Sylvia was born and raised in the Bronx to proud Colombian parents and is passionate about learning, adult education, and educational equity for all. Jos joined the Latinos for Education team after working with. began his professional career as a middle school math teacher in West Philadelphia while earning his teaching certification at The University of Pennsylvania. Si se puede! Through this fellowship, we are developing a pipeline of Latino leaders that is currently untapped., the Fellows reflected on the weekend sharing, , has cultivated a valued space for reflection and connection with other passionate, driven professionals. She transitioned to the Director of Student Support role at YES Prep North Central for 3 years. Each day, Juan is humbled by students commitment to learn, to take on new challenges and to make themselves, their families and their community proud. Additionally, Shelbys expertise as a leader lies in strategic planning, change management, community building, program development, policy development, and quality improvement. Over the years, she has served Galena Park as teacher, curriculum specialist, coordinator and director, thus dedicating half of her life to elementary education. He was nominated as an Influence 100 Fellow as well as ASCD emerging leader. Marina is the Chief Revenue Officer of OTW Safety, a safety barricade manufacturer founded in SLC, Utah. He also holds a masters degree in educational administration from the University of Texas at Tyler. 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. Paola is married to Johnny and they have five children. I continue to spark interest in continuing advocacy work to center the voices of Latino children, young adults, women, and families in this country and all over the world. Speculation involves that she could be dating him for money, but she already has a successful job as a leadership coach. Co-Chair of the Hurley K-8 School Site Council. 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. However, there is no information about her birth date. The Heights neighborhood had many apartment complexes where lower income families settled for semi-affordable living in the 90s. She also successfully redesigned the districts elementary Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) to be the first restorative and therapeutic-based alternative program in the state. The majority of the CI students are from communities of color particularly, 78% Hispanic/Latinx and about 50% are emergent bilinguals. Alexandrea continues to advocate for equity in education in her community and across the country and proudly tells anyone who will listen that the next generation of leaders are in her East Side San Jose classroom. In this role, she worked collaboratively to create the San Jac 1st Gen mentoring program, a student athlete mentoring program, and Mosaic a mentoring and bridge program for African American and Black-identifying students. Alexis currently serves as Vice Chair for the First 5 San Mateo County Commission, a commission charged with strategic planning, guidance and oversight in supporting children between the ages of 0-5. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and love being able to make an impact in the educational sector in my hometown. I see it as a ticket to having options. She aims to inspire future women leaders, specifically Latinas and other women of color. Most recently, he has served on the Executive Council for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego with positions on the Finance Committee, Leadership and Congregational Development Taskforce, and Strategic Taskforce. Love or hate her, former Married at First Sight bride Myrla Feria has stayed true to herself. Maria strives for equity begins at an early age. is passionate about supporting an inclusive community of Latino leaders from diverse backgrounds. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. She graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Political Science and History. Working for a Dual-Language Elementary School, I identify myself as an advocate for multilingual students and multilingualism, Before my employment, I gained a Master of Education in School Counseling from Providence College. Jos joined the Latinos for Education team after working withthe Boston Debate League where he designed curriculum to make policy more accessible for middle and high school students and teachers. Elvira Morin Bates was born in San Diego, which is located in South Texas. Jade Franco is a proud Afro-Latina & Dominican who grew up in the city of Boston. Being in a leadership position to advocate for families, she realized the importance of educating them on their immigration rights and helping them in their path to legalizing their status and/or achieving citizenship. SandraRodrguez is the Advocacy Director at Latinos for Education where she leads the organizations efforts to elevate Latino voices in decision making to increase educational outcomes. 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. Leticia currently serves as a governing board member of the ACLU of Arizona, AZ Latino Leaders in Education, and as the Arizona representative of the national ACLU. Education has always been an integral part of Anas upbringing and as a school leader, she strives to instill the same passion and love for education in others. In 2019 Toscano returned to Aldine ISD as the Assistant Principal at Keeble Primary. Hes a Senior American Leadership Forum Fellow (Class XLVII), 2018 Harris County Leadership ISD Fellow, and a 2020 Houston Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree. As a lifelong learner and advocate, Dr. Quirz strives to ensure Feltons collective work always centers on, celebrates, and uplifts the lived experiences of BIPOC children, youth, and their families, as well as the workforce that cares deeply for their lives and education. Sandra believes deeply in the limitless potential of children and in the power of education to transform communities. In addition to his work, Jimmy strives to be a positive Latino role model to the students he serves. Region, 2011). I identify as an advocate for multilingual students and multilingualism, centered around the implementation of effective and responsive instructional practices for multilingual learners. She decided to join the Latino Board Fellowship because she wants to contribute to educational nonprofits in a deep and transformative way. Judith Blanco is in her eighth year as the Assistant Principal of East Boston High School for Boston Public Schools (BPS). In early 2022, she completed a data analytics and visualization fellowship with Neighborworks America and Tableau in which she analyzed data from MEDAs homeownership program and found that their Latino clients were taking advantage of SFs Below Market Rate ownership program, allowing them to purchase homes for much less than the median price of homes within the city. She began her education career with Houston ISD. Vivi Oliveira grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Born in the East End of Houston and raised in an immigrant community, Bilma is acutely aware of and passionate in addressing educational inequity in minority communities. In July 2021 Mr. Toscano was named Principal at de Santiago Primary, where he wants to continue making an important contribution to the development of our community through high quality Early Childhood instruction. Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. Leaving an opportunity dessert was made possible because of the love and encouragement of her parents, una comunidad de apoyo that she found in educators at The University of Texas at Austin, and appetite for growth, opportunity, and search for equity. She also serves as a Board of Education member for her local school district. I was once that same student walking the halls of Aldine schools. 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. 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. Rosa also holds an LCSW and is a License Clinical Social Worker. From my grandparents I learned to be a humble, kind, responsible, persevering, respectful and above all hard-working person. Sandra began her career as a substitute teacher in Cy-Fair ISD and later as an elementary-level classroom teacher in Spring Branch ISD. Ivn J Tamayo is a specialist in the Family and Community Engagement department in Aldine ISD in Houston, TX. Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. at the University of Houston in Curriculum and Instruction in K-12 Social Education, emphasizing Social Justice Education. Laura Matias Segovia immigrated to the United States in the pursuit of the American Dream when she was 6 years old. She was born in Santiago de Chile and moved to New York City at the age of four where she started her journey in bilingual education as a student. I strive to make an impact in my students lives through my daily interactions with them and the curriculum I create for my classes. Following the threads of the things that she cares about, Janices path has centered on increasing opportunity and access for people of color in general, and students of color in particular. In his spare time, you can find David spending time with his family, planning the next family adventure, and sharing a meal. Her passion is working with at-risk youth to help shape their leadership for positive change. However, she was recruited by Teach for America and worked as a corps member serving at Dallas CAN Academy teaching high school science in an alternative school setting. in Communication and Culture. Previously, he has worked as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple voice communications solutions across the global landscape. Dominique has always been passionate about diversity and equity and believes that L4Es Rise as a Collective value sets an important framework for the future of our society and the role that community should play in it. Leticia de la Vara advises TNTPs executive team on strategy, accountability, innovation, and the implementation of organization-wide initiatives. She is the founder of Castro Concepts, LLC, a boutique, consulting firm providing fractional chief financial services to mission-driven organizations. She received her BA in English Literature from Rutgers University and her MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts. She majored in Biology and minored in Education with an Academic Scholarship. These experiences motivated Ferny to attend the Harvard Graduate School of Education to do academic research and to learn best practices to further implement in his work. Firmly rooted in his commitment to service and social justice, David has worked at various non-profit organizations striving to improve the lives of others and promote positive change. Myrla Feria's email address m*****@tntp.org 956-844-.. | Show email & phone number >>> Rocketreach finds email, phone & social media for 450M+ professionals. Adriana is the Literacy Coach at Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge Public Schools. Justin has a passion for ensuring that operational systems ensure excellence for schools and districts to increase student achievement outcomes. In recognition for their work around LGBTQ+ Latinx professionals, they were awarded several recognitions including the 2021 Hispanic Business Leader Inclusivity Award, and the 2021 ALPFA Pride Award. Also, she has worked in academia as a professor of Translation Studies and Spanish Language. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Houston Downtown. Janice has been an educator in urban schools for over a decade, and within various teaching and leadership roles. In his spare time, Erasmo loves to have fun and travel around the world searching for the perfect street taco. Gladys decided to pursue leadership opportunities as an Instructional Coach and, currently, a Department Head. As the oldest of five girls, she received a Bachelors degree from California Polytechnic State University. She models components of the dual language program such as English Language Development (ELD), the bridge, and balanced literacy pieces in language arts. Myrla Feria Teacher at IDEA Public Schools McAllen, Texas, United States. I was a teacher at Harris Academy and a Skills Specialist at Gray Elementary. Karen Maldonado serves as Chief Program and Innovation Officer (CPIO) for Latinos for Education, the first Latino-founded and led national organization dedicated to creating pathways for Latinos in education. Michelle is the president-elect for the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Educations Gulf Coast Region. She strongly believes that teamwork makes all the difference in performance. Originally from South Texas and now a New Englander for 25+ years, Myra has long been interested in bridging knowledge and equity gaps (from preschool to graduate school) and also spreading the gospel of lifelong learning and perseverance. is a career educator with over 23 years experience in the K-12 field in both formal and informal educational settings. As one of seven children, Rosa is the first in her family to receive a Bachelors degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Lety was tired of waiting for the system to improve, so in 2014 Lety worked with parents from East San Jose to bring a new high-quality school to their community. He, National Center for Teacher Residencies, Rocketship. Isabella Maldonado was born in New York City and raised in Brentwood, New York. I attended school in Houston ISD and graduated from Waltrip High School in 2008. However, he also became acutely aware of the lack of access and opportunity that he experienced in his K-12 schooling as a first-generation college student of color. He has always been and will continue to be what you can truly call a life-long learner. 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. This is consistent with the numbers above. Early in his life, Joshua worked as a student advocate and was a member of the New York City Department of Education panel for educational policy in 2010. As the Latino student population grows, Latinos for Education is committed to developing. He currently works as a Trade Settlement Specialist in the Trust & Estate Planning department at Nixon Peabody where hes part of the back office team that handles Wealth management operations for high net worth clients. Most importantly, I want to remain focused on being an active contributor to ending educational inequalities and inequities. Dr. Velasco, program faculty at Harvards School Turnaround Leadership program, on issues including evaluation, teacher retention, and adult learning and development. Sandra Carrizales is a native of Mexico. In this role, she manages the growing teams internal operations for the organization to effectively work toward its mission. in Child Development at Sacramento State University, exploring how Social-Emotional Learning techniques impact teachers and teacher burnout. Betsy has worked for a wide range of impactful organizations, including being a founding leader at a charter school that serves English Language Learners. She is a trauma therapist, conference speaker, mental health professionals trainer, and coach. Alicia Baturoni Cortez is a career STEM educator with 26 years experience creating engaging learning opportunities for students of all ages. The oldest of four, she comes from a family of educators. Prior to that, Natalia served as a Chief of Student Support Services where she created new district policies to end corporal punishment, transformed school policing, and establish critical mental health partnerships that lowered exclusionary discipline. Over the last 19 years, she has served as a business manager, an educator (grades 6-12), an instructional coach, and a Founding Principal with experience in California, Louisiana, and Texas. In those roles, Leticia worked with elected officials, community-based organizations, grassroots and grasstops leaders, business chambers, universities, and state and federal entities to meld policy with programs and enhance opportunities for historically marginalized communities. Cecilia is a Chicana Los Angeles native and Oakland lover, with over twenty years experience in the field of education, youth development, community organizing and advocacy efforts aimed at creating anti racist schools and developing and supporting teachers and students in increasing Black and Brown excellence in our schools. Currently she serves as Director for Elementary Math and Science. Dakota identifies as Afro-Latina. I went on to attend Rice University, which was an incredibly life-changing experience. This led to a change in career paths. As a classroom teacher in an affluent suburban district, she witnessed first-hand the educational inequities experienced by students of color and their families, which prompted her to leave the classroom to pursue other leadership roles. Karens work provided a transformation roadmap for better K-12 student outcomes, greater workforce participation and productivity. I am the grandson and son of Mexican immigrants. I love working directly with students and their families, especially students who can relate to someone who followed a similar educational path and can also relate culturally. Fr. Previously, Robert managed grants reporting, program and administrative duties on the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at the Greater Houston Community Foundation. She plans to become a campus administrator soon and make a more significant positive impact on teachers, staff, parents, students, and the community. Without the resources provided through relationships, college would have been a struggle. Through a stroke of luck (or fate) she found a job posting at an Educational Opportunity Center (A Federal TRIO program) and very quickly, Andrea found a passion for helping people achieve their own educational dreams. Currently holds a position as a Bilingual Diagnostician from Houston Independent School District. All her professional experiences from Michigan public school teacher, to non-profit professional development provider, to NASA Education Programs Specialist have been dedicated to lighting a spark in students and educators. 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. Previously, Myrla was a Leadership Coach at TNTP. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. Mara Gilyard is the Family and Community Organizer for Greater Houston at Latinos for Education. While her LinkedIn precisely mentioned her as a teacher at IDEA Public Schools in McAllen, Texas. Leydis passion to support her community drives her to continuously seek opportunities to enhance her understanding on how to empower families to own their students educational narratives via the student information systems backend work with her team across all regions. Currently, Christopher is a Family Liaison in the Boston Public Schools working onsite in the only free, public Montessori school in the BPS network. I have a passion to support my community. Prior to this role, Leydi worked for Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada for six years where she developed and managed the Immigration Program services of Northern Nevada. Dakota utilizes her classroom to help the youth identify and unpack current events, and history. She received all of her primary and secondary education on her native island. Most importantly, she is a mother to an joyous 4-year old son, and lives with her husband in Westfield, Massachusetts. Prior to this, he served as a secondary Science teacher in urban, Title I public schools. we are intentionally cultivating Latino leadership and not leaving. Jimmy Aguilar is from East Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Gladys Valle currently serves as the English Learner Department Head at Everett High School in Everett, MA. She is an alumnus of Houstons National Hispanic Institute, gaining a variety of experiences that supported her early passion for legislative change in education. She uses the excitement of human spaceflight to inspire learners to be curious and pursue their passions. . Jos Col serves as the Director of Greater Boston Programs at Latinos for Education where he oversees the planning and execution of local programs and services. I spent the last 8 years dedicated to STEM and Language education within the KIPP Texas-Houston network. At ICA I was Student Activities Director, Head of Audio/Visual program, taught Spanish, Ethics and Morality and worked in fundraising and development. Michelle also spent two years working as the Academic Director and teaching at Kibeta English Medium Primary School in Bukoba, Tanzania. Ciro Valiente is the Manager of Marketing and Communications at Latinos for Education, where hebringsover 10 years of experience in communications, video production, broadcasting and marketing. Moreno is 1 of 10 children born to Mexican immigrants and the first in her family to earn a college degree. 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. Lora is currently earning her Principal Certification at the University of Arlington in Texas. (Go Generals!) She builds capacity in her district by utilizing research-based strategies that help support language learners in the K 5th grade classroom. The immediate past Vice-President of the Brown University Latino Alumni Council, she continues to be involved in student recruitment, Latino student outreach, and alumni activities. She is also an active community educator and ambassador for One Love, an organization dedicated to promoting the understanding of knowing the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships in order to end relationship abuse. In 2015 he was the founding Principal of Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill where he served for 6 years. Outside of the classroom, I hope to explore different leadership opportunities in my community that continue to have a positive impact on the lives of my students. Moreover, she holds a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. Some of her education related titles include Qniversity Fellow, Neighbor Circles Facilitation Trainer, ESL Adult Education Instructor, 3rd-5th grade Special Ed Paraprofessional, College Spanish Tutor and TRIO Youth Leader. I am a proud Houston native and first-generation graduate. As the Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships, Joshua is a co-founding team member of NeuroMaker, the educational division of BrainCo. Her dissertation, entitled Learning begins at home: the role of Hispanic mothers as their childs first teacher serves as a constant reminder of her dedication to using her voice to inform those who teach and lead in spaces with a predominately Hispanic student population of the role that culture plays in the parent-child relationship and unique cultural values which drive maternal teaching practices. Marina Guerra was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Elizabeth has a passion for bilingual education and supporting teachers so that everyone student has access to great education. It was wonderful to meet so many strong Latino educators and reminded me of my purpose in education. She is actively involved in supporting the hispanic families in her community as well as educating them on options after graduation. I attended LoneStar College for 2 years and received my Associates of Science Degree. Previously, David served as Managing Director, Individual Giving at Teach For America where he led individual fundraising across New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. What you choose to learn is up to you. Albert was raised in the El Pueblo Housing Projects of Pittsburg, California. Most recently, he joined the faculty at the Arabic Immersion Magnet School in HISD where he has served as 3rd grade Teacher and Chair. Robert is currently the Director of Grants Management and Evaluation at The Brown Foundation, where he oversees both the technical components of grantmaking at the Foundation and the analysis of grant reporting and programmatic results. Dr. Kike Lopez currently works as an assistant principal at Campbell Middle School in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. Justin has spent over a decade working in education at YES Prep Public Schools. Lilian has also served as the School Director for Credit Recovery 3 years and has been a co-lead for the Latinx Leadership Summits for YES Prep Public Schools for 6 years. When not at school, Jimmy enjoys riding his mountain bike on the nearby trail and loves traveling to Mexico to visit extended family. He also is a member of the audit, finance, and nominating and governance committees of boards where he serves. In this role, she manages thedesign and implementation of national strategy tied to growth and innovation imperatives to ensure more Latino leaders and entrepreneurs are at the front of closing the education gaps facing the Latino community. He had oversight of a large Out-of-School Time program serving approximately 600+ unique children annually, as well as working cross-departmentally to engage in best practices. She obtained her masters degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston- Clear Lake. Cynthia Paris joined Lawrence Public Schools as Superintendent in August 2018, following her nomination by the Lawrence Alliance for Education and appointment by state Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeff Riley. I am the daughter of two immigrants from Nuevo Leon, Mexico. A lifetime learner who values resourcefulness and creating opportunities, Lilianas experience lies in support services for K-12 education systems, community school models, and interagency partnerships. Throughout her career, she focused on ensuring high quality and equitable instruction for students, and the school districts she led saw improvements in student performance and success. Starting on September 2021, Jade will be transitioning to The Boston Foundation as their next Program Officer for Education and Career initiatives, where she will be overseeing the city-wide Success Boston network which administers grants to local nonprofits and trains their staff to provide effective college success coaching to Bostons youth. Nakisha Attar is the Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership at Latinos for Education. Therefore, in 2011 she transitioned as the EC-2nd grade Bilingual and ESL Program Director. Tasha is excited to learn with her LBF peers on how to be an effective agent for change and to put in practice the learnings to elevate and increase retention of Latinx voices in educational leadership roles. R.D. is the Director of Alumni and Network Engagement at. Kike graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral degree in professional leadership and policy studies in education. She received campus level recognition as Teacher of the Year in as well as Administrator of the Year. @mafslifetime S13. He started as a teacher with TeachForAmerica and consultson issues including evaluation, teacher retention, and adult learning and development. I am honored and proud to start this new journey at Eckert Elementary, where students SOAR ABOVE THE REST! She is currently focused on obtaining her Master of Science in Public Administration where she aims to continue to demonstrate that all is possible. My name is (Norma) Vanessa Morales and I am in my tenth-year teaching at YES Prep Public Schools. A voracious proponent of the benefits of education and training, Jennifer believes that schools provide opportunity, access, and support to enable all students to create their life pathway. He has always embraced his afro-latino roots, intertwining his familys island ways with the hip hop culture of the Bay Area. . 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