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At NHI East Coast, we engage high-ability youth in creative, community-centered leadership development. Students learn to think imaginatively, communicate with confidence, and build relationships with peers from across the East Coast (US), Puerto Rico, and the broader NHI community.
We introduce 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to a journey of discovery, dialogue, and collaboration. Participants explore ideas, discuss real-world challenges, and work together to envision a stronger future for their communities. We take pride in cultivating emerging leaders who carry forward NHI’s legacy of imagination, collaboration, and community-building.
NHI East Coast is an active regional chapter of the National Hispanic Institute, serving schools and partner organizations across multiple states and Puerto Rico. Below is a list of schools where we currently serve students and maintain partnerships. If you would like to nominate a student, become a partner institution, or donate to our scholarship fund, please use the links on this page.
If you are interested in attending or nominating a student to join the National Hispanic Institute's summer leadership series programs, please fill out this form.
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Central-Western Penn and Ohio Partners ATTOLLO, Lancaster, PA Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH Centro Hispano Daniel Torres, Reading, PA Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, PA Ephrata High School, Ephrata, PA Harrisburg High School - Scitech Campus, Harrisburg, PA J.P. McCaskey High School, Lancaster, PA Manheim Central High School, Manheim, PA Muhlenberg High School, Muhlenberg, PA Penn Manor High School, Millersville, PA Reading Senior High School, Reading, PA The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA | DMV & Southeast Partners Academica Maria Reina, San Juan, Puerto Rico American Heritage High School, Plantation, FL Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Betheseda, MD Colegio Marista de Guaynabo, Bayamón, Puerto Rico Collegiate Directions, Bethesda, MD Don Bosco Cristo Rey, Takoma Park, MD
Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA Emory University, Atlanta, GA Florida International University, Miami, FL Holy Innocents' Episcopal School, Atlanta, GA Kimberton Waldorf School, Phoenixville, PA Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg, MD Sandy Spring Friends School, Sandy Spring, MD
South Lakes High School, Reston, VA The Bryn Mawr School for Girls, Baltimore, MD The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Urbana High School, Ijamsville, MD Walter Johnson High School, North Bethesda, MD Washington Latin PCS, Washington, D.C. Windermere Preparatory School, Windermere, FL | Northeast & New England Partners Academy of Mount St. Ursula, Bronx, NY Boston College High School, Boston, MA Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT Colby College, Waterville, ME Cristo Rey New York, New York, NY Glen Rock High School, Glen Rock, NJ Mahwah High School, Mahwah, NJ Miller Place High School, Miller Place, NY Regis High School, New York, NY Rumsey Hall School, Washington Depot, CT Rye Country Day School, Rye, NY Perth Amboy High School South Campus, Perth Amboy, NJ Sacred Heart High School, Yonkers, NY Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ - 2026 American LDZ Host Institution St. Jean Baptiste High School, New York, NY The American Dream High School, Bronx, NY The Dwight-Englewood School, Englewood, NJ The Rivers School, Weston, MA Thornton Academy, Saco, ME Trinity College, Hartford, CT | Philly Metro Partners Avon Grove High School, West Grove, PA Camden Academy High School, Camden, NJ Camden Prep High School, Camden, NJ Central Bucks East High School, Doylestown, PA Central Bucks South High School, Warrington, PA Cherry Hill West High School, Cherry Hill, NJ Commonwealth Charter Academy, Whitehall, PA George Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science, Philadelphia, PA Hadonnfield Memorial High School, Haddonfield, NJ Kennett High School, Kennett Square, PA LEAP Academy University Charter High School, Camden, NJ Lenape High School, Stanhope, NJ North Penn High School, Lansdale, PA Oxford Area High School, Oxford, PA Salesianum High School, Wilmington, DE Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA West town School, West Chester, PA Whitehall High School, Whitehall, PA William Tennent High School, Warminster, PA |
NHI East Coast 9th grade participants are encouraged to expand their horizons. Luckily for our students, you can pick the dates and locations that work best for your schedule, your family, and your summer plans.
TEXAS STAR GREAT DEBATEJUNE 9-14, 2026 Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, Texas, USA Transportation is not arranged by NHI. Airport shuttles may be available. Fees vary per city. Designated Airport: San Antonio International Airport (SAT) |
Midwest GREAT DEBATEJUNE 28-JULY 3, 2026 Augustana College Rock Island, Illinois, USA Transportation is not arranged by NHI. Airport shuttles may be available. Fees vary per city. Designated Airport: Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) |
california sol GREAT DEBATEJULY 7-12, 2026 University of San Diego San Diego, California, USA Transportation is not arranged by NHI. Airport shuttles may be available. Fees vary per city. Designated Airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN) |
AMERICAN LORENZO DE ZAVALA YOUTH LEGISLATIVE SESSION For new and returning 10th and 11th grade studentsJULY 19-26, 2026 Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey, USA Transportation is not arranged by NHI. Airport shuttles may be available. Fees vary per city. Designated Airport: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) |
TEXAS LORENZO DE ZAVALA YOUTH LEGISLATIVE SESSION For select new and returning 10th and 11th grade studentsJULY 19-26, 2026 Trinity University San Antonio, Texas, USA Transportation is not arranged by NHI. Airport shuttles may be available. Fees vary per city. Designated Airport: San Antonio International Airport (SAT) |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGIATE WORLD SERIES For returning 11th grade studentsJUNE 29-JULY 3, 2026 Regis University Denver, Colorado, USA Transportation is not arranged by NHI. Airport shuttles may be available. Fees vary per city. Designated Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN) |
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Steven L. Hernández Volunteer Project Administrator NHI East Coast Originally from the Bronx, New York Involved with NHI since 2012 shernandez@nhimail.com | 347-860-8360 | Julio Cotto Senior Vice President NHI HQ Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania Involved with NHI since 1997 jcotto@nhimail.com | Daniel Padilla Pons JFL College Intern NHI International & Puerto Rico Originally from León, México Involved with NHI since 2018 daniel_padilla@nhimail.com |