Teach to Lead
Building Classrooms for LIFE
About Us
Teach to Lead began as Teaching Young Minds, a simple dream that was born by a personal need: helping my cousin learn English when she had no access to a bilingual school. Her determination inspired the founder to start teaching, not just her, but soon many other children who, like her, were eager to learn but lacked the resources.
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Growing up in a developing country showed the founder that education shouldn’t be a privilege; it should be a right. But as more students joined, TYM faced a challenge: limited tutor availability and fixed class times.
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That’s why (& how) Teach to Lead was born, to reimagine access to language learning. Now, we aim to offer personalized one-on-one tutoring, flexible digital classrooms, and open self-learning resources for every student who needs them. Through our new platform, passionate tutors and curious students can connect—anytime, anywhere.
Meet the Founder
Judith Ramos
Founder & President
Judith believes we all have the power to make a positive change in our communities. She has dedicated herself to building inclusive spaces where education becomes a tool for empowerment for students who need it most. By combining language learning, academic support, and a spirit of service, she continues to lead a movement that uplifts children and young people.
Our Staff
Welcome to our 2025–2026 Staff! We’d love to feature you here or in our testimonial section. Our team is passionate about education and committed to helping others reach their learning goals.
Executive Director: Aya Hadifi
Editor-in-Chief: Tessa Lagos
Writers: Samantha & Siya Chauhan
Partnership & Outreach: Manu Gamage & Yara Gutiérrez
Volunteer Coordinator: Leon Paja
Volunteer Recognition 2024
We want to extend our thanks to Helly García & Mía Rivera who were passionate & compromised volunteers who helped us reach more people and extend our mission during 2024.