Alma V. Marquez

Alma V. Marquez, Founder of Del Sol Group, has over 25 years of experience in finding solutions to complex problems and a vast network of allies locally and nationally. Before founding Del Sol Group, Alma was Vice President of External and Government Affairs for Green Dot Public Schools, a national education reform organization that manages public charter. Alma also served as the California Latino Vote Director for President Obama’s campaign, where she developed innovative Latino Voter strategies including the “Obama Nos Llama” campaign.

Posts By Alma V. Marquez

School Choice

My Daughter and I Are Chicanas From East L.A. Who Believed in 'Si Se Puede' 8 Years Ago and Still Do Now

Yesterday, on International Girls Day, I went to Washington, D.C., with my teen daughter as we were invited to the White House. I’ve been blessed to be invited to the White House before but this...

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California

Audacity of Nope: You Want People of Color Until You Don’t

I’d never say conservatives, especially those in education reform, have been cowed into silence. Conservatives tend to run the game, be quick to assume power and to alienate people who do not look...

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California

Ask Latino Students and They’ll Deliver: Jaime Escalante Is Proof That High Standards Get Results

For Latino students to succeed, they need teachers who believe in them. Jaime Escalante understood that, but not all teachers do. The legendary high school teacher is to be honored with a postage...

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