Aliento Education Fund

“Reyna Montoya, CEO, and Jose Patino, VP are married.”

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“Annual evaluations and disclosures are completed by board and management.”

“Reveiewed and approved at least annually by the board”

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“Aliento serves students, Dreamers, and mixed-status families to transform trauma into hope and action. It is led by directly impacted individuals, youth, and supporters who strive to create an environment where human potential is nurtured and not defined by immigration status. Aliento supports students and families through education initiatives, arts & healing programming, leadership development, civic engagement, and policy.”

“Our work is divided into a four-prong approach: 1 Cultiva is the name of our arts & healing programming where we provide arts & healing workshops and mental health support through group therapy, open mics, and events at schools and in the community. In the community, Aliento offers arts & healing workshops and open mics open to anyone in the community ages 7 and up. At schools, Aliento partners with K-20 education institutions to do the programming at school sites. 2 Nurture is the leadership development & student engagement programming of the organization that is part of our education initiatives. Aliento works with high schools, community colleges, and universities to increase youth agency, leadership, and self-advocacy. Aliento provides paid fellowships & internships for school credit to help create and develop student hubs at high schools, colleges, and universities across Arizona. 3 Transform is our program rooted in the sentiment that no one can accomplish things alone. Aliento believes in broadening the coalition of support to create sustainable change in our communities and achieve Alientos mission of transforming trauma into hope and action. This is why we do professional development for educators, and host training with faith leaders, school leaders, and state legislators. 4 Civic Engagement and Policy is our fourth approach to ensure systems and structures are welcoming to all students regardless of immigration status. In 2022, Alientos students, allies, and coalition partners led the passage of in-state tuition and college scholarships for Arizona students regardless of immigration status.”