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. Natalia also served as the founding Director of the System of Care program in Spring Branch ISD. Angela joined the 2021 Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship cohort to continue building her dream. Prior to working at GPA, worked at another BPS therapeutic K -5 base program supporting students/families learning and health needs. Moreno is 1 of 10 children born to Mexican immigrants and the first in her family to earn a college degree. There, she earned a BS in Psychology from the University of Florida and an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida, graduating with honors from both institutions. Albert graduated from San Jose State with a BA in Sociology with a community change focus. Dr. Velascowasprogram faculty at Harvards School Turnaround Leadership programfor 6 years. She has sat on the Board of EmpowHERto, The Honor Yoga Foundation, and Blue Sky Talk. 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. 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. She is a high energy passionate person who is excited about being a part of Latino for Education. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling with her husband, reading, and taming her unruly garden. 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. Marina recently transitioned to a new role as the administrator for Emmett J. Conrad Global Studies H-Tech, a program that provides students the opportunity to earn a associate degree tuition free while in high school. She then pursued her masters in school counseling, at Lamar University, in Beaumont Texas. After being exposed to Bilingual Education through her Latino friends, she decided to stay in Houston, TX, as an international student, and obtain a Masters in Education with a focus in Bilingual Education at University of Houston-Main Campus. Good to Great is a learning experience that helps experienced teachers combine high expectations with strong instruction to make grade-level content accessible to all their studentsand see that their students can rise to the challenge. Prior to that, she served as an elected member of the Creighton Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona, the owner of a K-12 education consulting company, an instructional coach with TeachForAmerica,and a Quality Schools Trainer with the Arizona Charter Schools Association. 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. He has always been and will continue to be what you can truly call a life-long learner. I currently work as a teacher specialist providing intervention to our Tier 3 and 504 Dyslexia students. He was previously News Producer at Telemundo New England, where he won two New England Emmy Awards, becoming the firstLatino to win forOutstanding Live News Producer. In his role, he helps to develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy working to build and expand the network of philanthropic partners invested in Latinos for Educations mission. Lourdes was born and raised in San Antonio, TX and is a first generation Mexican-American college graduate. Brian Iveli Gonzlez is a Mexican-American professional living in Boston who is currently the Vice President of Marketing at Sigo Segurosan inclusive auto insurance company focused on providing affordable coverage for the Spanish-speaking community in Texas. Amira has a Ph.D. in Spanish Language from the University of Houston, a Masters in Latin American Literature from the University of Calgary, and a Bachelors in Spanish Literature and Linguistics from Tec de Monterrey. Jimmy Aguilar is from East Palo Alto, CA. I have since been a part of a Rocketship Public Schools where I have taught Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for 5 years. He supports the CEO and leadership team, providing tactical oversight and support across the organization and through special projects. Ana was born in San Jose de Los Orozcos, San Luis Potos Mxico. Nancy has a B.A. Myrla Feria was born on 10 June 1986 in South Texas, United States. Dr. Lara, a native Texan calls Corpus Christi her home. Her educational experiences as a young English Learner in schools has always been a motivating factor to advocate for all students in the position she was once in. AdrianaSols-Lpez is the Chief Development Officer at Latinos for Education. At that time, she had taught 3rd and 8th grade ESL and began to transition to teaching high school. Alicias role in the Office of STEM Engagement at NASA Headquarters is to connect students and educators to the next era of human exploration as NASA works to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon to prepare for missions to Mars. 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. Ivanna decided to pursue a Masters in Educational Psychology to provide healing, trauma-informed care, and whole human approach to her work. Although she was successful working in the business world, she found that she was not impacting her community as much as she wouldve liked to. While a graduate student at UH, she earned a teaching fellowship on campus and volunteered in public schools to experience bilingual education in public schools. It is my passion and journey to be a part of a movement that provides an opportunity to change the life of kids and the families that walk in to our schools every single day. There she oversaw finances, personnel and operations for an organization providing academic support to over 5,000 children across Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She is famous for her appearance on the thirteenth season of the reality TV show, Married At First Sight. Additionally, Myrla is known for her affinity for fashion and photoshoots. Her research centers on examining the educational experiences, opportunities, and outcomes of students of color along the P-20 pipelinespecifically focusing on Latinx and immigrant students. In his role on corporate boards, Daniel is intimately familiar with both the need for greater diversity, and the difficulty of matching qualified candidates to available seats. Lora is currently earning her Principal Certification at the University of Arlington in Texas. dedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. Building relationships with students is my favorite part of the job because it allows me to learn from them. 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. As a proud Venezuelan immigrant, he is passionate about working hard to help Latinos to build a better future for them and their families. Sylvia was born and raised in the Bronx to proud Colombian parents and is passionate about learning, adult education, and educational equity for all. In this role, she supports the development of local programs, advocacy strategy, and policy recommendations to advance the organizations national principles and local advocacy efforts. 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. Leticia de la Vara advises TNTPs executive team on strategy, accountability, innovation, and the implementation of organization-wide initiatives. Soniris spent time researching, and studying extremophiles in Las Salinas, Cabo Rojo under the supervision of Dr. Rafael Montalvo which led to publish 2 scientific papers in IJSEM as an undergraduate student. Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to work with youth, in several capacities. As a bilingual/bicultural educator, she has been part of various appointed Task Forces that focus on English Language Learners who have disabilities. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, preserving the Spanish language and cultural values has always been a priority. in Communication and Culture. 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. When I have downtime, I enjoy traveling, playing with my dogs, cooking, and trying new restaurants. Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. Most importantly, she is a mother to an joyous 4-year old son, and lives with her husband in Westfield, Massachusetts. Before this work, Christopher spent the last decade working for the East Boston Social Centers, where he left his tenure there as a Program Director. My heart is at its fullest when students can see that they are in a similar situation as I once was and that I turned out to be a successful Hispanic womanthey see hope. 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. She received a B.A. She holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, a Master of Education degree from the University of Houston, a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from the University of Houston, and an Associate of Arts degree from Ranger College. 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. She is also a TeachForAmerica alumna (D.C. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and love being able to make an impact in the educational sector in my hometown. During the pandemic she began working as a paraprofessional for Boston Public Schools. 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. After obtaining my graduate degree in counseling, I moved to California and became a school counselor at Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School. I was once that same student walking the halls of Aldine schools. Johana Muriel Grajalesserves as the Director ofNational Strategy and Innovationat Latinos for Education. 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. Prior to serving as CPIO, Karen was Director of Education Reform for the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico (FOMB). She earned her doctorate in Special Education with a focus on multicultural education from the University of Texas at Austin she is a proud Longhorn. Mary Jane hopes to make an impact by collaborating with other professionals and sharing the same mission. Paola is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, BA in Communications and Philosophy and Dallas Theological Seminary, MA in Counseling. As an adoptive mother, Paola is an advocate for adoption and foster care. That move required a change of career, language, culture, and lifestyle that she embraced with passion and hope. Gil has not revealed any information about his family . The journey from Houston to Boston served as a learning experience in a variety of ways and often challenged her family dynamics. 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. She has been an Adjunct Professor for Lesley University and a member of the Massachusetts Board of registration for Speech-Language Pathology-Audiology. However, there is no information about her birth date. Pedro Sepulveda is currently a Sr Network Operations Engineer at Lumen Technology based from Houston, Texas. Born in the Dominican Republic, Alma Notaro immigrated to New York City at a young age. Mathematics curriculum and instruction with cultural relevance is my strongest interest. She obtained her bachelors from Springfield College School of Human Services as a single mother and currently serves as the President of theGulftonSuper Neighborhood Council, is a Fellow of the American Leadership Forum Class XLVIII, and is a member of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators. Leticia received their BS in nonprofit leadership and management from Arizona State University. I have been in the classroom teaching high school Spanish ever since, but am now working at Excel Academy Charter Public High School. In 2020 Lety moved to Texas, where she continues to advocate for equity in public education. She aims to inspire future women leaders, specifically Latinas and other women of color. Lorena lives in Boston with her spouse and two children. 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. Dr. Ana Trevio-Godfrey is the Director of Prelude Music Classes for Children and co-founder and Director of Education of The Prelude Music Foundation. Myrla loves to travel, enjoys the finer things in life, and doesn't plan on changing or modifying her lifestyle in . Cynthia is the daughter of Puerto Rican and Dominican parents. For the past decade they have helped lead the growth, PR, and branding of emerging brands across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the US. Ciro lives in Massachusetts with his spouse and two daughters. Outside of work, Judith likes to spend quality time with her husband and their two sons. Felicia previously served as the Managing Director of Program Strategy for two years before becoming Managing Director of College Success, where she was responsible for developing the philosophies and structures needed to support EMERGE students through college graduation. Prior to this, she held roles in human resources at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Myrla. Dr. Frank Rojas is a purpose-driven leader committed to helping people and organizations grow into their purpose. She has been the Assistant principal at Conley Elementary for 3 years and aspires to become a superintendent in the future. She started her career in education working as a community organizer at Sociedad Latina in Mission Hill. 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. Myrla from Married at First Sight said she is used to international traveling and nice shoes and handbags. Kelly was a key stakeholder in organizing a city-wide donation drive for Hurricane Maria. In addition, she has served as a resource for multiple teams and regions who have leveraged her experience and resources in support of their leaders. 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. I graduated from high school in 2000, after I attended community college for psychology education. Additionally, she created the colleges THRIVE Center (Together Harnessing the Resources that Inspire a Valuable Education), a one-stop-shop for student success. She attended Boston University and has an MSed from the University of Pennsylvania. 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. Born and raised in Bogot, Colombia where I completed my studies as a civil engineer, I started my career in education in 2004 when I moved to Houston. She also serves as a Board of Education member for her local school district. After earning her degree, in 2006, Sandra could not begin her teaching career due to her undocumented status. She also currently serves as a director on the Harvard Business School Global Alumni and Harvard Alumni Association boards. She moved to Houston in 2008 where she took a teaching position as a Spanish teacher in Aldine ISD. Mercedes started with YES Prep Public Schools in 2015, after previously working in the Corporate Profit Legal field for 4 years and realizing that her calling and passion was in giving back to the community. She received all of her primary and secondary education on her native island. Her current progressive role at Lynn Community Health Care as a Practice Transformation Improvement Specialist, Coding Improvement Specialist, and onsite mentor for stakeholders in the healthcare industry, has allowed her to live her mission. Myrla Feria Teacher at IDEA Public Schools McAllen, Texas, United States. She was raised by a single mother of three and is inspired by her familys hard work. Juan Carlos Villasenor received his Bachelors degree from the University of California Berkeley in 2010. Our Leadership Meet TNTP's leadership team: 15 people who shape the organization's goals, services, and strategy. She is a first-generation immigrant from Colombia who knows every child is capable of success when provided with support and opportunities. In 2015, Kelly was selected to join the Teach For America corps, where she began her tenure as a Special Education Teacher teaching grades 9-12. 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. 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. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. In 2019 Toscano returned to Aldine ISD as the Assistant Principal at Keeble Primary. I was born in Michoacan Mexico and migrated to the United States at the age of eight and settled with my family in San Jose California where I have now made it my home. She hopes to continue to champion educational access for immigrants in and around the East Boston community. However, in 2012, when the US passed an immigration policy named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), her teaching dream came true. Felicia has worked for over 20 years in college access, leadership development, and strategic planning for higher education institutions and non-profit organizations. From my grandparents I learned to be a humble, kind, responsible, persevering, respectful and above all hard-working person. Myrla Feria is a teacher, leadership coach, and TV speaker. Jos Eduardos creative practice explores the relationships between language, memory, and space. As a district leader, she works to ensure the learning community has access to the resources, curriculum, assessments and professional learning they need to be successful. I was born in Morelia, Michoacn, Mexico. After graduation and recognition of her Brazilian teaching credentials, Emy worked as a 4th grade bilingual teacher, 5th and 6th grade resource teacher, and school librarian while advocating for her Latino and/or Special Education students for equitable service access. Kimberly graduated college in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science in Recreation Parks and Tourism Sciences with an emphasis in Tourism Management. Sergio attended Auburn University on a full scholarship where he discovered a passion for public policy and education; here he learned how to advocate for and connect immigrant families to government, legal, and educational resources. Joshua is a first-generation equal opportunity student receiving his Bachelors Degree from University at Buffalo. I quickly learned access to services and education was life changing. My name is Alexandra Tejeda Diaz and I am in my seventh year of teaching in the city of Boston. With more Latinos in positions of influence, Latino children are more likely to achieve their full potential in the classroom and in life. Myrla was born to parents Bertha Feria in Roma - Los Saenz, Texas. 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. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. Gladys decided to pursue leadership opportunities as an Instructional Coach and, currently, a Department Head. 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. As an educator with 14 years of experience in Galena Park ISD, Aide embodies lifelong learning, demonstrated by commitment to furthering her education. Gil, on the other hand, who is a firefighter, make significantly less. Her favorite picture book is Dreamers/Soadores by Yuyi Morales. She is the first person in her family to attend college and graduate from college. I was born in Bronx, NY but was raised in Providence, RI with both my parents and 3 female siblings. Cecilia is also the proud mother of an energetic and caring son, Ollin, and a fun loving daughter, Sol, with whom she shares her passion for music and laughter. Heservesonthe boards oftheNational Center for Teacher Residencies, RocketshipPublic Schools, and the Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network. He moved across the state to rural Missouri in a stepfamily in the 1.5 version (High School). Previously, hewas theDirector of Diversity and Leadership at TeachForAmerica, where he supported the organizations corps members and alumni of color across the country. Ruby has a passion for helping youth and the community via the arts and created the Texas Salsa Congress (TSC). As of now, she is 35 years old. Alongside her team, they were able to send over 300,000 pounds of food, clothes, and medical resources to Puerto Rico. Aixa Borrero-Sanchez moved from Puerto Rico to Boston, MA to pursue a career in speech-language pathology at Boston University after studying special education at the University of Puerto Rico. As an active participant and mother of 4 young adults in her local community, she brings awareness to the front level where it is often missed in her diverse community. After graduating from Yale University, Ferny entered education as a high school history teacher at YES Prep in Houston. She also received district level recognition for her work when she was awarded the Ann Sledge Instructional Coach Excellence Award. Currently, Rosa serves as the National Associate Director of Development at Rocketship Public Schools and supports fundraising across the network. Recognizing her work in education was unfinished she transitioned to Dallas ISD and served as a high school biology teacher. For over twenty-five years, she has worked as a passionate history instructor in Passaic, an urban, immigrant community in New Jersey. Jades career has centered on serving youth pursuing education and career pathways. As a young child Maribel taught herself the American Sign Language alphabet in attempts to better communicate with her deaf aunts and uncles. Andy began his career in education as a teacher in low-income communities in Miami and New York City. In these last 12 years, she has worked in organizations focused on education, youth development, immigrant rights, workforce development,peacekeepingand environmental justice. Ana is a presenter at early childhood conferences and has taught at Rice University, Houston Community College, and Interlochen Arts Camp. Currently, Lupita serves her community as the proud Assistant Principal of Family Engagement and Administration and Founding OM at Rocketship Rising Stars Academy. She believes it is very important that all aspects of the Latin community are identified and have a voice, no matter the diaspora. Con la actitud correcta y determinacin se pueden lograr cosas maravillosas y cumplir cualquier meta que se propongan. 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. 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. Cheated for not having access to a better education. Leyvaserves as theChief of Staffat Latinos for Education. Her desire to make sure the most underserved are treated with dignity and respect has pushed her to focus on self-improvement to be able to be the influencing voice for transparent action and meaningful change. Janine was named 40 under 40 in 2018 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. As of 2021, She is 35 Years old. With over 17 years of progressive leadership experience in the field of Human Resources and D.E.I, Mara Fernanda Cantn has a wealth of experience in the public, private and not-for profit sectors. 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