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Join the Culture Is Currency Event: Culture Creates Value: The Next Generation of Influencers on December 3 at 10:00 AM PST, in person or via livestream!

We are theGlobal HSI Equity Innovation Hub

We serve a bold vision. The Global Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Equity Innovation Hub at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) activates the brilliance of our students and prepares them as future innovators and creators. Grounded in the belief that Innovation Belongs to the People, the Hub serves as a catalyst for regional, statewide, and national impact through a regional-to-national innovation model activated by our National STEAM Innovation Network of 18 HSI partners, including Regional Hubs and Program Collaborators working to advance a shared vision for cultural innovation, opportunity, and workforce preparation.

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  • Signature Event
  • December 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST

Cultures Creates Value: The Next Generation of Influencers

Join us in person to explore how the next generation of influencers is turning culture into real value. All are welcome to join us and our speakers in the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center at 12 pm for our Culture is Currency Next Gen Innovators Lab + Innovator Showcase from 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm. Networking reception from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm. Offical program start at 12:30 pm.

  • Orchard Conference Center, CSU Northridge
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By the Numbers

The Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Impact

Our programming advances career-connected learning, financial empowerment for workforce transition, future-ready STEAM skills development, technology for social good, and intergenerational engagement.

We serve K–12 students, college learners, educators, families, communities, and HSI partners nationwide, with a particular focus on supporting students as they move from first-generation college students to first-generation professionals and expanding opportunity for Dreamers and justice- and system-impacted communities.

Across this work, we aim to strengthen social mobility, economic inclusion, and access to the skills, networks, and experiences learners need to thrive in a rapidly changing workforce.

  • 51,000+

    Total Served to Date

  • 21,000+

    Served in 2025

Our Reach

Our National Network

Explore the regional hubs and program collaborators connected through the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub.

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Network Locations

Partner With Us

Our Industry Partners

Collaboration expands what is possible. The Hub works with organizations and industry partners that bring knowledge, technology, mentorship, and new perspectives into educational experiences. Together, we can help learners explore emerging fields, strengthen career pathways, and create opportunities that connect classroom learning with the world beyond campus.

  • Apple
  • Autodesk

Foundational Partners

Our foundational partners provide the expertise, technology, and resources that help shape the Hub’s innovation ecosystem and expand what is possible for students, educators, and communities.

  • Excelencia in Education
  • Apogee Electronics
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
  • SUMA Wealth

Partner Ecosystem

Our growing network of collaborators brings expertise, resources, and opportunities that strengthen the Hub's innovation ecosystem.

Share your experience. Expand what's possible.

Volunteer With Us

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Educators

Volunteer with the Hub to mentor learners, share expertise, support challenge-based learning, and help K–12 and college students connect education with innovation, careers, and opportunity.

Get Involved

Looking for Opportunities?

The Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub posts open positions and other opportunities on Handshake, CSUN’s online career and employment platform.