Luis Alejandro Tapia Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Restorative Justice TrainingSocial Justice EducationWorkshop Facilitation and DesignClassroom Management TrainingTransformative Leadership CoachingBlackBoyRise Trainings and RetreatsOrganizational Management TrainingSocial Impact, Equity and Justice ConsultingKeynote SpeakingPersonal Development Coaching

Center for Strategic Solutions (CSS) provides tactical support, applied research, and collaborative problem-solving to schools in the United States and abroad as well as agencies outside education. The central focus of our work is helping organizations to implement strategies that close equity gaps and lead to the improvement of student outcomes. CSS works to enhance the capacity of schools, districts, and other agencies through the co-construction of policies and practices that are designed to… Show more Center for Strategic Solutions (CSS) provides tactical support, applied research, and collaborative problem-solving to schools in the United States and abroad as well as agencies outside education. The central focus of our work is helping organizations to implement strategies that close equity gaps and lead to the improvement of student outcomes. CSS works to enhance the capacity of schools, districts, and other agencies through the co-construction of policies and practices that are designed to both meet the specific learning needs of students and respond to environmental challenges that impact child development and student achievement. Show less

The Center for Racial Justice in Education’s’ mission is to train and empower educators to dismantle patterns of racism and injustice in our schools and communities. At the Center for Racial Justice in Education, we envision a world where all young people learn and thrive in racially equitable, liberating, and empowering educational spaces.

Greater New York City Area

BlackBoyRise(BBR) is a love intervention intended to counter the devastating forces of racism and other forms of oppression. It is a healing space for self-identified boys and men of color. Through BlackBoyRIse(BBR) boys and men of color identify and unpack internalizedracial oppression and social injustices, identify tools to address them and belong to acommunity of boys and men of color that will support their learning. They areequipped with the social/emotional… Show more BlackBoyRise(BBR) is a love intervention intended to counter the devastating forces of racism and other forms of oppression. It is a healing space for self-identified boys and men of color. Through BlackBoyRIse(BBR) boys and men of color identify and unpack internalizedracial oppression and social injustices, identify tools to address them and belong to acommunity of boys and men of color that will support their learning. They areequipped with the social/emotional skills necessary to connect to each other, disruptself-defeating behaviors, increase self-esteem, increase physical and mentalwellness and strengthen their social networks. Adult men of color are equipped withthe skills of active listening, accountability, relationship building and facilitation. Show less

Train and coach educators and youth-service professionals to gain the practical tools they need to foster positive behavior and promote success for their young people. Help youth professionals learn to be positive leaders and role models, create caring and structured environments where healthy relationships develop, and take action to de-escalate challenging behavior.

United States

Responsible for partnership building, program management, developing immersion logistics staff and program development.

Greater New York City Area

Served on the school administrative cabinet as an advisor to the principal, SLT and Community School Team (CST), and provided leadership for coordinating the work of different partners within the school, while aligning the work of partners with school faculty.Served as a point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school, and helped to broker new partnerships that identify relevant service enhancements and expanded learning and enrichment opportunities… Show more Served on the school administrative cabinet as an advisor to the principal, SLT and Community School Team (CST), and provided leadership for coordinating the work of different partners within the school, while aligning the work of partners with school faculty.Served as a point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school, and helped to broker new partnerships that identify relevant service enhancements and expanded learning and enrichment opportunities aligned with community school goals and needs.Worked with the Parent Coordinator to ensure that families have meaningful opportunities to participate in the school; ensured full implementation of a transformative parent engagement initiative aligned with the CS strategy.Assisted with data collection, research and preparation of relevant data to inform decisions made by the principal, SLT and CST in meetings; developed and managed the implementation of action plans.Identified evidence and research-based practices and/or partnerships that addressed priority areas for the school community strategy.Organized community school forum to inform school partners about CS reforms, while guiding parents, students, CBO representatives and community residents on how they could actively and productively participate within the scope of the CS initiative.Provided training and technical assistance to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness of service programs and communication efforts.Assisted school and partner agencies with resource management and development, including fund development and grant maintenance. Show less

•Established goals and objectives for the center and effectively oversaw all personnel, programs and facility operations.•Coordinated volunteer services and its related activities.•Assisted in the creation of fundraising and development plans as well as their implementation.•Assisted in the timely submission of updates, end-of-year reports, and requests for renewals to foundations and donors.•Built, and managed relationships with public, private, corporate and individual… Show more •Established goals and objectives for the center and effectively oversaw all personnel, programs and facility operations.•Coordinated volunteer services and its related activities.•Assisted in the creation of fundraising and development plans as well as their implementation.•Assisted in the timely submission of updates, end-of-year reports, and requests for renewals to foundations and donors.•Built, and managed relationships with public, private, corporate and individual donors.•Ensured compliance with agency policies.•Served as liaison to and interacted and negotiated with all on-site, non-PAL entities and agency representatives that sought to enter into “partnerships” with PAL.•Carefully considered requests for use of space within parameters given by the Agency.•Planned and oversaw the effective development and administration of programs and services.•With assistance and direction from the Agency, recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained staff and volunteers.•Ensured compliance with all personnel procedures.•Oversaw and evaluated programs and staff on a scheduled and consistent basis.•Counseled, disciplined, recommended for promotions or pay increases, and terminated staff as needed and in compliance Agency policies.•Oversaw the operations and maintenance of the building and property in conjunction with on-site maintenance personnel and in consultation with the Agency’s director of facilities.•Developed a positive environment for youth development based on the mission and goals of the Agency.•Established and maintained policies and procedures that ensured the safety and well-being of all members, staff, volunteers and visitors.•Established, implement and evaluated plans to promote the organization and market programs to the community-at-large•Ensured that program staff understood and effectively communicated standards of the program.•Maintained the center’s archives and followed Agency procedures with respect to the ordering Show less

● Planned, coordinated and oversaw daily after-school, evening and summer camp program activities with supervisory responsibility over all assigned staff, volunteers.● Worked closely with the office manager, resources coordinator, maintenance staff, and program specialists to provide a safe and structured learning environment.● Modeled and upheld all Agency rules. Provided direction to and supervised assigned program staff, and evaluated same as scheduled. In conjunction with… Show more ● Planned, coordinated and oversaw daily after-school, evening and summer camp program activities with supervisory responsibility over all assigned staff, volunteers.● Worked closely with the office manager, resources coordinator, maintenance staff, and program specialists to provide a safe and structured learning environment.● Modeled and upheld all Agency rules. Provided direction to and supervised assigned program staff, and evaluated same as scheduled. In conjunction with the Center Director, planned, organized and managed special events as assigned by the Borough Director or Center Director, or as planned by on-site staff.● Assisted in the oversight of building maintenance.● Established daily communication with maintenance and program staff to ensure that facility is safe, clean and fully functional. Over-saw the Youth Employment Program in a manner that supports the supervisor of the program and ensures that on-site programmatic and operational needs are met.● Identified and developed relationships with educational, cultural, recreational, and environmental institutions that can serve as pro-gram resources for the center and PAL as an Agency.● Ordered, secured and managed program supplies and equipment.● Served as summer camp director.● Collected and reviewed weekly, monthly, written and verbal reports as requested from the program staff.● Ensured that program bulletin boards are well maintained with current and upcoming program information and display of photo-graphs/products of program participants.● Interacted with and maintained a formal relationship with parents/guardians and kept open lines of communication to better under-stand and manage the program. Show less

Washington Heights

Give.Be.Grow (GBG)Give.Be.Grow rests on the premise that young people are a respectable, concerned, powerful, yet under- utilized force in their community. The project views young people as assets to be developed (not problems who need fixing), who have the time, ideas, creativity, connections in the community, and willingness to work hard in order to help themselves and others. Providing them with support and encouragement, experience and skills, Give.Be.Grow endeavors to demonstrate… Show more Give.Be.Grow (GBG)Give.Be.Grow rests on the premise that young people are a respectable, concerned, powerful, yet under- utilized force in their community. The project views young people as assets to be developed (not problems who need fixing), who have the time, ideas, creativity, connections in the community, and willingness to work hard in order to help themselves and others. Providing them with support and encouragement, experience and skills, Give.Be.Grow endeavors to demonstrate that young people, given the chance can be strong and positive change agents, playing a meaningful role in meeting community needs.Give.Be.Grow will engage young adults in direct social action to enlighten, educate, motivate and empower. The youth body will address various issues in the community such as poverty, drugs, lack of resources, self awareness, and gentrification, problems that accompany drugs such as the devaluation of community, vandalism, and physical pollution. Through Give.Be.Grow we want to play a meaningful role in meeting some of these needs and address some of these issues in our community by offering services that are badly needed and will impact the community.Adapting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings of a "Beloved Community," Give.Be.Grow plans to develop a nurturing community where members of the community unite collectively and have the ability to directly affect their community using affirmative means. Give.Be.Grow is about young adults creating changes in their community through community service and social entrepreneurship. The mission of this project is to be a "factory for future leaders" and produce well-rounded, socially aware individuals. Show less

Bronx, Ny

New Heights’ core program, College Bound, offers comprehensive middle school and high school educational programming and support services to approximately 200 students annually and takes place daily during after-school and Saturday hours and throughout the day during the summer.Responsible for the daily administration of school-based program and charged with ensuring 70-90 participating elementary and secondary school students (Grades 3-12) have a high-quality learning experience in a… Show more New Heights’ core program, College Bound, offers comprehensive middle school and high school educational programming and support services to approximately 200 students annually and takes place daily during after-school and Saturday hours and throughout the day during the summer.Responsible for the daily administration of school-based program and charged with ensuring 70-90 participating elementary and secondary school students (Grades 3-12) have a high-quality learning experience in a safe environment.Managed a pool of 10 tutors and assistants.Worked collaboratively with parents, teachers, and school administration to ensure the successful implementation of the program. Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with all participants and partners including: school principal and staff; high school students; student participants, parents and community members.Implemented program curriculum to facilitate student learning.Recruited, enrolled, and maintained student participants.Ensured that student progress is monitored on a consistent basis by collecting assessment and attendance records, report cards and parental feedback.Maintained all pertinent records on participating students and families.Ensured appropriate controls for program safety, quality, and efficiency.Organized and participated in program events and other organization-related activities.Communicated with parents and supported their involvement in the program whenever possible and appropriate. Show less

Urban Dove is dedicated to enriching the lives of New York City’s at-risk youth by creating and managing sports-based recreational activities in a supportive, positive environment where kids can develop the confidence they need to reach their full potential. Highlights of Management Functions● Inspired, motivated and taught life skills to alleged Juvenile Delinquents (JDs) and Juvenile Offenders (JOs) with cases pending, and post-adjudicated juveniles awaiting transfer to state… Show more Urban Dove is dedicated to enriching the lives of New York City’s at-risk youth by creating and managing sports-based recreational activities in a supportive, positive environment where kids can develop the confidence they need to reach their full potential. Highlights of Management Functions● Inspired, motivated and taught life skills to alleged Juvenile Delinquents (JDs) and Juvenile Offenders (JOs) with cases pending, and post-adjudicated juveniles awaiting transfer to state custody.● Served as workshop facilitator for secure and non-secure juvenile justice facilities.● Hosted workshops at Crossroads Juvenile Center, Horizon Juvenile Center, and BRIDGES Juvenile Center, as well as serving over 15 other non-secure facilities. (Abbot House, Beach Avenue, Boys Town, Episcopal Social Services Group Care Facility, Good Shepherd Services Group Care Facility, Lutheran Social Services Group Care Facility, Outreach Haven, etc.)● Responsible for devising, implementing and facilitating innovative workshops, planning and supervising sports activities, serving as a mentor to incarcerated teens, acting as liaison between Urban Dove and participating DJJ administration and maintaining accurate records. Show less

Since its inception in 1982, La Unidad Latina has remained on the vanguard of political and community empowerment by developing influential leaders that strive to exert knowledge and power into its peers in order to attain mutual success. We commit ourselves to academic excellence, leadership development and cultural enlightenment, enhanced by a diverse cognizant membership. La Hermandad strives to preserve and promote an inclusive intellectual environment for its members, in addition to the… Show more Since its inception in 1982, La Unidad Latina has remained on the vanguard of political and community empowerment by developing influential leaders that strive to exert knowledge and power into its peers in order to attain mutual success. We commit ourselves to academic excellence, leadership development and cultural enlightenment, enhanced by a diverse cognizant membership. La Hermandad strives to preserve and promote an inclusive intellectual environment for its members, in addition to the general community. In the execution of its conceived mission, La Unidad Latina will:Provide Latino students with the academic, cultural and social support necessary to excel in institutions of higher learningIncrease opportunities for Latino children and adolescents to achieve in elementary and secondary schoolsDevelop leaders that shall provide, develop and implement the tools for community empowermentInspire ethnic pride and cultural awareness in the Latino communitySupport the efforts to enhance the growth and well-being of the Latino communityCollaborate with individuals, organizations and institutions that will join our efforts to improve the conditions of the Latino community. Show less

Countee Cullen Community Center

Countee Cullen Community Center is A Program Of Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. We are a multifaceted community center serving children and families in Central Harlem. We offer day camp, after school recreation and tutoring, an upward bound program, and college prep for juniors and seniors as well as other community events.Assisted Coordinator in developing curriculum for approximately 150 children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Planned staff retreats and developed day-by-day… Show more Countee Cullen Community Center is A Program Of Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. We are a multifaceted community center serving children and families in Central Harlem. We offer day camp, after school recreation and tutoring, an upward bound program, and college prep for juniors and seniors as well as other community events.Assisted Coordinator in developing curriculum for approximately 150 children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Planned staff retreats and developed day-by-day strategies and scenarios in order to develop fully qualified camp staff. Aided in hiring and supervising 11 qualified staff members. Managed program activities during program hours. Aided Coordinator in administrative duties (collecting intake forms, lunch forms, creating program roster, developing participant progress and evaluation sheets, assembling proper documentation for Department for Youth and Community Development). Show less

Trail Blazers is an award-winning youth development organization that, for 125 years, has touched the lives of thousands of young people from New York and New Jersey. Through outdoor experiential education and adventure programs, Trail Blazers helps people of all ages build the values and life skills essential for productive citizenship.

505 W 171St Street

FYI is a non-profit, community-based organization. Established in 1993 to develop the leadership and competency of at-risk youth and their families through self-designed volunteer community service projects. www.freshyouth.org

Realized the Martin Luther King Jr. Project (MLK), a program aimed at producing a well-rounded socially aware individual. Adapting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings of a “Beloved Community,” The MLK Project plans to develop a nurturing community where members of the community unite collectively and have the ability to directly affect their community using affirmative means.

Bridge-USA is a non-profit organization that works to reduce risk factors and increase opportunities for youth. They organization hosts school-based mentoring programs, authentic career opportunities and community connection workshops that help to motivate youth towards higher achievement and living positive and healthy lifestyles

Bridges serves over 400 middle school students through academic, personal and cultural enrichment as well as two specialized programs: the Healing Our Problems Early Program (HOPE), which focuses on sexual literacy and personal development, and our year-round Middle School College Preparation Program designed to help students in East Harlem’s middle schools gain admission to competitive high schools that will set them on the path to higher education.

Education record

Leadership Team 141 #Allthewayup, Transformation

Activities and Societies: Leadership Team 141 #ALLTHEWAYUP Momentum Education is an organization dedicated to providing all people.

Emerging Leader In Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Management

A comprehensive, twelve-session nonprofit management course which provides training to future executive leaders in NYC’s afterschool.

Political Economy

Examined the principles by which wealth is produced and distributed, paying careful attention to a few key concepts and used this.

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Services, Business Management