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LA Leads! 2025 Cohort

The third cohort of LA Leads! Fellows is a dynamic group of leaders representing the diversity of Los Angeles, ready to drive transformative change across LA Unified. Over a 10-month journey guided by GPSN’s Special Advisor and former LAUSD Board President Mónica García, fellows gain proven frameworks, a supportive community of practice, and the tools they need to drive meaningful, lasting improvements in Los Angeles public education.
Fellows

Meet the cohort

Caroline Lee

Caroline Lee

Pasadena City College / Interim Special Assistant to the Superintendent/President
Deycy Hernandez

Deycy Hernandez

Consultant
Edgar Campos

Edgar Campos

LA Promise Fund / Chief Advancement Officer
Erica Rosales

Erica Rosales

College Match / Executive Director
Marvetta Thompson

Marvetta Thompson

The Accelerated Schools / Chief of Staff
Mayra A. Lara

Mayra A. Lara

EdTrust-West / Director of Southern California Partnerships and Engagement
Michelle Pyo

Michelle Pyo

PowerMyLearning / Interim Executive Director, Los Angeles; Managing Director, Partner Success
Ofelia Medina

Ofelia Medina

First 5 Los Angeles / Senior Policy Strategist
Olga Corona De La Cruz

Olga Corona De La Cruz

Families In Schools / Senior Campaign Director
Paola Schenkelberg

Paola Schenkelberg

Water Education for Latino Leaders / Civic and Political Engagement Manager
Peter Watts

Peter Watts

Watts of Power Foundation / Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Hernandez

Stephanie Hernandez

Communities In Schools of Los Angeles / External Affairs Director
Sylvester Ani Jr.

Sylvester Ani Jr.

The Love We Don’t See / Executive Director