Gloria De Leon (born December 16, 1952) has been involved with the National Hispanic Institute since its establishment and has served as the organization's Executive Vice President since 1982.
After her undergraduate coursework, De Leon served in various management positions in both the state and federal government.
[1] De Leon has written extensively, via the NHI regarding the future leadership need of the Latino community both in the United States as well as globally.
[3] Additionally, De Leon plays a heavy role in Third Reality: Crafting a 21st Century Latino Agenda by Ernesto Nieto, her husband, and founder and current president of the National Hispanic Institute.
[4] De Leon continues her involvement in the community by serving as a consultant regarding leadership, education, & Latino youth development.