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The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics is led by a dynamic team of individuals who have extensive experience in government service and the private sector. Many have been writer-editors, teachers and principals, and directors of programs for nonprofit organizations and foundations.

Executive Director

• José Rico

In addition, White House Initiative staff work in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education and its various program offices, including:

• Office of Communications and Outreach
• Office for Civil Rights
• Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Office of English Language Acquisition
• Office of Postsecondary Education
• Office of Vocational and Adult Education
• Federal Student Aid
• Institute of Education Sciences

Contact Us

For general inquiries:

Telephone: 202-401-1411
E-mail: WhiteHouseforHispanicEducation@ed.gov

Mailing Address:

White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Room 4W108
Washington, D.C., 20202

To submit invitations and speaking requests:

• Complete the Invitation Request [PDF, 142K] form.
• E-mail the form to whitehouseforhispaniceducation@ed.gov

You will receive an e-mail within 24-hours of receipt of the invitation or speaking request. Please allow a minimum of four weeks for review and a final response.

As an alternative to in-person participation, we are pleased to offer a Skype connection alternative. If you are amenable to this option, please check the appropriate box on the invitation request form.