Nicolás MartÃnez
COFUNDADORA, DIRECTORA EJECUTIVA
Nicholas trabajó como organizador comunitario en DSST Public Schools, la red de escuelas de mayor rendimiento en Denver. Como organizador, ayudó a elevar la voz y la experiencia de los padres para exigir un cambio. Antes de organizarse con DSST, Nicholas pasó 4 años enseñando historia de la escuela secundaria en el suroeste de Denver, donde formó lazos profundos con sus estudiantes y las familias a las que servía.
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Colorado en Boulder, donde trabajó para garantizar el acceso y el apoyo a estudiantes de bajos ingresos y estudiantes de color con el Centro de Extensión y Retención de Estudiantes para la Equidad. Fue durante su tiempo con SORCE que se dio cuenta de la desigualdad educativa intencional y sistémica que garantiza que a las comunidades marginadas se les niegue la oportunidad. Formado por sus propias experiencias educativas y a través de las historias de las familias a las que ha servido, Nicholas se compromete a luchar junto a las comunidades para crear un sistema educativo más justo para todos, porque todos los niños merecen una vida de oportunidades.
Anita Banuelos
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Anita was born and raised in Denver, Colorado–primarily in Southwest Denver–the youngest of three to an immigrant father and a fourth generation Coloradoan. After graduating from Denver Public Schools, Anita went on to attend Metropolitan State University of Denver (Metro State), graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management and Minor in International Business, becoming the first in her family to obtain a degree.
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After graduation, Anita worked at the second-largest radiology group to help families understand the medical services well supporting radiologists. She also volunteered her time to help elect Michael B. Hancock as Denver mayor in 2011, and worked for his re-election campaign in 2015.
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After the election, she worked for Fortune 500 Company Davita Dialysis, as well as volunteered her time with Denver Public Schools Southwest Community for Quality Education to give recommendations to the Denver Public School Board, and continues to advocate for quality education in Southwest Denver Anita worked for six years with Denver City Council District 7 Office, and during her time there, she was able to bring back the College View Recreation Center, help open the Youth Empowerment Building and sit on the Denver Police Chief Community Advisory Board.
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After spending time working on the Youth Empowerment Building and their youth advisory board, Anita wanted to get back into education and advocate for change, advocating for families to participate in their childrens’ education.
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