Staff
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Emily Ledesma
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Emily was born in Cartagena, Colombia, and raised in Houston, TX. She received a B.S. in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Emily has worked as a parent educator, therapeutic teacher, and program supervisor for nonprofits in Central Texas such as The Safe Alliance, Any Baby Can, and Communities in Schools. Emily continues to direct programs that provide services o vulnerable communities to deliver prevention services to eligible families, including referrals to partnered community organizations. She has specialized in working in early-childhood family programs and has created and executed social-emotional and developmentally appropriate lesson plans for groups of children with severe trauma and sensory needs.
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Haley Ott
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE AND FACILITATOR
Haley is passionate about creating a community where anyone can explore all aspects of equity in their life. Over the years, they have been an activist in their community, hosting a walkout i 2018 and attending a conference for ACLU. Haley graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Political Science. She believes that creating a community and listening to those around you can heal the disconnect that in America. Haley as been actively involved in the development of Equity Kids since August 2022. They are from Frisco, TX and live in Austin, TX where they enjoy spending time with their cats, roller skating, and doing puzzles.
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Jenn Campbell
FACILITATOR
Jenn holds an M.S. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. They have engaged in policy and community building work with several groups around Austin, especially groups focused on immigrant justice and fighting homelessness. Their current areas of focus are youth liberation, building equitable networks of care and conflict resolution, and fighting the displacement of racialized groups in Austin.
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Marcos Olmos
FACILITATOR
Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Marcos now works with Equity Kids to further the mission of providing knowledge of diverse backgrounds, spreading awareness of those under-represented and furthering the belief of strong local communities. Marcos is currently in school for a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, and is a veteran of the United States Army where he has seen different cultures of the world.