Empowering Voices, Transforming Futures
With Dr. Mayra Olivares-Urueta
Meet Dr. Mayra Olivares-Urueta
Strategic Leadership & Community Impact Specialist
Dr. Olivares-Urueta is devoted to fostering positive change in her community through education and by empowering leaders and organizations to realize their full potential, a commitment evident in her numerous awards and impactful publications. She recognizes that everyone is a leader, regardless of title, and assists professionals in understanding and maximizing their unique leadership attributes. With a thorough understanding of the challenges across various educational fields and insights into the influence of leadership, she strives to create supportive environments where success, accessibility, and opportunity can flourish for both current and aspiring leaders. By promoting collaboration, Dr. Olivares-Urueta ensures that our communities benefit from collective efforts, driving meaningful and lasting change together.
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"From the first moment I met Dr. O-U I knew I was in a safe space! She has mentored me and guided me in so many different aspects of my life. With her help, I was able to learn more about higher education and self advocacy. She encouraged me to apply for a masters degree and with her help I was accepted at Iowa State University. Dr. O-U exposed me to environments and networks that helped me grow as a person and as a professional. I currently serve as a Research Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University, president of the Mexican American College Education Fund, and I serve on the board of Texas Health Community Impact Tarrant Leadership Council. These roles are helping become the leader that I aspire to become and I truly believe it’s because of the opportunities and the direction I have received from such an amazing leader like Dr. O-U."
"Dr. Mayra Olivares-Urueta was brought in to our leadership team to enhance the collaboration and communication within our campus leadership team. Her expertise and dedication were evident from the beginning, as she meticulously planned and executed a series of tailored workshops and training sessions that directly addressed our unique needs and challenges.
Her approach to active learning and engaging activities was instrumental in fostering team bonding and mutual respect among colleagues. These sessions not only improved our ability to work together but also significantly boosted our productivity and morale.
Through her efforts, Dr. Olivares-Urueta managed to transform our workplace into a more harmonious and efficient environment. We have seen tangible improvements in our collaborative efforts, and the overall atmosphere has become more positive and conducive to success.
We are deeply grateful for all that Dr. Mayra has done for our team. Her contributions have left a lasting impact, and her strategies continue to benefit us in our day-to-day operations."
"[Working with Dr. O-U] became one of the most healing experiences of my academic journey. Unlike many of my previous classes, where I often had to educate others on my [cultural] perspectives due to a lack of representation, [Dr. O-U thoughfully incorporated my identity and experiences] in the academic setting and this healed a part of my inner child who had long felt unseen... Her ability to foster an environment of respect, representation, and authenticity was deeply inspiring, and I hope to carry that same spirit into my own professional career... Her ability to foster an environment of respect, representation, and authenticity was deeply inspiring, and I hope to carry that same spirit into my own professional career."