We are dedicated to supporting Hispanic students and families to and through college!
OUR MISSION
We help Michigan Hispanic students and young professionals navigate the complexity of college access through early career by providing support, resources, and opportunities.
OUR VISION
To strengthen Michigan’s economy through MiHC scholar’s bachelor’s degree attainment and career success.
WHO WE ARE
The Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC) is a nonprofit organization that provides academic and career support programs and services in order to enable more Hispanic students to graduate from college and achieve career success. The Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC), a tax-exempt 501(c)(3), was created in 2018 by a group of Hispanic leaders in Southeast Michigan. Their goal was to create a high-level plan to improve the economic strength of the Hispanic community. Group consensus supported MiHC’s focus on improving Hispanic high school and college graduation rates in Detroit and over time expand efforts across the United States.
In Michigan, only 21.6% of Hispanics 25 years and older have a bachelor's degrees.
In Detroit, the rate is only 8%.*
MiHC launched La Próxima Generación (Próx Gen), a program focused on supporting the Hispanic youth as they navigate from high school to college, and onto careers. The MiHC team works to raise awareness, build capacity to weave a coordinated ecosystem, formalize partnerships, collaborate and leverage existing efforts, and create culturally relevant solutions and program interventions that support Hispanic student persistence rates.
OUR HISTORY
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
STUDENT FOCUS
We tailor curriculum and coaching to students’ success, qualifications, and pathways. Our programs are centered around improving students’ outcomes and career success.
DATA AND COLLABORATION
We leverage and enhance existing resources, research, and learning opportunities by intentionally fostering partnerships.
CULTURAL RELEVANCE
We embrace the Hispanic culture, family, language, and values in our programming, coaching, and messages.
EQUITY SPOTLIGHT
We ensure that Hispanic students have equitable opportunities and access to academic and employment resources necessary to maximize their success.
MiHC LEADERSHIP
LAWRENCE T. GARCIA
Board Chair
JOANN CHÁVEZ
Founder, President, & CEO
JESÚS HERNANDEZ
Treasurer
GABRIEL BEDOYA
Board Member
PATRICK IRWIN
Board Member
GABE RODRIGUEZ-GARRIGA
Board Member
JIMMY WALKER
Board Member
JEFF WYATT
Board Member
AMANDA SAID CANTO
Acting Executive Director & Chief of Staff
DR. VANESSA REYNOLDS
Director of College Admissions & Success
