As an HDF Scholarship alumni and first-generation college graduate, Jean brings his lived experience and passion for advancing equity in education to our students, families, and community. Jean brings several years of college admissions experience, most recently at Johnson County Community College.

John joined the staff of the Hispanic Development Fund in 2018 after spending ten years as a high school social studies teacher and college advisor. It was during this time that John discovered his passion for helping Latino students reach their college goals and saw first-hand the unique barriers that many first-generation students face in navigating the college admissions and financial aid processes. In addition to his role at HDF, John founded the Pell Project. 

John earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in secondary education from the University of Kansas.

Alex brings a wealth of college advising experience, most recently at Metropolitan Community College. As a first-generation college graduate, she has a deep understanding of the barriers many of our students and families face in their academic journeys and, more importantly, how to overcome these challenges.

Alex holds her bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

After spending a decade in higher education development at the University of Kansas Endowment Association, David joined the Hispanic Development Fund as Executive Director in 2019. As Executive Director, David aims to elevate HDF's mission by growing both the scholarship and educational programming and strengthening existing strategic partnerships.

David earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in education from the University of Kansas.