Prior to her work with BES, Lorena worked as Chief of Staff at City Year, Miami. Brian Iveli Gonzlez is a Mexican-American professional living in Boston who is currently the Vice President of Marketing at Sigo Segurosan inclusive auto insurance company focused on providing affordable coverage for the Spanish-speaking community in Texas. Myrla Feria's email address m*****@tntp.org 956-844-.. | Show email & phone number >>> Rocketreach finds email, phone & social media for 450M+ professionals. Mr. Toscano has 13 years of experience in the field of education and many more in leadership positions in manufacturing. Albert was a founding member of the Rising Stars team and taught several grades before rising to Assistant Principal. Robert began at BakerRipley helping Houston Independent School District families with children in Head Start programs. Beforehand, Lorena worked on cultivating corporate philanthropy and individual donors with the Posse Foundation and Epiphany School. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. She is also on the Parent Organizing Committee as a Parent Leader, where she continues to advocate for her daughter, students, and communities, focusing on equity, breaking cycles and closing the achievement gap. In Boston, Ms. Cruz served as the Director of Operations and Academic Advancement at the Mario Umana Academy, a K-8 dual language school. Soniris spent time researching, and studying extremophiles in Las Salinas, Cabo Rojo under the supervision of Dr. Rafael Montalvo which led to publish 2 scientific papers in IJSEM as an undergraduate student. 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. My passion lies in teaching mathematics with conceptual understanding where mistakes are embraced and used to develop a growth mindset. In 2010, he obtained a graduate law degree in taxation, and in his final years of practice focused on trust and estate work. Born and raised in Bogot, Colombia where I completed my studies as a civil engineer, I started my career in education in 2004 when I moved to Houston. 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. Prior to joining Latinos for Education, Elvira was the Program Director for Secondary Science & Health in Galena Park ISD. She was previously a Senior Research Associate at the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. He attended additional educational efforts in the Computational and Applied Mathematics department at Rice University. Irma is currently a Senior Manager for TNTPs workforce team. X. Ordua, Ed.D. She enjoys reading, organizing, and going on hikes with her love ones. Ruby has a passion for helping youth and the community via the arts and created the Texas Salsa Congress (TSC). Aside from her experience coaching leaders, Luzdivina has had the opportunity to serve in different capacities aimed at improving student outcomes at IDEA, including founding teacher, Assistant Principal, Founding Principal and Successor principal. As an educator with 14 years of experience in Galena Park ISD, Aide embodies lifelong learning, demonstrated by commitment to furthering her education. Ana co-founded the Prelude Music Foundation, a non-profit bringing Music Together to marginalized communities in Houston. 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. Laura Matias Segovia immigrated to the United States in the pursuit of the American Dream when she was 6 years old. Currently, Christopher is a Family Liaison in the Boston Public Schools working onsite in the only free, public Montessori school in the BPS network. TNTP. From a very young age, her mother emphasized the power of of education the great equalizer and door to opportunity for her children. After graduating from college, Michael joined Teach For America and taught middle school science in Long Beach, CA. A featured speaker at various conferences, Ruby Rivera continues to emphasize the importance of higher education to students of all ethnic backgrounds and the value of increased minority enrollment to Texas colleges and universities. Michelle is also a regular guest host for the EdUP Experience podcast along with Dr. Ed Sallustio. Her desire to make sure the most underserved are treated with dignity and respect has pushed her to focus on self-improvement to be able to be the influencing voice for transparent action and meaningful change. ADVERTISEMENT During the pandemic she began working as a paraprofessional for Boston Public Schools. As the granddaughter of Cuban immigrants, she is driven by her belief in the power of. Michelle also spent two years working as the Academic Director and teaching at Kibeta English Medium Primary School in Bukoba, Tanzania. She has led diverse teams as a Grade Level Chair, Instructional Coach, Teacher Specialist, and Assistant Principal. She lives in Austin with her four teenage children David, Adam, Michael, and Vivienne. Laura is starting her 7 th year in education and is proudly serving as the Assistant Principal at Eckert Elementary in Aldine ISD; the school where she once attended as a fifth-grade student. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Gordon College. 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. She earned her Master of Education in Bilingual and Dual Language Education, from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. adjunct faculty member at Gordon College. Lorena Lopera is Executive Director,New Englandat Latinos for Education. Her desire to help others achieve their goals and have a better life is the reason she decided to become a bilingual educator. I went through an alternative certification program with Pasadena ISD in partnership with Saint Thomas University and began teaching 4th grade. Overall Mara Fernandas established human resources career has been focused on supporting organizations, large and small to maximize their People talent for the pursuit of their organizational visions. Two years later, she became the Community Schools Director at the M.L. Betsy is driven by her experiences and values. Additionally, Myrla is known for her affinity for fashion and photoshoots. Felicia has worked for over 20 years in college access, leadership development, and strategic planning for higher education institutions and non-profit organizations. However, in 2012, when the US passed an immigration policy named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), her teaching dream came true. 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. Michelle began her career as a New York City Teaching Fellow and taught sixth grade in the Bronx, NY. As a proud Puerto Rican who owes her success to countless mentors who believed in her potential, she is passionate about being able to pay it forward to her community through her work. She is a Trustee of the Board with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Roxbury Community College. Natalie Garcia was born and raised in Houston, Texas as a first generation American with a Mexican mother, Cuban father, and an Argentina stepfather. He received his B.A. Within my time at MJE, I found passion in mentoring youth and young parents. 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. in Psychology. 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. El Planetahas twice named her one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in Massachusetts and shes a Senior Fellow at FutureEd. Her teaching experience includes six years as a Bilingual/ESL teacher in BPS. Nakishas time in the classroom reinforced her values and further ignited her passion for educational equity and her desire to make an impact in the lives of children. In early 2022, she completed a data analytics and visualization fellowship with Neighborworks America and Tableau in which she analyzed data from MEDAs homeownership program and found that their Latino clients were taking advantage of SFs Below Market Rate ownership program, allowing them to purchase homes for much less than the median price of homes within the city. This sparked her love for education and passion for equity, she taught as a Special educator and school leader for 8 years. 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. As a firstgeneration High School Graduate from YES Prep Southeast and College graduate, she is driven about providing opportunities for students who come from the same underserved communities and strongly believes that it takes a village to raise a child, but nothing is impossible when you set your mind to it. And encouraged by one of her professor she applied to the ACP program and worked as Bilingual teacher during a time when the Bilingual program was not 100% established. Ana has participated in many parents advocacy meeting in the community in which expose parents with children with special needs of their rights as parents and as students. What you choose to learn is up to you. 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. She now lives and works in the Spring Branch community and serves as the Director of Academics at YES Prep Northbrook Middle School where she is passionate about coaching & developing adults so they can show up as the best version of themselves in supporting students. Since then she taught for 10 years in the classroom and moved to a central office position in 2005. Most recently, he has served on the Executive Council for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego with positions on the Finance Committee, Leadership and Congregational Development Taskforce, and Strategic Taskforce. Benjamin has a masters degree in secondary education and a bachelors in Industrial Engineering. After being in the classroom for several years as a bilingual teacher she returned to school for a second masters from the University of St. Thomas focusing on Educational Leadership for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Dr. Huizenga also holds a Master of Arts in Education, and her Doctorate in Leadership in Schooling from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and an advanced certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. Beforehand, Lorena worked on cultivating corporate philanthropy and individual donors with the Posse Foundation and Epiphany School. She serves as Vice Chair of the ACE Womens Network Massachusetts chapter, and served as Vice President for NEACOL (New England Association for Colombian Children) until recently. Albert graduated from San Jose State with a BA in Sociology with a community change focus. She is a trauma therapist, conference speaker, mental health professionals trainer, and coach. Sylviaexpandedthefellowshipalumni network to develop long-lasting relationships with colleges, universities, nonprofits, and other leaders in the education sector. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and love being able to make an impact in the educational sector in my hometown. Moving forward she hopes to increase the number of minorities enrolling in higher education by using her identity as a Latinx female who has earned a Masters degree to influence other minorities. Cynthia is the daughter of Puerto Rican and Dominican parents. I was an Assistant Principal at Goodman for 6 years and 1 year at Gray Elementary. Lupita felt it was important to focus on this goal so that she may be a resource to others by providing support and solutions. She moved to Houston in 2008 where she took a teaching position as a Spanish teacher in Aldine ISD. She received campus level recognition as Teacher of the Year in as well as Administrator of the Year. Maritza Acosta, a Houston, Texas native, graduated from the University of Houston-Main Campus in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and Minor in Teaching and Learning. On his spare time, Joel enjoys rooting for the Astros, Rockets and Texans! She has an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Rice University and a masters degree in Organizational Development from St. Edwards University in Austin. Like many of you, her resources and access points were limited because they were not known. Soniris was born and raised in Puerto Rico and is a proud Boricua living in Texas since 2007. 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. He draws his passion to drive educational equity by closing gaps in postsecondary education outcomes from his experience growing up low-income and undocumented in Pasadena, TX. I am an educational leader to help change the status quo of Latinas and the marginalized underserved! At Breakthrough, her community poured so much into her and made her realize that the academic needs of our students is part of the story and she was limited on how much she was able to serve. 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. TNTP's headquarters are located at 500 7th Ave Fl 8, New York, New York, 10018, United States What is TNTP's phone number? Kike graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral degree in professional leadership and policy studies in education. She was raised by her mother and extended family and is a proud first-gen college student, graduating from Bowdoin College in 2010 with a double major in French and Anthropology. in Political Science and Religion from Pepperdine University and aMasters of Sciencein Education from Hunter College. There she oversaw finances, personnel and operations for an organization providing academic support to over 5,000 children across Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She is a proud Boston Public Schools Parent and. Altogether, Jessica has taught for 11 years- across 2 states and three districts. program, Fordham University (MS), City of New York at Hunter College (MA) and the State University of New York at Binghamton University (BA). Her parents taught her to take great pride in her work and the values instilled in her heart from her Mexican heritage. education and works to ensure all children have equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. She transitioned to the Director of Student Support role at YES Prep North Central for 3 years. Aqu Estamos! 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. Her enthusiasm for learning and servant heart led her to pursue a bachelors degree in bilingual education at the University of Houston. Rosa also holds an LCSW and is a License Clinical Social Worker. Jos Eduardo is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico and now calls Houston, Texas home. Lorena lives in Boston with her spouse and two children. Kelly Garcia has been an extraordinary educator, Chairwoman of the Chelsea School Committee and community organizer. Previously, as a Partner at TNTP, Leticia provided oversight and support for the development and growth of internal and external Public Affairs projects and policy advisement. In this role, she manages the growing teams internal operations for the organization to effectively work toward its mission. Her experience encompasses clinical, hospital and school settings with children ages 0-21 years. Throughout her career, Lorenahasdedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. Sandra began her career as a substitute teacher in Cy-Fair ISD and later as an elementary-level classroom teacher in Spring Branch ISD. At the ASA College Planning Center, Andrea served as Bilingual Education Advisor and manager of the Centers Satellite EOC in Chelsea, for five years. In that role she advocated for policies that benefit Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Latino students in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. She graduated from Indiana University as a Hudson and Holland Scholar and holds her B.A. Niurka De Jesus was born and raised in Dorchester, MA, to Dominican parents. She lives in Houston, TX with her husband and two sons. Consequently, preparing their students to be balanced bilinguals, advance them academically, and prepare them to compete in our ever-changing global society. Pedro has a B.S. is a graduate of the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Leaders Program and an inauguralPahara-Aspen NextGen Fellow. 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. 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. Outside of work, Isabella is a Zumba Instructor, loves to travel, and has a very inquisitive toddler. She received a B.A. As an academic and leader, Shelby understands these same challenges are connected structural and institutional barriers and looks forward to sharing her ideas on how to eliminate barriers to create a more equitable education landscape for all students. Dr. Rubn Carmona has more than 20 years of educational leadership experience in the field. After completing her BA in Political Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Janice moved to the US to pursue a Masters degree in Linguistics at Boston University , where she also trained to be a medical and legal interpreter. In cooperation with school leadership, she is currently responsible for driving and enhancing continuous academic achievement as the literacy multi-classroom leader at Buffalo Creek Elementary. Dominique has always been passionate about diversity and equity and believes that L4Es Rise as a Collective value sets an important framework for the future of our society and the role that community should play in it. 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. Jimmy is passionate about creating opportunities for students from underserved areas. She completed the Principal Program at Lamar University in the fall of 2021 and is currently working on her certification exams. 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. Moreover, she embraces a Pan-Latin approachrecognizing the parallels and incongruities within our familiabelieving that a united front on key issues will improve educational quality, accessibility, and progression for current generations and beyond. in Biology and M.S.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Houston. Natalie moved out of the classroom and became an administrator at Brays Oaks as a Dean of Students, Natalie is currently leading the Culture Team as the Director of Student Support for the Brays Oaks campus. MAFS fans were furious to find out the changed relationship status of Gil Cuero and Myrla Feria at the reunion. Unfortunately, her two oldest children were also failed by the system. She is currently at YES Prep Thrive, the districts DEAP school, as the Director of Thrive/Principal of Thrive. I attended LoneStar College for 2 years and received my Associates of Science Degree. Marina Guerra was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Ana McCoy was born in Juarez, Mexico and immigrated to the United States with her mother just a few weeks after birth. 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. I attended Aldine Schools my entire educational career, from elementary school to high school. At any Aldine Campus, you can trust that students learn, students have many experiences, and most importantly, they are loved! 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. Dakota Luis was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He was responsible for building and developing a strong regional presence of alumni through their involvement with The Collective, Teach. As a first-generation college student, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stetson University in 2014. She received a Masters of Education from University of Texas at Tyler and is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree from Universidad Guadalupe Victoria where she is completing her dissertation on The Barriers Currently Affecting School Engagement of Immigrant Families in Their Childrens Education. 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. Before that, Janine served as Executive Director of Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) for 7 years, creating partnerships among parents, students, and educators to further students academic achievement impacting nearly 2,500 students annually. Her manuscript, Becoming Transnational Youth Workers: Independent Mexican Teenage Migrants and Pathways of Survival and Social Mobility highlights findings from research examining the life courses of unaccompanied, out-of-school Mexican immigrant youths living in New York City and she is currently the lead editor of a forthcoming monograph, Beyond Digital Fronteras: Rehumanizing Latinx Education that focuses on the use of digital tools in HSI and Latinx Studies classrooms. In her role,Adrianaleads thedevelopment function for the organization, includingdevelopmentstrategy and operations, and builds partnerships to advanceLatinos for Educationsmission. She has volunteered with the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project for over a decade. At Smith, she also teaches as a university lecturer, and runs several skill-building social-justice oriented fellowships. She is an experienced senior executive with 25 years working with diverse, low-income at-promise clients with multiple barriers and abilities. Karen also served as an Executive Director forthe New York City Department of Education; her most memorable experience was serving as founding principal of the first bilingual secondary school (English/Spanish for grades 6-12) in The Bronx, New York. She immediately entered the Texas A&M masters program in Educational Psychology, focusing on Bilingual and Dual Language education while attaining her teaching certification. Latinos for Education is mobilizing a network of skilled Latino education leaders, who make sure the voice of Latino students and families is not only heard but also factored into decision-making in schools, communities and education institutions throughout the U.S. Our Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship and Latino Board Fellowship programs accelerate the careers of Latino professionals while providing them with the training, connections and support they need to succeed and create change. , he is a sought-after commentator on education and civic issues important to Latino students and families. In her role as an educator, Mara created, developed, and implemented a research-based intervention curriculum to improve the reading fluency and comprehension of the English Learner student body. 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. In his role, he helps to develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy working to build and expand the network of philanthropic partners invested in Latinos for Educations mission. His leadership style is adaptable and proven in multi-national organizations, with sensitivity to organizational and social differences while delivering results. 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. Isabella is a first-generation college graduate and is passionate about improving educational outcomes in underserved communities. Leticia de la Vara advises TNTPs executive team on strategy, accountability, innovation, and the implementation of organization-wide initiatives. 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