Erica Romero Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

I am an experienced education policy consultant passionate about transforming educational systems and policy to foster equitable and effective learning environments. I specialize in developing and implementing evidence-based policies that enhance educational outcomes for all students.🔍 Areas of Expertise:Education Policy Analysis & DevelopmentData-Driven.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Represented L4E before the Administration and Congress to influence public policy and appropriations/budget to improve the educational pipeline for Latino students and the educators who serve them. Served as the point.
• Created the organization's first Latino Action Agenda (LAA using research and federal landscape analysis). The LAA included: Educator Diversity, Early Childhood Education, K-12, and Higher Education issues. The launch.
• Established key Administration and Congressional relationships including with the White House Office of Domestic Policy, Office of Policy Engagement, various offices at the US Department of Education, and with various.
• Cultivated key national partnerships to further advance the mission of the organization, including participating in associations/networks, and speaking engagements, including:- Represented the organization on a panel.
• Constructed strategic opportunities for Latinos for Education to influence policy including providing legislative language and engaging over 200 times with Members of Congress and their staff
• Advocated on Appropriations Priorities with both the Administration and Congress

Lead advocacy efforts for 150+ existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions across 5 states, formulating strategies and influencing laws, public policy, and budget frameworks for improving access to and quality of higher education for Hispanics. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to maximize policy and budget successes, collaborating with.

Designed engagement strategies, delivered legislative wins, led coalitions, and served as primary legislative spokesperson for association of 80 diverse, private, nonprofit colleges and universities across California.■ Defeated potential 11% cut to student financial aid, compiling impactful data to inform messaging, and establishing advocacy day attracting.

Promoted to Senior Executive Director, coordinating diverse government relations needs of 150+ member organizations in western region, influencing laws, regulations, and public policy. Headed first regional office in CA, creating strategy to address advocacy, members services, and external affairs.■ Raised profile of HACU by 100%, testifying before.

Conducted outreach campaign for Port of Oakland project; authored report on Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund to promote more diverse applicant pool.

Facilitated national listening tour for White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Compiled data on educational disparities, authored website content (www.yesican.gov), and organized largest number of hearings/events.

Master Of Public Policy, Concentration In Human Resources, Labor And Education

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science