"Since I was appointed as Director of the Department of Human Resources, I have worked with hundreds of interns that come to the Organization of American States from everywhere in the hemisphere. This is a great opportunity for me to understand the way that young people think and more importantly, to give them the chance to have an international experience during their work at the OAS.

As a Mexican, I see in the NAEIF Program a great possibility to foster understanding and development between the youth of NAFTA in the context of Indigenous communities. I wish success in all aspects of this endeavor, and I encourage all the young people who will participate in this program to view their work as a personal prayer and conversation with God."

"It sounds like a great opportunity for students from North American to be exposed to the social teachings of the Church while 'living' said teachings in a dynamic contemporary context. … Your packet of readings is incredibly interesting and wide-ranging -- a concrete example of 'inter-disciplinary' learning which we speak of often in university culture today."

"I am extremely impressed with the North American Leadership Institute (NALI) you have designed and delivered. The academic content that I experienced on my trip to Mexico was topflight, the cultural exposure you provided was deep and meaningful, the students you gathered into your program were remarkable, and the opportunities for spiritual insight and reflection were genuine and impressive. (…)

I have evaluated the NALI syllabus and schedule of cultural activities outside the classroom and have determined that the three-week program is worthy of 84 hours of instruction and 6 undergraduate credits."

"The North American Leadership Institute is a comprehensive, well-structured and dynamic learning environment for all participants (students, faculty and staff). The main topics -- human dignity, solidarity and justice -- are of the most critical importance in today's society. Further, I think that the dual perspective of theory-based and practical experiences within the Institute will foster its objectives, outcomes and benefits."

"The North American Leadership Institute provides Mexican and American students with an extraordinary opportunity to learn about natural law theory and Catholic social thought with a particular eye to the application of these traditions to the contemporary social challenges and opportunities facing Mexico."