![]() I encourage anyone looking to do the same to take the initiative and apply. And not only that, but it has inspired me to go above and beyond in my career, be proud of my culture and incorporate that into my work, and grow into the leader I know I can be. I know that the Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship has equipped me with the tools to do so. My long-term goal is to open my own nonprofit that partners with charter school systems to educate and support students from underserved communities on the importance of health and nutrition. All that I have experienced during my time in the fellowship, including joining EdCentro, has benefitted the work in my current position and where I see myself in the future. The Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship has also supported my professional development. It has allowed me to have conversations and build relationships with other education professionals whose guidance has aided me in strengthening and broadening my organization’s impact on students. For me, taking part in the fellowship has helped me avoid complacency in my career by introducing me to a new setting, new people, and new growth opportunities. ![]() I am comfortable in my role at Yes Prep, but I also know I am capable of more. To start, the Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship has gotten me out of my comfort zone. I knew that I wanted to further my career in the education sector and joining the 2022 cohort of the Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship was a great place to begin. In my current role as a manager of program vendor operations at YES Prep, I have become increasingly interested in academic operations and because of this, I was introduced to Latinos for Education. ![]() After I graduated from college I spent a couple of years as a recreational event planner prior to beginning my career as an educator. I have always known in my gut that I wanted to have a career in education, but like many, it took some time to figure out where I belonged in this space. By: Kimberly Gallegos, 2022 Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellow ![]()
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