Organizing/Advocacy Experience
- National Council of La Raza, Organizer and Capacity Building Strategist
- COPAA (Council of Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates) Advocate Committee member (current)
- Cirkiel and Associates Law Firm, Advocate
- ACLU of TX, Organizer, School to Prison Pipeline Project
- Advocacy, Inc., Special Education/Disability Advocate
- Travis County MHMR, Advocate
- Latina Mami, Advocate and Organizer
- Texans For Midwifery
- KOOP Radio
Professional Trainings/Workshops Presented
- "School Discipline And Your Child With Special Needs", Njoy Foundation, Ft Worth, TX
- "The Reality of Special Education", Child Protective Services, San Antonio, TX
- "Special Education Rights and Discipline in Texas Schools", ACLU, Laredo, TX
- "Community Organizing Through Public Radio”, Allied Media Conference, Detroit, MI
- “Understanding Special Education Law & Your Child’s Rights”, Advocacy, Inc, Austin, TX
- “Disability and Domestic Violence Survivors”, Advocacy, Inc, Waco, TX
- “Emotional Aspects of Working With Families with High-Needs”, Travis County MHMR
- “Understanding the Special Education Process”, Latina Mami Platica Series, Austin, TX
- “Your Child’s Rights within Special Education”, Latina Mami Platica Series, Austin, TX
- “The Needs of Diverse Families”, Family Connections Resource Fair, Austin, TX
- “Organizing around Issues Affecting Your Community”, Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), Austin, TX
- “Mothering High Needs Children and Depression”, UT Family Connections , Austin, TX
- “Working with Hispanic Families”, Family Connections Resource Fair, Austin, TX
Community Involvement/Leadership
- Disability Rights Legal Center of Los Angeles, Pro Bono Special Ed Advocate (2009-current)
- Volunteer Coordinator, Foundation Communities (2008)
- Host, “Mamis of Color” radio show, 91.7 FM (2000-2007)
- Founder/Board Member, Latina Mami (2000-2007)
- Board Member, Texans for Midwifery (2001-2002)
- KOOP Radio Board Member (2006-2007)
- Graduate of Partners in Policymaking (2005)
- Member, Autism Regional Task Force (2006)
- Election Committee Chair, KOOP Radio (2005-2006)
- Austin ISD Special Education Citizen’s Advisory & Bilingual Committee (2005-2007)
- Member, March of Dimes Program Services Committee (1999-2004)
Professional Trainings/Workshops
- Midwest Academy, Community Organizing training
- La Tapizca, Community Organizing/Popular Education training
- Texas Bar Association, Special Education and Juvenile Justice (2008, 2010)
- National Organizer Training, Industrial Areas Foundation
- Wrightslaw Bootcamp Advocacy Training (2007, 2008)
- Partners in Policymaking (2005, yearlong advocacy training)
- Texas Council on Family Violence Organizer Training
- Incite! Women of Color Against Violence National Organizer Training
- Latina Mami Leadership Training
