
Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Leadership
Ignite
Inspired by Dr. Jesse Miranda’s ethos—“Hearts on Fire and Minds Ablaze”— Ignite is a four-year program that helps you develop your God-given leadership potential while celebrating Hispanic culture and identity, equipping you to lead confidently in both Hispanic and majority-culture spaces.
Talk to your Student Success Coordinator to enroll in one of the two JMC Cornerstone sections to begin your journey!


Year 1
Personal Leadership
Knowing and leading yourself

Year 2
Relational Leadership
Learning to lead one-on-one

Year 3
Team Leadership
Collaborating and influencing within a group

Year 4
Organizational Leadership
Leading in for-profit and nonprofit spaces with integrity

Through Ignite, you will:
Engage in meaningful mentorship
Learn to live and lead authentically
Pursue a legacy of leadership