Latino Education Advancement Foundation
Libier Gonzalez is an experienced educator and advocate with a strong background in family engagement and psychological support. Currently serving as the Family and Advocacy Programs Director at the Latino Education Advancement Foundation since October 2021, Libier enhances parent engagement initiatives for Latinx families in East San Jose while managing community relations and partnerships. Prior experience includes serving as the Bay Area Regional Director at the Parent Institute for Quality Education, overseeing operations across multiple counties, and holding roles as an Associate Director and English Teacher in various educational institutions. Libier's educational background features a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Universidad del Valle de Atemajac and specialized training in pedagogy for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Additionally, Libier has experience as a psychologist providing support to vulnerable populations.
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Latino Education Advancement Foundation
LEAF's purpose is to increase college enrollment and persistence among low-income students attending East San José High Schools; to support systemic reform in the education system and to benefit all low-income students and to increase funding for all schools in East San José. We are currently comprised of four programs that prioritize academic success, parent engagement, and economic mobility for families that are experiencing systemic barriers alongside their first-generation student for the first time. We work to serve the socioeconomically disadvantaged Latino/Hispanic students of East San Jose through our support programming: 1. LEAF Center for College Success 2. LEAF Centro Educativo Para Padres 3. Career Exploration & Discovery 4. Eastside Education Initiative For more information on our education initiatives, please contact brittany@leafca.org