Latino Leaders

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an honest and vulnerable conversation with his featured guest — Juan Santos.

Juan is proud to be the president of the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA), an organization that supports administrators throughout California.  He is currently the assistant superintendent of human resources for the Ventura County Office of Education.  Juan wants to inspire...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a fascinating conversation with his featured guest — Robert Alfaro.

Robert is a champion for educational equity, and his journey from a non-English speaking background to leadership inspires all of us.  He is the best-selling author of the book Baloney, Baloney, Baloney, in which he shares his personal experiences with overcoming adversity.  Robert is the CEO of Alfaro Education Services, wh...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enlightening conversation with his featured guest — Carmen Vargas.

Carmen is the director of multilingual programs and world languages for Peekskill City School District in New York.  She is a proud Latina leader and former English language learner.  Carmen is passionate about empowering multilingual students, families, and communities through advocacy, equity, and culturally responsive e...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Diurca Lugo-Tomasella.

Diurca is the founding principal of Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School in Waterbury, Connecticut.  She is a veteran educator with over 30 years of experience specializing in bilingual, regular, and Spanish education.  Diurca is an award-winning principal honored by the Connecticut Association of School...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a marvelous conversation with his featured guest — Georgina Rivera.

Georgina is a school principal in West Hartford, Connecticut.  She is a leader in equitable math instruction, teacher leadership, culturally relevant practice, and multilingual learners.  Georgina is a nationally recognized thought leader, author, and keynote speaker in mathematics education and leadership.

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a powerful conversation with his featured guest — Jenny Rodriguez.

Jenny is a passionate educational leader who believes that in the right environment, all learners can succeed.  She is a proud Latina born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents.  Jenny uses authentic leadership and a relationship-centered approach to turn equity into meaningful action and lasting change.

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an outstanding conversation with his featured guest — Mercedes Fonseca.

Mercedes is an education leader and advocate for multilingual learners focused on helping schools create coherent, student-centered systems.  Her work is grounded in comunidad, opportunity, and impact.  Mercedes is the director of academics for TNTP in Dallas, Texas, where she works at the intersection of curriculum, lea...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an honest and vulnerable conversation with his featured guest — Veronica Ruiz.

Veronica is a proud Latina woman born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut.  She is the co-founder and CEO of Visionary Youth CT.  Veronica is also the director of family, school, and community partnerships at Vernon Public Schools in Connecticut.

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a passionate conversation with his featured guest — Irella Pérez.

Irella is a transformative educational leader whose 35-year career spans from instructional assistant to superintendent.  She is grounded in an unwavering commitment to equity and multilingual excellence.  Irella is a Latina Chinese American immigrant scholar from Nicaragua and an author who brings a powerful voice to educatio...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Manuel Zaldivar.

Manuel leads with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to uplifting others around him.  His journey is rooted in hard work, resilience, and a genuine connection to the communities he serves.  Manuel continues to inspire and embody the spirit of Latino leadership through his vision and authenticity.

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Elise Genao.

Elise is a passionate Cuban American educator with a rich background in early childhood education and school leadership.  She journeyed from being a dedicated preschool teacher to an instructional coach, an adjunct professor, and now, a valued member of the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), where she continues ...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a warmhearted conversation with his featured guest — Amalia Delamora.

Amalia is a bilingual educational leader with extensive experience as a teacher, principal, and systems leader.  She is known for driving student achievement, expanding access, and building strong schools.  Amalia is a first-generation college graduate from the Pacific Northwest who is committed to removing barriers for st...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an inspiring conversation with his featured guest — Judith Ravina.

Judith is the director of multilingual programs at the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns in New York.  She is committed to equity and excellence for multilingual learners.  Judith is a proud Latina with roots in Colombia who works to elevate voices and build inclusive opportunities for students and families.

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a kindhearted conversation with his featured guest — Concie Pedroza.

Concie is the superintendent for Tukwila School District in Washington and has worked in education for more than 30 years.  She previously served as the associate superintendent for Seattle Public Schools.  Concie has elevated the focus on inclusion and culturally responsive practices through her leadership.

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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 ...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an extraordinary conversation with his featured guest — Daisy Torres-Hill.

Daisy serves as the assistant dean and certification officer in the School of Education at Central Connecticut State University.  She most recently served as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for Hartford Public Schools, where she oversaw PK–12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment in one of Connect...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Cindy Flores.

Cindy is the director of family support centers for the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She is passionate about equity and culturally responsive systems for immigrant and newcomer communities.  Cindy is also a featured author in the book Latina Radiance: Love Letters to the Soul.

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an authentic conversation with his featured guest — Reese Morales.

Reese is the founder of the national "Why Wednesday" broadcast on LinkedIn.  He was born in Puerto Rico, and his parents moved to Connecticut when he was 15 years old.  Currently, Reese is part of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS)'s elite and prestigious national Superintendents Leadership Ac...

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a wonderful conversation with his featured guest — Amy Gonzales.

Amy is the program administrator for THRIVE at The University of Texas at Austin.  She has worked in public education for more than 20 years.  Amy is a first-generation college graduate striving to be a role model for little girls that look like her.

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