I blended the careers and became a school adjustment counselor for Haverhill Public Schools. She also earned her doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from the University of California, Davis with an emphasis in Language, Literacy, and Culture. R.D. Dakota is currently going into year 6, as an 8th grade educator, at the Community Charter School of Cambridge. Mr. Toscano has 13 years of experience in the field of education and many more in leadership positions in manufacturing. R.D. 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. As per The Houston Fire Department, firefighters can make anywhere between $43,528 to $52,644, depending on their years of experience. In the 1990s it became an advantage to be bilingual, and I was hired as an adult probation officer primarily due to my bilingual abilities. As the daughter of immigrants, she has always been taught to value her education. Sabrina enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family, especially with her daughter, Sofia. After working as a bilingual teacher for 4 years she returned to school. Leticia de la Vara advises TNTPs executive team on strategy, accountability, innovation, and the implementation of organization-wide initiatives. She also believes it important it is to be at the table and represent the perspectives of the communities that many educational nonprofits seek to serve. Latinx advocate and native in the Spanish language. Andrea was born in Mexico City and immigrated to Boston in 1994. Myrla Feria, Leadership Coach, TNTP Fernanda Flores-Bolivar, Principal, Aldine ISD Daniel Lopez, Senior Manager, Houston ISD - EMERGE Maria Maradiaga, Program Director - ACE, YES Prep Public Schools Alejandro Martinez, Wraparound Resource Specialist, Houston ISD Franco Martinez, Scholar Relations Coordinator, The Terry Foundation 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. Ms. Cruz is a proud Puertorriquea fully fluent in Spanish.s. At the age of eight, she and her family immigrated to the United States and have called Houston home ever since. Laura Matias Segovia immigrated to the United States in the pursuit of the American Dream when she was 6 years old. I am a person who has a passion for education and social work. Like many of you, her resources and access points were limited because they were not known. At the age of thirteen, she translated her fathers book Azucar, Cayo y Puerto (Sugar, Cape, and Port), which is now published under the mentorship of Rhinna Espaillat. It was not long that she was able to serve as the Bilingual Skills Specialist and Campus Testing Liaison at her former campus for a year and a half. Prior to this, he served as a secondary Science teacher in urban, Title I public schools. Along with Dr. Daniel Villanueva from the University of Houston-Downtown, Michelle created and hosts Latinx Learners, a podcast which highlights first generation Latinx issues experienced by both students and professionals in higher education. In her free time, Luzdivina enjoys reading and spending quality time with her husband of 21 years, daughters Isabella, a junior at UTRGV, and Delailah, a Senior who will be attending UT Austin in the Fall and her six pugs. 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. As a leadership coach, Myrla has faith in other life experts to find her the perfect stranger to marry on Married at First Sight. I decided to become a teacher after being an effective substitute teacher for 2 years. Moreover, she embraces a Pan-Latin approachrecognizing the parallels and incongruities within our familiabelieving that a united front on key issues will improve educational quality, accessibility, and progression for current generations and beyond. 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. Natalie understood the personal responsibility she had to represent her students and their families in every room/ decision she could. Previously, Lorena served as Director of Development at BES, a national organization focused on school leadership formation. In addition, Carlos is a Certified Career Coach, a Northeastern university graduate and alumni of 2019 Aspiring Latino Leader Fellowship. I had the opportunity to travel within Latin America and the Caribbean islands to understand how intersectionality played a key role in the lives of women and children. In this role, she manages thedesign and implementation of national strategy tied to growth and innovation imperatives to ensure more Latino leaders and entrepreneurs are at the front of closing the education gaps facing the Latino community. There he learned more about his Mexican heritage through his relationships with his students and their families. She continues being an advocate for the Emergent Bilingual students and the Hispanic community. 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. Tienes que ser como la palma: fuerte, firme, e inamovible.. I am first generation and the first to graduate with a bachelors degree/masters degree within my immediate family. in Finance from Texas A&M, as well as a M.F.A. 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! Education has always been important to Myrla. Over the course of her professional career, Amanda has been a frequent speaker at conferences and events. 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. In this role, she supports the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer. She has worked in Boston Public Schools since 1993 as a bilingual speech-language pathologist and supervisor. In the last ten years, she has worked as a volunteer to mentor children in different programs, such as the Katy ISDs KEYS Mentoring program and The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights. He has always embraced his afro-latino roots, intertwining his familys island ways with the hip hop culture of the Bay Area. After being in the classroom for 4 years, she decided her interests in education lied more heavily on one-to-one relationships with both students and families. I have worked in Aldine since 1998 where I started at Reece Academy as a Paraprofessional. is a career educator with over 23 years experience in the K-12 field in both formal and informal educational settings. 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. As a child, he had to become adept at meeting new people because of the frequent moving. Her passion for education equity and own experiences as a first-generation college graduate drove her to this role. Vicky Diaz is a proud Nicarguence, Boricua, Chileana native of San Jose, CA. Natalia is passionate about helping others, advocacy, and fighting against injustice. in Biology and M.S.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Houston. Originally from Venezuela, he earned a BS in Mass Media & Communications from the Universidad Santa Mara in Caracas. As a first-generation student, including being the first in both families to earn a masters degree in Educational Leadership, trying to be a role model for my entire family and our communities has never been easy. Tasha brings to the Latino Board Fellowship, years of cumulative experience in project/portfolio management, early literacy development, customer service, and community organizing. . Irma has grounded her personal mission around improving access to a great education for all children. Andy Canales is the Executive Director,Texas at Latinos for Education. Inspired by her parents example and her own experience, Jennifer has focused on ensuring that high school students have the tools they need to participate in building the future of our nation. In 2010, he obtained a graduate law degree in taxation, and in his final years of practice focused on trust and estate work. 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. Dr. Rojas has a systematic approach to helping up-in-coming leaders reach their full potential. Leadership Coach @ TNTP; Teacher @ Idea Public Schools; Education. Her research and focus are on closing the literacy gap for Latino students and Latino English Language Learners. In 2020, Dr. Tovar was awarded the American Alliance of Museums Ed Com Award for Excellence in Practice. 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. This ignated Saras passion for parent engagement and supporting families in realizing their power and voice. She wants to help ensure that decisions are made with stakeholders, not for them. 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. from Western Illinois University. Her work is focused on expanding high-quality preparation routes and strengthening pathways into the profession for aspiring Black and Latino teachers. Kike was a news reporter and did news broadcasting in radio and television. 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. Before joining our team at L4E, Dominique was the Senior Manager of Operations and Development at a charter school located in Washington, DC. Mary Jane attended the University of Houston. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Bilingual and ESL Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston. She is the founder of Castro Concepts, LLC, a boutique, consulting firm providing fractional chief financial services to mission-driven organizations. Previously, Myrla was a Leadership Coach at TNTP. Her desire to help others achieve their goals and have a better life is the reason she decided to become a bilingual educator. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. Gladys decided to pursue leadership opportunities as an Instructional Coach and, currently, a Department Head. 76K followers. She received a masters degree in Bilingual and ESL education after completing her alternative certification program. The academy taught me leadership skills and gave me the tools needed to increase opportunities and outcomes for all students. Originally from Peru, he was raised in Venezuela and came to the U.S. as a teenager. Currently, Lupita serves her community as the proud Assistant Principal of Family Engagement and Administration and Founding OM at Rocketship Rising Stars Academy. In 2017, she made the move to an in-school setting at Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston, where she is currently Director of College and Career Counseling as well as coordinator of the schools immigration advocacy initiatives. After I started working to help support my family after a tragic accident that left my father quadraplegic. She has led diverse teams as a Grade Level Chair, Instructional Coach, Teacher Specialist, and Assistant Principal. 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 trained site coordinators on the effective administration of student surveys and student assessments. 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