With more Latinos in positions of influence, Latino children are more likely to achieve their full potential in the classroom and in life. In 2013, I became the district instructional specialist for Bilingual/ ESL 4-6 and DL for K-8. Dr. Carmona received his ED. What you choose to learn is up to you. He, was previously Chief Growth & Impact Officer and originally joined as, VP of Strategy and Programs in 2017 after five years at Johns Hopkins as Boston Executive Director and later Regional Director overseeing 14 schools across the northeast in the largest randomized control trial of school reform in American history (Diplomas Now i3 Study). Her desire to help others achieve their goals and have a better life is the reason she decided to become a bilingual educator. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, TEACH, University of Houston-Downtown Advisory Board of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences,and theLatino Texas PAC, which he chairs. Previously, David served as Managing Director, Individual Giving at Teach For America where he led individual fundraising across New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Elizabeth is a 2020 Good Reason Houston Community Design Fellow, a 2019 Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellow and a 2020 TFA Aspiring School Leader Cohort member. Vicky Diaz is a proud Nicarguence, Boricua, Chileana native of San Jose, CA. As a first-generation high school and college graduate, she is passionate about providing opportunities for students who come from the same underserved communities and believes that it takes a village to raise a child. She has her family and community to thank for her current success. She is passionate student advocate who also served as a professor at San Jac. 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. 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. She was born on 10 June 1986. Lora Meza is currently a Curriculum Instructional Specialist for Social Studies teachers at Bleyl Middle School for the Cy-Fair ISD in Houston, Texas. Her research and focus are on closing the literacy gap for Latino students and Latino English Language Learners. in Chemistry and a B.B.A. All views and opinions are my own. Passionate about educational access after graduating college she returned to Sao Paulo and worked for three years as a College Counselor managing the U.S. State Department Opportunity Funds Grant supporting high achieving low income students in Brazil to apply and pursue their undergrad in the U.S. Not knowing how she was going to use her two degrees of Latin American Studies and Psychology that combined her passion for dismantling systems of oppression and developing strengths in people, she landed back in Pasadena serving as a College Adviser with for the National College Advising Corps. She joined the fellowship to re-enter the education world and continue the fight in supporting our Latino communities. Ferny Reyes was born in Houston, TX and spent most of his childhood in the Rio Grande Valley living as a part of an extended immigrant family. As a professional, she is a Leadership coach and also a teacher at IDEA Public Schools. She also received district level recognition for her work when she was awarded the Ann Sledge Instructional Coach Excellence Award. In Los Angeles I had the privilege of not only working with a diverse student population, but also a diverse faculty. She graduated from Indiana University as a Hudson and Holland Scholar and holds her B.A. She is looking forward to building a legacy of empowerment, love and joy. She then pursued her masters in school counseling, at Lamar University, in Beaumont Texas. El Planetahas twice named her one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in Massachusetts and shes a Senior Fellow at FutureEd. 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. She also previously served as Vice President of External Relations at the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities. Jos is a native of Oaxaca, Mexico. The oldest of four, she comes from a family of educators. Previously, Lorena served as Director of Development at BES, a national organization focused on school leadership formation. She came to the United States in 1993 as part of the studied abroad program from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. 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. I was born and raised in Boston, MA and love making an impact in my hometown by working as an educator. Paola is married to Johnny and they have five children. She has worked with children from kindergarten to 6th grade, over the span of more than 20 years. Bilma also taught middle school English Language Arts in the Gulfton community in Southwest Houston before law school. Previously, I worked for Lynn Public Schools as an ESL Assessment Specialist. Jos Eduardos and organizing and advocacy has resulted in successful policies and programs to tackle issues including wage theft, student debt, immigrant detention and deportation, and health disparities. She started her career at JPMorgan Chase serving in a various positions including client services and treasury services sales. Without the resources provided through relationships, college would have been a struggle. In this role, Adriana collaborates with the ELA teachers and interventionists, school leadership, and the district ELA department to support the students literacy education. She immediately entered the Texas A&M masters program in Educational Psychology, focusing on Bilingual and Dual Language education while attaining her teaching certification. During the last five years, she has worked in different initiatives such as The Institute-wide Task Force on the Future of MIT Education, The MIT Online Education Policy Initiative, and the MIT pK-12 Action Group and founded a STEAM camp (MITs learning approach to middle schools students and teachers in Hong Kong). serves as Latinos for Educations Managing Director of People & Organization Effectiveness. I was raised in a Spanish speaking home during a time when parents were not teaching Latino children Spanish due to fear of mistreatment. As per The Houston Fire Department, firefighters can make anywhere between $43,528 to $52,644, depending on their years of experience. Sergio Gallardo was born in Houston, Texas and currently works at the Arabic Immersion Magnet School as a Math Interventionist. Dr. Rojas has experience in serving on non-profit, missionally oriented boards. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Spanish-speaking families and adolescents experiencing a variety of concerns. Natalie started her career in education as a teacher for Houston Independent School District in a 5th grade bilingual classroom. I was fortunate to become the Principal of Carroll Elementary in August 2017. Dakota is currently going into year 6, as an 8th grade educator, at the Community Charter School of Cambridge. As the oldest of five girls, she received a Bachelors degree from California Polytechnic State University. When becoming a mother, her passion to advocate grew. at Latinos for Education, where he brings, experience in education, entrepreneurship, fundraising, and strategy. 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. At that time, she had taught 3rd and 8th grade ESL and began to transition to teaching high school. She lives by the words of Delores Huerta, who has reminded us that every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.. Dr. Yohana I. Quiroz was born in Honduras and was raised in el barrio de La Mission, a predominantly Latino neighborhood located in San Francisco, California. Nakishas desire to make an impact in the education system originated from her own identity and the path her parents took in life. Niurka is a Transformational Social Worker for BPS, and a Personal Stylist. He is an alumnus of Fordham University. . Her parents instilled a strong belief of a good education in order to better her circumstances. Through her efforts with RAR-MA initiatives in the communities of Merrimack Valley, she was awarded by local congress the 2017 Unsung Heroine of Massachusetts Award and more recently she was one of the recipients from the Instituto Cultural de Puerto Rico Inc., of the 2021 Puerto Rican Pride Excellence Award. She is passionate aboutequipping individuals and communities with the tools to participate in the political process, as well as the intersections between media, technology and civic engagement. Michael decided to devote himself to educational equity work and seeking to expand his impact, he joined Achievement First as the Science Achievement Director and worked across schools to develop a science program curriculum used not only at Achievement First middle and high schools, but in many other classrooms and schools across the country. Thanks to the Rocketship organizer at the time, Lety received training to use her voice for social justice and learned about community organizing. Benjamin Cabrera is currently the Math Director for the North Andover Public Schools in Massachusetts. I have been in the classroom teaching middle school math ever since. Benjamin has a masters degree in secondary education and a bachelors in Industrial Engineering. This is consistent with the numbers above. He draws his passion to drive educational equity by closing gaps in postsecondary education outcomes from his experience growing up low-income and undocumented in Pasadena, TX. 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. She is the founder of Castro Concepts, LLC, a boutique, consulting firm providing fractional chief financial services to mission-driven organizations. My grandparents, who immigrated to San Jose, California from Michoacan, Mexico, called me Andrs as I was growing up. Through individualized coaching, practice in real classrooms, and real-time feedback, participants learn . My current vision revolves around building a college-going culture, and it is to create and access opportunities that reinforce growth, strategic decision-making and matriculation for our youth. I am first generation and the first to graduate with a bachelors degree/masters degree within my immediate family. She currently works as a Teacher Behavior Specialist for the Houston Independent School District where she coaches teachers and school leaders in implementing behavioral interventions and providing safe spaces for learners. He also has two beautiful grandchildren: Eva 4 and Celine 2 years old. Angela Cala migrated to the U.S. twenty years ago with her husband and the dream to build a family with better opportunities. 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. Tiffanys background includes implementation, evaluation and continuous quality improvement for youth programming. OTW Safety focuses on designing and manufacturing construction, event, and pedestrian safety barricades. In addition, Joshua works directly with district leaders across the Eastern United States to develop STEM programs leveraging emerging technology. Previously, he has worked as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple voice communications solutions across the global landscape. Mara holds a BS in Teaching and Learning from the University of Houston and is currently pursuing her MA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. As an undergrad, Mr. Villasenor worked with various after school programs in the Berkeley and Oakland area. Later moving to the positions of ESL coordinator, academic achievement specialist, and now an Assitant Principal. A native Californian, and son of a Mexican immigrant parent, Robert was the first in his family to go to college, attaining his BA in Psychology at UC Berkeley and a MA in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. In her free time, she enjoys listening to live music, traveling the world with her best friends, reading novels from authors across the diaspora and discovering new foods at unique restaurants. In the pursuit of a better life, my parents crossed the Mexico/USA border with a little girl in their arms. Myrla Feria is a TV personality, coach, and teacher who earned a bachelor's degree in bilingual early childhood education. Her work as a public education teacher inspired her journey toward advocating for educational equity. She is also a member of the Education of Colors Coalition Leadership Team, co-chair of the Latinx Educator Resource group and founding member of the Educators of Color Mentorship Program in her district. In this role he worked to advance educational equity, opportunity, and access for marginalized students. According to Myrla's LinkedIn profile, she attended the University of Texas Pan-American where she earned a bachelor's degree in bilingual-early. Jos joined the Latinos for Education team after working with. 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. She trained site coordinators on the effective administration of student surveys and student assessments. 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. She has twenty plus years of banking experience and has worked with various industries including chemical midstream, healthcare, government public sector, technology and life science, franchise and real estate clients. I was once that same student walking the halls of Aldine schools. She previously served in the Houston Mayors Anti-Gang Office and Houston Health Department overseeing program planning. One non-verified source on Twitter claimed that Johnny has a girlfriend that is not Myrla, but he has not made this public. Prior to that she worked in Boston Public Schools for 17 years, serving as a bilingual speech-language pathologist before becoming a principal, leading her second school out of turnaround status. She is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals. Michelle Mercado oversees TNTPs consulting work in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, with a focus on helping educators, schools, and school systems expand access to opportunity for students. She attributes her success to her strong work ethic that was instilled by her immigrant parents. 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. She enjoys reading, organizing, and going on hikes with her love ones. Ana co-founded the Prelude Music Foundation, a non-profit bringing Music Together to marginalized communities in Houston. Carmina has a strong background in K-12 teacher preparation and coaching. Raised by a family of educators and writers, Alma carries the passion for pedagogy and literature in her blood. During her time as a teacher, Elizabeth served as a campus mentor, literacy specialist, grade level chair, and was awarded the Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018. She also co-wrote a chapter on student data privacy for a video observation guide for teachers. He comes to accept his childhood is unique and oftentimes out of ones control, much like every child. Kathy Vergara serves as the Director of Multilingual Services in Klein ISD where she oversees Bilingual, Dual Language, and ESL programs for PK 12. He received his B.A. Con la actitud correcta y determinacin se pueden lograr cosas maravillosas y cumplir cualquier meta que se propongan. Nancy Jimenez Zigler is the Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Jandon Center for Community Engagement, based in Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Lety wanted her children to have a better experience in school than she did, so she moved trying to find a better school for her children. He was responsible for building and developing a strong regional presence of alumni through their involvement with The Collective, TeachForAmericas Alumni of Color Association. Currently, Rosa serves as the National Associate Director of Development at Rocketship Public Schools and supports fundraising across the network. 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. Claudia received her Bachelors in Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University and her Masters in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. ADVERTISEMENT Through this work, Lorena wants to ensure that students, educators, and families can move beyond fighting for access and focus on creating impact. As a proud Mexican and first-generation college graduate, R.D. In her role as an educator, Mara created, developed, and implemented a research-based intervention curriculum to improve the reading fluency and comprehension of the English Learner student body. Mary Jane hopes to make an impact by collaborating with other professionals and sharing the same mission. She attended Texas Tech University, where she obtained her Ph. David Henry serves as the Managing Director, National Development. Pedro has a B.S. As an immigrant herself, Aide has great hopes to uncover some of the barriers our immigrant families face in order to achieve greater school participation, therefore, creating bridges in our educational system to better support our immigrant population has become one of her most important goals. 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. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. I strive to make an impact in my students lives through my daily interactions with them and the curriculum I create for my classes. Through the Latino Board Fellowship, Tiffany is elated to support better educational outcomes for Houstons Latino youth. She is a founding advisor of the Bring Change to Mind club which dedicates time to reducing teen mental health stigma and opening honest conversations on community wellness. A list of his professional appointments include inaugural Houston board fellow with Latinos for Education; board member of Connect CommunityPurpose Built Communities, a Houston nonprofit focused on serving the unique needs of immigrant and refugee families; board president of the Emmy Saenz Foundation, a Texas nonprofit providing material support to Spinal Cord Injury survivors; inaugural member of the Teacher Advisory Council for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; curriculum writer for Twin Cities Public Television, and board member of the East Education Project. In 2020 they launched the first-ever LGBTQ+ initiative for the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) at the local and national level, since then they have been serving as the Director for ALPFA Pride at the Boston chapter. She has an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Rice University and a masters degree in Organizational Development from St. Edwards University in Austin. Ana was born in San Jose de Los Orozcos, San Luis Potos Mxico. Previously, Andyworked as adirector at various nonprofit organizations serving students and families. She received a B.A. Kellys proposal was passed unanimously and is now a policy effective across the district. She studied International Relations at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Isabella currently works for the Texas Education Agency as a Project Specialist, supporting district leaders in improving student outcomes across the state of Texas. Last, but certainly not least, I am the father of one. Isabella applied to the Latinos for Education Board Fellowship because there are not enough people making decisions in education who share a culture, language, and identity with the communities they serve. Lupita, a proud product of East Side San Jose who continues to reside in the neighborhood with her daughter, Daveena, has taken her upbringing and experiences to pay it forward. She performed opera and early music in the US and abroad. In 2015, Mayor Annise Parker also declared Texas Salsa Congress Day for Houston, Texas. He also supported national initiatives, including corps member and alumni summits and the annual School Leaders of Color Conference. She is employed by Galena Park ISD in the Bilingual/ESL Department. My passion lies in teaching mathematics with conceptual understanding where mistakes are embraced and used to develop a growth mindset. 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. At any Aldine Campus, you can trust that students learn, students have many experiences, and most importantly, they are loved! Kimberly Gallegos was born and raised in the suburbs of Houston. She was born and raised in East San Jose, CA. She was raised by a single mother of three and is inspired by her familys hard work. Myrla Feria is introduced on Married At First Sight as a leadership coach. Amira is enthusiastic about language and cultural understanding. He created educational technology certificate programs for under-resourced communities for Samsungs corporate responsibility division. At ICA I was Student Activities Director, Head of Audio/Visual program, taught Spanish, Ethics and Morality and worked in fundraising and development. She currently works as a coordinator at Career Institutes (CI) in Dallas ISD where they offer access to learning opportunities in different CTE programs or pathways including Health Science, Aviation, Construction, Electrical Technology, Architecture/Interior Design, HVAC, Plumbing, Manufacturing and Cybersecurity serving 8 high schools in the southwest of the city. She arrived in Lawrence from Newton Public Schools, where she was Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. Elvira Salazar is the Director of Online Learning & Technology at Latinos for Education, where she leads the strategy, design, and implementation of online learning and development opportunities for Latinx leaders across the country. She earned her Master of Education in Bilingual and Dual Language Education, from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. I hold a Master and bachelors degree in accounting and finance from UTRGV and UHD. In 2016, she obtained a dual Associates degree in Business Management and Accounting from North Shore Community College followed by her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration in 2020. The hurdles and achievements she encountered growing up as a bilingual student in Aldine ISD developed a passion in her for teaching and helping others grow. I then attended Sam Houston State University and received my Masters Degree in Educational Administration. They earned their M.M. - Design and . Dr. Frank Rojas is a purpose-driven leader committed to helping people and organizations grow into their purpose. I value being open-minded, positive, and consistent. The University of Texas - Pan American. Ana graduated from Rice University (DMA, MM) and The Cleveland Institute of Music (BM). Latino families continue to arrive to this country with dreams like the one Angela had. She ultimately ended up planning and organizing events for The Woodlands Township until she landed a role as the Special Projects Coordinator for the then Talent team of YES Prep in 2016. Marina went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Texas Christian University, she planned make an impact through research. She had previously led in Education as a campus administrator, bilingual skills specialist, and bilingual teacher. He joined the team in 2016 and served as the Director of National Engagement, where he connecteda national network ofLatinos to professional development opportunities, resources, and one another. 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. There she was tasked to create a college going culture by collaborating with counselors, teachers, and students. We all have a purpose in this world, and I firmly believe I am on the path I was meant to be as a Latina working alongside incredible educators who see the potential in the communities we serve. in Spanish. I attended Aldine Schools my entire educational career, from elementary school to high school. 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. 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. 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. Samantha brings 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and marketing. 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. She is also the Investigations Chair of the National Policy and Compliance Board of her sorority, Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Seoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc., developing policies and managing risk for more than a thousand members. My desire to learn and participate in discussions that impact our community drives my interests in Latinos for Education. She is a first-generation immigrant from Colombia who knows every child is capable of success when provided with support and opportunities. I am a proud Houston native and first-generation graduate. I served two years as a middle school English teacher in Mesa, Arizona before accepting a founding 4th grade Humanities position in the city where I was born. I was born in Morelia, Michoacn, Mexico. Lorena lives in Boston with her spouse and two children. Samantha brings 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and marketing. Entering her 8th year at EMERGE, Felicia is currently serving as the Managing Director for Development, where she is responsible for managing a growing development team. This need is still latent today. From a Bilingual Family Advocate to a Youth Development Program Coordinator, I sought out to develop holistic and bilingual services for all youth and adults. She is famous for her appearance on the thirteenth season of the reality TV show, Married At First Sight. In 2015 Natalie made the move to YES Prep Public Schools where she started as an 8th grade math and Algebra I teacher and later also taught Freshman Seminar. She is a proud alumni of the Latino Board Leadership Academy (LBLA), Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), Latino Leadership Alliance (LLA) and Leadership San Jose fellow of 2020 through Silicon Valley Organization (SVO). If Gil works for Houston FD the salary range for fire fighters is listed as $46K to $55K. She also worked in collaboration with HACUs Government Relations Office in Washington, D.C., to promote similar federal policies. I was fortunate to become the Principal of Carroll Elementary in August 2017. Shirley holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. Gil, on the other hand, who is a firefighter, make significantly less. Her professional experience is multipronged and includes human resources management, clinical leadership, and volunteering at cultural institutions. The majority of the CI students are from communities of color particularly, 78% Hispanic/Latinx and about 50% are emergent bilinguals. Lupita was influenced early on by her family and knew that her passion was to also advocate for the community she called home. Over the course of her professional career, Amanda has been a frequent speaker at conferences and events. Cynthia Rivas Mendes is a firm advocate who believes in giving a voice to the voiceless focusing on people who have been systemically and personally marginalized. My parents migrated from Michoacan Mx. 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. Originally from Peru, he was raised in Venezuela and came to the U.S. as a teenager. Twenty years later, Angela serves as Program Director of Multilingual Curriculum for the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, TX. 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