One LEAD
We grow together as one organization, one mission, one community.
About LEAD
Talent is already here. Access should be too.
LEAD exists because students across the Americas already carry ambition, creativity, and talent. LEAD helps turn that talent into access, leadership practice, community, and opportunity.
Mission
Empower the next generation of leaders.
LEAD empowers students across the Americas through STEM education, leadership development, mentorship, and community.
Vision
Build a visible network of student leadership.
LEAD works toward a future where students in the Americas are recognized for technology, leadership, innovation, and the impact they create in their communities.
Students in motion
Real LEAD moments make the pathway feel human before a student joins.
Chapter energy
Chapters turn leadership into repeated practice, local ownership, and community trust.
Shared standards
Mentors, partners, and student leaders help students understand what opportunity requires.
Values
The culture LEAD protects as it grows.
These are not decorative words. They are the standards behind how LEAD chooses programs, chapters, partnerships, and leadership opportunities.
One LEAD
Growth Mindset
Inclusive Leadership
Mission With Purpose
One LEAD
We grow together as one organization, one mission, one community.
Growth Mindset
We continuously learn and improve, and see challenges as chances to grow.
Inclusive Leadership
We develop leaders, not followers, and create pathways for others to lead.
Mission With Purpose
Every decision connects back to our mission and long-term impact.
How we measure success
One journey, from belonging to impact.
The leadership journey is the same for every chapter, program, and student, and it is how LEAD measures success across the organization.
- 01
Engage
Building community and belonging
We create opportunities for people to connect, feel welcomed, and become part of the LEAD community.
- 02
Develop
Creating opportunities for growth
We provide learning experiences, mentorship, workshops, and development opportunities that help people grow personally and professionally.
- 03
Empower
Creating leaders through ownership
We create pathways for members to take ownership, lead initiatives, make decisions, and grow into leadership roles.
- 04
Impact
Creating meaningful and measurable outcomes
We measure success based on the difference we make in the lives of students, communities, and future leaders.
Our pillars
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Team
Our Team
A student-first operating team across technology, programs, operations, legal, marketing, chapters, and community.
Luis Coronel
Founder & CEO
Antonny Porlles
Co-Founder & COO
Abigail Briones
Dir. of Transformation
Cristhy T.
Dir. of Legal & Compliance
Keily Luna
Marketing
Jhoei Cisneros
Dir. of Events
Ariana Cassina
Dir. of Marketing
Nikole A.
Program Manager
Nicole Jimenez
VP of Operations
Christopher Lozada
Country Director, Peru
Arianna Yauri
Dir. of Programs
Xiomara Landa
Dir. of People
Angela Cortes
Dir. of International Exp.
Kiara Aguirre
Dir. of Communications