Her goal as an educator is to encourage education, advocate for her students to have a better future and have a passion to be a lifelong learner. Through this fellowship, we are developing a pipeline of Latino leaders that is currently untapped., Thefirstcohort oftheHoustonAspiring Latino Leaders Fellowshipbegan their leadership journeythe weekend of September 6thwith an immersiveleadershipretreat. In addition to his time at Teach For America, he brings over fifteen years of fundraising and leadership experience in organizations focused on education, vulnerable young people, anti-trafficking, and social entrepreneurship. 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. She is famous for her appearance on the thirteenth season of the reality TV show, Married At First Sight. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. 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. Latinx advocate and native in the Spanish language. She is the first person in her family to attend college and graduate from college. I then attended Sam Houston State University and received my Masters Degree in Educational Administration. She obtained her Ph.D. in Sociology and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships including the Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson National Foundation Fellowship, the John Jay Distinguished Teaching and Distinguished Service to Students awards, the 2020/2015 Kwando Kinshasa Excellence in Mentoring Awards and the 2018 New York State Youth Leadership Council Outstanding Educator award. With over 50 appearances on local, statewide, and national media, includingABC13 Houston,theHouston Business Journal, Houston Chronicle, Fox26 Houston, NBC News, Univision, Telemundo, Texas Tribune, and USA Today, he is a sought-after commentator on education and civic issues important to Latino students and families. Natalie have had the privilege to be surrounded by different latinx cultures and is proud to say that they all have a place as part of her identity. (Go Generals!) Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. Before joining the national Principal Preparation team, Luzdivina served the Rio Grande Valley as a Sr. Director of Leader Development for six years, coaching their Principals in Residence as they prepared to launch the newest schools in the region. Her role was to ensure the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) worked to implement system-wide best practices across every public school on the island. 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. 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. TheAspiring Latino Leaders Fellowshipis the first of its kindin Houstonto support leadership pathways forlocalLatinos within the education sector. 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). By becoming a board member in the future, she hopes she can expand the ways she contributes to the Latinx community. Lorena Lopera is Executive Director, Massachusetts at Latinos for Education. She previously served in the Houston Mayors Anti-Gang Office and Houston Health Department overseeing program planning. Oct 2021 - Present1 year 4 months. Outside of work, Judith likes to spend quality time with her husband and their two sons. She benefited from Houston ISDs minority to majority transfer program and attended area Gifted and Talented (Vanguard) educational programs. She spent 24 years of her career in public education, serving in various roles as a classroom teacher, Department Chair, Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and as a Superintendent of school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. After nine years in the classroom, Cynthia will be working for Boston Public Schools this year as a a New Teacher Developer. Carlabegan her work in the K-16 ecosystem as a substitute teacher, which is when her passion for education as a social justice movementwas sparked. Michelle is also a regular guest host for the EdUP Experience podcast along with Dr. Ed Sallustio. She is a California native who has worked extensively with the California state legislature and with the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. After graduation from college, he became the Homeless Program Coordinator at Prevent Blindness Texas ensuring homeless individuals in Houston had access to eye exams and glasses to better their lives. 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. She is committed to empowering families, so that together, they can help all children achieve their goals and dreams. He was nominated as an Influence 100 Fellow as well as ASCD emerging leader. 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 Hispanic Studies. I attended LoneStar College for 2 years and received my Associates of Science Degree. Previously, he has worked as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple voice communications solutions across the global landscape. Irma has grounded her personal mission around improving access to a great education for all children. Reporting to the Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, she is responsible for providing thought leadership, policy analysis, policy development, and cultivating key partner relations with decision makers and influencers in the federal education space. She is an alumnus of Houstons National Hispanic Institute, gaining a variety of experiences that supported her early passion for legislative change in education. I attended LoneStar College for 2 years and received my Associates of Science Degree. Previously, Robert managed grants reporting, program and administrative duties on the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at the Greater Houston Community Foundation. As an undergraduate student, I became an advocate for social transformation and had the opportunity to work in Head Start classrooms with the nonprofit, Jumpstart. Sandra is an active change agent in the lives of Latinx children. She decided to join the Latino Board Fellowship because she wants to contribute to educational nonprofits in a deep and transformative way. 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. at the University of Houston in Curriculum and Instruction in K-12 Social Education, emphasizing Social Justice Education. After I started working to help support my family after a tragic accident that left my father quadraplegic. Paola is a licensed mental health professional who has dedicated her life and career to improving the lives of children and their families. Giving back to the community that gave her an opportunity to succeed in life was one of the promises she made to herself as she furthered her career. 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. adjunct faculty member at Gordon College. She majored in Biology and minored in Education with an Academic Scholarship. 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. At Stonehill, she designed her own major under the Multidisciplinary Studies track to combine her passions for Political Science and Business Administration. Dakota is currently going into year 6, as an 8th grade educator, at the Community Charter School of Cambridge. Sergio Gallardo was born in Houston, Texas and currently works at the Arabic Immersion Magnet School as a Math Interventionist. 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. The foundation of college preparation from Upward Bound, Communication and Culture from Clark University and Transforming communities from American University and volunteering for Lawrence Communityworks led to an overall passion for social change with a focus of empowering families, promoting values based HR practices in the workforce and connecting neighbors in under-resourced communities. She is a proud alumna from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Campus where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. 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. I attended Aldine Schools my entire educational career, from elementary school to high school. Janine was named 40 under 40 in 2018 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Through both his professional and personal relationships, Christopher continues to build upon his leadership in academia where priority is given to building capacity of all students and families. Originally from Houston Texas, Ruby Rivera was raised in Houstons Northside community. During his time at Magrill, he worked as a first and fourth-grade bilingual teacher, and Skills Specialist. He was responsible for building and developing a strong regional presence of alumni through their involvement with The Collective, TeachForAmericas Alumni of Color Association. She was born on 10 June 1986. . Early in my career I managed intervention programs for adjudicated and at-risk youth. Natalie Garcia was born and raised in Houston, Texas as a first generation American with a Mexican mother, Cuban father, and an Argentina stepfather. Joshua is a proud son of two diasporas, born to a Puerto Rican father and an Ashkenazi Jewish mother raised in New York City. I focus on teaching the whole child through community support, parent workshops, and student involvement throughout the school. 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. In the summer of 2010 he joined Teach For America and started his teaching career at Voices College-Bound Language Academy. Throughout her career, Lorena dedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. For five years, Juan had the honor and privilege of serving as the proud principal of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep which was recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2019. ArmandoX. Ordua, Ed.D. Through my experiences in school, I sparked a great interest in understanding maternal health, environmental health, and gender studies through Latin America. 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. Bruno has recently accepted a position as an AML Guidance Manager for Citizens Financial Group where he will be working in the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance department ensuring the business units maintain the guidelines and standards set forth by the department. Adrianahas dedicated her career to social justice work and has workedin variouslocal and international nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area for over ten years. A featured speaker at various conferences, Ruby Rivera continues to emphasize the importance of higher education to students of all ethnic backgrounds and the value of increased minority enrollment to Texas colleges and universities. There she oversaw finances, personnel and operations for an organization providing academic support to over 5,000 children across Miami-Dade County Public Schools. in Child Development at Sacramento State University, exploring how Social-Emotional Learning techniques impact teachers and teacher burnout. Vicky Diaz is a proud Nicarguence, Boricua, Chileana native of San Jose, CA. Gonzalez is a passionate advocate and activist for LTBTQ+ and Latinx issues. He attended the University of Missouri due to the immense dedication of my family and friends. Without the resources provided through relationships, college would have been a struggle. Firm in her commitment to education and literature, Alma earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in English from Western New England University. Aqu Estamos! all its population growth between 2000 and 2010 to the increase in its Latino population. 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. She is a proud Boston Public Schools Parent andcurrentCo-Chair of the Hurley K-8 School Site Council. Jacqueline Moreno, a Greater Houston Area, Texas native, graduated from University of Houston- Clear Lake in 1995 with a BS in Education. Leyvaserves as theChief of Staffat Latinos for Education. 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. Her passion is rooted in the belief that all individuals deserve a quality education and an equitable environment in which they can succeed. Were also ensuring Latino education professionals have access to job and professional development opportunities across the country through our members-only Talent Hub. Felicia, born to a mother of Mexican descent who faced a tumultuous and discriminatory historical period in South Texas, is honored to be part of the Latino Board Fellowship to utilize her voice and skills to advance educational equity and economic opportunity for Latino communities. In 2010, Ruby was bestowed with a city proclamation by Mayor Bill White, declaring August 4th Ruby Rivera Salsa Appreciation Day. She is currently pursuing graduate study in American History from Pace University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Afro American Studies from Howard University and isoriginally from Miami, Florida. She also co-wrote a chapter on student data privacy for a video observation guide for teachers. In 2019, I assume the role of district Coordinator for Bilingual/ ESL and DL, and in August 2021 I was named Director of the Multilingual Department at Pasadena ISD. Ellevation, now part of the Curriculum Associates family, is an edtech company that seeks to improve English Learner outcomes via web-based tools that help educators enhance instruction, improve collaboration, and increase productivity. 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 a first-generation college graduate and reflects her familys South Texas Latino roots in her hard work, dedication, and passion. As a native spanish speaker, grounded in strong puertorican roots, she has leveraged language and biculturalism as a way to connect with her LatinX community. Talking about Myrla's ethnicity, she belongs to the white ethnicity and holds an American nationality. She has also served as a Teach Like a Champion ambassador, a Bilingual Substitute Teacher, a Bilingual Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin, Learning Coach, mentored restorative groups, and participated in culture committees. 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. Soon, Sergio hopes to continue his education, connect with other leaders, and run for local office to do his part to close the achievement gap. Andy began his career in education as a teacher in low-income communities in Miami and New York City. Maria strives for equity begins at an early age. Health/beauty. She believes that hard work truly pays off. Maria Vega-Viera is a beacon of light for her community. Later moving to the positions of ESL coordinator, academic achievement specialist, and now an Assitant Principal. She did her school studies at a Local High School. When I was 12 years old, she brought me to this country to be a part of her journey and to completely change the trajectory of my life. R.D. in Political Science and Religion from Pepperdine University and aMasters of Sciencein Education from Hunter College. When becoming a mother, her passion to advocate grew. As a Senior Manager in the HISD College Readiness Department, he oversees programming that support immigrant and Latinx seniors and families through the ALAS/Wings advising team and Dreamers committee, as well as aligning a team of managers and advisors that support over 2500 seniors at 17 high schools. Italia started her professional path in education as a 4th grade Bilingual teacher in August of 1994 in Oleson Elementary in Aldine ISD. Elvira worked as a school counselor for 6 years and decided she would pursue a position as an administrator returning to Lamar to receive her certificate in administration. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, and residing in Central Massachusetts for 15 years, Maria Isabel is a certified MCAD trainer and presently enrolled in an Executive Leadership Institute program. She also currently serves as a director on the Harvard Business School Global Alumni and Harvard Alumni Association boards. His talent for supporting and empowering teams to restore dignity and purpose continues to be his greatest commitment to his work. Fun fact Dr. Rojas rode his Harley with his daughter from Murrieta, CA, to Brevard, NC, in the summer of 2019 while completing his dissertation. She currently lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Myrla from Married at First Sight said she is used to international traveling and nice shoes and handbags. Nakishas time in the classroom reinforced her values and further ignited her passion for educational equity and her desire to make an impact in the lives of children. 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. She wants to keep leading the way to help children gain equal opportunities to succeed. 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. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. She has held professional roles with United Way and served as Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Butler University. She continues being an advocate for the Emergent Bilingual students and the Hispanic community. Sandra comes to Latinos For Education with 15 years of experience in education. While there, I cofounded the Young Owls Leadership Program a college readiness program geared toward helping soon to be first generation college students in the Houston area with the skills and resources necessary to apply to universities across the country. Hope studied abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico and after college, accepted a job in Oaxaca in the international education sector. 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. is a graduate of the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Leaders Program and an inauguralPahara-Aspen NextGen Fellow. She performed opera and early music in the US and abroad. He moved to the US not speaking English. 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. Further, she earned a Doctor of Education from Northeastern University in 2022, where she focused on the social-emotional needs of English Learners to improve student outcomes. She has worked in Massachusetts public higher education for a decade, with a previous tenure at Mount Wachusett Community College, and in corporate HR and compliance roles prior at Fresenius Medical Care, Morgan Stanley and Washington Mutual (now Chase). Dakota Luis was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Currently, Bianca serves as the California Associate Director of Family Recrutiment at Rocketship Public Schools and supports in enrolling about 1,580 new students every school year! Ms. Feria comes from South Texas and works as a leadership coach. She began her education career with Houston ISD. 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. With the support of dedicated teachers and her high school counselor, she was encouraged to participate in programs that would provide leadership development, academic enhancement, and workforce skills. Isabella Maldonado was born in New York City and raised in Brentwood, New York. Prior tothis role, Sylvia served as a corps member with City Year New York where her work focused on supporting literacy-based in-school and after-school programs, youth leadership, and community transformation of the PS 57 school community in East Harlem. After graduating, she started her journey in Teach For America and moved to Houston where she taught elementary and middle school science, served as a teacher leader, and obtained her M.Ed. Outside of work, his community efforts have included serving on the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Alumni Board, raising money for LGBT+ nonprofits with Bunnies on the Bayou, helping Hispanic entrepreneurs with BakerRipley, and helping shape more inclusive social entrepreneurship ecosystem with Impact Hub Houston. First in the Historic Houston Heights and then in The Northside of Houston. In 2014 he graduated from the Honors College at Auburn with a degree in Political Science with minors in Economics and Business. While her LinkedIn precisely mentioned her as a teacher at IDEA Public Schools in McAllen, Texas. in Political Science and Spanish Literature from Loyola Marymount and his Ed.M in International Education Policy from Harvard University. In his role, he oversees Adult Education and ensures that parents and families in the community have options to build their capacity to participate in their childrens education. Si se puede! 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