Nancy Gutierrez started as a teacher and principal and now leads as President and CEO of The Leadership Academy, a national nonprofit focused on building strong, justice-driven leaders across the education system.

In this episode, Nancy shares how her hometown roots continue to fuel her commitment to transformational leadership. She discusses the importance of courage in the face of injustice and why proactive, community-connected leaders are essential for real change in schools and beyond.

A conversation about heart, purpose, and what it means to lead with conviction in education.