Latino Leaders

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 systemic change, and works as an adjunc...

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 executive, and consultant to leadership c...

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 influential advocate for immigration issu...

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 career path from paraprofessional to ...

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 community and in the world of education.

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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.  Dinorah is the executive director of cur...

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 improvement at K-12 Leadership Diagnostics,...

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 providing resources to address their areas o...

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 for AI and STEM education and served a...

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 significant trauma.  Jocelyn is also a m...

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 has been a champion for innovative e...

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 starting programs that uplift her co...

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 ensuring that her journey is not uni...

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 collaboration who promotes student su...

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.  Lynmara is the director of student ...

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.  Evelia led one of the highest-performin...

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 ensure that children receive appropria...

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 leadership.  Rosalinda is an award-winn...

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 many people seeking advancement.

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