Marina Guerra was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. For more information visit: . Myrla Feria is a teacher, leadership coach, and TV speaker. Hewas previously Chief Growth & Impact Officer and originally joined asVP of Strategy and Programs in 2017 after five years at Johns Hopkins as Boston Executive Director and later Regional Director overseeing 14 schools across the northeast in the largest randomized control trial of school reform in American history (Diplomas Now i3 Study). I was raised by my grandparents since my father worked more in the United States and my mother lived in a nearby town. Since arriving in the United States in 2014, Ciro has worked for multiple media outlets in Boston and Washington, D.C., and has served as a game broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox Spanish Network on over 50 games. Ruth Stephen is originally from the Dominican Republic. She models components of the dual language program such as English Language Development (ELD), the bridge, and balanced literacy pieces in language arts. Gil, on the other hand, who is a firefighter, make significantly less. In this role, Adriana collaborates with the ELA teachers and interventionists, school leadership, and the district ELA department to support the students literacy education. 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. I want students to come to school and have the BEST elementary experience through academic learning, extracurricular activities, and supportive interactions from all educators they encounter. First in the Historic Houston Heights and then in The Northside of Houston. She earned her MLA in History at the University of St. Thomas and her Ed.D. Judith Blanco is in her eighth year as the Assistant Principal of East Boston High School for Boston Public Schools (BPS). I attended Aldine Schools my entire educational career, from elementary school to high school. Amandas career spans over 25 years working in the fields of recruiting, diversity, organization development, change management, strategic planning and Latino community engagement. As Sr. Director of External Affairs for Rocketship Public Schools in the South Bay, Janine Ramirez is responsible for regional leadership, strategy and vision setting for its largent region where half of its schools reside. There he learned more about his Mexican heritage through his relationships with his students and their families. A sports lover, passionate about photography and telling stories, with a constant desire to impact peoples lives. He always felt different. Pic credit: Lifetime. Prior to this role, Nakisha served as the Assistant to the Vice President on the Teacher Leadership Development Team at Teach for America. In her free time, she enjoys listening to live music, traveling the world with her best friends, reading novels from authors across the diaspora and discovering new foods at unique restaurants. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. Vicky is proud to be a part of the Talent Recruitment team for Rocketship Public Schools. Rosa is a Salem State University graduate earning a bachelors and masters in social work. Dr. Lara, a native Texan calls Corpus Christi her home. She holds a MBA from Fitchburg State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Relations from San Martin University in Colombia. Not only was she a teacher but she was also the Department Chair, member of the Campus Improvement Committee, and a lead teacher for 8th grade Social Studies. 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. Prior to joining the Salem Public Schools, Dr. Carmona was a school principal in Salem and Lowell and most recently a Regional Academic Director in Boston Public Schools. Her passion is rooted in the belief that all individuals deserve a quality education and an equitable environment in which they can succeed. Beforehand, Lorena worked on cultivating corporate philanthropy and individual donors with the Posse Foundation and Epiphany School. Michelle is the president-elect for the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Educations Gulf Coast Region. Albert graduated from San Jose State with a BA in Sociology with a community change focus. In this role, she manages the growing teams internal operations for the organization to effectively work toward its mission. Through relationships with his colleagues and families, he continues to explore his Mexican roots. She also successfully redesigned the districts elementary Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) to be the first restorative and therapeutic-based alternative program in the state. Her family migrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic when she was a young girl. Sara Deniz migrated to Houston, Texas, from Jalisco, Mexico, twenty-six years ago with her parents and sister. Joel Muoz is a Houston native and educator who was born to Mexican immigrant parents. Sandra believes deeply in the limitless potential of children and in the power of education to transform communities. Eventually that changed, and my parents bought a house in The Northside with my moms savings from driving kids in the neighborhood to school and Tupperware sales. Dr. Jessica Huizenga is the Interim Executive Director of Massachusetts at Latinos for Education. 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. She came to the United States in 1993 as part of the studied abroad program from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. Previously, she worked as a freelance translator for several organizations in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. During this time Ellie obtained two masters degrees in both Criminal Justice and School administration. 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. She joined the fellowship to re-enter the education world and continue the fight in supporting our Latino communities. His passion is providing access to learners in post-secondary higher education. 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. The story surrounding how Myrla Feria's father died was unveiled on Married At First Sight on August 11, which led to an uproar from fans. In addition, Carlos is a Certified Career Coach, a Northeastern university graduate and alumni of 2019 Aspiring Latino Leader Fellowship. Her current progressive role at Lynn Community Health Care as a Practice Transformation Improvement Specialist, Coding Improvement Specialist, and onsite mentor for stakeholders in the healthcare industry, has allowed her to live her mission. 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 this role, she supports the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer. She came to the United States at the age of twenty-two as an exchange student. Michelle is from Brownsville, Texas and was raised by her grandmother, Amelia. In my role I serve as the bridge from need to opportunity. Over her career, she has served in various domestic violence agencies, community education organizations and non-profits in volunteer, administrative and clinical roles. Latinx advocate and native in the Spanish language. Heearned a masters degreein Social Changefrom Clark University before going on to Harvard, where he receivedamasters degree in Education Policy and Management. Being in a leadership position to advocate for families, I realize the importance of educating parents, especially parents who have just immigrated from Central and South America, on the educational journey of their children. Born in the Dominican Republic, Alma Notaro immigrated to New York City at a young age. She is the youngest of three siblings. Alma Natalia was born and raised in Juarez Mexico. She brings over four years of experience in database administration, data analysis, and systems management. She is a fervent believer in the Latinos for Education value Bridge Across Cultures because she believes our common bond of humanity is a key lever to building coalitions and allyships that ensure every child has access to a high-quality education. Carlabegan her work in the K-16 ecosystem as a substitute teacher, which is when her passion for education as a social justice movementwas sparked. Originally from Venezuela, he earned a BS in Mass Media & Communications from the Universidad Santa Mara in Caracas. He is a native Texan and holds a B.S. Early in my career I managed intervention programs for adjudicated and at-risk youth. She also enjoys gardening, watching movies and spending time with her family, friends and four dogs. Shes managed budgets ranging from $1.1M to $3.2B and has led teams of up to 30 staff. 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. 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 also mentioned that she would not be compromising on her spending habits and lifestyle. Jos Eduardo Snchez is the co-founder and co-director of Tecolotl, a grassroots consulting and capacity-building collective led by and for immigrant, queer, and trans people of color. TNTP. After all . Ana wants to make a meaningful impact on the Latinx community and is thrilled to be a fellow with Latinos for Education. Originally from Peru, he was raised in Venezuela and came to the U.S. as a teenager. There she oversaw finances, personnel and operations for an organization providing academic support to over 5,000 children across Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 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. Shirley Cardona is a marketing executive with experience across consumer goods, travel and tourism, and edtech SaaS. He also is a member of the audit, finance, and nominating and governance committees of boards where he serves. Born and raised in Cali, Colombia, Mara Fernanda moved to the United States and attended Suffolk University where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Communications and International Affairs and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. Sergio attended Auburn University on a full scholarship where he discovered a passion for public policy and education; here he learned how to advocate for and connect immigrant families to government, legal, and educational resources. My grandparents, who immigrated to San Jose, California from Michoacan, Mexico, called me Andrs as I was growing up. The 35-year-old recently took to the Love Starts Here podcast to talk about the lessons she learned. Paola is an elected official in Harris County on the Pasadena Independent School District School Board. After 4 years as School Administration Manager at a dual immersion school in Cambridge, she became the first 12th grade teacher at the only public dual immersion high school in New England, at Boston Public Schools. Marina went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Texas Christian University, she planned make an impact through research. Janice Reeves-Rivera grew up in Puerto Rico. First generation American, she was born to Cuban immigrant parents. Elvira has 3 daughters and is married to her husband who helps her juggle family and career. 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. Carlabegan her work in the K-16 ecosystem as a substitute teacher, which is when her passion for education as a social justice movementwas sparked. is a career educator with over 23 years experience in the K-12 field in both formal and informal educational settings. He joined the team in 2016 and served as the Director of National Engagement, where he connecteda national network ofLatinos to professional development opportunities, resources, and one another. Judith is currently serving teachers and students as a curriculum and instruction specialist. In the 1990s it became an advantage to be bilingual, and I was hired as an adult probation officer primarily due to my bilingual abilities. Dr. Carmina Mendoza is the Director for Community and Professional Development within the School of Education and Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. I worked in Lawrence as a School Counselor in grades PK-8. Thanks to the Rocketship organizer at the time, Lety received training to use her voice for social justice and learned about community organizing. As the Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships, Joshua is a co-founding team member of NeuroMaker, the educational division of BrainCo. Moreover, she holds a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. Heholdsa doctorate in Educational Leadership and Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis on Human Capital Developmentand lives in Jacksonville, FL since 2018. He received a bachelors degree in business from the University of Houston and has a masters degree in educational leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University. Albert was a founding member of the Rising Stars team and taught several grades before rising to Assistant Principal. In this role he worked to advance educational equity, opportunity, and access for marginalized students. Through both his professional and personal relationships, Christopher continues to build upon his leadership in academia where priority is given to building capacity of all students and families. I am grateful for the intentionality behind the activities andconversationswe shared this weekend. She has worked as a foreign language teacher of Spanish & Japanese, Dual Language Coordinator for the largest Middle School in Houston ISD, School Counselor, District level Multilingual Specialist (ESL/bilingual teacher coach), and Sr. CTE Advisor. She works alongside teachers, administrators and staff members collaboratively to provide productive, safe learning environments. This work recognizes students investment in their schools and education and their impact on school improvement. After high school, I attended Boston College, which was an incredibly eye-opening and transformative experience. My education philosophy is that children of color deserve the opportunity to imitate and cultivate their potential for computer science and mathematics. Oct 2021 - Present1 year 4 months. She accepted the challenge that this career represented as the needs of these families, mostly immigrants, required more people who could advocate for them. HOUSTON,TX,September12, 2019 Twenty-twoLatino education leaders were selected to join thefirstcohort of the Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship inHouston. My father is from Tula, Tamaulipas and my mother is from Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua. 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. Her enthusiasm for learning and servant heart led her to pursue a bachelors degree in bilingual education at the University of Houston. This year, she will be starting her second year with Yes Prep Charter Schools. Myrla Feria Teacher at IDEA Public Schools McAllen, Texas, United States. 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. In this role, she manages the growing teams internal operations for the organization to effectively work toward its mission. Janine Ramirez is an education advocate with over a decade of experience and a track record of collaborating with community stakeholders to bring educational opportunities to underserved communities. I was born in Morelia, Michoacn, Mexico. As a first-generation college student, Rosa is active in providing mentoring and support services to first-generation college students in the Bay Area, by volunteering with community organizations -TRENZA and the Oakland Promise. She is also a member of the Education of Colors Coalition Leadership Team, co-chair of the Latinx Educator Resource group and founding member of the Educators of Color Mentorship Program in her district. She trained site coordinators on the effective administration of student surveys and student assessments. Prior to that role, Mara Fernanda led the Human Resources function at a multi-state, education tech company whose stated mission is to radically improve education for every student. She did not see those same values when she came to the United States. Beforehand, Lorena worked on cultivating corporate philanthropy and individual donors with the Posse Foundation and Epiphany School. Mary Jane hopes to make an impact by collaborating with other professionals and sharing the same mission. Before joining Latinos for Education, Mara was a secondary school teacher in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. After living in Colorado, Nakisha moved to California to be closer to her family. Her favorite picture book is Dreamers/Soadores by Yuyi Morales. Alexandrea is now a top performing fourth grade teacher at the very school that propelled this whole journey, Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep, where she is doing her part in eliminating the achievement gap and ending the school to prison pipeline. He now lives in Connecticut with his wife, and their two young daughters. 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. Love or hate her, former Married at First Sight bride Myrla Feria has stayed true to herself. She looks forward to many more life experiences as she continues on her career path towards her goals. During these years, she discovered her passion for education, advocacy, and service for the minoritized, overlooked, and underserved populations. Currently I serve as the Wraparound Specialist at Braeburn Elementary in the Gulfton Community of Houston. Married at First Sight couple Gil Cuero and Myrla Feria didn't have the smoothest journey on the controversial marriage experiment. Having worked for the third-largest staffing agency in the country, Gabriela has keen insight on the impact of organizational policies, compensation, and diversity as it relates to achieving an organizations intended goals and objectives. She is a first-generation college graduate and reflects her familys South Texas Latino roots in her hard work, dedication, and passion. Growing up, Adrianas father, a second generation Mexican American immigrant and first generation college student, instilled in her the importance of education both through his beliefs and also through his experiences as a teacher in Chicago. Before joining CCSC, Dakota earned her Masters in Education through a teacher residency program. She also received district level recognition for her work when she was awarded the Ann Sledge Instructional Coach Excellence Award. She joined Latinos for Education after working at the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard for over 8 years. Dr. Daniel Velascoserves as Presidentat Latinos for Education, where he bringsdeepexperience in education, entrepreneurship, fundraising, and strategy. When she is not in school as a student or working she is with her family which consists of her husband of almost 20 years and three children who are 17, 14, and 5 years old. 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. They also represented the New England area Mexican Consulate at the 2021 Meeting for Mexican LGBTQ+ Communities Abroad hosted by the Mexican Governments International Affairs department. 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. 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. She is a proud wife, and mother and she and her husband Scoe love exploring and spending time with their amazing three children Lynn, Mia and Scoe who also attend YES Prep Public Schools like she once did. She wanted to make a difference and become a better support to teachers and students but not only in her school. Through a fellowship awarded by Bowdoins French department, she moved to France to teach English for two years at the Universite de Nantes. She was also an Adjunct Instructor for the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Master of Science in Education program. All views and opinions are my own. Raised by a family of educators and writers, Alma carries the passion for pedagogy and literature in her blood. 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. San Mateo Union High School district has seen an increase in families immigrating from Latin American countries so this work is more important than ever. On his spare time, Joel enjoys rooting for the Astros, Rockets and Texans! Continues to learn about many ways to help Hispanic families who have a lack of knowledge in the field of special ed. She went on to work for YouthNet in Worcester, MA as a Team Leader and School Liaison. Dakota Luis was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She did her school studies at a Local High School. She has gained administrator and leadership experiences as a reading interventionist, literacy instructional specialist, and most recently, cohort leader for the Texas Reading Academies. At EPACS he served in various roles. She is the daughter of Antonio, who comes from a strong line of Educators from Oaxaca and granddaughter to Avelino who was a former, but proud field worker who would share stories of his own experience,which she enjoyed listening to. He is an alumnus of Fordham University. Bianca De La Vega is an ESL/Bilingual Coach at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. 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 addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. Carlos is a financial services professional with experience in different fields such as, operations management, banking, trust operations and non-profit. As the Latino student population grows, Latinos for Education is committed to developingeducationleaders who share thebackgroundsofour students. At the age of thirteen, she translated her fathers book Azucar, Cayo y Puerto (Sugar, Cape, and Port), which is now published under the mentorship of Rhinna Espaillat. A natural born linguist, she studied at the University of Rochester, where she earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in English with a minor in Psychology. 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. I am first generation and the first to graduate with a bachelors degree/masters degree within my immediate family. With Lasallian Volunteers I served in an upstate New York school for court adjudicated boys and young men as a recreation coordinator. Lety now works for Rocketship Public Schools Texas as their Senior Education Organizer. Michelle Mercado oversees TNTPs consulting work in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, with a focus on helping educators, schools, and school systems expand access to opportunity for students. Jades career has centered on serving youth pursuing education and career pathways. Each day, Juan is humbled by students commitment to learn, to take on new challenges and to make themselves, their families and their community proud. 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. Previously, I worked for Lynn Public Schools as an ESL Assessment Specialist. She is determined in creating similar positive opportunities for others like she had, if not better. Prior to pursuing a career in education, Cecilia completed a Public Policy fellowship in the Central Valley of California. 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. Karens work provided a transformation roadmap for better K-12 student outcomes, greater workforce participation and productivity. in International Business. Myrla, 34, is a leadership coach who believes the Married at First Sight experts will find her a perfect match. My journey through education ultimately shaped me. After eight years in that position Italia took the opportunity to open the Literacy department in Aldine ISD and be part of developing and growing educators to deliver effective education, and ensures they can adapt to the changing needs of students and families. She believes music is the great equalizer that builds bridges where barriers exist. Felicia has served on the Rice Alumni Board of Directors, as well as the Advisory Board for the Center for Teaching Excellence at Rice University. Ruth M. Lpez, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies in the College of Education at the University of Houston. 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