padrinos and Madrinas are an extension of family and provide a strong support system for family members.  Extending this concept to the professional realm, the LGHN Padrinos/Madrinas Program creates the same support system for emerging leaders working in local government.

LGHN and GFOA are excited to team up and extend this program to GFOA members for a 2nd year. With the program, seasoned leaders in local government who are committed to assisting emerging leaders who serve diverse populations and supporting the next generation of government innovators.  These one-to-one volunteer coaches are from all disciplines and are available to offer career advancement strategies, solution-based discussions, assistance in addressing local challenges faced when serving a diverse community and/or to share their experience and expertise on specific issues.

For more information please visit - https://lghn.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3289