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Infopods 20: Discussing the 2023 Great Debate CX and Mock Trial Topics from 2023-04-21T21:11:57

NHI president and founder Ernesto Nieto and education office leader Julio Cotto discuss the Great Debate mock trial and cross examination topics.

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Infopods 19: About the 2023 Great Debate Theme from 2023-04-18T18:01:31

NHI president and founder Ernesto Nieto and education office leader Julio Cotto discuss the history of NHI's Great Debate. They present and dissect the 2023 Great Debate theme.

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Infopods 18: Understanding Community Equity Building (CEB) from 2020-04-03T20:05:43

In a conversation with Julio Cotto, NHI Senior Vice President and alumnus, founder and President Ernesto Nieto, and co-founder Gloria de Leon, the core NHI concept of "Community Equity Building (CE...

Infopods 17: About the 2019 NHI Learning Theme from 2019-05-23T23:08:49

Recorded in Maxwell, Texas at NHI's headquarters, Julio Cotto, Chris Nieto, and NHI Founder and President Ernesto Nieto discuss the 2019 Summer Learning Theme.

Live from Celebracion: Rachel Basoco from 2018-12-28T23:12:01

This was an interview conducted by Phil West of young entrepreneur, NHI alumna, and Celebracion presenter Rachel Basoco. An alumna of NHI at Houston and the Texas Great Debate, former Governor of t...

Live from Celebracion: Anita Fernandez from 2018-12-28T18:48:17

This was an interview conducted by Phil West of Anita Fernandez, 2018 NHI Distinguished Alumna at the Celebracion 2018 conference in San Marcos, Texas sponsored by the National Hispanic Institute i...

Live from Celebracion: Alvaro "Varo" Maldonado from 2018-12-27T17:15:15

This was an interview of Varo Maldonado conducted by Phil West at the Celebracion 2018 conference in San Marcos, Texas sponsored by the National Hispanic Institute in November. Varo was honored wit...

NHI Notables: Ep 10 - A Conversation about Tejano Culture and Music with Ruben "El Gato" Negro and Leonard Davila from 2018-09-14T22:34:34

In a slight departure from previous conversations, NHI Founder and President Ernesto Nieto invites Tejano artists Ruben "El Gato Negro" Ramos and Leonard Davila of Street People to Maxwell to talk ...

NHI Notables: Ep 9 - Dr. Joseph Villescas, TXGD '93, TXLDZ '94, former NHI HQ researcher from 2018-05-28T18:18:30

Former head of NHI's Collaborative Research Center, Dr. Joseph Villescas has had a long history with NHI going back to being the younger sibling of an alumna. Years later, he was recognized as a Di...

Infopods 16: About the 2018 Mock Trial Topic from 2018-05-28T17:52:19

Recorded in Maxwell, Texas at NHI's headquarters, Julio Cotto and Ernesto Nieto discuss the 2018 Mock Trial topic in preparation for the Great Debates.

Infopods 15: About the 2018 Extemporaneous Speaking Topic from 2018-05-28T17:32:57

Recorded in Maxwell, Texas at NHI's headquarters, Julio Cotto and Ernesto Nieto discuss the 2018 Extemporaneous Speaking topic in preparation for the Great Debates.

Infopods 14: About the 2018 Cross Examination Debate Topic from 2018-05-28T17:29:55

Recorded in Maxwell, Texas at NHI's headquarters, Julio Cotto and Ernesto Nieto discuss the 2018 Cross Examination debate topic in preparation for the Great Debates.

Infopods 13: About the 2018 Oratory Topic from 2018-05-28T16:38:47

Recorded in Maxwell, Texas at NHI's headquarters, Julio Cotto and Ernesto Nieto discuss the 2018 Oratory topic in preparation for the Great Debates.

NHI Notables: Ep 8 - A. J. Del Cueto, Filmmaker, TXGD '98, TXLDZ '99, TXCWS '00, JFL '02 from 2018-05-25T00:25:08

Once known as part of a group of friends and high school volunteers known as the "LDZ Gods", A. J. Del Cueto, San Antonio alumnus and filmmaker drops by the NHI Ranch for a conversation about NHI m...

NHI Notables: Ep 7 - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NATLDZ '05, Candidate for the U.S. Congress from 2018-05-15T23:58:45

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Yorktown Heights, New York by way of the Bronx participated in 2005 and in her years has become an Education Director, Onsite Director, Secretary of State, curriculum ...

NHI Notables: Ep 6 - John Rodarte, NMLDZ '88, Educator, 1st NM "Ricky Miranda" Recipient, joined by NHI co-founder Gloria de Leon from 2018-03-29T22:53:26

In this special episode, Ernesto is joined by co-founder Gloria de Leon as they interview New Mexico alumnus and first New Mexico LDZ "Ricky Miranda" award recipient - John Rodarte. A reflective co...

Infopods 12: About the Change a Life Campaign from 2018-03-28T21:56:19

Ernesto Nieto, NHI President and Founder, joined by Paola Hernandez and Julio Cotto, presents the opportunity for the NHI community to play a financial investor role this Spring through the "Change...

NHI Notables: Ep 5 - Tino Villarreal, Athletic Director of St. Joseph Academy, Head Football Coach, and NHI at Tip of Texas Project Administrator from 2018-03-23T23:22:54

In this episode, Ernesto interviews longtime faculty member, trainer, former staffer, and all around engaged alumnus Tino Villarreal. Tino is the Project Administrator for the NHI at Tip of Texas A...

Infopods 11: The 2018 NHI Summer Theme from 2018-03-02T19:51

NHI President and Founder Ernesto Nieto alongside NHI team members Julio Cotto and Paola Hernandez discuss the 2018 Theme. This year, NHI will explore the concept of social labeling and its impact ...

NHI Notables: Ep 4 - Natalia Palmarini, NYC Alumna and team member at the Archdiocese of New York from 2018-02-28T22:33:45

NYC native Natalia Palmarini has been involved with NHI almost ten years and attended every experience from Great Debate to the LDZ to Celebration to the Collegiate Leadership Network. The Villanov...

NHI Notables: Ep 3 - Carlos Paz, Communications Director at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus from 2018-02-24T01:30:53

Carlos Paz, Director of Communications for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, is interviewed by fellow Houstonian Ernesto Nieto, NHI President and Founder. They discuss his leadership journey with ...

NHI Notables: Ep 2 - Paola Hernandez, NHI Director of Special Projects from 2018-02-20T22:14:13

In a new segment, NHI President and Founder Ernesto Nieto launches a series of interviews with notable alumni and partners throughout the NHI community. This second interview is with newer NHI team...

NHI Notables: Ep 1 - Julio Cotto, NHI Sr. VP from 2018-02-20T06:13:31

In a new segment, NHI President and Founder Ernesto Nieto launches a series of interviews with notable alumni and partners throughout the NHI community. This first test run interview takes place wi...

Infopods 10: About NHI and the High School Leadership Journey from 2018-01-05T17:11:33

Julio Cotto, NHI Senior Vice President, and 1997 New Mexico LDZ alumnus, interviews Ernesto Nieto, NHI President and Founder, about his motivations and vision in starting the Institute. They also d...

Platicas: Ep 4 - Reflections on 2017 and Resolutions for 2018 from 2018-01-02T17:23:17

After an intense 2017, Ernesto Nieto, NHI President and Founder, sits down with NHI Senior Vice President, Julio Cotto, to reflect on the tumultuous 2017 while looking forward to 2018. They take a ...

Platicas: Ep 3 - Examining the New Reality of Leadership from 2017-05-09T22:47:37

Ernesto Nieto, NHI President and Founder, discusses new social trends and realities with Karla Martinez, NHI alumna and Director of Six Day Great Debates, and Julio Cotto, NHI alumnus and Senior Vi...

Infopods 7: The 2017 Mock Trial Topic from 2017-05-09T21:24:56

In this conversation from NHI's home office, the mock trial topic for the 2017 Great Debate is discussed. Julio Cotto, NHI alumnus and Senior Vice President, interviews Ernesto Nieto, NHI President...

Infopods 9: The 2017 Extemporaneous Speaking Topic from 2017-05-09T21:07:27

NHI President and Founder, Ernesto Nieto, and Julio Cotto, NHI alumnus and Senior Vice President discuss the Extemporaneous Speaking topic in preparation for the 2017 Great Debate sessions. For mor...

Infopods 8: The 2017 Oratory Topic from 2017-05-09T15:39:30

Ernesto Nieto, President and Founder of the National Hispanic Institute, and Julio Cotto, NHI alumnus and Senior Vice President discuss the Oratory topic for the 2017 NHI Great Debate sessions. For...

Infopods 6: The 2017 Cross Examination Topic from 2017-05-09T05:47:59

Ernesto Nieto, President and Founder of the National Hispanic Institute, is joined by Julio Cotto, NHI Alumnus and Senior Vice President to discuss the 2017 Great Debate Topic for Cross Examination.

Infopods 5: About the Game of Extemporaneous Speaking from 2017-05-09T05:18:55

At the home office in Maxwell, Texas, NHI President and Founder Ernesto Nieto, and alumnus and Senior Vice President Julio Cotto discuss the event of Extemporaneous Speaking. One of the events feat...

Infopods 4: About the Game of Mock Trial at the Great Debate from 2017-05-08T23:07:47

A brief conversation recorded at the home office of the National Hispanic Institute in Maxwell, Texas featuring President and Founder Ernesto Nieto and alumnus and Senior Vice President Julio Cotto...

Infopods 3: About the Game of Cross Examination (CX) at the Great Debate from 2017-05-08T22:49:55

A brief conversation with NHI President and Founder Ernesto Nieto and Julio Cotto, NHI alumnus and Senior Vice President recorded at the home office in Maxwell, Texas. Throughout the brief talk, th...

Infopods 2: About the Game of Oratory at the Great Debate from 2017-05-05T17:05:18

A brief conversation with NHI President and Founder Ernesto Nieto and NHI alumnus and Senior Vice President Julio Cotto about the summer game of "Oratory". "Oratory" is a part of NHI's Great Debate...

Infopods 1: Exploring the Great Debate Theme from 2017-05-05T16:15:59

A brief conversation recorded at the home office of the National Hispanic Institute in Maxwell, Texas with President and Founder Ernesto Nieto and alumnus and Senior Vice President Julio Cotto. The...

Platicas: Ep 2 - 76 Years of Life, 37 years of NHI from 2016-10-27T14:28:31

National Hispanic Institute team members Julio Cotto and Karla Martinez interview NHI President and Founder Ernesto Nieto on the eve of his 76th birthday. In preparation for a celebration on the gr...

Platicas: Ep 1 - A College Conversation with Ernesto Nieto, Karla Martinez & Julio Cotto from 2016-10-05T15:20:42

In this conversation, Ernesto Nieto interview two members of the NHI staff regarding the influences on their college choice, the challenges of navigating the admissions process, the adjustment to c...