Bridging the Gap for Latino Student Success, with Sarita E. Brown and Deborah A. Santiago

In this episode, we sit down for an insightful conversation with Sarita Brown (president) and Deborah Santiago (CEO) of Excelencia in Education. Together, they discuss the organization’s mission and its transformative journey over the past two decades. As co-founders, Brown and Santiago reflect on their decision to create Excelencia with a vision to amplify the Latinx voice in higher education policy. Over the years, the organization has evolved from a focus on providing data and research to forging impactful partnerships with institutions to drive meaningful change. Both emphasize the critical role of trust, intentionality, and shared vision in their leadership model. Free access here.