Being originally from the Dominican Republic, she intimately understands the challenges of being Latino in America. Betsy is driven by her experiences and values. She aims to inspire future women leaders, specifically Latinas and other women of color. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling with her husband, reading, and taming her unruly garden. She currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
My leadership style is empathetic, communicative, and decisive. I value being open-minded, positive, and consistent. My desire to learn and participate in discussions that impact our community drives my interests in Latinos for Education. My current vision revolves around building a college-going culture, and it is to create and access opportunities that reinforce growth, strategic decision-making and matriculation for our youth.
Dr. Frank Rojas is a purpose-driven leader committed to helping people and organizations grow into their purpose. His passion is providing access to learners in post-secondary higher education. He has global experience enabling universities across the globe to meet the needs of marginalized learners.
As a first-generation Mexican American, Chris has dedicated his career to expanding educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds, particularly first-generation college students. Chris has worked at colleges and universities across the Greater Boston area, including MIT, Bridgewater State University, Boston College, and the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Most recently, he worked as the College and Career Navigator for EdNavigator, a nonprofit organization that partners with leading employers to connect busy families with expert education advisors who provide ongoing, personalized education support. Chris holds a B.S. in Psychology and English from Bridgewater State University and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Boston College. Chris is driven by his experience trying to navigate the education system and a desire to make the process easier for future students and families. Chris believes deeply in elevating student voices and empowering students to lead from their identity to achieve their goals.
Juanluis is a hardworking and inspiring leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent business acumen, and an ambitious self-driven work ethic. He earned a BA in Graphic Arts and Advertising from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo, and he lives in Massachusetts with his wife, MÃnica and their four children.
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