Malka Borrego

Latino Educators Advancing Leadership (LEAL)
Los Angeles, CA

Malka Borrego is the founder of the MB Consulting Company, and brings expertise in the areas of school system leadership, educational equity, and community engagement. She is a Latina who has successfully founded a charter management organization that has created positive change and high-quality educational opportunities for students in the community where she was raised. Her leadership is a testament to her commitment to her community and her passion for educational equity.  Malka Borrego has over 15 years of experience as a successful CEO.  She is positioned to support organizations, their leaders, and boards in strategy, change management, finance, facilities, talent, DEI work, community engagement, and fundraising. She earned a BS in Sociology from Pomona College and an MA in Social Science from Stanford University’s School of Education. 

Overview

Latino Educators Advancing Leadership (LEAL) is an organization of Latino education leaders driven to increase the number, voice, and power of Latino leaders in charter schools. Despite Latino families investing their trust and commitment to charter schools at higher rates, Latino representation is lacking at all levels of the charter sector, from teachers to board members. LEAL is building a membership organization that fosters community and elevates Latino leaders to decision-making seats, ensuring representation for all. 

LEAL seeks the Boulder Fund to launch the Latino Leaders for Legacy Program, a leadership acceleration and sustainability program designed to address three pressing needs:  

  • Community: We will create healing spaces focused on impactful issues such as imposter syndrome, colorism, and identity building.  

  • Healing: We will offer strategic support (coaching, consulting, and tools) to sustain leadership in charter organizations.  

  • Strategy: We will shape the path so they are not leading alone, but with community and familia behind them in the Latino Leaders for Legacy Program.