LEE
Carl Zaragoza is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Member Impact at LEE since February 2012, Zaragoza has also held positions such as Vice President of Elected Leadership and Senior Director of Candidate Ready Development within the organization. Zaragoza co-founded School Board Partners and served as the Founding President of the Board of Directors from July 2018 to December 2023. Previous leadership experience includes acting as the Governing Board President for the Creighton School District and Director of Government Affairs at Stand for Children. Zaragoza's early career features roles in operations and education, including as Director of Operations at Restaurant Group 32 and Social Studies Teacher at Isaac School District #5. Zaragoza holds an MBA from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, a BA in Political Science from Arizona State University, and is pursuing a Certificate in AI Strategy and Leadership at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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LEE
LEE is a diverse network of equity-minded leaders at all stages of life and career. By providing 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities, we help our network members do the work needed to ensure an equitable education for children everywhere – whether that’s organizing within their local communities, exploring careers in policy and advocacy, or pursuing elected office. LEE is a free membership organization currently open to alumni of several partner organizations including Teach For America, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), New Leaders, Latinos for Education, Urban Teachers, Public Allies, and School Board Partners. LEE believes that when a diverse group of leaders, grounded in a commitment to equity, are in leadership roles, they will serve as a transformative force for and with students and communities. We are an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is honored to have been selected as a LATINA Style 50 Award recipient and a When Work Works award recipient. We are also an Employer of National Service. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more, please visit wearelee.org.