Her passion is working with at-risk youth to help shape their leadership for positive change. She was the first in her family to graduate from college from Texas A&M University- Kingsville with a bachelors in Kinesiology and Psychology. Leadership Coach @ TNTP; Teacher @ Idea Public Schools; Education. 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). Ivanna is now eagerly working towards her LPC by serving as a counselor with IDEA Public Schools. Andy Canales is the Executive Director,Texas at Latinos for Education. She transitioned to the Director of Student Support role at YES Prep North Central for 3 years. I began teaching Elementary transitional students. He has spent his professional career working to build stronger schools as a teacher, teacher leader, and systems level leader in both traditional public and public charter schools. Betsy Castro 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. Since then, she has dedicated nearly two decades to supporting students and educators. She aims to inspire future women leaders, specifically Latinas and other women of color. 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. While serving in New York, I applied to be a Teach For America Corps Member and was accepted into the TFA Phoenix Corps of 2012. While teaching Reading and Composition at Golder College Prep in Chicago, Adriana realized that her true passion in education is in literacy instruction. After working as a Bilingual Teacher for 4 years, she returned to school to receive her Master of Education in Special Populations. As a Dominican-American and a product of Providence Public Schools, I am proud to have attended school in a challenging low-incoming urban community. 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. First in the Historic Houston Heights and then in The Northside of Houston. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara in 2014 he returned to his hometown to work at Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School, a TK-8 school. dedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. 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. In preparation to move into a leadership role, I have successfully completed the Lynch Leadership Micro Academy offered through Boston College. Ana was born in San Jose de Los Orozcos, San Luis Potos Mxico. If Gil works for Houston FD the salary range for fire fighters is listed as $46K to $55K. 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. She is passionate about music, music-making, and education. Originally from South Texas and now a New Englander for 25+ years, Myra has long been interested in bridging knowledge and equity gaps (from preschool to graduate school) and also spreading the gospel of lifelong learning and perseverance. She moved to Houston in 2008 where she took a teaching position as a Spanish teacher in Aldine ISD. She believes it is the truest way to form community and give back, while providing understanding. Sabrinas professional journey began as an AmeriCorps member in the Harris County Department of Education. in Management/Organizational Behavior from the Harvard University Extension School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Community Planning from UMass Boston and a Masters in Public Policy from Tufts University. 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. 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. in Interpersonal Communications from The University of Texas at Austin. He comes to accept his childhood is unique and oftentimes out of ones control, much like every child. At any Aldine Campus, you can trust that students learn, students have many experiences, and most importantly, they are loved! 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). He taught 4th/5th grade and mentored three teacher candidates from the Stanford Teacher Education Program. I am a proud graduate of MacArthur High School. Dr. Rojas has earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Change and a Masters in Organization Leadership through the Fielding Graduate University. In addition, Dr. Rojas also served as the Bishops Warden at Saint Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Temecula, California. My education philosophy is that children of color deserve the opportunity to imitate and cultivate their potential for computer science and mathematics. Erica Romero serves as the Vice President of Education Policy and Advocacy at Latinos for Education in Washington, DC. Ivn describes himself as an immigrant, educator, and a proud life-long English learner who advocates for newcomers students and their families; he believes that these communities have an extraordinary heritage and culture to learn from. She graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and did her Masters at Boston University. Sabrina graduated from Boston University in 2011 with a Bachelors in Latin American Studies and Spanish. I want to make a difference in their lives and their families, in our students and communities by helping our younger generations achieve their academic professional goals. She is currently pursuing an Ed.D. Dr. Kike Lopez currently works as an assistant principal at Campbell Middle School in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. There she oversaw finances, personnel and operations for an organization providing academic support to over 5,000 children across Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Unfortunately, her two oldest children were also failed by the system. Lorena graduated from Boston College with a B.A. Health/beauty. Leticia de la Vara advises TNTPs executive team on strategy, accountability, innovation, and the implementation of organization-wide initiatives. Starting on September 2021, Jade will be transitioning to The Boston Foundation as their next Program Officer for Education and Career initiatives, where she will be overseeing the city-wide Success Boston network which administers grants to local nonprofits and trains their staff to provide effective college success coaching to Bostons youth. OTW Safety focuses on designing and manufacturing construction, event, and pedestrian safety barricades. Jos joined the Latinos for Education team after working withthe Boston Debate League where he designed curriculum to make policy more accessible for middle and high school students and teachers. Previously, I worked for Lynn Public Schools as an ESL Assessment Specialist. Maria Isabel Gariepy is a passionate leader in the fields of DEIJ (diversity, equity, inclusion and justice) currently serving as Chief Diversity & Equity Officer at Worcester State University. 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 In addition, she is a Music Together teacher trainer. Ana is a presenter at early childhood conferences and has taught at Rice University, Houston Community College, and Interlochen Arts Camp. Jos Col serves as the Director of Greater Boston Programs at Latinos for Education where he oversees the planning and execution of local programs and services. 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. Isabella Maldonado was born in New York City and raised in Brentwood, New York. Alexis Becerra is a first generation Mexican American college graduate, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Wellness Counselor in San Mateo, CA. Lorena graduated from Boston College with a B.A. Johanawas born and raised in Colombia and gained her postsecondary education in Urban and Public Affairs while working with Latino grassroots organizations in Chicago advocating for immigrant rights and providing affordable housing services to low-income families. She hopes to continue to champion educational access for immigrants in and around the East Boston community. Karen Maldonado serves as Chief Program and Innovation Officer (CPIO) for Latinos for Education, the first Latino-founded and led national organization dedicated to creating pathways for Latinos in education. After my first daughter was born, I decided to move back to Massachusetts to be closer to family. Aned Sanchez is the proud daughter of a single mom who immigrated to the United States from a small town in Jalisco, Mexico long before she was born. She also co-wrote a chapter on student data privacy for a video observation guide for teachers. Throughout her career, Mara Fernanda has always been passionate about serving the public and is continuously engaged in several community service activities which allow her to put her leadership skills, sense of purpose and passion to help others into action. By Brianna Sainez. The majority of the CI students are from communities of color particularly, 78% Hispanic/Latinx and about 50% are emergent bilinguals. To further her impact in fighting for education equality, Kelly joined Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE), where she served as a mentor for young women and men who aspired to become elected officials and create change within their communities. Myrla Feria was the first contestant on Married At First Sight, Season 13, which premiered on 21 July 2021. . As an adoptive mother, Paola is an advocate for adoption and foster care. After being in the classroom for several years as a bilingual teacher she returned to school for a second masters from the University of St. Thomas focusing on Educational Leadership for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Additionally, she works closely with the Language Arts Department to design and align the state standards, and create district assessments in Spanish. Ferny is passionate about the inequities in the system that are compounded by students receiving instruction and support that is not rigorous enough and does not open doors of opportunities to them. After completing her BA in Political Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Janice moved to the US to pursue a Masters degree in Linguistics at Boston University , where she also trained to be a medical and legal interpreter. She enjoys football season, spending time with her family as often as she can, and watching a ridiculous amount of reality TV. Michelle began her career as a New York City Teaching Fellow and taught sixth grade in the Bronx, NY. 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. Throughout her career she has covered the state including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley and Houston. 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. Prior to this, he served as a secondary Science teacher in urban, Title I public schools. As CPIO, Karen directs and guides the overall vision, strategy, design, and evolution of all program areas nationallyand provides leadership around K-16 partnerships, fundraising, budget-setting, and organizational strategy. Her favorite picture book is Dreamers/Soadores by Yuyi Morales. In 2013, I became the district instructional specialist for Bilingual/ ESL 4-6 and DL for K-8. When granted permission she was employed at YES Prep Public Schools to project manage for the Chief of Staff and has been a part of the change in Houston ever since. Lora Meza is currently a Curriculum Instructional Specialist for Social Studies teachers at Bleyl Middle School for the Cy-Fair ISD in Houston, Texas. In her spare time,Adrianaenjoys exploring the great outdoors with her family. 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. Paola is a licensed mental health professional who has dedicated her life and career to improving the lives of children and their families. According to her LinkedIn, Myrla is a leadership coach at TNTP and has been a principal and teacher in the past. Pedro Sepulveda is currently a Sr Network Operations Engineer at Lumen Technology based from Houston, Texas. It was in Pittsburg that Albert found his passion for creating change through social action and education. Later moving to the positions of ESL coordinator, academic achievement specialist, and now an Assitant Principal. Felicia has worked for over 20 years in college access, leadership development, and strategic planning for higher education institutions and non-profit organizations. She is a proud Boston Public Schools Parent andcurrentCo-Chair of the Hurley K-8 School Site Council. Eventually, things settled down and he earned his degree in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley. Alexis currently serves as Vice Chair for the First 5 San Mateo County Commission, a commission charged with strategic planning, guidance and oversight in supporting children between the ages of 0-5. During the pandemic she began working as a paraprofessional for Boston Public Schools. I graduated from high school in 2000, after I attended community college for psychology education. Previously, Andyworked as adirector at various nonprofit organizations serving students and families. He spent a lot of time growing up wondering why his schooling seemed to allow for unequal opportunities based on family and class. In 2006, she earned her Masters in Educational Leadership and in 2009 she earned her superintendents certification. 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. Having worked for the third-largest staffing agency in the country, Gabriela has keen insight on the impact of organizational policies, compensation, and diversity as it relates to achieving an organizations intended goals and objectives. From my grandparents I learned to be a humble, kind, responsible, persevering, respectful and above all hard-working person. Recently, Jimmy has stepped into the Assistant Principal role focusing on schoolwide instructional practices. His talent for supporting and empowering teams to restore dignity and purpose continues to be his greatest commitment to his work. Liliana serves as Program Manager in Research & Innovation at SHPE. in Political Science and Spanish Literature from Loyola Marymount and his Ed.M in International Education Policy from Harvard University. Going through college really shed light on the inequities of our education system; Hector immediately fell behind in his classes even though the road to college had always been easy for him. Before joining Schusterman, Angelica served as a Capital Commitment Fellow in DC Public Schools and middle school ELA teacher, grade-level chair, and assistant principal at YES Prep Public Schools in Houston. Vicky is proud to be a part of the Talent Recruitment team for Rocketship Public Schools. 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. Currently I serve as the Wraparound Specialist at Braeburn Elementary in the Gulfton Community of Houston. She is the youngest of three siblings. This is consistent with the numbers above. Throughout her career Maribel has been an advocate for bilingual students with communication impairments and specifically differentiating between a language difference versus disorder. I have also obtained my bachelors degree in Human Science and Service from the University of Rhode Island. Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellows - Latinos for Education Aspiring Latino Leader Fellows Bay Area 2022 Alexandrea Martinez Teacher Rocketship Public Schools Bio Alexis Becerra Lead Mental Health Therapist (Hillsdale High School) San Mateo Union High School District Bio Aned Sanchez Associate Director of School Supports Rocketship Public Schools Bio In May of 2020, I was happy to be named the new Principal at Eckert Elementary. I am interested in continuing seeking solutions to better the quality of life for Latino families. I felt cheated throughout most of my life. She then pursued her masters in school counseling, at Lamar University, in Beaumont Texas. He was responsible for building and developing a strong regional presence of alumni through their involvement with The Collective, Teach. Elvira earned herB.S. Myrla, 34, is a leadership coach who believes the Married at First Sight experts will find her a perfect match. in Creative Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, where she taught university courses in journalism, literature, composition, and creative writing for three years via a fully funded Teaching Assistantship. She was then promoted to Assistant Principal and served in that role until 2021. 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. Ms. Cruzs journey to the Lynn Public Schools began in Bridgeport, CT, where she served as a school counselor and led turnaround work district wide. However, when Gil opened up to Myrla . Myra credits her mentors and a few key colleagues (ranging from staff to faculty to students) who, throughout her career, helped shape her confidence in many areas (including the unknown). Her experience at Rocketship illuminated the devastating inequities that exist for families of color and the lack of access to information and resources to support their childrens education. I have worked in Aldine since 1998 where I started at Reece Academy as a Paraprofessional. As a first-generation Puerto Rican, Gladys is passionate about elevating the experiences of all Latino students, their families, and the larger community. He supports the CEO and leadership team, providing tactical oversight and support across the organization and through special projects. As an undergrad, Mr. Villasenor worked with various after school programs in the Berkeley and Oakland area. In her role she is responsible for developing the vision, and managing publicly funded early care and education, early intervention & inclusion, family support, and community-based behavioral/mental health services via a two-generation, holistic, and culturally responsive approach. Judy has a passion for increasing equity, furthering student achievement, building an inclusive and culturally responsive school culture, and honoring the cultural wealth of students, families, and the community. Lorena lives in Boston with her spouse and two children. Angelica is a Senior Program Officer at Schusterman Family Philanthropies, where she manages the teacher workforce portfolio. He has always embraced his afro-latino roots, intertwining his familys island ways with the hip hop culture of the Bay Area. Throughout her undergraduate experience, she volunteered through AmeriCorps and the Bonner Foundation. He was born in the California Central Valley, but moved around quite a bit growing up, living in various towns in the Central Valley, Mexico, and the San Francisco Bay Area. She has also worked with various education nonprofits including Jumpstart and Harlem RBI in New York, Yspaniola, Inc. in the Dominican Republic, and, most recently, Mission Squash. Andrea was born in Mexico City and immigrated to Boston in 1994. She enrolled in community college and began her journey towards earning her Bachelor of Arts in education graduating in 2022 from Grand Canyon University. 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. 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. Prior to this, she held roles in human resources at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Throughout her career, Lorenahasdedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. I was once that same student walking the halls of Aldine schools. After being a stay at home mom for 13 years to my 5 children there were some life changes and became a single mom. After college, I began to work at Mothers for Justice and Equality as a Bilingual Family Advocate where I worked closely with various Latino communities in Boston by advocating and supporting their needs through mentoring services and group support sessions. Upon return she landed in Houston to be with family and await a work permission visa. Armando started his journey in education as a graduate student in New Hampshire were he taught for 10 years before moving to Massachusetts to do graduate work in leadership and become a school administrator. Currently, Ruby Rivera is part of the Houston Independent School District College Readiness Team and serves as a College Readiness Senior Manager. She is currently Vice President of Marketing at Ellevation Education. 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. Speculation involves that she could be dating him for money, but she already has a successful job as a leadership coach. 425 posts. Dr. Rubn Carmona has more than 20 years of educational leadership experience in the field. As a lifelong learner and advocate, Dr. Quirz strives to ensure Feltons collective work always centers on, celebrates, and uplifts the lived experiences of BIPOC children, youth, and their families, as well as the workforce that cares deeply for their lives and education. Joshua then joined BrainCo, a brain-machine interface technology company. Her greatest pride is working with a diverse staff and having the ability to not only educate LatinX students but also provide opportunities for LatinX graduates and educators. She earned a PhD in Educational Foundations, Policy, and Practice at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) in 2015. Bianca earned a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in Bilingual Education in 2013, from the University of Houston. Michelle Mercado, Vice President Southwest, TNTP. I am the daughter of two immigrants from Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She attended Boston University and has an MSed from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Brooks would later graduate from the University of St. Thomas in Houston with a degree in Environmental Science and Sociology. Fellowswill participate in monthlysessions through May 2020. Gil told his mother that Myrla makes almost double what he does. education nonprofits, philanthropy and government agencies. Ivn J Tamayo is a specialist in the Family and Community Engagement department in Aldine ISD in Houston, TX. Within my time at MJE, I found passion in mentoring youth and young parents. Tiffany leads with empathy, respect, humility, and considers herself a lifelong learner. Nakishas desire to make an impact in the education system originated from her own identity and the path her parents took in life. Most recently, she served as the Managing Director of College Access at EMERGE. As the Director of Retention at Mount Wachusett Community College, Shelby designed and implemented a college-wide student retention plan amidst a crisis in student enrollment and worldwide pandemic. I see it as a ticket to having options. She also supported numerous TNTP teacher training programs, including the Memphis Teacher Talent Initiative, Memphis Teaching Fellows, Nashville Teaching Fellows, and the NYC Teaching Fellows. Michelle also spent two years working as the Academic Director and teaching at Kibeta English Medium Primary School in Bukoba, Tanzania. In recognition for their work around LGBTQ+ Latinx professionals, they were awarded several recognitions including the 2021 Hispanic Business Leader Inclusivity Award, and the 2021 ALPFA Pride Award. Janice Reeves-Rivera grew up in Puerto Rico. She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrant parents and has dedicated her career to education. 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. A first generation Puerto Rican, Maribel grew up at the intersection of multilingualism and special education, engaging with extended family in Puerto Rico, monolingual peers in the suburbs of CT and family members with various communication impairments. She later pursued a Masters at Teachers College, Columbia University in International Educational Development with a concentration in Latin American and Latino education. Like his family, he believes that a greater education leads to greater opportunity and an ability to collectively respond to injustice. Gil, on the other hand, who is a firefighter, make significantly less. Carlos is a financial services professional with experience in different fields such as, operations management, banking, trust operations and non-profit. Elvira lives in the greater Houston area with her spouse and two children. She uses the excitement of human spaceflight to inspire learners to be curious and pursue their passions. When not at school, Jimmy enjoys riding his mountain bike on the nearby trail and loves traveling to Mexico to visit extended family. 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. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. After completing her undergraduate studies at TCU, Natalie joined Teacher For America as 2012 Corps Member. Born and raised in Cali, Colombia, Mara Fernanda moved to the United States and attended Suffolk University where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Communications and International Affairs and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. 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