Awards & Fellowships 🏆

  • Storytellers for Change 2022

    Storytellers for Change is an organization dedicated to empowering individuals and groups to harness the power of storytelling as a catalyst for social transformation. Established in 2010 by Luis Ortega, the organization focuses on equipping changemakers—including educators, youth, nonprofit professionals, and community leaders—with the skills to craft and share impactful narratives that promote empathy, equity, and systemic change .​

  • Latinos for Education 2022

    Latinos for Education is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2016, dedicated to increasing Latino leadership and influence within the U.S. education sector. It is the first Latino-founded and led organization solely focused on creating leadership pathways for Latinos in education.

  • NSHSS Educator of Distinction

    ​The NSHSS Educator of Distinction award, formally known as the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction, is a prestigious honor presented by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). This award recognizes high school teachers, counselors, and administrators who have made significant and lasting impacts on their students' academic journeys. Nominations are made by NSHSS student members who wish to acknowledge educators who have inspired them to strive for excellence in all aspects of life.

  • Fulbright India-Teachers for Global Classrooms 2023

    The Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program is a yearlong professional development initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It is designed to equip U.S. K–12 educators with the skills and experiences necessary to bring a global perspective to their teaching. India is one of the participating countries where selected educators engage in immersive cultural and educational exchanges

  • Urban Leaders Fellowship DC: 2022

    The Urban Leaders Fellowship (ULF) – Washington, D.C. is a competitive, paid, seven-week summer program designed for professionals committed to driving social change through policy and community engagement. The D.C. fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy and grassroots impact in the nation's capital.