The Latinx Alliances strives to be the most connected, active, thriving, and culturally responsive Latinx leadership network in pursuit for educational equity in the United States. Together, we form una fuerza of over 6,500 Latinx corps members, alumni, and staff.
Why we say "Latinx"
At Teach For America, we aspire to be an all-inclusive organization. This is why our community has decided to use the term Latinx. The "x" makes the word “Latino” gender-neutral and inclusive of genders outside of the male-female binary. Latinx includes people of Latin American descent of diverse cultural, national, racial, indigenous and linguistic backgrounds. Additionally, it’s inclusive of individuals whose gender identities fluctuate along different points of the spectrum from a gender or nonbinary to gender non-conforming, genderqueer, genderfluid, and intersex. To learn more about the origins of “Latinx,” listen to this interview from Latino USA.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to connect and forge pathways to enable members of the Latinx community to achieve their full educational, economic, and social potential.
We do this by:
- Mobilizing the TFA Latinx community to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence.
- Partnering with Latinx families, communities, and organizations across the nation and serve as an advocate for educational equity within the Latinx community.
- Providing leadership development opportunities to help TFA Latinx community members thrive in their chosen profession and become leaders in all capacities, including executive-level leadership positions.
- Building leadership across all sectors that influence education, to accelerate our progress toward “One Day.”
Join Our Familia
Become part of Teach For America and discover what’s possible.
Join Our Staff
We’re deeply humbled to be recognized as a great place to work by both Fortune and Latina Style. Latinxs are leaders at all levels of our staff. See the roles we have open for you.
For the DACA Community
We believe that all children, regardless of immigration status, are entitled to pursue an education and a successful path contributing to society without fear of deportation. We’re committed to recruiting eligible individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, often referred to as "Dreamers." Read more joining TFA as a DACA recipient.
Leadership Building within Our Latinx Community
Our work would not be possible without our national Latinx partners and collaborators. Explore resources for advocating for and supporting Latinx students and families, at any stage of your career.
Student Leadership Development and Scholarships
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - Internships, fellowships, and scholarships for Latinx students
- Hispanic Heritage Foundation - Programs for exploring different career paths
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund - How to prepare for college, interviewing tips, and scholarship information
- League of United Latin American Citizens - Scholarships and youth programs
- Smithsonian Latino Center - Leadership programs, and fellowships for high school seniors interested in arts, sciences, and humanities
- Holocaust Museum Houston - General classroom resources in English and Spanish for students and educators to better understand how the Holocaust, genocide, human rights and social justice are linked to the Latin American experience.
Leadership Development
- Association of Latino Professionals For America - Internships, workshops, and jobs for undergrads
- League of United Latin American Citizens - Join a council and advocate for your community
- Prospanica - Find resources for pursing a graduate degree
- Voto Latino Foundation - Develop your civic leadership skills
Fellowships & Scholarships
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - Internships, fellowships, and scholarships for Latinx students
- Hispanic Heritage Foundation - Programs for exploring different career paths
- Smithsonian Latino Center - Internships for a variety of Latino Center projects
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Scholarships for students of hispanic heritage obtain a college degree
- National Hispanic Medical Association - College Health Scholars Program
Teachers
Teacher Leadership Development
- Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents - For school leaders serving Latinx students
- Futuro Media - Journalism exploring the diversity of the American experience
- Human Rights Campaign - Supporting and caring for LGBT Latinx youth
- Latinos for Education - Programs to support your career path in educational leadership
- Smithsonian Latino Center - Latinx resources in the arts, sciences, and humanities
- SAFE Classrooms - Resources for educators who work with students in marginalized communities.
- #HomeIsHere Toolkit – Resources for preK-12 educators, leaders, and policymakers
- TFA Teacher Pinterest Board - Teaching resources, inspiration, self-care, and humor for teachers.
- Teach For All's Global Learning Lab - Resources for educators to support learning among classrooms and communities.
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- General classroom resources in English and Spanish for students and educators to better understand how the Holocaust, genocide, human rights and social justice are linked to the Latin American experience.
- Professional Development for Educators
Professionals
Leadership Development
- Association of Latino Professionals For America - Professional development and career-building opportunities
- Prospanica - Local chapters help develop future leaders within the Latinx community
- National Hispanic Medical Association - Resources for health professionals
Fellowships
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - Internships and fellowships for developing your leadership
Civic Engagement
- Leadership for Educational Equity - Nonpartisan civic leadership development for leaders with classroom experience
- League of United Latin American Citizens - Leadership opportunities that support the Latinx community
- UnidosUS Affiliates - Community-based organizations that directly serve the Latinx population
- Voto Latino Foundation - Develop your civic leadership skills
School Leaders
- Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents - For school leaders serving Latinx students
- Latinos for Education - Programs to support your career path in educational leadership
- White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics - Research, policy, and resources
- Excelencia in Education - Research, analysis, and policy for supporting Latinx academic achievement
- UnidosUS Affiliates - Policy, research, and programs for improving access to a quality education for Latinx youth
- Teach For All's Global Learning Lab - Resources for educators to support learning among classrooms and communities.
Executives
- Bright Morning Consulting - Personal and professional coaching
- Council For Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE) – National Diversity Council
- Latinos for Education Board Fellows Program - Prepares Latinx leaders to serve on education-related boards
Candelario Cervantez
National Senior Managing Director, Latinx Alliances
Candelario Cervantez (he, him, his, él) is a business executive who is committed to opening educational opportunities to historically underrepresented and underserved minority populations and a champion for educational equity and excellence. Candelario is also a strong advocate of the promotion and advancement of diverse leaders in all industries.