LatinxEd Fellowship

SOMOS EDUCATORS

More Connections, More Support —

The 2025 Fellowship application will open on March 3rd!

Together, we’re shaping current and future generations of education leaders-don’t miss opportunities to connect, collaborate and build the future of Latine education.

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About the LatinxEd Fellowship

The LatinxEd Fellowship is a multi-month, immersive leadership development program that equips Latine advocates across North Carolina with the tools to dismantle barriers, advance educational equity, and build a thriving future. Through workshops, coaching, college advising, and mentorship, Fellows gain the skills needed to advance in their education and leadership journeys, strengthen their cultural identity, and drive systemic change in education.

How to Get Involved

Ready to be part of the movement? There are plenty of ways to contribute and make a difference, whether it's stepping up as a leader, supporting a Fellow, or taking action in other meaningful ways.

Nominate A leader
Know someone making an impact? Nominate a Latine leader advancing education and expanding opportunities. Is the person coming to mind... you? Self-nominate to stay updated on applications.
Apply to the Fellowship
Take the next step in your leadership journey by applying to the Fellowship when applications open. In the meantime, self-nominate to express your interest and receive important updates.
Sponsor a Fellow
Your support makes it possible for Latine leaders to participate in this transformative experience. Sponsor a Fellow and help expand access to leadership opportunities.

Our Approach

At LatinxEd, we believe that postsecondary access and leadership development go hand in hand. It’s not just about getting into college or advancing in your career—it’s about having the confidence, skills, and support to dream bigger and lead boldly. The Fellowship is designed to remove barriers that have historically excluded Latine leaders from higher education and decision-making spaces. We provide a holistic approach to leadership development that equips Fellows with the cultural pride, knowledge, and connections to make lasting change.
Meet our fellows

Our Pillars

VISION
Reimagine and transform the learning experiences for Latine students and families.
VOICE
Build power to activate communities and enact change through storytelling.
VALOR
Strive to unapologetically own our identity, brilliance and expertise.
JOIN THE LARGEST NETWORK OF LATINE EDUCATION LEADERS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA

Our Statewide Network

The LatinxEd Fellowship is more than a program—it’s a comunidad.

Our Fellows stay connected long after the program ends, through mentorship, workshops, and leadership opportunities. This intergenerational approach ensures that today’s Fellows become tomorrow’s mentors, building sustainable pathways for Latine leadership in education across North Carolina.
FELLOWS
175
175 Latine trailblazers are a part of this powerful network committed to educational equity.
COMMUNITY
100%
100% of Fellows report having a supportive community of trust after their leadership experience.
CONFIDENCE
96%
96% of Fellows report increased confidence in implementing their vision for educational equity.
NC COUNTIES IMPACTED
40
From the mountains to the coast, Fellows are reimagining education statewide.

Our Impact

The LatinxEd Fellowship is where dreams turn into action—and community makes it possible. For many Latine leaders, the journey of being the first can feel overwhelming and lonely, but through the Fellowship, they find strength, connection, and purpose. 100% of our youth Fellows are graduating from high school and college, and our professional Fellows are advancing in their careers, increasing their earnings, and building a more sustainable future for themselves and their families.

With a renewed vision and a powerful network by their side, Fellows are stepping boldly into leadership and creating lasting change. Together, we’re transforming education for our comunidades—because we can’t do this alone.

LatinxEd Fellow Directory

Meet inspiring Latine leaders in our Fellows Directory—a community of changemakers dedicated to reimagining education across North Carolina. Dive into their stories, passions, and impact, and connect with those shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for us all.
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Josahandy Avila
Wake
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Sophia Tamayo
Wake
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Jonathan Ibarra
Watauga
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Jose Ortega-Luo
Wake
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Nayleny Banda
Wake
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Rubi Herrera Franco
Wake
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2024
Mia Otoya
Wake
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Luis Valdivia Diego
Wake
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Lilly Zamora
Burke
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Ricardo Bello Ball
Swain
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We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams,
now we are the dreamers and the doers.

Rooted in cultura, comunidad, and resilience, we are reimagining what education looks like for our people-together.

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The Fellowship was an amazing experience filled with encouragement, motivation, love, and support. I am honored to be part of such an inspiring community with such remarkable people. Can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together.
Karmisha Hernández Luciano
LatinxEd Fellow