National Hispanic Institute at San Antonio (NHIatSA)

Who We Are

NHIatSA is the local affiliate of The National Hispanic Institute (NHI), a non-profit parent & youth volunteer group with over 20 years of entrepreneurship and innovative leadership targeting the needs of high ability Latino youth. Over the years, NHIatSA has promoted leadership by examining the character, ethics, beliefs and morals of high-achieving Latino Youth. Questions on the future of the Latino community using high standards of beliefs and character are the trademark of this effort.

Each year youth participate in NHI stellar experiences such as The Great Debate for high school freshmen, which focus on communications and skills building, community service, cultural appreciation, leadership and character as well parent development. Students in this environment drive themselves to develop constituency and organizational protocols. They present proposals to advance the leadership and character of the Latino community, argue their ideas and concepts among their peers, and learn the art of problem solutions and conflict resolution as keys to successful participation in organized efforts. The experience is based on beliefs and standards of conduct forming a community that is reflective for the future.