Her work in nonprofit leadership earned her the 2020 Harold L. Conover Leadership Award for exhibiting exemplary leadership qualities in a non-profit organization. Tatiana Acosta serves as the Manager, Development Operations and Analytics at Latinos for Education. I had the opportunity to travel within Latin America and the Caribbean islands to understand how intersectionality played a key role in the lives of women and children. As a first-generation immigrant from Mxico, Juan draws his inspiration from working alongside a collective of parents, teachers and school leaders who fully expect our Rocketeers to be the future doctors, lawyers, engineers, mayors and teachers who will transform our communities. Gil, on the other hand, who is a firefighter, make significantly less. Claudia received her Bachelors in Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University and her Masters in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. He was later the founding science teacher at KIPP DC: Key Academy, before returning to Southern California to continue his work as a teacher leader. Also, she has worked in academia as a professor of Translation Studies and Spanish Language. Lorena graduated from Boston College with a B.A. She came to the United States at the age of twenty-two as an exchange student. She remembers, vividly, the first drive along I-10 with her parents; sharing their excitement and determination to have a better life, to be grateful, and to aprovechar las oportunidades. This mindset has kept Aide grounded with a clear vision of superacin. It was this mentality that fueled Aide to pursue an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston. Judy has a passion for increasing equity, furthering student achievement, building an inclusive and culturally responsive school culture, and honoring the cultural wealth of students, families, and the community. In 2017, she made the move to an in-school setting at Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston, where she is currently Director of College and Career Counseling as well as coordinator of the schools immigration advocacy initiatives. Previously, Myrla was a Leadership Coach at TNTP. Ivanna is the daughter of two loving Argentinean parents raised in Pasadena, Texas. Kathy Vergara serves as the Director of Multilingual Services in Klein ISD where she oversees Bilingual, Dual Language, and ESL programs for PK 12. Si se puede! Thu Nov 18, 2021 at 5:43pm ET. Karen also served as an Executive Director forthe New York City Department of Education; her most memorable experience was serving as founding principal of the first bilingual secondary school (English/Spanish for grades 6-12) in The Bronx, New York. He has previously worked in the AML compliance space for the last 8 years, most recently at MineralTree, Inc. where he started and helped maintain their AML compliance program; and State Street Corporation where he started as a Sanctions Compliance Analyst in 2017. Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to work with youth, in several capacities. As I have grown, Ive realized that my experience not only shaped me into the resilient and resourceful adult that I am (still becoming) but it has also given me the ability to connect with families. I had my daughter at a young age and have experienced what it is to persevere through the challenges life throws at us. This ignated Saras passion for parent engagement and supporting families in realizing their power and voice. Leticia also oversees TNTPs strategy to support local, state, and national policymakers to create real and lasting changes in education. She uses her Latinx identity to influence all students and families, especially those from minoritized groups. She then received her Master of Education in 2011 from the University of Houston main campus. He attended the University of Missouri due to the immense dedication of my family and friends. Kellys proposal was passed unanimously and is now a policy effective across the district. Myrla loves to travel, enjoys the finer things in life, and doesn't plan on changing or modifying her lifestyle in . She completed the Principal Program at Lamar University in the fall of 2021 and is currently working on her certification exams. With over 50 appearances on local, statewide, and national media, including, Houston Business Journal, Houston Chronicle, Fox26 Houston, NBC News, Univision, Telemundo, Texas Tribune, and USA Today. As a child, he had to become adept at meeting new people because of the frequent moving. After obtaining her Bachelors Degree from Sam Houston State University in Interdisciplinary Studies, she accepted her first teaching job as a 1 st grade Bilingual Teacher at Johnson Elementary in Aldine ISD. She has served as school administrator, high school teacher, non profit director, social worker, and union organizer, who, examines and implement services and programs to support in addressing systematic biases and disparities that affect the educational outcomes of Black and Brown students in an effort to effecting organizational change, and collaborating with partners and staff to improve racial and educational equity for youth. Ana co-founded the Prelude Music Foundation, a non-profit bringing Music Together to marginalized communities in Houston. I have been in the classroom teaching high school Spanish ever since, but am now working at Excel Academy Charter Public High School. While searching for a school to enroll her son in, she realized how politicized education was and sought better options than her school district provided. After receiving her Bachelors, she moved to YES Prep Brays Oaks where she taught 6th/7th ELA, served as the 6th Grade Level Chair, and Middle School Dean of Students. During his time there he taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades, served as aMath Lead,Classroom Culture Model Teacher, and won a grant by the National Wildlife Federation to start the schools first campus garden. Mr. Toscano received his bachelors degree in Chemistry from the Monterrey Institute of Technology. She also helps set, and continuously align her organization around key strategic priorities, driven by an understanding of the needs of the communities they serve, the ever-changing non-profit landscape, the organizations internal core capabilities. She also previously served as Vice President of External Relations at the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities. , he is a sought-after commentator on education and civic issues important to Latino students and families. Leticia was a recipient of the DHL Microbusiness Entrepreneurship Award, Phoenix Business Journals 40 Under 40 Award, the Valle del Sol/Univision Hispanic 40 Under 40 Award, the 2014 recipient of the Hispanic Leadership Institutes Alumni Leadership Award, and a 2021 awardee of Valle del Sols Mom of the Year award, an annual recognition honoring women of diverse backgrounds for service to the community and for their exemplary roles as mothers. ArmandoX. Ordua, Ed.D. Serving as an educator in Bostons community of learners Armandos mission is driven by the notion that education is a gateway to freedom and effective education is about the actions we take to promote behaviors that bring equity of opportunity and equity of access to the students as well as the actions we take to disrupt the behaviors that create inequality in our community. As a leadership coach, Myrla has faith in other life experts to find her the perfect stranger to marry on Married at First Sight. San Mateo Union High School district has seen an increase in families immigrating from Latin American countries so this work is more important than ever. As the Director of School Communities, Sara developed and oversees implementation of Rocketships parent engagement vision and has led the organization to incredible success in various metrics such as increase in Parent Partnership Hours, Home Visits, Enrollment retention, to name a few. Although the move was exciting it took time to get used to the culture, language, classmates, and teachers. However, in 2012, when the US passed an immigration policy named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), her teaching dream came true. Leyvaserves as theChief of Staffat Latinos for Education. Aqu Estamos! Amanda is a social entrepreneur and CEO/Founder of Latinos for Education, the first Latino founded and led national organization solely dedicated to creating leadership pathways for emerging Latino leaders in education and diversifying education nonprofit boards. Samantha brings 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and marketing. Claudia Hernandez is an Assistant Principal of Instruction at KIPP in Houston, Texas. Mr. Cruz holds a holds a Bachelor Degree in Political Science from the University of Hartford, and Masters in Education Psychology from the University of Connecticut. Alexis is a strong believer in advocating and empowering youth and their families to use their voice when seeking and accessing support and resources. Samantha currently resides, . Fellow at the DAmore McKim School of Business at Northeastern University proactively seeking a Masters degree in business administration (MBA) with a concentration in Human Resource: Corporate Renewal. He supports the CEO and leadership team, providing tactical oversight and support across the organization and through special projects. She continues being an advocate for the Emergent Bilingual students and the Hispanic community. He realized that his primary and secondary education had no prepared him appropriately for college, but he found a way to succeed despite the odds. X. Ordua, Ed.D. Ana has participated in many parents advocacy meeting in the community in which expose parents with children with special needs of their rights as parents and as students. Dr. Lopez was born and raised in the Coffee region of Colombia, South America, where he initially majored in communications and journalism at the Universidad de la Sabana, in Bogota, Colombia. A natural born linguist, she studied at the University of Rochester, where she earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in English with a minor in Psychology. His background is anchored in the intersectionality of STEAM access for immigrant-origin youth & families and the role practical STEAM learning plays in foreign language acquisition. Michelle is the president-elect for the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Educations Gulf Coast Region. Bruno moved to Boston, MA from Brazil in 1997 and attended the Boston Public School system from the 4th-12th grade and hopes to use his experience as a Latino student growing through the public school system as a way to help current and future students have a more equitable education. He had a sparse relationship in childhood with his father and his Mexican family, but felt a deep connection with that part of his identity from an early age. Ellie Lupafya was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. Lora is from a small town in South Texas where she prides herself in her roots and contributes her success to her parents and families values and struggles. Region, 2011). In 2014 he graduated from the Honors College at Auburn with a degree in Political Science with minors in Economics and Business. Dr. Gladys Valle currently serves as the English Learner Department Head at Everett High School in Everett, MA. Because she believes she can make a change in the lives of teachers, students, parents, and colleagues. Since I can remember, from a very young age I was already behind a team of oxen working in agriculture with my grandfather helping him in the cornfields, helping him sow, cultivate, harvest among other things around the farm. Emy Tomita was born in Sao Paulo, Brazi, where her grandparents immigrated from Japan looking for a better future. She models components of the dual language program such as English Language Development (ELD), the bridge, and balanced literacy pieces in language arts. She wanted a dark, tall, handsome guy and ended up with Gil, a Colombian firefighter. He finds his drive and passion for the work he does from the community he lives in a predominately Latinx community he finds he is rooted in the culture of his father who migrated here from El Salvador post war after serving his country. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Be Somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody. (Kid President) My Goal as Principal at Eckert Elementary is to ensure every student walks out of our front doors feeling like they can conquer the world and do anything they put their mind to. Elvira lives in the greater Houston area with her spouse and two children. Paola is a licensed mental health professional who has dedicated her life and career to improving the lives of children and their families. is passionate about supporting an inclusive community of Latino leaders from diverse backgrounds. National nonprofit develops local education leaders from diverse backgrounds as the Latino student population grows in Texas. Dakota is currently going into year 6, as an 8th grade educator, at the Community Charter School of Cambridge. My path allowed me to gain experiences as a Project Coordinator, Family Service Coordinator, University Recruiter, Academic Advisor, Teacher, College Counselor and a Director of College Counseling. law degree from Boston University; and an LLM law degree from Temple University. She is a fervent believer in the Latinos for Education value Bridge Across Cultures because she believes our common bond of humanity is a key lever to building coalitions and allyships that ensure every child has access to a high-quality education. Kathy moved to Houston in sixth grade and continued her education by graduating from the University of Houston-Downtown with a B.A. After returning to the U.S., she joined Teach for America where she was placed in Houston, TX as a bilingual elementary teacher. As an Associate Program Director for Raising A Reader Massachusetts (RAR-MA), Tasha Espndez enjoys exchanging with families interactive storytelling practices to develop early literacy skills for kindergarten readiness. Victoriagot her start in organizing as a Policy Fellow in the Office of State Representative Juana Matias and a Communications Fellow for the Setti Warren for Governor campaign. in International Business. Justin leads so students and families see someone who looks like him be successful every day. Irma Ayala-Nicholas is a Houston native and education advocate. Andy Canales is the Executive Director,Texas at Latinos for Education. David Henry serves as the Managing Director, National Development. Father of two sons ages 17 and 20 years old. Prior to that role, Dominique worked in School Operations for two charter school networks (KIPP and Uncommon Schools). I was born and raised in Boston, MA and love making an impact in my hometown by working as an educator. She is passionate student advocate who also served as a professor at San Jac. But, I have now stepped into a place where I can shape that mission and vision and bring student voices to the table. Shelby has worked as a researcher, educator, and leader in the fields of higher education, community education, and K-12 education for the past fifteen years. Last year I accepted a position as a middle school adjustment counselor for Haverhill Public Schools. In 2015, Mayor Annise Parker also declared Texas Salsa Congress Day for Houston, Texas. Pedro is looking forward to being part of the Latinos for Education Board Fellowship to collaborate with others in furthering the endeavors of our Latinx community. . Hope Martinez was born and raised in rural Ohio. R.D. The light she shines is to make sure her community stays connected to the current issues and supports pathways to bridge the gaps of information. After graduation she went back to her roots at North High School where she was hired as a Spanish teacher and worked in that role for 8 years. Throughout her time in the school operations field, she has been able to make tremendous strides towards advancing educational equity and opportunity for students of color in underrepresented communities. Lorena believes patience, cooperation, hard work and a passion to provide quality education for youth and families help build strong communities and future opportunities. Student activism and work in early education helped me unpack my own experiences in education as a Latino male and helped me decide to become an educator. Prior to working within BPS schools, worked at a community base health center for over 10 years with families/students that were managing the many psycho-social stressors which impacted their daily lives. Johanas career has been driven by the beliefthatif every person is given access to the supports and resourcestofulfill their potential, we will be abletoaddress the complex and diverse issues wefaceas a society. In 1994, she joined MIT as a visiting research engineer at the Center for Educational Computing Initiatives and later as one of the last doctoral students of Seymour Papert. After high school, I attended Boston College, which was an incredibly eye-opening and transformative experience. Dr. Quirz is the Chief Operations Officer at Felton Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area. Frangie Cruz is currently the school Principal of Ingalls Elementary School, a K-5 school in Lynn, Massachusetts. Previously, Michelle was a junior high campus administrator and teacher for Pasadena ISD for ten years. He also holds a masters degree in educational administration from the University of Texas at Tyler. Judith Blanco is in her eighth year as the Assistant Principal of East Boston High School for Boston Public Schools (BPS). Dr. Quiroz has been instrumental in leading strategic partnerships, agency-wide growth initiatives, program development, and expansion efforts, including new ECE co-development projects with affordable housing communities in three different San Francisco neighborhoods. Benjamin brings a decade of experience in education, beginning his teaching career in high school and middle school math classrooms before transitioning to a Professional Development Consulting role for Curriculum Associates, where he facilitated professional development for teachers all over the country. Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellows - Latinos for Education Aspiring Latino Leader Fellows Bay Area 2022 Alexandrea Martinez Teacher Rocketship Public Schools Bio Alexis Becerra Lead Mental Health Therapist (Hillsdale High School) San Mateo Union High School District Bio Aned Sanchez Associate Director of School Supports Rocketship Public Schools Bio Following the blind wedding on Lifetime's MAFS, it's crunch time, when the couples attempt to get to know each other to see if they really do match. Daniel Sanchez currently serves as a director on the boards of major media and telecommunications companies. Previously, she served as Assistant Vice President for State Advocacy at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. She is excited to learn more about and lend her expertise in thinking about ways to support the schooling of Latinx immigrant youths in Massachusetts. As Sr. Director of External Affairs for Rocketship Public Schools in the South Bay, Janine Ramirez is responsible for regional leadership, strategy and vision setting for its largent region where half of its schools reside. Bianca De La Vega is an ESL/Bilingual Coach at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. The program was so successful that in 2008 it was recognized as the Best New Immigration Program by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network. Sandra believes deeply in the limitless potential of children and in the power of education to transform communities. Tiffany leads with empathy, respect, humility, and considers herself a lifelong learner. I am driven seek opportunities to enhance the educational experience of each student at Hillsdale High School and empower our parents to take charge of their students educational experience. By joining the Latino Board Fellowship, she hopes to further the impact, define and influence strategy level work and fiduciary responsibilities of boards as it relates to matters of equity, access and belonging for BIPOC and other historically marginalized populations, particularly those who share the Latinx lived experience in Massachusetts. After graduating from the University of Arizona with a B.A. Latinos for Education is mobilizing a network of skilled Latino education leaders, who make sure the voice of Latino students and families is not only heard but also factored into decision-making in schools, communities and education institutions throughout the U.S. Our Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship and Latino Board Fellowship programs accelerate the careers of Latino professionals while providing them with the training, connections and support they need to succeed and create change. She also had the privilege of being selected as one of 23 leaders, the only Latina, from across the country to found a KIPP School. Originally from Texas, David comes from a proud Mexican family. Tiffanys background includes implementation, evaluation and continuous quality improvement for youth programming. She transitioned to Massachusetts, first developing and refining strategy around family and community partnerships with Mass Insight Education before transitioning to the Boston Public Schools. I have also obtained my bachelors degree in Human Science and Service from the University of Rhode Island. In addition, Carlos is a Certified Career Coach, a Northeastern university graduate and alumni of 2019 Aspiring Latino Leader Fellowship. A graduate of Sam Houston High School, Ms. Rivera, a native Houstonian, was the first in her family to graduate from a four-year university, The University of Texas at Austin. Bruno earned and MBA from Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 and has recently been accepted by the New England Law School for the fall of 23 for their JD program. VictoriaTorres is the Manager of Advocacy & Organizing, Massachusetts at Latinos for Education. At Breakthrough, her community poured so much into her and made her realize that the academic needs of our students is part of the story and she was limited on how much she was able to serve. She also serves as a Board of Education member for her local school district. At Smith, she also teaches as a university lecturer, and runs several skill-building social-justice oriented fellowships. Dr. Rojas has an extensive background in start-up and turn-around organizations. Dr. Quiroz earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership in P-20 from San Francisco State University, a Master of Arts degree in Organization and Leadership in Education from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child and Adolescent Development, with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from San Francisco State University. Lorena graduated from Boston College with a B.A. My abuela said, Tienes que ser como la palma. Myrla Feria's email address m*****@tntp.org 956-844-.. | Show email & phone number >>> Rocketreach finds email, phone & social media for 450M+ professionals. that helps Latino education leaders connect with each other, move with influence, and advance in their education careers by expanding their sphere of influence. She has worked in public education since 2000 and has served as a paraprofessional, and classroom teacher. I have been in the classroom teaching middle school math ever since. Americas Alumni of Color Association. Luzdivina grew up in the small town of Rio Grande City. Lilian has also received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. Last year I became the proud Assistant Principal of Rocketship Rising Stars where I have been able to learn and put into practice my leadership skills but most importantly learn how to leverage my identity as a Latina leader in my community and in my professional role. He then helped connect families to schools by managing a database and creating and operating a successful call center reaching tens of thousands of families in Houston, San Antonio, and Austin at Families Empowered. He, National Center for Teacher Residencies, Rocketship. After earning her Bachelors Degree, Moreno joined the Galena Park ISD team as a 4th grade teacher. Carmina has a strong background in K-12 teacher preparation and coaching. She brings over five years of experience as a school administrator and her areas of expertise are coaching, professional development, blended learning, and supporting English Language Learners. Laura is starting her 7 th year in education and is proudly serving as the Assistant Principal at Eckert Elementary in Aldine ISD; the school where she once attended as a fifth-grade student. She is a founding member of John Jay College of Criminal Justices Immigrant Student Success Center, the first college-level immigrant student center in New York City. She is passionate about music, music-making, and education. She received all of her primary and secondary education on her native island. Dakota utilizes her classroom to help the youth identify and unpack current events, and history. . Currently, Lupita serves her community as the proud Assistant Principal of Family Engagement and Administration and Founding OM at Rocketship Rising Stars Academy. His commitment to building inclusive and diverse communities of practice and excellence has had a transformational impact in the schools and districts he has worked for. She uses the excitement of human spaceflight to inspire learners to be curious and pursue their passions. Andy began his career in education as a teacher in low-income communities in Miami and New York City. Her professional experience is multipronged and includes human resources management, clinical leadership, and volunteering at cultural institutions. Jades career has centered on serving youth pursuing education and career pathways. Betsy holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelors in Accounting from Rider University. She decided to join the Latino Board Fellowship because she wants to contribute to educational nonprofits in a deep and transformative way. In her time at YES Prep Public Schools, she has taken on many roles and has been a part of the change in Houston in various capacities; she currently serves as the Director of Program Initiatives in the District Office. Thinking she was going to become a French teacher, she returned to Boston to take her MTEL exams and begin a position as a long-term substitute teacher. She also worked in collaboration with HACUs Government Relations Office in Washington, D.C., to promote similar federal policies. She felt there was a need for more targeted conversations and assistance per student and family in her classroom, so she enrolled in the Counseling program at the University of Houston-Main Campus. She moved to Houston in 2008 where she took a teaching position as a Spanish teacher in Aldine ISD. She graduated with a BA in Public Relations & Advertising with a minor in Latino Media & Communications from DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she lived for 7 years before relocating back to her hometown where she currently lives. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants who grew up in East Oakland, she is passionate about ensuring true educational equity is available to all students. She previously worked at Mission Economic Development Agency in San Francisco where she was a senior data analyst and a Salesforce administrator. Ms. Cruz is a proud Puertorriquea fully fluent in Spanish.s. 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