Over the years, she has served Galena Park as teacher, curriculum specialist, coordinator and director, thus dedicating half of her life to elementary 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. Ana wants to make a meaningful impact on the Latinx community and is thrilled to be a fellow with Latinos for Education. He joined the fellowship program to help address this problem at the level of education and preparedness. In this role, she supports emergent bilingual and students with learning disabilities by coaching teachers and providing students with 1:1 intervention support. She holds a BA in Political Science from Western Illinois University and an MA in the Science of Teaching from Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Education. She currently lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Albert was raised in the El Pueblo Housing Projects of Pittsburg, California. Heholdsa doctorate in Educational Leadership and Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis on Human Capital Developmentand lives in Jacksonville, FL since 2018. Natalia received her Master of Education in Multicultural Special Education from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011. We all have a purpose in this world, and I firmly believe I am on the path I was meant to be as a Latina working alongside incredible educators who see the potential in the communities we serve. Adriana is the Literacy Coach at Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge Public Schools. In 2012. received the Commitment to Excellence Award, Presidents Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Prior to that role, Mara Fernanda led the Human Resources function at a multi-state, education tech company whose stated mission is to radically improve education for every student. Karens work provided a transformation roadmap for better K-12 student outcomes, greater workforce participation and productivity. According to Myrla's LinkedIn profile, she attended the University of Texas Pan-American where she earned a bachelor's degree in bilingual-early. During this time Ellie obtained two masters degrees in both Criminal Justice and School administration. Prior to this, she held roles in human resources at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The son of two public-school educators, Sergio was inspired to join Teach for America in his hometown to support the growing communities of color there. She also currently serves as a director on the Harvard Business School Global Alumni and Harvard Alumni Association boards. Being originally from the Dominican Republic, she intimately understands the challenges of being Latino in America. 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. She is a volunteer at their dual language elementary school in the East End of Houston, Burnet Elementary. My abuela said, Tienes que ser como la palma. She holds a MBA from Fitchburg State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Relations from San Martin University in Colombia. I was raised by Colombian parents who migrated to the US and cultivated a home for three other children in an urban, Latino-centered neighborhood called East Boston. HOUSTON,TX,September12, 2019 Twenty-twoLatino education leaders were selected to join thefirstcohort of the Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship inHouston. 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. I still follow a few of my Los Angeles colleagues and it makes me ecstatic to see that many of my Latinx colleagues have stepped into leadership roles. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. My name is Javier Osornio, I am 32 years old, I was born and raised in a humble town called El Sitio, San Juan del Ro Quertaro, Mexico. My grandparents, who immigrated to San Jose, California from Michoacan, Mexico, called me Andrs as I was growing up. After obtaining my graduate degree in counseling, I moved to California and became a school counselor at Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter School. She received campus level recognition as Teacher of the Year in as well as Administrator of the Year. 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. He finds his drive and passion for the work he does from the community he lives in a predominately Latinx community he finds he is rooted in the culture of his father who migrated here from El Salvador post war after serving his country. She is also a TeachForAmerica alumna (D.C. Eventually that changed, and my parents bought a house in The Northside with my moms savings from driving kids in the neighborhood to school and Tupperware sales. 406 following. No matter what bigotry and hatred comes our way, it is our responsibility to hold back the dark and fight back with love. He joined Aldine ISD in 2007 as a fourth-grade teacher at Magrill Elementary. Most importantly, I want to remain focused on being an active contributor to ending educational inequalities and inequities. 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. 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. She arrived in Lawrence from Newton Public Schools, where she was Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. As the son of Salvadoran immigrants, the first one in his family to graduate from college, and former educator, Andy is passionate about expanding educational equity. Lupita felt it was important to focus on this goal so that she may be a resource to others by providing support and solutions. While teaching Reading and Composition at Golder College Prep in Chicago, Adriana realized that her true passion in education is in literacy instruction. She lives by the words of Delores Huerta, who has reminded us that every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.. She also co-wrote a chapter on student data privacy for a video observation guide for teachers. After obtaining her Bachelors Degree from Sam Houston State University in Interdisciplinary Studies, she accepted her first teaching job as a 1 st grade Bilingual Teacher at Johnson Elementary in Aldine ISD. I currently work in the Business Office at Harris County Department of Education providing excellent financial services to our divisions and students. She is the founder of the Montserrat Coalition at Boston College, a program that supports and serves first-generation and low-income students. 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 opera performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College,and a B.S. 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. Natalia is passionate about helping others, advocacy, and fighting against injustice. She performed opera and early music in the US and abroad. Ruby has always had a personal commitment to increase minority enrollment at colleges and universities. ADVERTISEMENT In this role, Adriana collaborates with the ELA teachers and interventionists, school leadership, and the district ELA department to support the students literacy education. The TSC is the longest-running salsa congress in the United States fully produced and owned by a woman. Michelle is the president-elect for the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Educations Gulf Coast Region. 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 hobbies include reading, dancing, and enjoying the outdoors. He supports the CEO and leadership team, providing tactical oversight and support across the organization and through special projects. 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. Felicia has worked for over 20 years in college access, leadership development, and strategic planning for higher education institutions and non-profit organizations. She believes in writing and rewriting policies that best serve and meet all people. As a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, Dr. Mendoza is committed to providing equitable and liberating learning experiences to diverse student populations in the United States. A lifelong believer in the power of education to be one of the great equalizers of our society, Benjamin hopes to collaborate with like-minded colleagues as he expands his knowledge of the systems that create education structures in order to bring a voice of equity and a heart of inclusion into the evolution of Americas classrooms. The foundation serves over 2,000 students in Title 1 schools, Casa de Esperanza de Los Nios, and families at the Ronald McDonald House, supporting childrens cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and language development through the power of music. Currently, Ruby Rivera is part of the Houston Independent School District College Readiness Team and serves as a College Readiness Senior Manager. In this role, she conceptualizes and implements a broad range of public programs related to the museums exhibitions and enhances community partnerships with local and national organizations. Mateo Sheedy was her pastor when she was a teen and he instilled in her his passion for social justice, but for many years it was kept unlit. Originally from Texas, David comes from a proud Mexican family. Sandra began her career as a substitute teacher in Cy-Fair ISD and later as an elementary-level classroom teacher in Spring Branch ISD. Tiffany believes Black Lives Matter, Love is Love, and Womens Rights are Humans Rights. 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. In 2006, she earned her Masters in Educational Leadership and in 2009 she earned her superintendents certification. (Go Generals!) She is excited to learn more about and lend her expertise in thinking about ways to support the schooling of Latinx immigrant youths in Massachusetts. Sandra comes to Latinos For Education with 15 years of experience in education. With over 15 years of experience, Betsy is a finance, operations, and people strategist who ensures financial sustainability, operational excellence, and an inclusive work environment. From a Bilingual Family Advocate to a Youth Development Program Coordinator, I sought out to develop holistic and bilingual services for all youth and adults. 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. 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. For over twenty-five years, she has worked as a passionate history instructor in Passaic, an urban, immigrant community in New Jersey. He previously served as Director of Outreach Programs for Childrens Museum Houston where he led a department of educators in the export of multilingual family and Out-of-School Learning throughout Greater Houston. Also, she has worked in academia as a professor of Translation Studies and Spanish Language. They are excited to join the Latinos for Education Board Fellowship in order to help remove barriers, be a voice of change, and uplift our community. 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. Hope Martinez was born and raised in rural Ohio. 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. She has served as school administrator, high school teacher, non profit director, social worker, and union organizer, who, examines and implement services and programs to support in addressing systematic biases and disparities that affect the educational outcomes of Black and Brown students in an effort to effecting organizational change, and collaborating with partners and staff to improve racial and educational equity for youth. As an immigrant and former ESL student, she understands the needs and lack of systemic and cultural knowledge that affect many immigrant families. In 2014, she became a founding parent of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep and a parent leader in her community advocating for equity in education. Elvira has a passion for developing people and designing systems that foster equitable education pathways for all children. Our Leadership Meet TNTP's leadership team: 15 people who shape the organization's goals, services, and strategy. Mr. Toscano received his bachelors degree in Chemistry from the Monterrey Institute of Technology. She studied International Relations at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Andy Canales is the Executive Director,Texas at Latinos for Education. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, going to Giants games and watching movies. Sabrina graduated from Boston University in 2011 with a Bachelors in Latin American Studies and Spanish. I have worked in Aldine since 1998 where I started at Reece Academy as a Paraprofessional. serves as Latinos for Educations Managing Director of People & Organization Effectiveness. Previously, he has worked as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple voice communications solutions across the global landscape. I am a mother of four amazing kidsmy eldest daughter is an Aggie alum married to another wonderful Aggie alum, my son is at Saint Johns University at Minnesota studying Chemistry, my third just graduated as the Valedictorian of her class at YES Prep North Forest and will be attending Yale University on a full scholarship, and lastly, my little 5-year-old daughter just started Kindergarten. The oldest of four, she comes from a family of educators. 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. In 2013, I became the district instructional specialist for Bilingual/ ESL 4-6 and DL for K-8. 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. From community college to earning two masters degrees including a full scholarship to Harvard University, Erasmo has lived and worked as an educator in Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami. 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). Her workplace philosophy is to trust/empower others to do their roles and practice a sum of all parts approach. Her experience has ranged from public accounting to corporate operations, and now, nonprofit leadership. Carlos, is originally from El Salvador, whose family migrated to the United States in search of the so called American Dream. 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. 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. Judith is currently serving teachers and students as a curriculum and instruction specialist. Shortly after her City Year, Gladys decided to pursue a career as an ESL teacher. This led to a change in career paths. Lupita was influenced early on by her family and knew that her passion was to also advocate for the community she called home. I was an Assistant Principal at Goodman for 6 years and 1 year at Gray Elementary. She was then promoted to Assistant Principal and served in that role until 2021. After graduating from college, Michael joined Teach For America and taught middle school science in Long Beach, CA. 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. Dr. Brooks would later graduate from the University of St. Thomas in Houston with a degree in Environmental Science and Sociology. In 2020, Dr. Tovar was awarded the American Alliance of Museums Ed Com Award for Excellence in Practice. 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. began his professional career as a middle school math teacher in West Philadelphia while earning his teaching certification at The University of Pennsylvania. Adriana relocated to Boston and worked as a founding School Director at the 9th Grade Academy in Lawrence and as a Dean of Instruction at UP Academy Boston before assuming her current position with Cambridge Public Schools. 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. in vocal performance and an A.S. in graphic design from Southern Adventist University. Position that gave her the opportunity to work side by side with district teachers, students, and families. Not only was she a teacher but she was also the Department Chair, member of the Campus Improvement Committee, and a lead teacher for 8th grade Social Studies. 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. Joshua went on to work for Samsung Electronics America. Currently, Christopher is a Family Liaison in the Boston Public Schools working onsite in the only free, public Montessori school in the BPS network. She joined the fellowship to re-enter the education world and continue the fight in supporting our Latino communities. Our Leadership | TNTP Our Leadership Meet TNTP's leadership team: 18 people who shape the organization's goals, services, and strategy. 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! She is an experienced senior executive with 25 years working with diverse, low-income at-promise clients with multiple barriers and abilities. After 4 years as School Administration Manager at a dual immersion school in Cambridge, she became the first 12th grade teacher at the only public dual immersion high school in New England, at Boston Public Schools. Lorena believes patience, cooperation, hard work and a passion to provide quality education for youth and families help build strong communities and future opportunities. She is determined in creating similar positive opportunities for others like she had, if not better. Joss professional experiences as an educator began as a high school teacher in a high needs public school in West Side of Chicago, laterserving asDean of Instruction atUplift Education High School in North Texas. She was born in Santiago de Chile and moved to New York City at the age of four where she started her journey in bilingual education as a student. This was definitely the case during the over 10 years she served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a variety of Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity roles, all which were focused on creating fair and equitable employment practices where all employees were set up for success. Upon graduating, Elizabeth joined Teach for America- Houston where she taught elementary bilingual education for six years at Elmore Elementary in Houston ISD. Alexandrea is a proud native of East Side San Jose where she lives with her two children, Adam Kingston and Amaya Crecencia, and their father. 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. 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. , he is a sought-after commentator on education and civic issues important to Latino students and families. Father of two sons ages 17 and 20 years old. I enjoyed my work with the students outside of the classroom, but I wanted to teach, so I volunteered in their classrooms. director at various nonprofit organizations serving students and families. In 2010, he obtained a graduate law degree in taxation, and in his final years of practice focused on trust and estate work. She has gained administrator and leadership experiences as a reading interventionist, literacy instructional specialist, and most recently, cohort leader for the Texas Reading Academies. 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. For the last 4 years she has served as an assistant principal at Thomas J. Rusk Middle School, part of the Dallas ISD ACE initiative. She graduated with a bachelor of arts in Spanish literature from the University of Houston main campus and received her teaching certification soon after graduation. As a first-generation immigrant from Mxico, Juan draws his inspiration from working alongside a collective of parents, teachers and school leaders who fully expect our Rocketeers to be the future doctors, lawyers, engineers, mayors and teachers who will transform our communities. She began her teaching career in Worcester Public Schools, and went on to serve as the Founding English teacher for the Academy of Health, Science, and Technology, a subset of Worcester East Middle School that catered to hands-on; project-based; heterogeneous learning. Through this work, Lorena wants to ensure that students, educators, and families can move beyond fighting for access and focus on creating impact. 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. 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. I am interested in continuing seeking solutions to better the quality of life for Latino families. 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. Jade Franco is a proud Afro-Latina & Dominican who grew up in the city of Boston. 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. Ana was born in San Jose de Los Orozcos, San Luis Potos Mxico. Ana co-founded the Prelude Music Foundation, a non-profit bringing Music Together to marginalized communities in Houston. She is actively involved in supporting the hispanic families in her community as well as educating them on options after graduation. After graduation, Natalia worked in the non-profit sector for 2 years serving as Bilingual Programs Specialist, Bilingual Program Coordinator and providing computer literacy to mainly minoritized adults. Rosa Baeza was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA to Mexican immigrant parents. 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. Because she believes she can make a change in the lives of teachers, students, parents, and colleagues. She uses the excitement of human spaceflight to inspire learners to be curious and pursue their passions. She was born and raised in Stockton, California the city that plays a pivotal role in her personal identity. I applied for the Latino Teacher Fellowship in 2021 and learned so much from it. She is currently pursuing graduate study in American History from Pace University. In 2019 Toscano returned to Aldine ISD as the Assistant Principal at Keeble Primary. In his spare time, you can find David spending time with his family, planning the next family adventure, and sharing a meal. 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. 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. 76K followers. He is also the father of two magnificent children and husband of another lifelong educator. As an educator, he has served in different capacities, bilingual teacher, bilingual skills specialist, Assistant Principal, and is currently entering his 16th year in education. She is famous for her appearance on the thirteenth season of the reality TV show, Married At First Sight. 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. 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