She was born and raised in Stockton, California the city that plays a pivotal role in her personal identity. Amandas career spans over 25 years working in the fields of recruiting, diversity, organization development, change management, strategic planning and Latino community engagement. I want to continue to be a role model, motivate and guide students on the right path to achieve their academic goals and educational success. Firm in her commitment to education and literature, Alma earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in English from Western New England University. Hope Martinez was born and raised in rural Ohio. 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. He comes to accept his childhood is unique and oftentimes out of ones control, much like every child. In 2014, she became a founding parent of Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep and a parent leader in her community advocating for equity in education. 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. 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. As a proud Venezuelan immigrant, he is passionate about working hard to help Latinos to build a better future for them and their families. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Spanish-speaking families and adolescents experiencing a variety of concerns. My name is Jennifer Valencia, and I am a Colombian American who was born and raised in the city of Boston. I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA in the Mission District, el corazn de San Francisco, home to many Mexican and Central American immigrants. I am a proud graduate of MacArthur High School. Tasha brings to the Latino Board Fellowship, years of cumulative experience in project/portfolio management, early literacy development, customer service, and community organizing. At that time, she had taught 3rd and 8th grade ESL and began to transition to teaching high school. Pic credit: Lifetime. Myrla entered the Texas-based season as a 34-year-old leadership coach with high expectations for her husband. education and works to ensure all children have equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities. Working for a Dual-Language Elementary School, I identify myself as an advocate for multilingual students and multilingualism, Before my employment, I gained a Master of Education in School Counseling from Providence College. is the Director of Alumni and Network Engagement at. Isabella applied to the Latinos for Education Board Fellowship because there are not enough people making decisions in education who share a culture, language, and identity with the communities they serve. Last, but certainly not least, I am the father of one. Myrla is a leadership coach, so she's aware of the importance of partnering with experts, and wholeheartedly believes the MAFS team will find her a perfect match. in Interpersonal Communications from The University of Texas at Austin. She is a first-generation immigrant from Colombia who knows how much hard work, resilience, and support goes into simply finding the right opportunities for success. 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. Additionally, she works closely with the Language Arts Department to design and align the state standards, and create district assessments in Spanish. Dr. Jose Enrique Kike Lopez has been devoted to education for 22 years, 13 of which he has worked as a school administrator. She is a first-generation college graduate and obtained her B.A. His leadership style is adaptable and proven in multi-national organizations, with sensitivity to organizational and social differences while delivering results. Lora Meza is currently a Curriculum Instructional Specialist for Social Studies teachers at Bleyl Middle School for the Cy-Fair ISD in Houston, Texas. She works alongside teachers, administrators and staff members collaboratively to provide productive, safe learning environments. 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. Her desire to help others achieve their goals and have a better life is the reason she decided to become a bilingual educator. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, she began her career as a 2007 Teach For America corps member in the Rio Grande Valley where she taught 8. grade social studies. She has sat on the Board of EmpowHERto, The Honor Yoga Foundation, and Blue Sky Talk. I attended Aldine Schools my entire educational career, from elementary school to high school. Gil has not revealed any information about his family . The hurdles and achievements she encountered growing up as a bilingual student in Aldine ISD developed a passion in her for teaching and helping others grow. Along with Dr. Daniel Villanueva from the University of Houston-Downtown, Michelle created and hosts Latinx Learners, a podcast which highlights first generation Latinx issues experienced by both students and professionals in higher education. After graduating from college, Michael joined Teach For America and taught middle school science in Long Beach, CA. in Sociology and Romance Languages from Harvard University. Over the years, she has served Galena Park as teacher, curriculum specialist, coordinator and director, thus dedicating half of her life to elementary education. Oneofthe Fellows reflected on the weekend sharing, This fellowshiphas cultivated a valued space for reflection and connection with other passionate, driven professionals. Gladys decided to pursue leadership opportunities as an Instructional Coach and, currently, a Department Head. 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. As a first-generation student, including being the first in both families to earn a masters degree in Educational Leadership, trying to be a role model for my entire family and our communities has never been easy. Myrla was on the lookout for her soul mate in Married At First Sight Season 13. After working as a Bilingual Teacher for 4 years, she returned to school to receive her Master of Education in Special Populations. I was raised in a Spanish speaking home during a time when parents were not teaching Latino children Spanish due to fear of mistreatment. 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. I began teaching Elementary transitional students. She uses the excitement of human spaceflight to inspire learners to be curious and pursue their passions. I was raised by my grandparents since my father worked more in the United States and my mother lived in a nearby town. Marina recently transitioned to a new role as the administrator for Emmett J. Conrad Global Studies H-Tech, a program that provides students the opportunity to earn a associate degree tuition free while in high school. Prior to RAR-MA, Tasha was employed as a Project Manager for a retail loss prevention company. 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. At the age of eight, she and her family immigrated to the United States and have called Houston home ever since. That move required a change of career, language, culture, and lifestyle that she embraced with passion and hope. She is famous for her appearance on the thirteenth season of the reality TV show, Married At First Sight. I value being open-minded, positive, and consistent. 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. Sandra supports the campus goals by planning with primary teachers, guiding them through coaching and feedback cycles, and by providing targeted intervention for students. in Interpersonal Communications from The University of Texas at Austin. I am a proud graduate of MacArthur High School. She is excited to join the fellowship in the effort to learn how to continue to influence excellent outcomes for high needs Latino students. He also is a member of the audit, finance, and nominating and governance committees of boards where he serves. I was born in Compton, Ca. 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. Angela joined the 2021 Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship cohort to continue building her dream. 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. Jos Eduardos and organizing and advocacy has resulted in successful policies and programs to tackle issues including wage theft, student debt, immigrant detention and deportation, and health disparities. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. In that role, Dominique was a founding team member and was tasked with developing and implementing comprehensive operational, financial and talent/recruitment systemsin order to maximize efficiency across all functions. He moved to the US not speaking English. In addition, Carlos is a Certified Career Coach, a Northeastern university graduate and alumni of 2019 Aspiring Latino Leader Fellowship. The program was so successful that in 2008 it was recognized as the Best New Immigration Program by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network. He currently works as the Managing Director of Schools for the same organization he started his teaching career with. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Community Planning from UMass Boston and a Masters in Public Policy from Tufts University. On his spare time, Joel enjoys rooting for the Astros, Rockets and Texans! With over 50 appearances on local, statewide, and national media, including, Houston Business Journal, Houston Chronicle, Fox26 Houston, NBC News, Univision, Telemundo, Texas Tribune, and USA Today. According to Reddit sleuths, she is a leadership coach for The New Teacher Project and makes a minimum of $200k. in Communication and Culture. Dr. Gladys Valle currently serves as the English Learner Department Head at Everett High School in Everett, MA. Additionally, Myrla is known for her affinity for fashion and photoshoots. However, in 2012, when the US passed an immigration policy named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), her teaching dream came true. In 2017 due to funding issues she traveled to 11 Countries in 11 months supporting nonprofits in whatever need they had at the time, from writing curriculum to painting walls. Myrla Feria is introduced on Married At First Sight as a leadership coach. She strongly believes that teamwork makes all the difference in performance. Ruby Rivera has advanced her career in college access and has worked and spearheaded both the Texas A&M and The University of Texas System efforts to increase minority enrollment in Texas. Gil, 35, was born and raised in Colombia and wants the American dream including a . She also helps set, and continuously align her organization around key strategic priorities, driven by an understanding of the needs of the communities they serve, the ever-changing non-profit landscape, the organizations internal core capabilities. Adrianahas dedicated her career to social justice work and has workedin variouslocal and international nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area for over ten years. It was not long that she was able to serve as the Bilingual Skills Specialist and Campus Testing Liaison at her former campus for a year and a half. Sabrina graduated from Boston University in 2011 with a Bachelors in Latin American Studies and Spanish. 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. Previously, he has worked as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple voice communications solutions across the global landscape. She also mentioned that she would not be compromising on her spending habits and lifestyle. This need is still latent today. I continue to spark interest in continuing advocacy work to center the voices of Latino children, young adults, women, and families in this country and all over the world. Cecilia came to Oakland to attend the University of California, Berkeley to receive her Masters Degree in Social Welfare in 2009 and the Principal Leadership Institute at Cal in 2018 to receive a Masters in Educational Leadership. A graduate of Sam Houston High School, Ms. Rivera, a native Houstonian, was the first in her family to graduate from a four-year university, The University of Texas at Austin. Through this work, Lorena wants to ensure that students, educators, and families can move beyond fighting for access and focus on creating impact. As the Latino student population grows, Latinos for Education is committed to developingeducationleaders who share thebackgroundsofour students. in Education from Fordham University and a B.A. While teaching, Lourdes noticed a need and developed a passion for restructuring discipline frameworks within schools to better support learners struggling with maladaptive behaviors. Prior to this, he served as a secondary Science teacher in urban, Title I public schools. Elizabeth Rodriguez is a proud native Houstonian that grew up in a Mexican household to immigrant parents. Dr. Velasco was honored by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio in recognition for national service. As I have grown, Ive realized that my experience not only shaped me into the resilient and resourceful adult that I am (still becoming) but it has also given me the ability to connect with families. For over 10 years, Roberts career has been devoted to serving Houstonians and Texans at-large. 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. in Urban Education ESL from New Jersey City University. Partnered with like-minded organizations like the Houston Symphony, Ana believes music education can change lives, help us heal, and bring us peace. She also provides professional development focusing on language acquisition strategies for K-12 bilingual/ESL teachers. 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. She is a founding member of John Jay College of Criminal Justices Immigrant Student Success Center, the first college-level immigrant student center in New York City. My abuela said, Tienes que ser como la palma. Her Ph.D. thesis studied the implications of one-to-one learning in a rural setting in Costa Rica. Aqu Estamos! Amanda holds an M.S. 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. Working at Rocketship has helped me find myself and use my experience to advocate for our families and their past experiences. Latino families continue to arrive to this country with dreams like the one Angela had. 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. Nancy is invested in participating in the Latino Board Fellowship because she believes that young Latine students deserve to chase their dreams instead of their realities. Angelica holds a BA from the University of Michigan, an MPH from Harvard, and an MBA from UC Berkeley. R.D. Throughout her career, Lorena dedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. TNTP's headquarters are located at 500 7th Ave Fl 8, New York, New York, 10018, United States What is TNTP's phone number? My journey through education ultimately shaped me. Prior to this role, Nakisha served as the Assistant to the Vice President on the Teacher Leadership Development Team at Teach for America. Carlos currently serves as the Director of Student Affairs for ALPFA Boston where he focuses on creating career development opportunities for Latinx student in the area and assisting all of our student chapters with their strategies. D. in Human Development and Family Studies. is a career educator with over 23 years experience in the K-12 field in both formal and informal educational settings. Jos has served as a leader in a number of non-profit organizations, including his role as Educational Director at the National Hispanic Institute. Although the move was exciting it took time to get used to the culture, language, classmates, and teachers. Fifteen years later received her masters in education, Bilingual Diagnostician from St. Thomas University of Houston. With the understanding that their attitude will decide their level of success in life, I want to motivate Latino and other minority kids to have a strong conviction in achieving their academic and professional goals. Lupita was influenced early on by her family and knew that her passion was to also advocate for the community she called home. She is currently at YES Prep Thrive, the districts DEAP school, as the Director of Thrive/Principal of Thrive. Myrla Feria was born on 10 June 1986 in South Texas, United States. I also strive to make an impact outside of the classroom by serving as Curriculum Writer and Course Facilitator for the Math Leadership Team at YES Prep. After living in Colorado, Nakisha moved to California to be closer to her family. in Communication and Culture. 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. Dr. Kike Lopez currently works as an assistant principal at Campbell Middle School in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. I focus on teaching the whole child through community support, parent workshops, and student involvement throughout the school. I was fortunate to become the Principal of Carroll Elementary in August 2017. 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. Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. Natalie have had the privilege to be surrounded by different latinx cultures and is proud to say that they all have a place as part of her identity. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I am driven seek opportunities to enhance the educational experience of each student at Hillsdale High School and empower our parents to take charge of their students educational experience. Rosa has a passion for social justice, policy, advocacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion. program, Fordham University (MS), City of New York at Hunter College (MA) and the State University of New York at Binghamton University (BA). Janine is responsible for navigating external politics, elevating awareness in the region, showcasing Rocketships impact externally while fostering collaboration with external stakeholders. Bianca Vasquez was born in and raised in Hollister, CA to Mexican immgrant parents. She is a Fall 2015 Aspen Pahara Fellow out of the prestigious Aspen Institute and delivered the convocation speech at Boston University School of Education graduation. In addition, she served as VP of Instruction, a unique role which allowed her to lead the aligned development for all regional instructional and leadership coaches in the region as they built capacity in their school leadership teams. Her passion for working and serving the Latino community is a result of her personal experiences as a Mexican immigrant and first-generation college graduate. As a first generation college graduate, she earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State University. Mr. Toscano was selected by his peers as the Campus Teacher of the Year 2012-13. Her professional experience is multipronged and includes human resources management, clinical leadership, and volunteering at cultural institutions. I am my ancestors' wildest dreams. 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. 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 high school and college, she volunteered and worked at the Region IV Migrant School, a summer school to provide additional academic support to children of migrant workers, as a way to learn more about her Mexican heritage and her grandfathers experiences as a migrant in his childhood. Jos Eduardo has spent the last 12 years collaborating with communities to create, transform, and reclaim public space as a community organizer, language worker, and socially engaged artist. She holds a bachelors degree in political science from the Univesity of New Mexico, a masters degree in teaching from the Relay Graduate School of Education, and a masters of education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Originally from Peru, he was raised in Venezuela and came to the U.S. as a teenager. In this role she oversees Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language policy and programmatic guidance for K-12 emergent bilingual students and their families. Maria has demonstrated her commitment to youth development, student engagement and public policy and continues to advocate to ensure young people have access, support and receive the quality education they deserve. After graduating, she started her journey in Teach For America and moved to Houston where she taught elementary and middle school science, served as a teacher leader, and obtained her M.Ed. While at Emerson,Victoriaserved as the Communications Manager of the Emerson Engagement Labaresearch-based design lab focused on improving civic engagement through media and technologyand completed The Washington Center program, where she interned at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in Washington, DC. In hopes of learning English, she did her Senior Year in Michigan as an exchange student and during a college tour with the Senior Class decided to apply. She is a volunteer at their dual language elementary school in the East End of Houston, Burnet Elementary. This fellowshipfeels like meaningfulprofessional developmentdone theLatinxway.. Andy Canales, Executive Director of Latinos for Education in Houston. After being in the classroom for 4 years, she decided her interests in education lied more heavily on one-to-one relationships with both students and families. 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