Mayra Valle, M.A
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Bio
Credentials
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Center for the International Studies and the Liberal Arts
Connecticut CollegeMay, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health First-Aid from National Council for Mental WellbeingDec, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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EMERGE
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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May 2021 - Present
Co-create spaces of learning and professional development for over 20 EMERGE staff members who serve over 1,300 students across 5 Houston area school districts, which include: Aldine, Houston, Spring Branch, Spring, and Klein ISD.
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Jul 2018 - May 2021
The EMERGE Fellowship operates to support high-performing students from underserved communities in Houston through the selective college admission process.
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Colorwave
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Feb 2023 - Present
Selected to join the 6th ColorWave Fellowship Cohort that works with partner companies to disrupt network-based hiring practices and provide underrepresented professionals access to leadership opportunities. Selected to join the 6th ColorWave Fellowship Cohort that works with partner companies to disrupt network-based hiring practices and provide underrepresented professionals access to leadership opportunities.
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New Leaders Council
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aug 2022 - Present
A proud Board Member and Co-Chair of the Selections Committee with New Leaders Council- Houston . Responsible for supporting in the unbiased, supportive, and inclusive selection process for incoming cohorts of progressive Houstonian leaders.
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Jan 2022 - Present
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.
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Co-Founder/ Educator Mentor
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Houston, Texas, United States
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College Catalyst
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Apr 2021 - Present
Co-founded a middle school to college pipeline program in Spring Branch ISD alongside a phenomenal former students of mine. We earned a grant to support our inaugural cohort of 10 seventh graders who would be first generation college graduates. This program has since expanded! Co-founded a middle school to college pipeline program in Spring Branch ISD alongside a phenomenal former students of mine. We earned a grant to support our inaugural cohort of 10 seventh graders who would be first generation college graduates. This program has since expanded!
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Millennial Abuelita
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Houston, TX
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Founder
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Dec 2021 - Present
This platform was developed to celebrate the rich traditions of Mexican embroidery and artistry. As an homage to my abuelita, I use this artistic platform to support BIPOC artists and showcase a modern reflection of traditional teachings. This platform was developed to celebrate the rich traditions of Mexican embroidery and artistry. As an homage to my abuelita, I use this artistic platform to support BIPOC artists and showcase a modern reflection of traditional teachings.
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Latinos for Education
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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May 2021 - Present
Collaborate with national leaders in the Latinos For Education network to provide professional development programming across sites. Connect Houstonian Latine educators to the Latinos For Education platform to expand their network of support.
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Aug 2020 - May 2021
The organization was built with a mission to place and connect Latinx leaders within the education sector. It connects Latinx talent to positions of influence to make education more just and equitable for all student populations.
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Leadership ISD
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Civic Voices Fellow
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Aug 2020 - Present
From civic and community leaders to district and campus administrators and educators, we work to advance racial equity and academic excellence through advocacy and policy within Houston's education system. From civic and community leaders to district and campus administrators and educators, we work to advance racial equity and academic excellence through advocacy and policy within Houston's education system.
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2021 Bezos Educator
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May 2021 - Present
Selected to join a year-long program to foster a meaningful experience between myself and my student scholar. I collaborate with my student in the creation and execution of their community change project through cultivating a select of belonging, advocacy, resilience, and agency. Selected to join a year-long program to foster a meaningful experience between myself and my student scholar. I collaborate with my student in the creation and execution of their community change project through cultivating a select of belonging, advocacy, resilience, and agency.
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The Aspen Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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Aspen Ideas Scholar
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Jun 2021 - Present
Fellow with the Bezos Family Foundation. Engage in incredible conversation with global change agents to support my student scholar's Local Ideas Festival event in Houston, TX. Fellow with the Bezos Family Foundation. Engage in incredible conversation with global change agents to support my student scholar's Local Ideas Festival event in Houston, TX.
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Emerging Leaders Institute
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
ELI is a foundation program designed to generate professional training and development, mentorship, community engagement, and recruitment opportunities for the Emerging Leaders. ELI is a foundation program designed to generate professional training and development, mentorship, community engagement, and recruitment opportunities for the Emerging Leaders.
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Breakthrough Houston
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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College Access Fellow
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Aug 2020 - May 2021
Breakthrough Houston provides support to students with high academic potential with the support to cultivate their talents in the college admission process. Breakthrough Houston provides support to students with high academic potential with the support to cultivate their talents in the college admission process.
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Melrose Creative Suite: The Rose Experience
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Houston, Texas, United States
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Marketing Special Event Coordinator
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Aug 2016 - May 2019
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The Posse Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Trainer +Facilitator
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
The Posse Foundation provides 4 year full-tuition scholarships to talented young leaders in urban cities across the nation. Proficient in engaging youth in cross cultural dialogue, academic excellence, leadership, and community building. The Posse Foundation provides 4 year full-tuition scholarships to talented young leaders in urban cities across the nation. Proficient in engaging youth in cross cultural dialogue, academic excellence, leadership, and community building.
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Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
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Ripley House Neighborhood Community Center
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Houston,TX
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Performance Director
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2010 - 2015
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Connecticut College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Admission Fellow
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
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Education
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Connecticut College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin American Studies and Dance -
Texas A&M University
Master’s Degree