I quickly learned access to services and education was life changing. in Hispanic Studies. Sylvia earned abachelors degree inWriting from Ithaca College and a masters inEducation from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The oldest of four, she comes from a family of educators. David Henry serves as the Managing Director, National Development. in Communication and Culture. I attended public schools my entire youth. 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. Previously, she served as Assistant Vice President for State Advocacy at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. While on the board, Kelly drafted and proposed a Safe-Haven Resolution that would protect undocumented students. His talent for supporting and empowering teams to restore dignity and purpose continues to be his greatest commitment to his work. Heearned a masters degreein Social Changefrom Clark University before going on to Harvard, where he receivedamasters degree in Education Policy and Management. As a first-generation Puerto Rican, Gladys is passionate about elevating the experiences of all Latino students, their families, and the larger community. OTW Safety focuses on designing and manufacturing construction, event, and pedestrian safety barricades. Dr. Rojas has experience in serving on non-profit, missionally oriented boards. The University of Texas - Pan American. She moved to Boston in 2011 to participate in a Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) with New Sector Alliance and learn about nonprofit management by studying Bostons social impact ecosystem. Over the course of her professional career, Amanda has been a frequent speaker at conferences and events. Natalia is a 2021 Latinix Teacher Fellowship Fellow. She also had the privilege of being selected as one of 23 leaders, the only Latina, from across the country to found a KIPP School. Talking about Myrla's ethnicity, she belongs to the white ethnicity and holds an American nationality. She is part of the Fifth Third expansion team responsible for growing the Texas market. She is passionate about reducing the stigma in accessing mental health services and educating our adolescent population to make informed decisions in regards to healthy relationships, sex and education. Gil told his mother that Myrla makes almost double what he does. began his professional career as a middle school math teacher in West Philadelphia while earning his teaching certification at The University of Pennsylvania. we are intentionally cultivating Latino leadership and not leaving. The TSC is the longest-running salsa congress in the United States fully produced and owned by a woman. My parents immigrated from El Salvador and raised me with a strong sense of Latino culture. Niurka De Jesus was born and raised in Dorchester, MA, to Dominican parents. Her favorite picture book is Dreamers/Soadores by Yuyi Morales. In 2017 due to funding issues she traveled to 11 Countries in 11 months supporting nonprofits in whatever need they had at the time, from writing curriculum to painting walls. In addition to his work, Jimmy strives to be a positive Latino role model to the students he serves. 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. I am interested in continuing seeking solutions to better the quality of life for Latino families. Moreno is 1 of 10 children born to Mexican immigrants and the first in her family to earn a college degree. 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. is the founding Vice President of Finance and Operations at Latinos for Education, where she brings deep experience in finance and operations, entrepreneurship, project management, and strategy. As a firstgeneration High School Graduate from YES Prep Southeast and College graduate, she is driven about providing opportunities for students who come from the same underserved communities and strongly believes that it takes a village to raise a child, but nothing is impossible when you set your mind to it. Her passion for Human Resources led her to obtain a certificate in Strategic Human Resources Leadership from Cornell University and to her enrollment in the Institute for Non-Profit Management Leadership Program. Last year I accepted a position as a middle school adjustment counselor for Haverhill Public Schools. Her teaching experience includes six years as a Bilingual/ESL teacher in BPS. He is a native Texan and holds a B.S. Over the years, she has served Galena Park as teacher, curriculum specialist, coordinator and director, thus dedicating half of her life to elementary education. As a first-generation student from an immigrant family, Shelby has experienced firsthand many of the challenges faced by underserved students. Were also ensuring Latino education professionals have access to job and professional development opportunities across the country through our members-only Talent Hub. This fellowshipfeels like meaningfulprofessional developmentdone theLatinxway.. Raised by a family of educators and writers, Alma carries the passion for pedagogy and literature in her blood. She earned her Master of Education in Language, Literacy, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago in order to pursue opportunities in literacy leadership. 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. In 2015 Natalie completed her masters in education from Johns Hopkins University. She realized the best way to change the system was to understand it, then use that understanding to lead the transformation of it from the inside out. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. Throughout their career they have premiered several roles including the world-premiere of Eugene in the Last Call with NANOWorks Opera, an LGBTQ+ themed opera, and the New England premiere of The Seagull as Medvedenko. 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. While teaching Reading and Composition at Golder College Prep in Chicago, Adriana realized that her true passion in education is in literacy instruction. She graduated with a BA in Public Relations & Advertising with a minor in Latino Media & Communications from DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she lived for 7 years before relocating back to her hometown where she currently lives. As a proud Mexican and first-generation college graduate, R.D. Liliana is passionate about serving through assets-based engagement and has dedicated her life to what she learned best from her parents- providing respectful kindness. Erasmo Arturo Montalvn is Director of Business Development at Pearson, the worlds largest ed tech company focusing on helping millions of people in over 100 countries make progress in their lives through learning. She is proud to serve and reflect her community. As the granddaughter of Cuban immigrants, she is driven by her belief in the power of. I am a person who has a passion for education and social work. He supports the CEO and leadership team, providing tactical oversight and support across the organization and through special projects. After obtaining my graduate degree in counseling, I moved to California and became a school counselor at Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School. Ana is in her third year as an Assistant Principal with the Rocketship Public Schools network with aspirations to be a principal. She also currently serves as a director on the Harvard Business School Global Alumni and Harvard Alumni Association boards. Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. Sandra Carrizales is a native of Mexico. Cynthia is a member of the Brockton School Committee serving in her 2nd term. Like his family, he believes that a greater education leads to greater opportunity and an ability to collectively respond to injustice. 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. @mafslifetime S13. In 2016, she co-chaired the largest parent-led candidates forum in San Jose hosting both city council and state Assembly hopefuls. Lorena graduated from Boston College with a B.A. She is committed to elevating achievement and educational equity for over one million emergent bilingual students and their families. Mr. Toscano received his bachelors degree in Chemistry from the Monterrey Institute of Technology. Johana Muriel Grajalesserves as the Director ofNational Strategy and Innovationat Latinos for Education. 425 posts. Moreover, she holds a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. I am the grandson and son of Mexican immigrants. She went on to work for YouthNet in Worcester, MA as a Team Leader and School Liaison. She was raised by her mother and extended family and is a proud first-gen college student, graduating from Bowdoin College in 2010 with a double major in French and Anthropology. Previously, hewas theDirector of Diversity and Leadership at TeachForAmerica, where he supported the organizations corps members and alumni of color across the country. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. 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. Last year I became the proud Assistant Principal of Rocketship Rising Stars where I have been able to learn and put into practice my leadership skills but most importantly learn how to leverage my identity as a Latina leader in my community and in my professional role. He has been married to his wife Betty, and has two children, Cynthia, 35, and Maximiliano, 30, both married. 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. MAFS fans were furious to find out the changed relationship status of Gil Cuero and Myrla Feria at the reunion. Nancy is invested in participating in the Latino Board Fellowship because she believes that young Latine students deserve to chase their dreams instead of their realities. 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. He was nominated as an Influence 100 Fellow as well as ASCD emerging leader. She is a volunteer at their dual language elementary school in the East End of Houston, Burnet Elementary. Ruby Rivera has advanced her career in college access and has worked and spearheaded both the Texas A&M and The University of Texas System efforts to increase minority enrollment in Texas. Myrla Feria is introduced on Married At First Sight as a leadership coach. She is the daughter of Antonio, who comes from a strong line of Educators from Oaxaca and granddaughter to Avelino who was a former, but proud field worker who would share stories of his own experience,which she enjoyed listening to. She uses the excitement of human spaceflight to inspire learners to be curious and pursue their passions. During his time at SJSU he was apart of a student organization that led Measure D, a measure to increase the minimum wage in San Jose. She holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston and is certified as a Texas Principal. Elvira lives in the greater Houston area with her spouse and two children. A few years after moving permanently to the U.S., Martha started a position as Directors Assistant in a Spanish Immersion after-school program in Cambridge, MA. She is a proud wife, and mother and she and her husband Scoe love exploring and spending time with their amazing three children Lynn, Mia and Scoe who also attend YES Prep Public Schools like she once did. Currently holds a position as a Bilingual Diagnostician from Houston Independent School District. I then moved on to work on my masters and getting certified as a Dyslexia Practitioner. She believes that hard work truly pays off. Latinos for Education is mobilizing a network of skilled Latino education leaders, who make sure the voice of Latino students and families is not only heard but also factored into decision-making in schools, communities and education institutions throughout the U.S. Our Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship and Latino Board Fellowship programs accelerate the careers of Latino professionals while providing them with the training, connections and support they need to succeed and create change. As Sr. Director of External Affairs for Rocketship Public Schools in the South Bay, Janine Ramirez is responsible for regional leadership, strategy and vision setting for its largent region where half of its schools reside. Pic credit: Lifetime. 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. She holds a BA from Boston College (07) and a MSW from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work (16). In this role, she supports emergent bilingual and students with learning disabilities by coaching teachers and providing students with 1:1 intervention support. Jessica Mandes is a proud Newyorican. 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). Prior to this, she held roles in human resources at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Kimberly now is the Manager of Program Vendor Operations where she helps lead the efforts to make sure the Program team manages their budget, handles relations with external vendors, and leads program team procurement operations. She was heavily involved in LEEs efforts, as she traveled to Baltimore, Colorado, LA, New York, and Philadelphia, to deepen her skill sets in community organizing, & political involvement. Since arriving in the United States in 2014, Ciro has worked for multiple media outlets in Boston and Washington, D.C., and has served as a game broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox Spanish Network on over 50 games. 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. She teaches other principals how to be the best they can be at their jobs. For the past 2 years I have been working at Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, CA as an instructional assistant in the schools Special Education Department and this year will start my new role as the Family Engagement Coordinator. My name is Eduardo Garces. She began her teaching career in PR where she taught 7th grade Life Science and 4th-5th grade Environmental Science at Casa Pueblo in Adjuntas, PR. Cheated for not having access to a better education. Through the Latino Board Fellowship, she hopes to bring her experience partnering with school and business leaders to develop policies and practices that create a standard for diversity and equity. Alexis Becerra is a first generation Mexican American college graduate, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Wellness Counselor in San Mateo, CA. in History at the University of California,Berkeley. After being a stay at home mom for 13 years to my 5 children there were some life changes and became a single mom. Thu Nov 18, 2021 at 5:43pm ET. Dr. Rubn Carmona has more than 20 years of educational leadership experience in the field. Beforehand, Lorena worked on cultivating corporate philanthropy and individual donors with the Posse Foundation and Epiphany School. Fellowswill participate in monthlysessions through May 2020. Next month, Justin will join the KIPP Colorado team as the inaugural Chief of Staff to work with the CEO and Executive Team to advance KIPP Colorado in their next phase of strategy and growth. Lety serves on the Board of the Fort Worth Chapter for the Hispanic Womens Network of Texas and is also on their Education Committee. Lorena Lopera is Executive Director, Massachusetts at Latinos for Education. She currently serves on the board forEdVestors. During the pandemic she began working as a paraprofessional for Boston Public Schools. Gil, 35, was born and raised in Colombia and wants the American dream including a . She also provides professional development focusing on language acquisition strategies for K-12 bilingual/ESL teachers. He mainly focuses on student, family, and community engagement from an equitable lens; providing school-based, regional and community support and outreach to families around services; and participates in school-based team Instructional Focus understanding and access to families in their preferred method of communication and language. Natalia has create policy change and implementation across the state in her role as an executive coach and consultant for district Superintendents. Previously, Lorena served as Director of Development at BES, a national organization focused on school leadership formation. As a first generation college graduate, she earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State University. Myrla Feria is standing strong despite harsh criticism from Married at First Sight fans over her treatment of Gil. Ivanna is the daughter of two loving Argentinean parents raised in Pasadena, Texas. At that time, she had taught 3rd and 8th grade ESL and began to transition to teaching high school. Con la actitud correcta y determinacin se pueden lograr cosas maravillosas y cumplir cualquier meta que se propongan. He earned a BA with Honors in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and is a graduate of the ICN Business School in France. After studying public policy at Princeton, Carlos began his career in the college access and success field with Houston ISD and KIPP Texas Public Schools as an adviser to empower students in their educational journeys. Niurka completed her elementary and secondary education in Boston Public Schools. One of Lillie Pineros three sons, he was raised to be a proud Boricua. She was previously a Senior Research Associate at the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. I also strive to make an impact outside of the classroom by serving as Curriculum Writer and Course Facilitator for the Math Leadership Team at YES Prep. 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. 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. Dr. Julie Lara currently serves as the Director of the English Learner Support Division at the Texas Education Agency. She provides support to teachers, instructional coaches, and campus administrators. Justin has led as a Registrar, Director of Campus Operations, Director of School Operations and mostly recently as the Managing Director of School Operations. Felicia has served on the Rice Alumni Board of Directors, as well as the Advisory Board for the Center for Teaching Excellence at Rice University. 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. He is a native Texan and holds a B.S. For more information visit:https://www.lationsforeducation.org. She also mentioned that she would not be compromising on her spending habits and lifestyle. 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. In 2019, she was selected as a Faculty Fellow for the Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, and in 2021, she earned the University of Houston Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Daniel Velascoserves as Presidentat Latinos for Education, where he bringsdeepexperience in education, entrepreneurship, fundraising, and strategy. Ana is a presenter at early childhood conferences and has taught at Rice University, Houston Community College, and Interlochen Arts Camp. When he arrived at Harvard, Michael was interested in improving health outcomes for low-income children and families of color. I am passionate about opening doors and removing obstacles that prevent low-income, first-generation students from enrolling in selective colleges. During her seven years in Reece Acdemy Italia Cea was offer opportunities to growth professionally, she served as the campus LPAC Administrtor, Skills Specialist, RTI Interventionist, Dyslexia Coordinator, Family & Community Liason, Testing Coordinator, and Assitant Principal. Dr. Rojas has also earned an Executive MBA through Pepperdine University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration through DeVry University. 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