S13/E4: Embracing the power of Latino leadership with Dr. Juana Bordas

Welcome to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Juana Bordas, author of The Power of Latino Leadership – Ahora! and Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age. Dr. Bordas discusses the vital role family and cultural connections play in shaping leadership within the Latino community. We explore how preserving cultural identity can empower the next generation of leaders, and Dr. Bordas shares key insights on cultural pride, education, and intergenerational leadership. As a pioneer in leadership development and a lifelong advocate for advancing the Latino community, Dr. Bordas offers inspiration and actionable strategies for building future leaders who are deeply connected to their heritage. Click here to download the⁠ ⁠full episode transcript⁠⁠. To find more podcast episodes and show notes/key takeaways, ⁠⁠⁠visit our podcast resource page.⁠⁠⁠ For additional free resources geared toward supporting English learners, ⁠⁠⁠visit our blog.⁠⁠ To expand your connection within the Ellevation community by join our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ellevation Educator Facebook Group.⁠⁠ To learn more about Dr. Juana Bordas’ work ⁠click here⁠.