Futuro San Antonio has announced the 2026 cohort of its Future Leaders Academy, a leadership development program designed to build parent-powered advocates committed to advancing educational access and opportunity across San Antonio public schools.
The 2026 cohort reflects Futuro San Antonio’s continued investment in community leadership and long-term civic power. Participants include parents, caregivers, educators, nonprofit professionals, and community advocates who bring diverse lived experiences and a shared commitment to ensuring strong, equitable public schools for San Antonio families.
Through the Future Leaders Academy, cohort members receive leadership training, instruction in education policy, advocacy skill-building, and community-organizing experience. The program prepares participants to serve as effective education advocates, community leaders, and future civic leaders.
“Strong public schools require strong community leadership,” said Daiana Lambrecht, Executive Director of Futuro San Antonio. “This cohort represents the future of parent-powered leadership in our city and the importance of educational equity to San Antonio’s future.”
2026 Future Leaders Academy Cohort
The 2026 cohort includes Stephanie Keys, Regina Lopez, Logan Martinez, Jasmine Hernandez, Karla Gomez Sanchez, Jane Valadez, Netanya A. Jamieson, Herlinda Aguilar, Brandalyne “Brandy” Weitzel, Nadia Briones, Carla-Joy Sisco, Gabrielle Patton, Lori Alvarez, Victoria Gonzalez, and Bianca Mendoza. Together, they represent a powerful cross-section of educators, parents, advocates, and community leaders working to strengthen public education across San Antonio.
Follow the Cohort
The public is invited to follow the stories, impact, and leadership journeys of the 2026 Future Leaders Academy cohort throughout the year using the hashtag #ReadyToLead.
About Futuro San Antonio
Futuro San Antonio is a parent-powered education advocacy organization that ensures every child in San Antonio has access to high-quality public schools through leadership development, community organizing, and policy advocacy.
