Dr. Teresa Granillo is the Chief Executive Officer of AVANCE, a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latino families with young children through culturally-responsive, two-generation education and support. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Granillo earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and advanced degrees from the University of Michigan, including a Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Psychology, and a dual Ph.D. in Social Work and Psychology.
Prior to leading AVANCE, Dr. Granillo served as Executive Director of Con Mi MADRE, which engages young Latinas and their mothers to support their pursuit of postsecondary education. Before entering the nonprofit sector, she was a Tenure-Track Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work, focusing on evidence-based and culturally responsive practices.
Dr. Granillo is also active in her community, serving on the Board of Directors for UnidosUS and on the National Advisory Council for the Hogg Mental Health Foundation. Driven by her personal experiences, she is a passionate advocate for education and the well-being of Latina/o children and families.
