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. She is a proud Boston Public Schools Parent andcurrentCo-Chair of the Hurley K-8 School Site Council. Alicia Baturoni Cortez is a career STEM educator with 26 years experience creating engaging learning opportunities for students of all ages. During the 2010-2011 school year Mr. Villasenor founded the 4th grade program at Voices. She is currently pursuing an Ed.D. As a Senior Manager in the HISD College Readiness Department, he oversees programming that support immigrant and Latinx seniors and families through the ALAS/Wings advising team and Dreamers committee, as well as aligning a team of managers and advisors that support over 2500 seniors at 17 high schools. Originally from Peru, he was raised in Venezuela and came to the U.S. as a teenager. Through her efforts with RAR-MA initiatives in the communities of Merrimack Valley, she was awarded by local congress the 2017 Unsung Heroine of Massachusetts Award and more recently she was one of the recipients from the Instituto Cultural de Puerto Rico Inc., of the 2021 Puerto Rican Pride Excellence Award. Frangie Cruz is currently the school Principal of Ingalls Elementary School, a K-5 school in Lynn, Massachusetts. She transitioned to the Director of Student Support role at YES Prep North Central for 3 years. She has sat on the Board of EmpowHERto, The Honor Yoga Foundation, and Blue Sky Talk. She strongly believes that teamwork makes all the difference in performance. 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. Liliana serves as Program Manager in Research & Innovation at SHPE. Dakota utilizes her classroom to help the youth identify and unpack current events, and history. Paola is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist at Clearhope Counseling and Wellness, the largest mental health provider in Pasadena. Being in a leadership position to advocate for families, I realize the importance of educating parents, especially parents who have just immigrated from Central and South America, on the educational journey of their children. 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 holds a BA from Boston College (07) and a MSW from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work (16). She is currently focused on obtaining her Master of Science in Public Administration where she aims to continue to demonstrate that all is possible. San Mateo Union High School district has seen an increase in families immigrating from Latin American countries so this work is more important than ever. She was the first in her family to attend college and continues to be a role model for her family and peers. No le hace que fuerte sopla el viento, la puede batir y pegar con granizo pero nunca la tumba. 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. Over the course of her professional career, Amanda has been a frequent speaker at conferences and events. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. I went through an alternative certification program with Pasadena ISD in partnership with Saint Thomas University and began teaching 4th grade. She holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston and is certified as a Texas Principal. She has been an Adjunct Professor for Lesley University and a member of the Massachusetts Board of registration for Speech-Language Pathology-Audiology. After graduating from Yale University, Ferny entered education as a high school history teacher at YES Prep in Houston. Her dissertation, entitled Learning begins at home: the role of Hispanic mothers as their childs first teacher serves as a constant reminder of her dedication to using her voice to inform those who teach and lead in spaces with a predominately Hispanic student population of the role that culture plays in the parent-child relationship and unique cultural values which drive maternal teaching practices. A sports lover, passionate about photography and telling stories, with a constant desire to impact peoples lives. R.D. X. Ordua, Ed.D. Natalia Fernndez has been transforming the educational policy landscape in Texas in the areas of school discipline and mental health since 2008. Juan Carlos Villasenor received his Bachelors degree from the University of California Berkeley in 2010. She is an experienced facilitator who regularly brings people together to dialogue around race and diversity. She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas-Permian Basin and a Bachelor of History- Mexican-American Studies from the University of Houston. The 2019cohort oftheHoustonAspiring Latino Leader Fellowshipincludes: To access bios and photos of the 2019Aspiring Latino LeaderFellows, click here. Currently, Juan serves his community as a Director of Schools in the Bay Area where his twin loves of teaching and learning are only eclipsed by his infatuation with futbol, Oxnard, and Valentina hot sauce. I went on to attend Rice University, which was an incredibly life-changing experience. Joshua is a first-generation equal opportunity student receiving his Bachelors Degree from University at Buffalo. Vicky Diaz is a proud Nicarguence, Boricua, Chileana native of San Jose, CA. I want students to come to school and have the BEST elementary experience through academic learning, extracurricular activities, and supportive interactions from all educators they encounter. She builds capacity in her district by utilizing research-based strategies that help support language learners in the K 5th grade classroom. Myrla earned the nickname "Picture Perfect Princess" because of her perfectionist tendencies, which have exhibited themselves throughout her marriage on Married At First Sight . In 2019 Toscano returned to Aldine ISD as the Assistant Principal at Keeble Primary. Dr. Rojas has earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Change and a Masters in Organization Leadership through the Fielding Graduate University. Bianca Vasquez was born in and raised in Hollister, CA to Mexican immgrant parents. 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 completed the Principal Program at Lamar University in the fall of 2021 and is currently working on her certification exams. Most importantly, I want to remain focused on being an active contributor to ending educational inequalities and inequities. Passionate about educational access after graduating college she returned to Sao Paulo and worked for three years as a College Counselor managing the U.S. State Department Opportunity Funds Grant supporting high achieving low income students in Brazil to apply and pursue their undergrad in the U.S. in International Business. Americas Alumni of Color Association. She believes that hard work truly pays off. Inspired by her fathers journey as an educator, Adriana started her own teaching career as an ESL teacher in Houston as a 2007 Teach For America corps member. After living in Colorado, Nakisha moved to California to be closer to her family. 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. This year, she will be starting her second year with Yes Prep Charter Schools. Originally from Peru, he was raised in Venezuela and came to the U.S. as a teenager. 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. I am passionate about opening doors and removing obstacles that prevent low-income, first-generation students from enrolling in selective colleges. She has more than 20 years of experience in the education field as a teacher, instructional coach, researcher, and professor of education. In 2020, Dr. Tovar was awarded the American Alliance of Museums Ed Com Award for Excellence in Practice. 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. 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. Cecilia Paz Aguilar is a Senior Manager with TNTP for the Southwest Region (LA, TX, AR, OK, AR, or NM), where she is committed to elevating and aligning the work to organizational and regional priorities. AdrianaSols-Lpez is the Chief Development Officer at Latinos for Education. In his spare time, you can find David spending time with his family, planning the next family adventure, and sharing a meal. Rosa also holds an LCSW and is a License Clinical Social Worker. 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. As a professional, she is a Leadership coach and also a teacher at IDEA Public Schools. She holds a BS in Political Communications and a BA in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College where she conducted research on digital organizing,andpolitical rhetoric. Before joining the national Principal Preparation team, Luzdivina served the Rio Grande Valley as a Sr. Director of Leader Development for six years, coaching their Principals in Residence as they prepared to launch the newest schools in the region. Her parents taught her to take great pride in her work and the values instilled in her heart from her Mexican heritage. She went on to work for YouthNet in Worcester, MA as a Team Leader and School Liaison. Judith is currently serving teachers and students as a curriculum and instruction specialist. After working as a Bilingual Teacher for 4 years, she returned to school to receive her Master of Education in Special Populations. Her family migrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic when she was a young girl. 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. Student activism and work in early education helped me unpack my own experiences in education as a Latino male and helped me decide to become an educator. I love working directly with students and their families, especially students who can relate to someone who followed a similar educational path and can also relate culturally. Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to work with youth, in several capacities. Kimberly was a founding member of YES Preps Program Team where she was the Special Projects Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the Chief Program Officer (formerly Chief Talent Officer) until November of 2021. Sandra supports the campus goals by planning with primary teachers, guiding them through coaching and feedback cycles, and by providing targeted intervention for students. 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. 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 alumna from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Campus where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. Read More Contact Myrla Feria's Phone Number and Email Last Update 11/30/2022 8:10 PM Email m***@ideapublicschools.org Engage via Email Contact Number (***) ***-**** Engage via Phone After nine years in the classroom, Cynthia will be working for Boston Public Schools this year as a a New Teacher Developer. He is a first generation college graduate and has a personal mission to provide equitable access to great education for all children. 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. Ruth M. Lpez, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies in the College of Education at the University of Houston. Natalia is passionate about helping others, advocacy, and fighting against injustice. I ultimately aspire to be the adult that I needed when I was growing up. Shelby earned her PhD in Education from the University of Rhode Island, MBA from University of Massachusetts, and BA in Public and Community Service Studies from Providence College. Michelle began her career as a New York City Teaching Fellow and taught sixth grade in the Bronx, NY. 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. I identify as an advocate for multilingual students and multilingualism, centered around the implementation of effective and responsive instructional practices for multilingual learners. 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. By Brianna Sainez. She is a volunteer at their dual language elementary school in the East End of Houston, Burnet Elementary. She attended Texas Tech University, where she obtained her Ph. 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. But, I have now stepped into a place where I can shape that mission and vision and bring student voices to the table. 76K followers. She 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. He suffered from dyslexia and was clinically diagnosed with ADHD. R.D. She started her career at JPMorgan Chase serving in a various positions including client services and treasury services sales. She was also an Adjunct Instructor for the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Master of Science in Education program. Jades career has centered on serving youth pursuing education and career pathways. Lety now works for Rocketship Public Schools Texas as their Senior Education Organizer. Amira Plascencia is currently a technical translator at Shell in Houston, Texas. Beforehand, Lorena worked on cultivating corporate philanthropy and individual donors with the Posse Foundation and Epiphany School. 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. 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. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Spanish-speaking families and adolescents experiencing a variety of concerns. Claudia Urrea worked at the Interamerican Development Bank as a consultant in the education sector, and at One Laptop Per Child organization as Director of Learning. Lora is from a small town in South Texas where she prides herself in her roots and contributes her success to her parents and families values and struggles. My abuela said, Tienes que ser como la palma. In my role I serve as the bridge from need to opportunity. A list of his professional appointments include inaugural Houston board fellow with Latinos for Education; board member of Connect CommunityPurpose Built Communities, a Houston nonprofit focused on serving the unique needs of immigrant and refugee families; board president of the Emmy Saenz Foundation, a Texas nonprofit providing material support to Spinal Cord Injury survivors; inaugural member of the Teacher Advisory Council for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; curriculum writer for Twin Cities Public Television, and board member of the East Education Project. She has worked in public education since 2000 and has served as a paraprofessional, and classroom teacher. He has always embraced his afro-latino roots, intertwining his familys island ways with the hip hop culture of the Bay Area. After earning her degree, in 2006, Sandra could not begin her teaching career due to her undocumented status. law degree from Boston University; and an LLM law degree from Temple University. He is experienced in impacting top-line revenue by developing and executing go-to-market strategies focusing on people and processes. 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. Janine Ramirez is an education advocate with over a decade of experience and a track record of collaborating with community stakeholders to bring educational opportunities to underserved communities. Marina Pastrana Ros is a social-impact entrepreneur with fifteen years of experience in diverse industries, including higher education, food and beverage, social-impact start-ups, and plastics manufacturing. What you choose to learn is up to you. He has always been and will continue to be what you can truly call a life-long learner. Her purpose as an educator is to create an environment in which all students and their parents can be proud of where they come from. She attended Boston University and has an MSed from the University of Pennsylvania. 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. Currently she serves as Director for Elementary Math and Science. Kelly states, My Puerto Rican roots fuel my fire and desire to continue the fight.. Ana grew up in Roswell, New Mexico as an undocumented immigrant until she and her mother were naturalized during Anas senior year of high school, allowing her to attend college. I transitioned from adult probation to juvenile probation, and I realized that I could help prevent the recidivism of juvenile delinquency if I were in the education field. Currently, she is the Assistant Director for Related Services in the Office of Special Education. Leydi Cottrill was born in Guatemala and came to the United States at the age of seven. Leticia also oversees TNTPs strategy to support local, state, and national policymakers to create real and lasting changes in education. In Los Angeles I had the privilege of not only working with a diverse student population, but also a diverse faculty. I have also obtained my bachelors degree in Human Science and Service from the University of Rhode Island. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. She later pursued a Masters at Teachers College, Columbia University in International Educational Development with a concentration in Latin American and Latino education. In this role he worked to advance educational equity, opportunity, and access for marginalized students. Wild, right? Ruby attended and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. Kike graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral degree in professional leadership and policy studies in education. 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. Maria Vega-Viera is a beacon of light for her community. He supports the CEO and leadership team, providing tactical oversight and support across the organization and through special projects. As a Latino Board Fellow, she hopes to bring together her experience in K12 school systems and education philanthropy to support organizations in developing and scaling program models that center the unique assets and needs of Latino students. 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. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. This sparked her love for education and passion for equity, she taught as a Special educator and school leader for 8 years. In 2016, she co-chaired the largest parent-led candidates forum in San Jose hosting both city council and state Assembly hopefuls. A native Californian, and son of a Mexican immigrant parent, Robert was the first in his family to go to college, attaining his BA in Psychology at UC Berkeley and a MA in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. 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. ADVERTISEMENT In 2014, she became a founding parent of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep and a parent leader in her community advocating for equity in education. 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. She previously served in the Houston Mayors Anti-Gang Office and Houston Health Department overseeing program planning. David Henry serves as the Managing Director, National Development. Felicia, born to a mother of Mexican descent who faced a tumultuous and discriminatory historical period in South Texas, is honored to be part of the Latino Board Fellowship to utilize her voice and skills to advance educational equity and economic opportunity for Latino communities. 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). She was born and brought up in South Texas, United States. She is excited to join the fellowship in the effort to learn how to continue to influence excellent outcomes for high needs Latino students. She has bachelors degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and a masters degree from The University of North Texas. 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. 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. I was introduced to Rocketship, where some of my children attended and I have been working for the past 7 years. 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. Before being a Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Lora was a U.S History teacher for 17 years in a Title I school in Houston ISD. I want students to come to school and have the BEST elementary experience through academic learning, extracurricular activities, and supportive interactions from all educators they encounter. She provides support to teachers, instructional coaches, and campus administrators. She wants to inspire Latino and other minority students to have a solid conviction to achieve their educational and career goals, knowing that their attitude will determine their altitude in life. Christopher Castro is originally from Kansas City, Missouri. in Spanish. After earning a degree in English/Womens Studies, I was accepted into a post-graduate service program called Lasallian Volunteers. Joshua is a proud son of two diasporas, born to a Puerto Rican father and an Ashkenazi Jewish mother raised in New York City. Myrla was on the lookout for her soul mate in Married At First Sight Season 13. Myrla is a bougie, loud and confident Leadership Coach and Gil is a laid-back Firefighter and proud Columbian. Dr. Lopez also worked as business promotion director at his hometowns chamber of commerce in Colombia. I have since been a part of a Rocketship Public Schools where I have taught Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for 5 years. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Bilingual and ESL Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston. Dr. Rubn Carmona has more than 20 years of educational leadership experience in the field. Dr. Lara, a native Texan calls Corpus Christi her home. D. from Boston College, a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and a Masters of Educational Leadership from Salem State University and a BA in Modern Languages and linguistics from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. However, he also became acutely aware of the lack of access and opportunity that he experienced in his K-12 schooling as a first-generation college student of color. is the Director of Alumni and Network Engagement at. Eventually, things settled down and he earned his degree in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley. I was once that same student walking the halls of Aldine schools. 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