About the Initiative

History of LLI

Recognizing the need for inclusive leadership, the SMU Cox Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) was launched in 2013 to assist participating companies in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performance Latino executives who will drive business growth and create a sustainable competitive advantage for their companies. The initiative grew out of research that shows a gap in talent at the country’s executive leadership level. Together with visionary partners, the SMU Cox LLI is creating a national center of excellence with unique potential to drive organizational success.

The SMU Cox LLI is the country’s only dedicated business school based-executive education program focused exclusively on cultivating and growing today and tomorrow’s Latino business leaders.


News

Leadership Promotion - April 2024

Associate Dean of Executive Education and Graduate Programs Shane Goodwin announced a promotion this week in recognition of her great work, dedication and positive impact to Cox. Ana Rodriguez was promoted to Executive Director of LLI Programs.

Leadership Promotion - April 2024

Associate Dean of Executive Education and Graduate Programs Shane Goodwin announced a promotion this week in recognition of her great work, dedication and positive impact to Cox. Ana Rodriguez was promoted to Executive Director of LLI Programs.

SMU Cox was the presenting sponsor at the Dallas Business Journal’s Leaders in Diversity Awards luncheon in the Design District in February 2024.

SMU Cox sponsored the Dallas Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Awards program and its reception was held Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Dr. Bowen with participant

Rising Latino Leaders Graduate - April 26, 2024

Forty corporate participants from AT&T and TI participated in Executive Education’s Rising Latino Leader (RLL) program this spring. The program, part of the Cox Latino Leadership Initiative, prepares participants for success in their first managerial positions and equips them to progress into higher levels of responsibility. The program ran from January 30- April 19, 2024.

The inaugural SMU Cox Latino Leadership Initiative’s Women of Color Symposium brought over 125 women and their allies to the Collins Center for a day of empowerment, representation and community building.
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