The Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council (IEHLC) is a regional non-partisan 501(c) 3 organization with a focus on business, education, and public policy. The Council is comprised of influential leaders within the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino with the sole purpose to educate, empower, and advocate for the Latina/o populations within the region. Board Members of IEHLC include, but are not limited to local government, businesses, media, universities, and non-profit organizations. Some Board Members include the County of Riverside and San Bernardino’s District Attorneys, City Mayors and Council representatives, local College Boards of Trustees, University Deans, County Department Heads, large and small business owners, and Chamber of Commerce representatives. With this extensive network, IEHLC identifies service and infrastructural gaps that exist in the region and provide recommendations on the types of mechanisms needed to foster overall growth and development.