Council of Mexican American Administrators (CMAA)

CMAA and CALSA are joining forces to create a meaningful Zoom space for school leaders and administrators to connect, reflect, and walk away with practical perspective for the work we carry every day.
 
Dr. Alma Ulloa and Dr. Marco Ibarra will lead the conversation, and it’s a great opportunity to be in community with leaders who get it and to leave feeling grounded and supported.
 
Event Details:
Monday, February 2
6:00 PM (Zoom)
Link/registration: 885 0065 4174
 
If you’re able, we hope you’ll log on and bring a colleague with you.

Join us for the CMAA Winter Social!
Come together for an evening of good food, great company, and dancing, all while supporting student scholarships!

Date: December 5, 2025
Time: 6:00–10:00 PM
Location: Tamayo’s Restaurant & Art Gallery
5300 E. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022

Event Highlights:
No Host Bar (6:00 PM)
Dinner (6:30 PM)
🎟️ Raffle Tickets: bring cash to join the fun!

FREE for Members | $75 for Non-Members
No registration at the door
RSVP by November 21, 2025

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/​xoMxX75hrrfqEwdB6

Gratitude in Action!

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Flores, Region North Administrator of Instruction, for kicking off our first Charla, Comunidad e Inspiración of the year!

We had nearly 40 incredible leaders join us this evening to learn, connect, and grow together. Leaders left with practical tools to strengthen their leadership and inspire their communities.

❤️

The Council of Mexican American Administrators (CMAA) presents:

Charla, Comunidad e Inspiración
featuring Dr. Alma Flores, Administrator of Instruction (Region North)

Join us for an evening of connection, inspiration, and learning. Dr. Flores will share strategies and reflections to strengthen our leadership practice.

Date: Monday, October 13
Time: 6:00 PM
Zoom ID: 885 0065 4174

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and build comunidad together! 💙

A heartfelt GRACIAS to everyone who joined us at the CMAA Reception! Your presence filled the evening with energía, purpose, and comunidad.

A very special thank you to Dr. Lourdes Ramirez-Ortiz, Region East Superintendent, for leading such a powerful and inspiring New Principals Roundtable. 🙌 We are also deeply grateful to Dr. Rivas, Board Member, Maria Nichols, AALA President, , and our very own CMAA Presidenta Blanca Cruz for their unwavering liderazgo and support. 💙

At CMAA, we are more than an organization, we are a familia of leaders committed to uplifting voices, opening doors, and expanding our collective impact. If you’re not a member yet, we invite you to join us and be part of this movimiento. Together, we rise. 🌟

❤️

Good news! The RSVP deadline for the CMAA Reception has been extended to September 15th. 🎉

If you haven’t reserved your spot yet, now’s your chance! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and be part of an inspiring evening.

RSVP today and join us!

Join the Council of Mexican American Administrators (CMAA) for our Fall Reception

📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025
📍 Tamayo’s Restaurant – 5300 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022

We’re excited to feature a New Principal Roundtable with Region East Superintendent Dr. Lourdes Ramirez-Ortiz.

4:00 p.m. – New Principal Roundtable
5:00-7:00 p.m. – Fall Social

Enjoy light refreshments, networking, and meaningful conversations as we strengthen our community and expand our impact!

🎟️ FREE for CMAA Members | $40 for Non-Members
👉🏽RSVP by September 10th to secure your spot!

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/41ZQjr2

SAVE THE DATE – CMAA FALL RECEPTION

Join us for our Fall Reception on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

This is a time to connect, recharge, and strengthen our network of leaders. The reception is free for members.

We’ll also host a special roundtable at 4:00 p.m. for new principals, featuring a distinguished guest who will share insights and guidance as they begin their leadership journey.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. – New Principal Roundtable / 5:00 p.m. – Fall Reception

More information will be emailed shortly to all members!

The recent ICE raids in LA have shaken the very communities we serve as educators. We won't stay silent. The Council of Mexican American Administrators stands firmly with our communities.

Tonight was nothing short of inspiring. At the Council of Mexican American Administrators Scholarship Dinner, we had the honor of celebrating a group of incredible scholars whose stories of resilience, determination, and heart remind us of the power of perseverance.

Despite facing challenges in their communities, these students refused to be defined by circumstance. Instead, they rose above it all embracing their culture, pushing through obstacles, and now boldly stepping into their post-secondary journeys.

Their laughter, wisdom, and strength moved us and reminded us why we do this work. These scholars are ready to take on the world, and I have no doubt that success will follow wherever they go because of who they are at their core.

Felicidades to all the scholarship recipients! You make your families, your communities, and LAUSD immensely proud.

A heartfelt thank you to Superintendent Carvalho, our Local District Superintendents Dr. Denise Collier, Andre Spicer, Jose Huerta, and Dr. David Baca, LAUSD Board Members Dr. Rocio Rivas (Board District 2), Scott Schmerelson (Board District 3), and Karla Griego (Board District 5), and AALA President Maria Nichols for joining us in this celebration of student excellence and promise. Your presence uplifted and affirmed the bright futures of our scholars.