Illinois Association of
Hispanic State Employees

about us

Since 1987 IAHSE has been instrumental in addressing issues affecting Latinos in state employment and community services. As an advocate, it is IAHSE’s intent to remain a viable and effective force impacting the employment and educational policies which may infringe on the aspirations of our constituency.

More importantly, IAHSE was given the responsibility of formulating recommendations designed to enhance and refocus state Hispanic employment plans, and to remove barriers and level the playing field to encourage greater opportunities for Hispanic applicants and employees throughout the State of Illinois.

Because IAHSE is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and is the FIRST Hispanic state employees association advocating for Hispanic state employees’ rights, we would like to encourage all Hispanic state employees to become members of this organization and celebrate the diversity of the Latino culture, and to realize that there is strength in numbers when it comes to advocacy.

mission

IAHSE’s mission as a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization is to advocate for the employment, educational and professional development of the Latino state employees and to ensure quality services to our Latino communities in Illinois.

Advocacy

State of Illinois Legislation, Executive Orders and Court Orders Affecting Latino Community

IAHSE strives to provide employment, training, and network opportunities to increase the number of Hispanic and historically under represented groups at all levels of state government.

Upcoming Events

37th Annual IAHSE Training Conference & Job Fair flyer Save the Date
37th Annual Training Conference & Job Fair

SEGUIMOS PA’LANTE: AMPLIFYING OUR VOICES

Friday, October 10, 2025
Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center Oak Brook, Illinois
  • Breakfast (Continental) & plated lunch (Chicken or Vegetarian)
  • Evening reception with hors d’oeuvres & 4-hour open bar
  • Workshops on key topics for state employees & our communities
  • Networking with Latino professionals across Illinois agencies
Register on Eventbrite
No on-site registration. Event check-in closes at 11am.

Recent Events

Latino Unity Day 2025

May 7th & 8th, 2024
Springfield, Illinois

36th Annual Training Conference & Job Fair

October 11th, 2024
Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
Oak Brook, Illinois

Latino Unity Day

May 7th & 8th, 2024
Springfield, Illinois

Latino Unity Day
IAHSE Networking Reception

May 7th, 2024
El Arriero
Springfield, Illinois