Migdalia Diaz Joins Latinos for Education as the New Chief Operating Officer

Diaz Oversaw Finance and Operations at the Massachusetts Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Boston, Massachusetts – Latinos for Education announced today that Migdalia Diaz, former CFO and COO of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, is joining their leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Migdalia will oversee the development and implementation of Latinos for Education’s strategy, as the organization enters a new phase of growth and expansion. In addition, she will ensure the organization has the resources, systems, and infrastructure necessary to achieve its mission and vision. 

“I’m honored to have an experienced and dynamic Latina leader such as Migdalia join our team as we continue to build leadership pipelines for Latinos to enter the education sector and create meaningful policy change for Latino students, teachers and families,” said Latinos for Education founder and CEO, Amanda Fernandez. “Migdalia’s experience overseeing finances, operations and people both within the nonprofit sector and public sector will provide our team with a unique perspective and insight on how to continue scaling our impact.”

As Acting CFO for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), Migdalia oversaw efforts to bolster finance for the various programs and agencies within EOLWD to carry out their missions.  As Chief Operating Officer of EOLWD, Migdalia oversaw the restructuring of all finance, business and audit processes within the department to meet the growing demands brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to these roles, Migdalia served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) and as the Boston Chapter President from 2012 to 2015.

“I’m excited to join an organization that is building a world where Latino children and youth see their culture and talents celebrated within their schools, and they have an education system that gives them the opportunity and tools to succeed,” said Migdalia Diaz. “In this role, I get to bridge my experience as an operations and finance professional leading organizations through change with my personal commitment as a Latina to leave the world a better place for my nephews and nieces, and I couldn’t be more proud to embark on this journey.”

Born in Puerto Rico, Migdalia began her career after graduating from the University of Connecticut while serving in the Connecticut Army National Guard, where she served for 8 years, an experience that has helped shape her leadership and team management skills throughout her career.

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About Latinos for Education:

Latinos for Education is a national education non-profit organization focused on developing, placing, and connecting essential Latino talent in the education sector. The organization is mobilizing a network of skilled education leaders to ensure the voice of students and families is not only heard but factored into decision-making in schools, communities, and education institutions throughout the U.S. The organization also ensures Latino education professionals have access to a nationwide network of peers as well as career and professional development opportunities across the country through the members-only EdCentro network. For more information visit: https://www.latinosforeducation.org.

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