Dr. Louie F. Rodríguez is a Professor and Bank of America Chair in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Practice in the School of Education at the University of California Riverside.  Originally from the Inland Empire, he attended San Bernardino Valley College, then transferred to CSU, San Bernardino where he became a McNair School Scholar, and Harvard University for graduate school where he earned two master’s degrees and a doctorate in Administration, Planning and Social Policy. His research focuses on issues of educational equity, Latina/o/x/ education, and community engagement. Between 2019-2022, he served as Interim Dean of the School of Education at UC Riverside. See full bio.

Guillermo Diaz, Jr. is a transformative global business leader and champion of inclusion and diversity. He is the Founder and CEO of Conectado Inc., an innovative Web 3 digital platform with the mission to accelerate access to opportunities for those that are underrepresented. He also currently serves as the Chairman of the Hispanic Technology Council (HITEC), the premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives who have and are building outstanding careers in technology. Diaz has most recently served as the CEO of Kloudspot, Inc., an innovative predictive AI and IOT analytics platform provider and now serves on its Board of Directors. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of Blue Shield of California. See full bio.

Julie Sullivan is the 30th president of Santa Clara University. She is both the first layperson and first female president in the University’s 171-year history. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of educating the whole person. A visionary academic leader, President Sullivan is a passionate champion for the tenets of Catholic social teaching, including creating opportunities and economic inclusion through education, dismantling racism and building belonging, and promoting environmental sustainability.

Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca is a White House Champion of Change recipient (2014), has received 5 House of Representatives Awards, and was named in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2016. A former undocumented student who once had to drop out of school to support her family, Sarahi’s personal experience informs her unwavering vision: to help hundreds of thousands of students eliminate educational barriers to success and achieve their full potential. Sarahi is currently attending Santa Clara University where she is majoring in Ethic Studies and Sociology. See full bio.

Edward Alvarez has extensive background and experience in the education sector. His education experience includes services on various advisory committees, including the Eastside Union High School District and the California Community Colleges Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs. He was elected to the Eastside Union High School District Board of Trustees and served a seven year term during which the District constructed 8 high schools. He served a 7 year term on the Board of trustees of Santa Clara University as well as the Board Real Estate and Finance Committee; he is a trustee Emeritus of the University as well as a member of the Role Model Board of Trustees, an elementary school mentor program. During his law practice tenure, he represented the Mission-DeAnza Community College District and was instrumental in the information of the formation of the Mission-DeAnza Community Foundation, including the creation of enabling legislation required by law.

Eva Blanco Masias serves on the president's cabinet and oversees Undergraduate Admission, University Financial Aid, and Enrollment Services departments. Eva worked for ten years in Latino media as a leader in ad sales and marketing for several start-up operations launching into Latin American and the U.S. Hispanic market, including Fox Latin American Channel, USA Networks, Discovery Networks, and El Sitio.com. She serves on several boards and committees of local and national non-profit organizations including The Foundation of Hispanic Education and is past President of the National Catholic College Admission Association. Eva received her bachelor's degree in economics from Yale and master's in education administration from Santa Clara University.