Homero Magaña


Bilingual Author and Keynote Speaker

Professor Homero M. Magaña, M.A., M.S., PPS is a tenure-track instructor and Fieldwork Coordinator in the Graduate Counselor Education Program at California Lutheran University, where he's pursuing his doctorate and coaching the CHESS Male Initiative supporting Hispanic male students.


Over 18 years, he has guided students at all education levels, spending 14 years at Moorpark Unified School District championing English language learners, leading the AVID program, and coordinating 504 and diversity initiatives—managing caseloads up to 1,200 students while shaping educational policies and school culture.


As Founder/CEO of Magaña Education Consulting, LLC, he empowers educators and families through signature presentations including "From El Rancho to the White House," drawing from his experience overcoming poverty as an immigrant, migrant farmworker, first-generation college student, and English Language Learner. His consulting provides comprehensive Tier 1-3 services instilling resilience, passion, and advocacy.


Homero immigrated from El Rincón De Don Pedro, Michoacán, Mexico at age 12 without English, working seven summers harvesting alongside his father before earning degrees from UC Berkeley, San Diego State (M.S. Counseling), and CSU Northridge (M.A. Educational Administration), with study abroad in Spain and Morocco.


A bilingual K-12 counselor since 2006 and consultant for California's College Access Initiative, his advocacy led him to introduce First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2014 White House College Opportunity Summit. He's addressed thousands at state and national conferences including the California Association of School Counselors.


His recognition includes Nissan's "Hispanics Who Dominate" campaign, the California SPARC Award, and "Champion of Education" Award. He lives with wife Paola, sons Diego and Milán, and golden retriever Coko.

HOMERO MAGAÑA

Leadership Keynote Speaker & Author

(English ↔ Spanish)

TOPICS

  • Education
  • Leadership
  • Resilience
  • Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence

Travels from California.
Corporate fee starts at $15K
School/education fee starts at $6.5K
(All-inclusive)

Bio

Professor Homero M. Magaña, M.A., M.S., PPS is a tenure-track instructor at California Lutheran University.


Immigrating from Michoacán, Mexico at age 12 without English, he worked seven summers in the fields before earning degrees from UC Berkeley, San Diego State, and CSU Northridge. With 18+ years in education—including introducing First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2014 White House College Opportunity Summit—he's a nationally recognized bilingual keynote speaker and "Champion of Education" Award recipient advocating for equity and higher education access.


Homero immigrated from Michoacán, Mexico at age twelve without knowing English, worked alongside his father in the fields for seven summers, and went on to earn degrees from UC Berkeley, San Diego State University, and CSU Northridge, with study abroad experience in Spain and Morocco.


A nationally recognized speaker, he introduced First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2014 White House College Opportunity Summit and has received honors including the "Champion of Education" Award and recognition in Nissan's "Hispanics Who Dominate" campaign. He lives with his wife Paola, their two sons, and their golden retriever Coko.


Topics

  • Resilience & Overcoming Adversity
  • From El Rancho to the White House: The Power of Opportunity
  • First-Generation Student Success
  • The Immigrant & Migrant Experience
  • English Language Learner Empowerment
  • College & Career Readiness
  • Harvesting Educational Opportunities
  • School Counseling Excellence
  • Supporting Latinx Family Wellbeing
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Education
  • Embracing Our Stories: Celebrating Differences
  • Creating Caring Campus Communities
  • Anti-Bullying & Student Belonging
  • AVID & Academic Achievement
  • Grit & Growth Mindset
  • Parental Engagement in Education
  • Navigating the Education System as an Immigrant Family
  • Advocacy & Systemic Change in Schools
  • Cultural Proficiency for Educators
  • Mental Health & Wellness for Latinx Students
  • Overcoming Undiagnosed Learning Disabilities (ADHD)
  • Building Social Connections for Success
  • Passion & Purpose in Your Educational Journey
  • The Transformative Power of Education
  • Leadership & Mentorship in Education

Events

Student Assemblies & Programs

Elementary School Assemblies

Middle School Assemblies

High School Assemblies

College & University Convocations

Student Leadership Conferences

New Student Orientation

Graduation Ceremonies

AVID Program Events

College Signing Days


Educator & Staff Events

Teacher Convocations

Faculty & Staff Professional Development

Back-to-School Kickoffs

School Counselor Conferences

Administrator Leadership Training

Counselor Education Programs

District-Wide Staff Meetings


Parent & Family Events

Parent Engagement Nights

Family College & Career Workshops

Parent University Programs

Bilingual Family Events

Title I Parent Meetings

Migrant Education Family Conferences


School Counseling Events

School Counselor Association Conferences (State & National)

Counselor Professional Development

Counselor Education Graduate Programs

ASCA National Conference

CASC State Conference


College Access & Readiness Events

College Access Conferences

TRIO & Upward Bound Programs

Gear Up Events

College Application Workshops

Financial Aid & Scholarship Nights

Transfer Student Events


Cultural & Heritage Celebrations

Hispanic Heritage Month

Latino Leadership Summits

Immigrant Heritage Events

Día de los Muertos Programs

Cinco de Mayo Celebrations


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Events

DEI Professional Development

Cultural Proficiency Training

Anti-Bullying Programs

Inclusive Campus Initiatives

Equity Summits


Higher Education Events

University Convocations

Graduate Student Orientations

Hispanic Male Initiative Programs

First-Generation Student Conferences

Study Abroad Programs


Community & Nonprofit Events

Community Education Days

Nonprofit Galas & Fundraisers

Migrant Education Conferences

Workforce Development Programs

Library & Community Center Events


Mental Health & Wellness Events

Student Mental Health Conferences

Latinx Family Wellness Programs

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Training

Counselor Wellness Workshops


Conference & Association Events

California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE)

California Association of School Counselors (CASC)

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Supporting Immigrant & Undocumented Students Conferences

Education Equity Conferences

Testimonials

Carolyne Owala

"As a result of the trauma-infomred training our educators received, we were not only able to build our students' resiliency, but also empower our educators to create their own in-house Child Protection Policy to protect their rights."

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