Elevate Those We Serve with Peter Rosario

04/29/24 • 57 min

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — Peter Rosario.
Peter is the President and CEO of La Casa de Don Pedro, which is the largest Latinx organization in New Jersey. La Casa de Don Pedro is based in Newark, New Jersey. The organization's work is centered around three key pillars: Community Empowerment, Early Childhood, and Healthy Homes.
1:03 - Introduction
2:11 - My Leadership Story
18:23 - Parent Advocate
22:00 - Board of Education
23:01 - Policy, Governance, and Student Engagement
29:00 - La Casa de Don Pedro
36:15 - Servant Leader
38:13 - YMCA
41:38 - Educational Equity and Desegregation
45:20 - Authentic Empathy
48:17 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
50:55 - Guiding Principles
Peter Rosario leads and serves with La Casa de Don Pedro’s 280 employees, who collectively impact upwards of 50,000 people per year through programs that foster self-sufficiency, empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization. As La Casa celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, Peter’s highest priorities include racial and social justice, affordable homeownership, high-quality early childhood education, and addressing the ongoing impact of COVID-19 that continues to disproportionally impact BIPOC communities.
Throughout his 26-year nonprofit career, Peter distinguished himself in multiple executive leadership, operational, and fundraising roles for the YMCA and the Boy Scouts of America. He served two terms as president, vice president, chairman of five committees, and member on the Passaic Board of Education in New Jersey.
Peter grew up in South Bronx, New York. He is a Fordham University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communications.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterrosario
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
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Leading with an Open Heart and Mind with Carlos Rodriguez

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an encouraging conversation with his featured guest — Carlos Rodriguez.
Carlos is a respected higher education leader and currently serves as Vice President of Administration and Strategic Analytics at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. With his expertise in leveraging data for excellence, Carlos drives innovation and student success.
1:03 - Introduction
2:00 - My Leadership Story
14:50 - New Jersey Department of Education
20:18 - Kean University
29:41 - Leading with Purpose and Values
37:07 - Navigating Dual Cultures
43:07 - Educational Equity
50:31 - Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
53:17 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
55:55 - Guiding Principles
Dr. Carlos Rodriguez is an accomplished leader in higher education with a profound commitment to excellence and innovation. He spearheads initiatives aimed at optimizing institutional operations and leveraging data insights for strategic decision-making.
Carlos earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Rider University, where he developed a strong foundation in administration and data analysis. He further advanced his academic pursuits by obtaining a doctoral degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, specializing in Higher Education Administration.
Throughout his career, Carlos has demonstrated a keen ability to blend academic theory with practical application, driving transformative change within educational landscapes. His expertise in strategic planning, analytics, and administration has contributed significantly to Kean University's mission of fostering student success and institutional growth.
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/crod03
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
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Be True to Who You Are with Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana.
Thelma is a former bilingual teacher, principal, superintendent, and Assistant Secretary of Education for the US Department of Education. Thelma dedicated her career to ensuring that all students, particularly disadvantaged ones, succeed in school through high-quality teaching and learning.
1:03 - Introduction
2:00 - My Leadership Story
25:45 - Authenticity
32:12 - Resilience
44:35 - Empathy
54:32 - Educational Leadership
59:48 - Latina Leaders
1:05:13 - United States Department of Education
1:10:00 - Superintendent of Schools
1:12:04 - Guiding Principles
Dr. Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana is a retired superintendent of schools who successfully served in three California school districts. Thelma has a wealth of experience from her 38-year career in public education. The American Association of School Administrators named her the California Superintendent of the Year in 2009. In addition, Thelma served as the Chief Executive Officer in the Office of Educational Services for the Los Angeles Unified School District and served as the senior education advisor to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. She is a Trustee on The J. Paul Getty Trust and is Trustee Emerita of the California State University system.
Thelma earned a bachelor of arts, cum laude, from UCLA and a Ph.D. from USC. She received an honorary doctorate from Pepperdine University. Thelma is the recipient of the 2012 Alumni Merit Award from the USC Alumni Association, the 2011 Mexican American Opportunity Foundation’s National Hispanic Woman of the Year, and Hispanic Business Magazine’s 2010 Woman of the Year.
LinkedIn: l linkedin.com/in/thelma-melendez-5b762515
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1
Email: [email protected]