The LDZ focuses on the organization and management of power as a foundational tool of leadership.

The Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) is the most recognized high school age leadership program of NHI. Started in 1983, the overall challenge of the LDZ is for the students to envision themselves as part of the future leadership of a 21st Century Latino community.

This dialogue is the centerpiece of the LDZ experience, the basis for young people to share their innermost thoughts regarding their hopes and dreams for a 21st Century Latino community, and the roles they expect to play in shaping their world as future leaders.

Students are asked to assess the promise and potential of a community rooted in a reality of dual cultures. Critical thinking, collaboration, and the ability to influence outcomes will emerge as essential skills to facilitate success as a leader in the 21st century Latino community.

In short, students can expect an extraordinary experience that will leave them with the exciting knowledge that beyond their personal and professional ambitions, there is a higher calling of leadership service that NHI is preparing them to assume.

After attending the LDZ, students benefit from:

• Increased confidence and aptitude for building collaborative relationships in group settings
• Greater dedication to personal excellence and continued studies at national and international levels
• A cultural connection that broadens the student’s perspective, is global in its makeup, and is life-long in its impact