Latino Leaders

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Jackie Bastard . Jackie is the executive director of Jolt, a Texas-based civic engagement organization that builds the political power and influence of Latinos.  She is the daughter of Mexican American migrant parents.  Jackie has played a pivotal role in fostering leadership and advocacy within the Latino community. 1:0...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a revealing conversation with his featured guest — James Martinez . James is a PreK-12 education leader with 35 years of experience specializing in special education, school counseling, and leadership development.  He is an award-winning administrator and executive coach who advocates for equity, student success, and mental health.  James mentors educators, consults on sy...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a powerful conversation with his featured guest — Michelle Seijas . Michelle is a certified coach on a mission to support leaders to value their strengths, grow their confidence, build a clear vision for their life and career, and find sustainability in leadership.  She has navigated what it means to be a leader in various contexts, from K-12 administrator, nonprofit exec...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Montserrat Garibay . Montserrat has spent the past 25 years as a dedicated educator and advocate for public education and labor rights.  She most recently served as the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director of the Office of English Language Acquisition at the United States Department of Education.  Montserrat is an infl...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Margarita Tovar . Margarita is the Chief Talent Officer at the Colorado Department of Education.  She is a proud Houston native, a first-generation college graduate, and the daughter of immigrant parents.  Margarita is committed to breaking down barriers and empowering students in diverse communities, as evidenced by her...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an authentic conversation with his featured guest — Tracie Trinidad . Tracie passionately advocates for educational justice.  Her research uses critical methodologies to investigate youth abolitionist resistance, Chicana leadership, and the Chicane educational pipeline.  Tracie embraces her Chicana identity as a chola scholar and is committed to keeping it real in the com...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a meaningful conversation with his featured guest — Dinorah Bores . Dinorah is an accomplished educational leader with over 20 years of experience in revitalizing schools and strengthening communities.  She is an expert in strategic program development and compassionate leadership, which has led to significant improvements in academic performance and school cultures.  Din...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Laura Stout . Laura is an experienced and effective educational leader with a counseling and executive leadership background and a 26-year track record of success.  She has held cabinet-level positions at Houston, Austin, and Corpus Christi independent school districts in Texas.  Laura is now the chief of school improv...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a kindhearted conversation with his featured guest — Marvene Lobato . Marvene has more than 40 years of experience as a public educator in Arizona and Colorado.  Her career included positions in the instruction and business side of school districts.  Marvene believes that every student should be provided with opportunities that highlight their strengths while also providi...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a unique conversation with his featured guest — Joshua Varela . Joshua is a New York City Public Schools Nuyorican who leads access in AI education at Lirvana Labs.  His journey began as a teen on the Panel for Education Policy, which led to the creation of STEM programs across the United States and the co-founding NeuroMaker.  Joshua is a lifelong advocate and champion f...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a benevolent conversation with his featured guest — Jocelyn Chamra-Barrera . Jocelyn is the executive and clinical director of the Christi Center in Texas, a nonprofit organization that offers hope after the death of a loved one.  She is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with expertise in mental health, child abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, and sig...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an outstanding conversation with his featured guest — Adrian Bustillos . Adrian is a passionate and collaborative educational leader with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.  Currently, he serves as the chief transformation officer at the Aldine Independent School District in Texas, where he is creating new educational options for 58,000 students.  Adrian...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — Karla Peña . Karla is a former math teacher who now works as an executive director.  She has dedicated her career to empowering young minds and championing leadership in education.  Karla has demonstrated resilience and impact throughout her journey, from overcoming the challenges of being the eldest child of immigrants to...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a wonderful conversation with his featured guest — SantaPaula García . Paula is the president of CollegeSpring in Texas.  She is a first-generation college graduate who grew up near the Mexico-US border and deeply understands the transformative power of a high-quality education.  Paula is proud to be bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate, and she has dedicated her life to...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a captivating conversation with his featured guest — Antonio Santana . Antonio is the superintendent of schools for the South Country Central School District in New York, with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership.  He advanced strategic planning and equity-focused initiatives while serving as a principal.  Antonio is a keynote speaker and an advocate for...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a marvelous conversation with his featured guest — Lynmara Colón . Lynmara is an innovative education leader dedicated to empowering students and educators through personalized learning and leadership development.  She is highly regarded for her expertise in developing leaders of English learners at the district and school levels, as well as promoting equitable practices....

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an extraordinary conversation with his featured guest — Evelia Villa . Evelia is the daughter of an agricultural farm working family, so she learned early on about the effects of poverty and how education could change her life.  She was a teacher, principal, and later CEO of a large urban charter school network, where she helped low-income inner-city students succeed.  Ev...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an authentic and moving conversation with his featured guest — Grace Delgado . Grace is the executive director of multilingual services for Aldine Independent School District in Texas.  She has been in the education field for 30 years as a teacher and administrator.  Grace is an advocate for students in special populations and collaborates with multiple organizations to e...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a gripping conversation with his featured guest — Rosalinda Rodriguez . Rosalinda is the director of multicultural curriculum at Tucson Unified School District in Arizona, where she has over 20 years of experience and a strong commitment to educational equity.  She is a first-generation Mexican immigrant who overcame language barriers to earn a doctorate in educational le...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a powerful conversation with his featured guest — LeAnne Salazar-Montoya . LeAnne is a highly accomplished educator, author, and community advocate for equity and inclusion.  She is a mother who balances her career and professional life to ensure that future generations gain access and find open doors for a brighter future.  LeAnne is a feminist scholar and a friend to ma...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an exhilarating conversation with his featured guest — Larry Martinez . Larry has been an educator for over 30 years, serving K-12 students with a passion for improving academic achievement.  His work has been primarily in high minority and low socio–economic schools.  Larry has had many roles within the educational environment working as a teacher, administrator, educati...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Liza Burrell-Aldana . Liza is the Washington Post 2023 Principal of the Year and a bilingual K-12 educational leader with more than a decade of experience.  She is a passionate advocate for equity who is well-known for creating inclusive environments, promoting academic excellence, and championing educational innovation....

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an instructive conversation with his featured guest — Danna Diaz . Danna is a seasoned educational administrator who is passionate about promoting academic success and developing impactful policies.  She has extensive experience in shaping educational environments and improving student outcomes.  Danna is dedicated to driving positive change and supporting both students a...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Reyna Sotelo . Reyna is a dedicated education leader with over 20 years of experience in public education, including roles as a campus leader, executive leader, and nonprofit executive.  She is passionate about advancing opportunities for underserved students and families.  Reyna specializes in building systems an...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Marie Moreno . Marie is the founding principal of the nationally recognized Las Americas Newcomer School in Houston, Texas.  She has already traveled to 12 different countries to better understand our refugees and immigrants’ education systems in order to assist teachers across the United States.  Marie is the CEO and fou...