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Meet Your Coordinators
Meet Your Coordinators
College Access Manager
College Access Manager
Edith Betancourt - College Access Manager
Edith Betancourt - College Access Manager
Edith was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, and was a former Be A Leader student from Carl Hayden High School. After graduating from Carl Hayden, Edith attended and graduated from Arizona State University, majoring in Educational Studies. During her time at Arizona State University, Edith was fortunate to work with students in the classroom setting, which developed her passion for helping students with college access. After graduating, Edith was given to opportunity to be part of the Be A Leader Foundation and is excited to continue being part of the team and working hard for all students. In her free time, Edith enjoys spending time with her family and cooking.
Edith was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, and was a former Be A Leader student from Carl Hayden High School. After graduating from Carl Hayden, Edith attended and graduated from Arizona State University, majoring in Educational Studies. During her time at Arizona State University, Edith was fortunate to work with students in the classroom setting, which developed her passion for helping students with college access. After graduating, Edith was given to opportunity to be part of the Be A Leader Foundation and is excited to continue being part of the team and working hard for all students. In her free time, Edith enjoys spending time with her family and cooking.
Fun Facts:
Her favorite food is burgers.
Phoenix Union
Phoenix Union
Alejandro Manriquez- College Access Coordinator
alejandro.manriquez@bealeader.org
Alejandro Manriquez, a first-generation Mexican-American, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Arizona State University. During his time at university, Alejandro was actively involved in Tau Psi Omega, starting as a chapter member and later serving in roles such as Public Relations and Community Service/Academics chair. His dedication is focused on enhancing his community.
Fun Facts:
He likes to collect vinyl records and enjoys doing physical activity such as running, hiking, and playing sports.
He also likes to watch anime. His favorites being Jujutsu Kaisen and Black Clover.
Find Me At
Alhambra
Bioscience
Trevor Browne
Camelback
Fairfax
Franklin
Carl Hayden
Maryvale
North
South Mountain
ASU Prep
West Valley
West Valley
Janiel Fonseca - College Access Coordinator
Janiel Fonseca - College Access Coordinator
Janiel Fonseca was born and raised in Arizona and loves living in the desert. After graduating from Lake Havasu High School, Janiel moved to Phoenix to attend ASU, where he obtained a Bachelors in Kinesiology with the class of 2024. Throughout his college years, he had the opportunity to volunteer with different organizations in the valley, one of which was the Be A Leader Foundation. As a College Access Coordinator, he is excited to be part of a team that is devoted to giving back to the community by helping students succeed in higher education. Janiel is someone who loves to be active, visit new places, and spend time with his chihuahua Henry.
Fun Facts:
He is a huge soccer fan and has supported Chivas Guadalajara his whole life!
His favorite dish to make for himself is mango habanero aguachiles.
Find Me At
Find Me At
Tolleson Union & University High School
Sierra Linda High School
Agua Fria High School
Millenium High School
Peoria High School
Western School of Science and Technology
Dysart High School
South Ridge High School
Outreach
Outreach
Nicole Ruiz - College Access Coordinator
Nicole Ruiz - College Access Coordinator
nicole.ruiz@bealeader.org
Nicole Ruiz, a first-generation Mexican American, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Camelback High School, where she thrived in the Montessori program and was actively involved in DECA, an experience that ignited her passion for business and social impact. Nicole pursued her higher education at Arizona State University, where she was a student in Barrett, The Honors College. She earned a degree in Business Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, equipping her with the skills to drive meaningful change in underserved communities. Now in her role as College Access Coordinator, Nicole is working to bridge the gap in college readiness by offering in-classroom presentations that empower underserved youth with the tools and mindset to thrive in post-secondary education. She is dedicated to fostering a college-going mindset in the next generation--creating lasting impact and opportunities for those who need it most.
Fun Facts:
She loves to go horseback riding!
She also likes to travel and experience different cultures. She has traveled to 4 countries and 15 states.
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Middle School
Middle School
Dulce Martinez - Sr. College Access Coordinator
Dulce Martinez - Sr. College Access Coordinator
dulce.martinez@bealeader.org
Dulce was born in Mexico and came to the U.S. at the age of 3 where she grew up in Mesa, AZ. Growing up in a mixed-status family and becoming a DACA recipient emphasized to her the importance of pursuing higher education. So, after graduating from Westwood High School and obtaining her International Baccalaureate diploma, Dulce continued her studies at the University of Rochester in upstate New York, where she graduated in May of 2022 with her Bachelor's in English. Since graduating, Dulce moved back to Arizona to work at a non-profit, Aliento, then at the City of Tempe for a college access program. Both experiences allowed her to explore her passion for aiding students on their educational and professional journeys. Dulce looks forward to expanding her reach to middle school students in the Phoenix area through Be A Leader!
Fun Facts:
Dulce enjoys puzzles, arts & crafts, music, and attending concerts.
Find Me At
Find Me At
Roosevelt School District
Murphy School District
Miscellaneous middle schools throughout the valley
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