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Develop and Inspire Public Education Leaders
Latino Leaders is an award-winning podcast dedicated to developing the leadership skills of current and prospective PreK-12 school administrators.
Listen to host Pablo Muñoz as he interviews accomplished Latina and Latino public education leaders. Each episode features a conversation between Pablo and a guest who shares advice, resources, and insightful stories to help you grow as a leader.
Pablo is a leadership coach, teacher, trainer, and speaker who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm.
Latino Leaders has been singled out as one of the Best Podcast Shows in the world for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a 2025 Silver Winner in the 4th Annual Signal Awards.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enriching conversation with his featured guest — Hector Chaira. Hector is a native of the Boyle Heights neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. He is the director of education programs for the Youth Cinema Project at the Latino Film Institute, which uses arts and media to help young people discover their voice, build confidence, and shape their own stories. He drives curriculum, program, and training expansion that empowers youth and builds pathways t...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an exceptional conversation with his featured guest — Veronica Benavides. Veronica has dedicated her career to advancing identity, language, and learning as a teacher, Fulbright scholar, Harvard researcher, coach, and leader. She champions heritage language reclamation through innovative tools for children, educators, and families. Veronica is the founder and CEO of Bilingual Generation. 1:03 - Introduction 2:00 - My Leadership Story 26:09 - Bilingual Gen...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enlightening conversation with his featured guest — Ana Ponce. Ana is the CEO of GPSN, a nonprofit intermediary organization in California. She leads efforts to advance equity across the Los Angeles Unified School District by mobilizing major philanthropic investment, shaping policy through research, and expanding opportunity for over 500,000 students. Ana is a former teacher and charter school leader who draws on her immigrant roots to champion authen...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an honest and vulnerable conversation with his featured guest — Janet Estrada. Janet is the principal of Ashley Elementary School in the Denver Public Schools. She is also the vice president of the Adams County School District 14 Board of Education in Commerce City, Colorado. Janet is the daughter of Mexican immigrants, and she is a passionate advocate for equity, representation, and empowering communities through education. 1:03 - Introduction 2:01 - My ...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — Axel Caballero. Axel is the CEO of the Latino Film Institute (LFI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating infrastructure for education, advancement, and innovation in the entertainment, tech arts, and media industries. He has a deep passion for strategic development and organizational building, thriving on merging traditional storytelling with emerging narrative forms. Axel was also the executive ...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Delphina JOYce Avila. Delphina is a leadership expert and founder of JOY, Journey Options YouChoose. She helps people L.E.A.D., S.H.I.N.E., and R.I.S.E. with JOY. Delphina is an author, speaker, and coach who empowers women to embrace resilience and create purpose-driven lives. 1:03 - Introduction 2:04 - My Leadership Story 23:30 - JOY: Journey Options YouChoose 32:53 - International Alliance Group 36:27 ...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enjoyable conversation with his featured guest — Faviola Cantú. Faviola is a nationally recognized education leader with 21 years of experience driving academic achievement and systemwide excellence. She is the chief academic officer for the Aldine Independent School District in Texas, where she oversees curriculum and instruction for 57,000 students. Faviola inspires and encourages the next generation of Latino educational leaders. 1:03 - Introduction...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a marvelous conversation with his featured guest — Pierre Orbe. Pierre is a first-generation American who was born to Ecuadorian parents. He is the New York State Principal of the Year, as well as the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) National Principal of the Year for 2025. Pierre is a transformative leader and doctoral researcher who is preparing to serve as a superintendent committed to unlocking the potential of every stu...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an extraordinary conversation with his featured guest — Karla Hernández-Mats. Karla is a proud Miami, Florida native and first-generation American of Honduran descent. She is an American Federation of Teachers (AFT) vice president and past president of United Teachers of Dade. Karla was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Florida in 2022. 1:03 - Introduction 1:56 - My Leadership Story 30:33 - Educated. We Stand 33:58 - AFT Vice President 37:...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a meaningful conversation with his featured guest — Elena Fabunan. Elena was born in Tijuana, Mexico to a Filipino father and Mexican mother. She championed equity, trauma-informed practices, and newcomer student success during her 35 years as a bilingual teacher, counselor, and principal. Elena is currently a coach, mentor, and advocate, ensuring that every child feels seen, safe, and unstoppable. 1:03 - Introduction 2:16 - My Leadership Story 16:24 - Pr...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a wonderful conversation with his featured guest — Celina Estrada Thomas. Celina is a lifelong educator, a dedicated wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a colleague, and a friend. She served as a public school educator for over 41 years and retired from public education in 2023. Celina is currently serving as the executive director for the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS). 1:03 - Introduction 2:08 - My Leadership S...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Miranda Walichowski. Miranda is the founder of Human Architects and a clinical associate professor at Texas A&M University. She helps school leadership teams boost efficacy, strengthen internal dynamics, and respond to all stakeholders. Miranda is a wife, mother of five, and competitive powerlifter who blends heart, strategy, and focus into everything she does. 1:03 - Introduction 2:02 - My Leaders...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Gladys Barbosa Labas. Gladys is an associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at Southern Connecticut State University. She previously served as the director of equity and language at the Connecticut Department of Education, supporting school districts in meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of English learners. Gladys has made a lifelong commitment to bilingual education...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a caring conversation with his featured guest — Carlos Marrero. Carlos is a visionary leader with a rare blend of strategic foresight and grounded presence. He was the CEO, founder, and director of the LEO Clinic in Connecticut. Carlos has mentored aspiring social workers and helped shape the next generation of mental health professionals. 1:03 - Introduction 2:45 - My Leadership Story 11:17 - LEO Clinic 18:08 - School Social Worker 22:04 - Education Cons...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Rubén Arias. Rubén is a Chilean serial edtech entrepreneur relocated to Texas. He is a mission-driven engineer that specializes in designing, developing, and evaluating technology for education. Rubén aims to change the lives of 100 million K-12 Spanish-speaking students worldwide. 1:03 - Introduction 1:59 - My Leadership Story 19:17 - Education and Technology 24:45 - Large Language Models 26:50 -...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Steven Almazán. Steven is the director of policy and partnerships at EdVoice Institute, an education advocacy organization focused on reshaping public education in California. He has spent his career advancing policies and leading coalitions at the local, state, and national levels that improve opportunities for students, especially those from marginalized communities. Steven is primarily focused ...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an outstanding conversation with his featured guest — Anna Marie Candelario. Anna Marie is a first-generation Latina educator and systems-level leader who is redefining leadership through equity, healing, and heart. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and rooted leadership that values care, connection, and courage. Anna Marie was named one of the Top 100 Education Influencers of 2025. 1:03 - Introduction 2:01 - My Leadership Story 22:50 - NxtGEN Teac...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a moving conversation with his featured guest — Roberto Lozano. Roberto is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and chief of educational equity and support programs for Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico, a district near the United States–Mexico border. He leads with empathy to ensure that all students feel connected and supported, while also working to expand opportunities for underserved communities. Roberto oversees bilingual education, student we...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an uplifting conversation with his featured guest — Daniel Rosales. Daniel embodies a leadership story rooted in profound personal experience growing up with an immigrant father and migrant mother. His journey highlights how his leadership is a direct reflection of his identity. Daniel is the superintendent of schools for the Friona Independent School District in Texas. 1:03 - Introduction 1:57 - My Leadership Story 20:01 - Superintendent of Schools 30:45...
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a fascinating conversation with his featured guest — Ronald Cabrera. Ron has been a public education teacher, principal, and senior leader. He currently consults as an executive coach, working with school leaders at all levels. Ron also serves as the executive director of the 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy, developing school leaders from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. 1:03 - Introduction 2:02 - My Leadership Story 31:06 - The RONS Group 33:...
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