Elizabeth Herrera

Elizabeth Herrera, co-founder and Director of Community Advancement at Casa Azul de Wilson, is a first-generation Mexican-American dedicated to fostering education equity and cultural inclusion in rural North Carolina.


Latest from Elizabeth Herrera

  • Opinion

    Op-Ed: For Latinos, ‘parent’s rights’ should be about support and respect

    There’s a big myth about Latino parents held by many that they don’t want to be involved in their children’s education. The reality is much more complex. They face many barriers to getting to the table with those in charge of their children’s education, including working several jobs, lacking childcare or transportation, or navigating healthcare challenges.