Who We Are

Celina Moreno, J.D., is the president and CEO of IDRA, a national non-profit organization dedicated to equity and excellence in … read more

Hector Bojorquez is IDRA’s Director of Operations and Educational Practice, overseeing IDRA’s numerous projects that provide training and technical assistance … read more

Morgan Craven, J.D., is IDRA’s National Director of Policy, Advocacy and Community Engagement. She supports the integration and coordination of … read more

Meet Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D., IDRA’s Chief Legal Analyst. She will coordinate IDRA’s legal research and strategy, expert testimony, and amicus … read more

Christie L. Goodman, APR, Fellow PRSA, is IDRA’s director of communications. She leads communication strategies for building relationships with constituencies … read more

Nilka Avilés, Ed.D., served as an IDRA senior education associate through 2022 and is now an IDRA consultant focusing on … read more

Stephanie Garcia, Ph.D., is IDRA’s STEM and gender equity education specialist with more than 10 years of experience in STEM … read more

Lizdelia Piñón, Ed.D., is IDRA’s education associate with more than 20 years of experience in bilingual and ESL education in … read more

Dr. Asaiah Puente is an IDRA school-based consultant with seven years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Specializing in experiential … read more

Jocellyn Rivera is an IDRA program assistant. She supported IDRA’s research study to identify characteristics that contribute to the high … read more

Mikayla Arciaga, M.A. Ed., is IDRA’s Georgia advocacy director. She works to connect parents, students, and community members with the … read more

Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., is IDRA’s deputy director of policy. She brings nearly a decade of experience of working in … read more

Makiah Lyons, J.D., is an Equal Justice Works Fellow hosted by IDRA. As a fellow, Makiah is working with IDRA … read more

Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., is an IDRA senior education associate and family engagement coordinator. He brings extensive experience in working … read more

Terrence Wilson, J.D., is IDRA’s regional policy and community engagement director where he is working across the U.S. South to … read more

Joanna D. Sánchez, Ph.D., is IDRA’s senior policy researcher. In this role, she collaborates with the policy and research teams … read more

Christina Quintanilla-Muñoz, M.Ed., is a research analyst at IDRA, where she formerly served as an executive research and evaluation intern … read more

Thomas Marshall III, M.Ed. (he/him/his) is a policy communications strategist at IDRA. Through his strengths in Texas education policy, communication, … read more

Silvia Valencia, MBA, was born and raised in El Salvador. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a … read more

Michelle Martínez Vega is IDRA’s chief technology strategist with more than 18 years of experience in designing, developing and administering … read more

Reymundo R. Flores, MBA is the IDRA business office manager and has served in this capacity since 1989. He is … read more

Annette Ramos was born in Philadelphia and was raised in Camuy, Puerto Rico. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business … read more

As the executive assistant to the IDRA President & CEO, Claribel manages the office of the president, manages the production … read more