About Conexión

Conexión is a Massachusetts-founded nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a pipeline of purpose-driven leaders across sectors. Since its founding in 2005, Conexión has partnered with more than 70 corporations and institutions, including Fortune 100 and 500 companies, and over 600 mentees and over 300 executive mentors across more than 26 states and Puerto Rico.

Through its nationally recognized mentoring and leadership programs, Conexión equips individuals with the skills, networks, and insights needed to lead effectively in an increasingly dynamic and diverse workforce. Its model is grounded in the power of social capital, connecting emerging leaders with senior executives and fostering meaningful relationships that drive career growth and organizational impact to the mutual benefit of the individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.

OUR History

In the fall of 2005, a group of Boston social entrepreneurs was discussing the nexus between the new demography and the economic complexities the country faces. That discussion leads to an initiative to create a channel to identify and fast–track HispanicLatino talent ready to accept the increasing responsibilities to ensure our communities, organizations, and the country thrive and prosper in the future. The initial impetus for the creation of CONEXION is the growing demand for HispanicLatino talent on the part of forward–thinking companies and organizations across all sectors.

What began as a response to a moment in time has since evolved into a nationally recognized organization, continually developing leaders who are grounded in their values, informed by their lived experiences, and equipped to drive change across every sector of the economy.

OUR Mission

To develop a pipeline and network of purpose-driven leaders, equipping corporations, nonprofits, and government to effectively address the implications of the nation’s changing demographics, to the mutual benefit of the individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.

Conexión does not discriminate against any individual seeking to participate in the program on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability.

Our Model

CONEXION’s model is built on the concept of Social Capital“…social networks have value”. What we saw missing for many people who are at the margins is a lack of access and Conexiónes, or reciprocal networks of value. We created a model that would be intentional about making bridging conexiónes (through the mentors) and bonding networks of value (through the other mentees in the cohort). CONEXION model is Social Capital in action!