Michele Bobadilla is an educator, advocate, and mentor who uses her voice and seat at the table to serve as a catalyst for change. Her outreach and community engagement partnerships have been recognized as transforming the North Texas educational landscape for first- and second- generation students and their families. Michele is a distinguished state and national Latina educational leader in the student access and success space. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English with a secondary teacher certification; a master’s degree in elementary education with a bilingual/ESL endorsement; a CMBA in business; and was awarded a D.Litt. (hc) for her life’s work in higher education. Michele served as chair of the USHCCF University Partnerships Initiative; appointed as a Board of Director to the USHCC Educational Fund; chairs a recognized THECB P-16; is a Texas delegate appointee to the CHCI Education Advisory Council; and is a member of the HSF Regional Advisory Board. She was honored as the National LULAC Woman of the year; Immigrant Journey Advocacy Award Honoree; Latino Leaders Maestro Award Honoree; H100 Latina Living Legend; USHCC Outstanding Education Leadership Award; Governor Rick Perry’s Outstanding Woman in Texas Government Award; SWRCB Martha Salmon Leadership Award. Currently, Michele serves as Assistant provost for Hispanic Student Success and as Senior Associate Vice President for Outreach Services and Community Engagement.
