He has previously worked in the AML compliance space for the last 8 years, most recently at MineralTree, Inc. where he started and helped maintain their AML compliance program; and State Street Corporation where he started as a Sanctions Compliance Analyst in 2017. She decided to join the Latino Board Fellowship because she wants to contribute to educational nonprofits in a deep and transformative way. Albert Perez currently serves as Interim Principal at Rocketship Rising Stars Academy in the Seven Trees Community. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, preserving the Spanish language and cultural values has always been a priority. His leadership style is adaptable and proven in multi-national organizations, with sensitivity to organizational and social differences while delivering results. Fifteen years later received her masters in education, Bilingual Diagnostician from St. Thomas University of Houston. I applied for the Latino Teacher Fellowship in 2021 and learned so much from it. Janine was named 40 under 40 in 2018 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. He grew up the second oldest of four led by a single mother early in life. For self-care, Dr. Rojas is an avid motorcycle enthusiast. These education leaders areworking across the sectorincludinglocal K-12 schools(district and charter),education nonprofits, philanthropy and government agencies. A sports lover, passionate about photography and telling stories, with a constant desire to impact peoples lives. In her time at YES Prep Public Schools, she has taken on many roles and has been a part of the change in Houston in various capacities; she currently serves as the Director of Program Initiatives in the District Office. She is committed to empowering families, so that together, they can help all children achieve their goals and dreams. She was then promoted to Assistant Principal and served in that role until 2021. Without the resources provided through relationships, college would have been a struggle. I was fortunate to become the Principal of Carroll Elementary in August 2017. Aixa Borrero-Sanchez moved from Puerto Rico to Boston, MA to pursue a career in speech-language pathology at Boston University after studying special education at the University of Puerto Rico. Leydi currently works as the Associate Director of Student Information Systems for Rocketship Public Schools where she manages a team across multiple regions for the network. director at various nonprofit organizations serving students and families. Maria Estrada was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts to Puerto Rican parents. Ivn J Tamayo is a specialist in the Family and Community Engagement department in Aldine ISD in Houston, TX. 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. As the oldest of five girls, she received a Bachelors degree from California Polytechnic State University. I spent the last 8 years dedicated to STEM and Language education within the KIPP Texas-Houston network. She also had the privilege of being selected as one of 23 leaders, the only Latina, from across the country to found a KIPP School. 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. 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. She graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and did her Masters at Boston University. 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 recognition for their work around LGBTQ+ Latinx professionals, they were awarded several recognitions including the 2021 Hispanic Business Leader Inclusivity Award, and the 2021 ALPFA Pride Award. Wild, right? 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. She started her career in education working as a community organizer at Sociedad Latina in Mission Hill. Recently, Jimmy has stepped into the Assistant Principal role focusing on schoolwide instructional practices. Myrla Feria, Leadership Coach, TNTP Fernanda Flores-Bolivar, Principal, Aldine ISD Daniel Lopez, Senior Manager, Houston ISD - EMERGE Maria Maradiaga, Program Director - ACE, YES Prep Public Schools Alejandro Martinez, Wraparound Resource Specialist, Houston ISD Franco Martinez, Scholar Relations Coordinator, The Terry Foundation 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. Albert was raised in the El Pueblo Housing Projects of Pittsburg, California. In the summer of 2010 he joined Teach For America and started his teaching career at Voices College-Bound Language Academy. Joining the fellowship continues her lifelong obligation to serve others and rise above adversity, which was instilled by her mother (Janie), a retired educator in K-12 and higher-ed. Tasha brings to the Latino Board Fellowship, years of cumulative experience in project/portfolio management, early literacy development, customer service, and community organizing. Prior her policy work Natalia served as a Spanish Teacher and Teacher Leadership Development Coach. Lorena lives in Boston with her spouse and two children. Janice Reeves-Rivera grew up in Puerto Rico. She joined the fellowship to re-enter the education world and continue the fight in supporting our Latino communities. As an Associate Director, she able to start blossoming her leadership skills by leading a team of talented changemakers, build deeper connections with students and families, and ultimately prepare our communities to thrive academically in high school and in college. I had the opportunity to travel within Latin America and the Caribbean islands to understand how intersectionality played a key role in the lives of women and children. After living in Colorado, Nakisha moved to California to be closer to her family. Myrla Feria was born on 10 June 1986 in South Texas, United States. There, she earned a BS in Psychology from the University of Florida and an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida, graduating with honors from both institutions. New York is where her journey began but Worcester, Massachusetts is where she was raised and taught to become a leader. 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. As of 2021, She is 35 Years old. When I was 12 years old, she brought me to this country to be a part of her journey and to completely change the trajectory of my life. Dr. Brooks would later graduate from the University of St. Thomas in Houston with a degree in Environmental Science and Sociology. TheAspiring Latino Leaders Fellowshipis the first of its kindin Houstonto support leadership pathways forlocalLatinos within the education sector. Karen is a graduate of the inaugural cohort of Harvards Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) My name is Maribel Aleman. The academy taught me leadership skills and gave me the tools needed to increase opportunities and outcomes for all students. Ruby has always had a personal commitment to increase minority enrollment at colleges and universities. In February of 2021 Kimberly welcomed her son, Elijah, who has absolutely become her latest obsession. Currently Ellie has returned back to North High school and back to her role as Assistant Principal. Kelly states, My Puerto Rican roots fuel my fire and desire to continue the fight.. She is a California native who has worked extensively with the California state legislature and with the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. 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. I was fortunate to become the Principal of Carroll Elementary in August 2017. Last year I became the proud Assistant Principal of Rocketship Rising Stars where I have been able to learn and put into practice my leadership skills but most importantly learn how to leverage my identity as a Latina leader in my community and in my professional role. 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. Michelle is also a regular guest host for the EdUP Experience podcast along with Dr. Ed Sallustio. He has volunteered as a parent, community member and stakeholder to a variety of educational outreach programs such as Houston Real Men Read and the Read Houston Read programs with Houston ISD for over 25 years. Her educational experiences as a young English Learner in schools has always been a motivating factor to advocate for all students in the position she was once in. 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. My current vision revolves around building a college-going culture, and it is to create and access opportunities that reinforce growth, strategic decision-making and matriculation for our youth. Lupita was influenced early on by her family and knew that her passion was to also advocate for the community she called home. Before joining Latinos for Education, Mara was a secondary school teacher in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Dr. Rubn Carmona has more than 20 years of educational leadership experience in the field. Robert began at BakerRipley helping Houston Independent School District families with children in Head Start programs. He also is a member of the audit, finance, and nominating and governance committees of boards where he serves. 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. Samantha brings 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and marketing. During his time at SJSU he was apart of a student organization that led Measure D, a measure to increase the minimum wage in San Jose. Throughout her career, Lorena dedicated over 10 years leveraging relationships to resource quality educational opportunities for youth and families. I became a DL Spanish coach for my campus and served as the instructional coach and program manager as it transitioned from a 50/50 to an 80/20 model. They are excited to join the Latinos for Education Board Fellowship in order to help remove barriers, be a voice of change, and uplift our community. Prior to TEA, Julie has supported the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students in a variety of capacities: as a middle school special education teacher, teacher leader, teacher preparation supervisor and university professor. After making the tough decision to leave the classroom, Vicky was able to intersect her love for education with her passion for coaching teachers working with the Crescendo Education Group, mentoring teachers across the country in equitable grading practices. Myrla made it clear that she happens to enjoy the finer things in life and expects her husband to keep with a lifestyle. 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. Previously, as a Partner, Michelle led TNTPs academic strategy, leader and teacher recruitment, and development and effectiveness work in Memphis, Philadelphia, and Camden. For the past decade they have helped lead the growth, PR, and branding of emerging brands across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the US. 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. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. After working as a bilingual teacher for 4 years she returned to school. Following the threads of the things that she cares about, Janices path has centered on increasing opportunity and access for people of color in general, and students of color in particular. Natalia is passionate about helping others, advocacy, and fighting against injustice. 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. 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. 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. He is a national leader in immigrant worker organizing and grassroots campaigns and has held leadership roles at some of the most innovative worker centers and advocacy nonprofits across the US, including the Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA) and Young Invincibles. She received a B.A. As the daughter of two immigrant parents, she was inspired to work in education policy after watching her parents navigate the challenges of supporting their children in the education system. Additionally, she works closely with the Language Arts Department to design and align the state standards, and create district assessments in Spanish. He is a native Texan and holds a B.S. She has twenty plus years of banking experience and has worked with various industries including chemical midstream, healthcare, government public sector, technology and life science, franchise and real estate clients. 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. Rosa is currently a District Director in the Massachusetts legislature and hopes to obtain a law degree to continue to support vulnerable communities. 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. Previously, Lorena served as Director of Development at BES, a national organization focused on school leadership formation. She is grateful for the support of her husband; they are the parents of three bilingual children who attend public schools. I am first generation and the first to graduate with a bachelors degree/masters degree within my immediate family. 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. Music is a great source of comfort, inspiration and expression for someone who cannot sing or play an instrumentCooking is the other form of expression that attempts to reach the heart and the belly. As an educator, he has served in different capacities, bilingual teacher, bilingual skills specialist, Assistant Principal, and is currently entering his 16th year in education. Myrla is a bougie, loud and confident Leadership Coach and Gil is a laid-back Firefighter and proud Columbian. However, in 2012, when the US passed an immigration policy named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), her teaching dream came true. 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 8th and 9th grade social studies. Most importantly, I want to remain focused on being an active contributor to ending educational inequalities and inequities. This commitment led him to UC Santa Barbara where he graduated with majors in Spanish and Latin American Studies. She earned a masters degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. in Child Development at Sacramento State University, exploring how Social-Emotional Learning techniques impact teachers and teacher burnout. She has sat on the Board of EmpowHERto, The Honor Yoga Foundation, and Blue Sky Talk. She currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is the oldest daughter of nine siblings and a first-generation college student. While searching for a school to enroll her son in, she realized how politicized education was and sought better options than her school district provided. In 2016, she co-chaired the largest parent-led candidates forum in San Jose hosting both city council and state Assembly hopefuls. She currently lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Thinking she was going to become a French teacher, she returned to Boston to take her MTEL exams and begin a position as a long-term substitute teacher. in opera performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College,and a B.S. She currently serves as Chief of Human Resources at a multi-site, community health center in the North Shore area where she leads in strategic human resources management, seeking to maximize the organizations talent to fulfill its mission of providing exceptional care to all. 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