At Revolución Educativa, we’re all about building sustained collective power within the Latinx community, especially in education. On Thursday, November 14, 2024, we proudly celebrated the Impacto Changemaker Awards and Recognitions, honoring 17 exceptional individuals and organizations making a lasting impact.
This annual award highlights those whose dedication to transformation inspires us all. Together, they’re creating the conditions for the success and advancement of Latinx youth.
The 2024 Impacto Changemaker Award and Recognition recipients are:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Award
Amy Coffman and Greg Valdovino, Welcoming KC
- Community Organizer Award
zusuki ocon, Community Development Manager, Community Services League
- Civic Engagement Award
Phyllis Hernandez, Civic Leader
- Community Resources Award
Jimena González, Community Leader
- Community Organization Award
Macyory Calderon Perdomo, Support Services Manager, NECC: Home of Harmony Project KC
- Legislative Advocacy Organization Award
Keri Rodrigues, Founding President, National Parents Union
- Education Media Communications Award
Daisy Garcia Montoya, Reporter, Kansas City's Northeast News
- Partner Organization Award
Marialexa Sanoja, Director, Mision Despegue, Inc.
- Teacher Advocate Award
Michelle Aguirre Hill, Principal, Foreign Language Academy, Kansas City Public Schools
- Digital Literacy Advocate Award
Rachel Hack Merlo, Head of Government and Community Affairs, Google Fiber
- Immigrant Advocacy Award
Christina Jasso, Family Support Director, Guadalupe Centers
- Family Engagement Advocate Award
Jessica Keeley, Family Advocacy Coordinator, Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools
- Education Advocate Award
Risa Woods, M. Ed, Newcomer Teacher, North Kansas City Schools
- Representation Award
Kim Riley, MBA, Founder & Executive Director, The Transition Academy
- Language Access Advocate Award
Jaly Castillo, Immigrant Rights Advocate, Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation
- Language Justice Steward Award
Alberto Villamandos, Professor, University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Parent Advocate Award
Irma Catalán García, Special Education Advocate, Parent Teacher Organization Leader El autismo y yo
- Community Health Advocate Award
Karina García, Owner & Instructor, Fitness, Ritmo y Sabor
- Student Advocate Award
María Cristina Herrera, Activist, Early Childhood Educator
Join us in celebrating these changemakers and their incredible contributions!
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