Cory Arcarese -As the Chief Financial Officer of Harrison District 2 in Colorado Springs, CO, Cory leads an experienced team of dedicated professionals who provide top notch fiscal oversight of HSD2's financial resources. The mission is to focus on classroom, culture, and community so all HSD2 students graduate with choices and opportunities. Cory is an award-winning, bilingual executive with more than 25 years of progressive business experience and a passion for improving the lives of children and families.

Damaris M Miguel serves on the board of the Latina Equity Foundation with a deep commitment to being the difference-maker she once needed. As a Latina in the corporate finance world, she experienced firsthand the lack of representation and belonging—and now works to change that narrative for others. Damaris believes the most pressing challenge facing Latinas today is the resurgence of gender and racial inequality, echoing struggles from decades past. Through her leadership and advocacy, she aims to help Latinas reclaim progress and build a more equitable future. She draws inspiration from leaders like U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose courage and conviction continue to pave the way for future generations.

Dr. Angela L. Valdez is the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support for Harrison School District 2 in southeast Colorado Springs, where she also graduated. A lifelong educator and advocate for equity, she has served as teacher, principal, and district leader in both Denver Public Schools and Harrison D2. In 2023, she was named Colorado Elementary Principal of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives. Dr. Valdez holds a Doctor of Education from Walden University and continues to champion culturally responsive education and student achievement across Colorado.

Annette Cifuentes - Senior Contracts Administration Manager at Service Titan. Annette’s expertise involves expertly handling a diverse telecom contract portfolio, encompassing SaaS, licensing, and managed services. My responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams across the Americas and ensuring compliance while minimizing legal risks in facilitating seamless operations and supporting global initiatives.

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Dr. Jessica Castillo Gallegos serves as the Grants Development Director at Pikes Peak State College and has dedicated over 25 years to advancing education in Colorado. A Duke University alumna, she earned her MA from Adams State University and PhD from UCCS, where her research on Hispanic-Serving Institutions has been presented nationally. Dr. Castillo Gallegos remains active in leadership and equity work through organizations such as the Hispanic Chamber Adelante Leadership Institute, El Pomar Leadership Council, and PPSC Latino Alliance.

Keeley Griego (she/ella) was born and raised in Colorado Springs, and now lives in Pueblo with her spouse. She currently serves as the Communications Manager for Inside Out Youth Services and has a passion for her Latine and Queer communities. In her spare time, she enjoys learning and practicing Spanish, and even has monthly cafecitos where members of the community can practice Spanish in an affirming setting. Keeley is honored to serve on the Latina Equity Foundation to support other Latinas in their journeys in health and wellness, economic prosperity, and education. 

Kriselda Craven - Holds a BA in Anthropology from UTSA, an MS in Curriculum and Instruction from WGU, and is completing a PhD in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy at the UCCS. With over a decade of experience in bilingual education, she is a certified educator in Texas, Washington, and Colorado. Kriselda joined the Colorado Department of Education in 2023, where she began in Federal Programs and now serves as federal grant manager in the Schools of Choice Unit. Deeply committed to educational equity, she is the Director of Development for Educating Children of Color and serves on the boards of the Latina Equity Foundation and the Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning Charter School. Outside of work, Kriselda enjoys traveling, playing board games with her family, and Avalanche Hockey. 

Rubba Ahram - A professional executive with a strong background in public health, process improvement, and leadership, I'm dedicated to driving positive change and achieving impactful results. With 14 years' experience in healthcare and behavioral health administration in public hospital settings in Miami and New York City, and 6 years within Colorado government agencies, I'm committed to improving population health through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts from executive staff to community partners.

Sandy Garcia - A Harvard-educated, Latina leader in public health and education, Sandy is passionate about transforming philanthropic and social impact approaches by always centering the needs and voices of the people most impacted by donor-funded programs. It starts with humility, authentic interpersonal connection, and deep partnership engagement grounded in trust and respect. When funders and the social impact organizations they support truly believe they are accountable to the people whose lives they hope to impact, powerful positive change can happen.