Mayra Valle

About Mayra Valle

Lead transformative discourse that honors people and maximizes potential. As a proud daughter of immigrant parents, I am a Mexican-American, Chicana, and Latina that understands the complexity living within hyphenated identities. Communities of color are not homogenous, and I work to explore that complexity though dialogue, artistry, and access to education. Every part of the work I do supports the advancement and honoring of those identities. Within education, I support talented young people in the selective college admission process and facilitate professional development trainings for educators at 5 major Houston school districts. From developing curriculum to facilitating workshops on identity to connecting with the community, I continue to contribute to first-generation student spaces.Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Access. Students should have the opportunity to thrive in all areas of their lives. From the classroom to the college process to their communities, I help develop infrastructure to ensure students feel seen and their educators feel equipped to lead them.

Experience

1. Alumni

   New Leaders Council

   Jan 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   The NLC Fellowship trains and connects fellows with local changemakers who champion equity and fuel progress during a 6 month intensive fellowship process. It targets investment in those historically excluded from leadership pipelines, yet are best equipped to solve our nation’s most challenging issues through an inclusive, diverse, and equitable lens.

Education

• Connecticut College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin American Studies and Dance

• Texas A&M University

  Master’s Degree