I am grateful for the intentionality behind the activities andconversationswe shared this weekend. He moved across the state to rural Missouri in a stepfamily in the 1.5 version (High School). Bianca De La Vega is an ESL/Bilingual Coach at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. In addition, Erasmos grandparents in Brazil and Honduras were illiterate, thus being an educator and fighting on behalf of Black and Brown families is more than a job, a title, or a passion project, its his calling. She continues being an advocate for the Emergent Bilingual students and the Hispanic community. In his spare time, Erasmo loves to have fun and travel around the world searching for the perfect street taco. Recognizing her work in education was unfinished she transitioned to Dallas ISD and served as a high school biology teacher. Her goal is to always advocate for these families so that they are able to view their cultural experiences and identities as a superpower. 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. In over 33 years, First Literacy has helped over 45,000 adults to improve their lives through education. Natalia is passionate about helping others, advocacy, and fighting against injustice. Her teaching experience includes six years as a Bilingual/ESL teacher in BPS. She was placed in a third-grade ESL classroom, where she quickly felt connected and at home. During her time as a teacher, Elizabeth served as a campus mentor, literacy specialist, grade level chair, and was awarded the Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018. He has been married to his wife Betty, and has two children, Cynthia, 35, and Maximiliano, 30, both married. Myrla Feria Nationality Myrla Feria holds an American Nationality. Gladys decided to pursue leadership opportunities as an Instructional Coach and, currently, a Department Head. He was previously News Producer at Telemundo New England, where he won two New England Emmy Awards, becoming the firstLatino to win forOutstanding Live News Producer. Prior to this, she held roles in human resources at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. After graduating from University of Houston-Downtown, she served as a bilingual classroom teacher for the first ten years of her career. She wants to use her influence and platform to create better opportunities for the community she serves. As the Director of School Communities, Sara developed and oversees implementation of Rocketships parent engagement vision and has led the organization to incredible success in various metrics such as increase in Parent Partnership Hours, Home Visits, Enrollment retention, to name a few. I was raised in The Northside of Houston; a neighborhood of working class mostly immigrant and Chicano families. Last year I accepted a position as a middle school adjustment counselor for Haverhill Public Schools. In her current job, she works with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and students to ensure that every student has a personal graduation plan (PGP) and follows a career pathway in their desired endorsement to have a plan for postsecondary career success. from Western Illinois University. Two years later, she became the Community Schools Director at the M.L. While her LinkedIn precisely mentioned her as a teacher at IDEA Public Schools in McAllen, Texas. Currently, Emy works for Aldine Independent School District as a Bilingual District Literacy Coach supporting thirteen elementary schools and is pursuing an Ed.D in Bilingual Education in order to promote the expansion of dual language programs as a way to preserve heritage language and culture. However, he graduated from the University of Missouri in 2011 and joined Teach For America after feeling the need to have a stable career and make an impact. Lorena Lopera is Executive Director, Massachusetts at Latinos for Education. Through relationships with his colleagues and families, he continues to explore his Mexican roots. In 2012. received the Commitment to Excellence Award, Presidents Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Liliana serves as Program Manager in Research & Innovation at SHPE. She did her school studies at a Local High School. 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. program, Fordham University (MS), City of New York at Hunter College (MA) and the State University of New York at Binghamton University (BA). Judith is currently serving teachers and students as a curriculum and instruction specialist. Niurkas passion in social work is focused on education and empowerment. She is currently pursuing an Ed.D. In addition, she has served as a resource for multiple teams and regions who have leveraged her experience and resources in support of their leaders. Bruno earned and MBA from Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 and has recently been accepted by the New England Law School for the fall of 23 for their JD program. After earning a degree in English/Womens Studies, I was accepted into a post-graduate service program called Lasallian Volunteers. She received a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language from Simmons University in 2017. Amira has a Ph.D. in Spanish Language from the University of Houston, a Masters in Latin American Literature from the University of Calgary, and a Bachelors in Spanish Literature and Linguistics from Tec de Monterrey. He has always embraced his afro-latino roots, intertwining his familys island ways with the hip hop culture of the Bay Area. Lora graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Texas in 2003 with a Bachelors in Education. She lives in Austin with her four teenage children David, Adam, Michael, and Vivienne. I have participated in different committees with TEA, including the Dual Language Guidance Committee and a couple of Proclamations for language arts and mathematics, and different item revision and range finder committees for reading and writing. Most importantly, I want to remain focused on being an active contributor to ending educational inequalities and inequities. Benjamin credits his success to the strength of his support systems and he aspires to build off the opportunities he has been granted to create more opportunities for all children to find their vision of success. . As the daughter of Mexican immigrants who grew up in East Oakland, she is passionate about ensuring true educational equity is available to all students. 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. Jennifer Welchs parents moved to the US shortly before she was born, and she is the first in her family to complete college. I was born in Michoacan Mexico and migrated to the United States at the age of eight and settled with my family in San Jose California where I have now made it my home. Sabrina enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family, especially with her daughter, Sofia. 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. She is a first-generation college graduate and obtained her B.A. In 2014, she chaired the first parent-led Mayoral candidates forum in San Jose, where she realized the power parents have to create change in their communities. Lety wanted her children to have a better experience in school than she did, so she moved trying to find a better school for her children. Paola believes being a Latinos for Education Board Fellow will expand her experience and perspective as she serves in various community roles. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Community Planning from UMass Boston and a Masters in Public Policy from Tufts University. 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. He supports the CEO and leadership team, providing tactical oversight and support across the organization and through special projects. is a graduate of the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Leaders Program and an inauguralPahara-Aspen NextGen Fellow. in Chemistry and a B.B.A. with an emphasis on Behavior Analysis. She was raised by strong leaders. She began her teaching career in PR where she taught 7th grade Life Science and 4th-5th grade Environmental Science at Casa Pueblo in Adjuntas, PR. She is a trauma therapist, conference speaker, mental health professionals trainer, and coach. Born of Puerto Rican and Guatemalan descent, she was the first in her family to get accepted and attend a four-year university. Johanas career has been driven by the beliefthatif every person is given access to the supports and resourcestofulfill their potential, we will be abletoaddress the complex and diverse issues wefaceas a society. She believes that hard work truly pays off. He suffered from dyslexia and was clinically diagnosed with ADHD. 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. Nakishas desire to make an impact in the education system originated from her own identity and the path her parents took in life. - Facilitate weekly goals-based coaching aligned to program priorities and differentiated for individual leader and school needs and context. 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. Leading the staffing and recruiting strategy for a range of far reaching education consulting projects in the Southwest region. Alma is currently the Literacy Coach at Fitchburg High School, where she works to promote literacy and equity for all students. She believes music is the great equalizer that builds bridges where barriers exist. He has always been and will continue to be what you can truly call a life-long learner. Elvira Morin Bates was born in San Diego, which is located in South Texas. Moreno is 1 of 10 children born to Mexican immigrants and the first in her family to earn a college degree. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. My name is Alexandra Tejeda Diaz and I am in my seventh year of teaching in the city of Boston. I identify as an advocate for multilingual students and multilingualism, centered around the implementation of effective and responsive instructional practices for multilingual learners. Jennifer holds an undergraduate degree in American Civilizations from Brown University and an M.A. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling with her husband, reading, and taming her unruly garden. She moved to Boston in 2011 to participate in a Residency in Social Enterprise (RISE) with New Sector Alliance and learn about nonprofit management by studying Bostons social impact ecosystem. In 2011, Ana stopped performing to focus on her vocation: to serve children and their families through music education. She worked with teams in workforce development, business development, housing, financial capability, and education to capture quality data and create streamlined data processes for staff. Bianca is committed to makes sure students receive a high quality education by informing families about the choices they have in regards to their childs education. She is a proud Latina, mother, and wife committed to ensuring education is an opportunity for students to achieve the goals they set for themselves. Niurka is honored to have the privilege to accompany others on their journey to creatively explore opportunities for healing/wellness and empowerment. Her work as a public education teacher inspired her journey toward advocating for educational equity. She currently works as a Teacher Behavior Specialist for the Houston Independent School District where she coaches teachers and school leaders in implementing behavioral interventions and providing safe spaces for learners. My parents migrated from Michoacan Mx. Jessica Mandes is a proud Newyorican. He attended the University of Missouri due to the immense dedication of my family and friends. She equipped herself with a bachelors degree in Social Work so that she could support underserved children through their families, but after serving only 1 year as a social worker, she quickly realized the inequities she faced in school were still at play. Ana firmly believes in the power of community to transform lives and is looking forward to leveraging the skills, knowledge and perspectives from this fellowship to drive her work. In this role, she worked collaboratively to create the San Jac 1st Gen mentoring program, a student athlete mentoring program, and Mosaic a mentoring and bridge program for African American and Black-identifying students. She is a first-generation college graduate and reflects her familys South Texas Latino roots in her hard work, dedication, and passion. Throughout her career, Lorenahasdedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. led efforts to create regional alumni advisory Collective boards in 32 regions across the country. He attended additional educational efforts in the Computational and Applied Mathematics department at Rice University. During this time Ellie obtained two masters degrees in both Criminal Justice and School administration. 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 Natalia has create policy change and implementation across the state in her role as an executive coach and consultant for district Superintendents. In 2014, she became a founding parent of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep and a parent leader in her community advocating for equity in education. I was an Assistant Principal at Goodman for 6 years and 1 year at Gray Elementary. 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. Position that gave her the opportunity to work side by side with district teachers, students, and families. The foundation of college preparation from Upward Bound, Communication and Culture from Clark University and Transforming communities from American University and volunteering for Lawrence Communityworks led to an overall passion for social change with a focus of empowering families, promoting values based HR practices in the workforce and connecting neighbors in under-resourced communities. She had previously led in Education as a campus administrator, bilingual skills specialist, and bilingual teacher. Andy holds a dual B.A. She brings over five years of experience as a school administrator and her areas of expertise are coaching, professional development, blended learning, and supporting English Language Learners. As a proud Venezuelan immigrant, he is passionate about working hard to help Latinos to build a better future for them and their families. He had oversight of a large Out-of-School Time program serving approximately 600+ unique children annually, as well as working cross-departmentally to engage in best practices. Dr. Jessica Huizenga is the Interim Executive Director of Massachusetts at Latinos for Education. She is the founder of the Montserrat Coalition at Boston College, a program that supports and serves first-generation and low-income students. I was born in Bronx, NY but was raised in Providence, RI with both my parents and 3 female siblings. Dr. Kike Lopez currently works as an assistant principal at Campbell Middle School in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. Before working in an elementary school she was a tutor, a youth worker, youth program coordinator, a mentor, and founder of the 3D Boys. She is a high energy passionate person who is excited about being a part of Latino for Education. Most recently,Adrianawas the Vice President of Development at College Track, a national nonprofit focusing on college access and persistence, where she led of team of mission-support and external development professionals andsecured an eight-figure investment, the largest gift in the organizations history. Education has always been an integral part of Anas upbringing and as a school leader, she strives to instill the same passion and love for education in others. 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. Albert graduated from San Jose State with a BA in Sociology with a community change focus. Most recently, she served as the Managing Director of College Access at EMERGE. Christopher Castro is originally from Kansas City, Missouri. Therefore, in 2011 she transitioned as the EC-2nd grade Bilingual and ESL Program Director. Joshua went on to work for Samsung Electronics America. There she was tasked to create a college going culture by collaborating with counselors, teachers, and students. I was a teacher at Harris Academy and a Skills Specialist at Gray Elementary. This fellowshipfeels like meaningfulprofessional developmentdone theLatinxway.. I applied for the Latino Teacher Fellowship in 2021 and learned so much from it. She is also a TeachForAmerica alumna (D.C. in Sociology and Romance Languages from Harvard University. However, she was recruited by Teach for America and worked as a corps member serving at Dallas CAN Academy teaching high school science in an alternative school setting. At Stonehill, she designed her own major under the Multidisciplinary Studies track to combine her passions for Political Science and Business Administration. At the end of her senior year Natalie was awarded a scholarship to attend Texas Christian University. Jennifer serves as the Vice-Chair of the Somerset County Democratic Committee Hispanic Caucus. Jos has served as a leader in a number of non-profit organizations, including his role as Educational Director at the National Hispanic Institute. in Hispanic Studies. She wants to continue preparing to grow as a Latina leader in education in the U.S. and learn better ways to help her community blossom. She earned her doctorate in Special Education with a focus on multicultural education from the University of Texas at Austin she is a proud Longhorn. Nancy Jimenez Zigler is the Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Jandon Center for Community Engagement, based in Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Lupita felt it was important to focus on this goal so that she may be a resource to others by providing support and solutions. Myrla Feria is a teacher, leadership coach, and TV speaker. 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. 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. Although she was successful working in the business world, she found that she was not impacting her community as much as she wouldve liked to. Paola is married to Johnny and they have five children. Claudia Hernandez is an Assistant Principal of Instruction at KIPP in Houston, Texas. She is the founding director of the Unaccompanied Latin American Minor Project (U-LAMP), a research and service project that supports immigrant youths pursuing legal status and Latinx undergraduate students who assist on their cases. Judith decided to return to school and obtain a graduate degree in dual language and bilingual education from University of St. Thomas so that she could best meet the needs of her students. With more Latinos in positions of influence, Latino children are more likely to achieve their full potential in the classroom and in life. 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). As of 2021, She is 35 Years old. Albert Perez currently serves as Interim Principal at Rocketship Rising Stars Academy in the Seven Trees Community. In 2015, Mayor Annise Parker also declared Texas Salsa Congress Day for Houston, Texas. He is a native Texan and holds a B.S. She believes it is very important that all aspects of the Latin community are identified and have a voice, no matter the diaspora. 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. His work has been primarily focused on social studies pedagogy, assessment theory, and curriculum implementation. Prior to joining Latinos for Education, Elvira was the Program Director for Secondary Science & Health in Galena Park ISD. She has 14 years experience in education where she served as a bilingual paraprofessional, Bilingual Teacher, a Language Instructional Specialist, Instructional Officer, and now a Director. After earning her degree, in 2006, Sandra could not begin her teaching career due to her undocumented status. No matter what bigotry and hatred comes our way, it is our responsibility to hold back the dark and fight back with love. Rosa is a Salem State University graduate earning a bachelors and masters in social work. Alicia Baturoni Cortez is a career STEM educator with 26 years experience creating engaging learning opportunities for students of all ages. From a very young age, her mother emphasized the power of of education the great equalizer and door to opportunity for her children. There she oversaw finances, personnel and operations for an organization providing academic support to over 5,000 children across Miami-Dade County Public Schools. My college experience led me to develop a strong passion in education and I therefore joined Teach for America in 2012. I have served as Diversity Ambassador for my campus in years past and enjoy developing culturally responsive professional development and classroom lessons for the district. He started as a teacher with TeachForAmerica and consultson issues including evaluation, teacher retention, and adult learning and development. Co-Chair of the Hurley K-8 School Site Council. Before joining CCSC, Dakota earned her Masters in Education through a teacher residency program. Currently, she serves as the Coordinator of Diversity & Inclusion at the Oakland Unified School District, focusing developing and advocating for system initiatives to increase employee diversity in schools and to reach parity in teacher and student populations. Myrla Feria Teacher at IDEA Public Schools McAllen, Texas, United States. He joined the team in 2016 and served as the Director of National Engagement, whe, atinos to professional development opportunities, Director of Diversity and Leadership at Teach, America, where he supported the organizations corps members and alumni of color across the country. First in the Historic Houston Heights and then in The Northside of Houston. in Political Science and Religion from Pepperdine University and aMasters of Sciencein Education from Hunter College. Alicia Baturoni Cortez is a career STEM educator with 26 years experience creating engaging learning opportunities for students of all ages. Dr. Lopez was born and raised in the Coffee region of Colombia, South America, where he initially majored in communications and journalism at the Universidad de la Sabana, in Bogota, Colombia. She started working as a business leadership coach. In 2017 she graduated with a Master of Counseling in Education, and started her career as a college counselor for YES Prep. 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