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WE ARE THE SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

Preparing the next generation of leaders.

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Our 
Mission and Vision

Mission

Our mission is to equip every cohort of students with the essential educational and leadership tools needed to thrive in their college journey.

Vision

Our vision is to develop world leaders who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities.

We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things. That is what we are put on earth for.”
 
 Dolores Huerta

Ivy League Project of Southern AZ In The News

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 Co-Founder Corina Ontiveros discusses the importance of Latino advocacy in classrooms. She reflects, “I think to be a Latino advocate in public education is to make sure, at the minimum, that our students understand that Latinos have made long-term and lasting contributions to this country, this continent and this space since time immemorial”. 

 

 

Co-Founder Raúl Aguirre reflects on his path and influence on student success in Tucson. Raúl comments, "“Our impact … is taking that garbage out of our kids’ psyche – that they’re not good enough – and putting them in prime positions to not feel like an imposter if they go to an Ivy League,” he says. ”To know that they’re not only good enough, but even better than they think.” 

 

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"Setting the Standard for Higher Education". The Southwest Leadership Initiative was featured in the following broadcast with Reyna Preciado of KGUN9 in May of 2023!

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Contact Ivy League Project of Southern Arizona

423 E 9th Street, Tucson Arizona, 85705

(520) 991-0083

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