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Purpose of this Site
Purpose of this Site
One easily accessible place where all LIT information is housed for all cohorts & all program years
Ensure you stay on track as a LIT member towards your long-term goals
Minimize communication SLACK messages to necessary information as main items will be on this site
Program Success Measures
Program Success Measures
HS Program: 100% 4-year college acceptance
LIT Member Expectations Contract
LIT Member Expectations Contract
Below you will find the LIT Student Agreement Document for the 2026-2027 school year. Be sure that you know this document from to back, as it will serve as your contract for sustaining your membership at LIT.
Communitication @ LIT
Communitication @ LIT
For current HS Leaders, all communication is through Slack. Joining on Slack is invite only.
For all LIT Post Secondary and Alumni Leaders, for information on jobs, internships, scholarships, resources and for upcoming events, please ensure your current email is in our listserv.
For URGENT/EMERGENCIES, call or text 702.449.9005.
Need help? Going through a hard time or have a problem you aren't sure how to handle? Let us know!!
We want to make sure that every Leader has the support they need. If you are having a hard time, need to talk or find help, please let us know. If you ever have an issue or something uncomfortable happen with another Leader, a volunteer, staff member, or anyone in your life, we can help give you support, but only if you let us know. Please reach out! You can let us know about something with your contact information to get in touch, or anonymously using this form
Message from our Executive Director
Dear LIT Leaders and Families,
I’m incredibly excited to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of Leaders in Training!
As the daughter of immigrant parents from Zacatecas, Mexico, born and raised in Los Angeles, I know firsthand the power of community, perseverance, and opportunity. I was the first in my family to go to college, earning my doctorate in Educational Leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve worked to support first-generation students, youth leadership, and college access across the country.
Outside of work, I’m a proud wife and dog mom to Mozzie. I’m deeply honored to step into this role and to support our amazing Leaders and families.
To our Leaders—your voice matters, your story matters, and your leadership is needed more than ever. I look forward to learning from you, cheering you on, and building with you.
To our Families—thank you for trusting us with your young leaders. I’m committed to working alongside you to help every student thrive and reach their fullest potential.
With excitement and gratitude,
Dr. Martha A. Castillo, Ed. D.
Executive Director
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Estimados Líderes y Familias de LIT,
¡Estoy muy emocionada de presentarme como la nueva Directora Ejecutiva de Leaders in Training!
Soy hija de padres inmigrantes de Zacatecas, México, nacida y criada en Los Ángeles. Como estudiante de primera generación, sé lo importante que es la comunidad, la perseverancia y las oportunidades. Fui la primera en mi familia en ir a la universidad y obtuve mi doctorado en Liderazgo Educativo. Durante mi carrera, he apoyado a estudiantes de primera generación, liderazgo juvenil y acceso universitario en todo el país.
Fuera del trabajo, soy esposa y mamá de mi perrito Mozzie. Me siento profundamente honrada de asumir este papel y de apoyar a nuestros increíbles Líderes y familias.
A nuestros Líderes: su voz importa, su historia importa y su liderazgo es más necesario que nunca. Espero aprender de ustedes, apoyarlos y crecer juntos.
A nuestras Familias: gracias por confiar en nosotros. Me comprometo a trabajar junto a ustedes para que cada estudiante prospere y alcance su máximo potencial.
Con entusiasmo y gratitud,
Dra. Martha A. Castillo, Ed. D.
Directora Ejecutiva
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