Mando Apio-White

Armando Apio-White is an experienced educator and program manager with a diverse background in leadership development and education. Currently serving as the Program Manager for Leadership Development and Support at The HadaNou Collective since July 2022, Armando previously worked as a Science Teacher at Denver Public Schools and a General Science Teacher at Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College. As a Corps Member with Teach For America, Armando demonstrated a commitment to educational equity. Initial roles included serving as a Prime Fit Instructor at Mackenzie Place - Fort Collins and an Employment Counselor at Sample Supports, where advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities was a focus. Armando's early experiences included administrative support and mentoring roles at Colorado State University, culminating in a Master of Education from Relay Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University.