Gloria Vera-Bedolla

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT GLORIA VERA-BEDOLLA

Equity‑driven, bicultural leader with 20+ years of experience in community engagement, organizing, fundraising, and public education across Central Texas•Recipient of the Golden RAVE (Recognizing All Valuable Employees) Award, the silver RAVE Award, Community Resilience Champion recognition, Winter Storm Relief Partner recognition, the Outstanding Latina Community Leader award, the Con Mi MADRE Prom Court Corazón Award, 2026 She\'s Golden Honoree, with a track record of showing up for families in crisis and in times of opportunity. •As a Family Engagement Coordinator at Austin ISD, has led districtwide family & community engagement efforts that strengthen Title I campuses, build trust, and elevate family voice in decision‑making•Founding member of the Cradle to Contributor Collective a collaborative network of organizations working to strengthen coordinated systems and address inequities across education, health, workforce, and social supports•Founding partner of Global Learning Initiative (GLI), offering services in family engagement strategies, conference, experience creator, and customized connection-concierge support for schools and education partners.•Known as a gifted facilitator and systems‑thinker who connects partners across education, health, and social services to move resources where they’re needed most•Core strengths include:•Building & coaching large, diverse teams (70+ staff, Title I focus, Regional Parent Support Team)•Partnership building, fundraising, & un, resource mobilization•Crisis response and mutual aid (COVID‑19, winter storms, community emergencies)•Bilingual English/Spanish communication and facilitationOpen to collaborating with education leaders, nonprofits, and public agencies who are committed to equity, community power, and supporting frontline staff.