Ashley Fortner-Dominguez

Proud Latina leader, Ed.L.D student at Harvard Graduate School of Education

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Today, I pitched my sector change project, ¡Adelante! - an org that develops leaders to transform educational spaces for Latinx students.

I have been passionate about creating this project for so long, and today I vocalized it into the world.

This is just the beginning…

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

We all need cheerleaders in our lives… do you know who yours are?

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Finally outdoor exercise weather! https://t.co/gqOD5ShIZa

[Education Week @educationweek]

By the Numbers: How Men Are Favored for the Superintendent's Job https://t.co/Xk3FNYx6NU

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Final study session of the semester with my soon-to-be travel sis while rocking my first holiday sweater of the season! 🙃 Next stop together… Havana! 🇨🇺🇨🇺
#studybuddy #winterbreakcountdown #itscoldoutside #holidaysweater #uglysweaterday #studyroom #hgse #harvardedld #edldc12

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Just posted a photo @ Cambridge, Massachusetts https://t.co/LOZtpfxZ4q

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Just posted a photo @ Harvard Graduate School of Education https://t.co/2KjdIGKPVQ

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to get @amorinogelato with friends! #icecreaminwinter #gelato #hangout #studybreak #macaronlover #thursdayvibes #cambridgema #harvardsquare @ Harvard Square https://t.co/hoeC5TZRSS

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

STUDY BREAK!!!!! Great food, great vibes, and even better people 💗 Shout out to the fab Barbara because this wouldn’t have happened without her graciousness and hospitality 🤩 grateful to be surrounded by friends and recharging together. We got this! #edldc12 #tacos #tamales

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Incredible moments from Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Learning in the last few weeks - surrounded by incredible people that make me better every day and also make class a fun place to be 😍🤩 #grateful #edldc12 #harvardedld #classmates #friendship #finishline #endofsemester

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Part of my year of yes is acknowledging we don’t go through life alone, it is made up of relationships that touch us in ways that mold us as we continue to become. Thanks to everyone who has touched my life in small, medium, and big ways… my life is better because you’ve been it

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

“Just like the rain and flower, a storm can make you bloom. And when the wind calms, you’ll look even more beautiful. Sunflowers never stop turning.”

We are all beautiful sunflowers. Some have already bloomed, others still blooming, but the storm’s just part of the process. 🌻🌻

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

I set a date with myself to experience the silence, peace, and serenity of nature. My intention was to reflect on my journey, something easy to do when you have no service and take the trails with few to no people on them. 7 miles later, here are reminders nature gave me:

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Sometimes you seek out people who are holding or have held a position of formal authority. Other times, they just walk into the room while you’re there and proceed to give you a small pep talk 😂 either way, it highlights how interconnected we all are. #harvardconnections

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Estrenando my new customized @hgse @patagonia fleece today! #sweaterweather #schoolspirit #cambridgema #harvardedld

[WFAA @wfaa]

Why is Día de los Muertos different from Halloween? https://t.co/6pW6uJISbS

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

[2/2] I’m especially grateful for these chingonas that I am proud to be able to call my colleagues and my friends. We’re each different & show up to affirm and support each other’s traditions, customs, and heritage.

#defyingtheodds #latinasineducation #diadelosmuertos #familia

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

[1/2] Of every 100 doctorate students, 3 are Latinas… so in a cohort of 25, none of us should be here… at least that’s what data says.

And YET… here we are - 3 incredible, fierce Latinas defying all the odds and determined to change the world.

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

It’s beautiful people like these that make the world go round… them and amazing Venezuelan food from Carolicious in Sommerville. #grateful #sommervillema #cambridgema #outonthetown #newyear #birthday #outwithfriends #yearofyes

[Ashley Fortner-Dominguez @acfdominguez]

Feeling incredibly grateful for having been able to spend time with former HUD Secretary @JulianCastro as he spoke about his experience going into public service and inspired us to find ways to uplift the people around us. Huge thanks to Harvard Alianza for hosting the event!