VISIONWe empower parents with clear, actionable insights into public education policy, fostering a community that champions equitable, high-quality education for all students. Through education and advocacy, we envision a future where every parent actively shapes the educational landscape, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. |
MISSIONOur mission is to support parents and teachers in navigating laws that impact their ability to prioritize student needs. We are also committed to addressing the challenges posed by the 'Parent’s Rights' movement, which can sometimes serve as a barrier to achieving positive educational outcomes and can overlook the rights and well-being of students. |
Lissette and Vanessa met at a local Club meeting. Both talking extensively on the latest legislation, they decided they couldn’t just sit around and were moved to action.
Mom’s for Libros came about after realizing the Miami Dade County School Board would have an item at the latest school board meeting discussing how they would handle book challenges. Moved to action, Lissette and Vanessa formed Mom’s for Libros and got in contact with activists, teachers, and moms across Miami to motivate them to speak up at the school board meeting against the banning of books and for more transparency in the process.
Lissette Fernandez is a mom of two elementary-aged children who attend public schools and has been motivated to action by the bad bills passed in Florida causing harm to her children’s education and their future. Lissette is also a graduate of FIU with degrees in Liberal Studies and Women’s Studies who has considered returning for her Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy and non-profits.
Vanessa Brito knows how to navigate Miami-Dade politics and policy, as a public policy consultant and lifelong activist dedicated to creating strategic management strategies for public entities, non-profits, and political candidates. Also a graduate of FIU with a degree in Political Science.
Both women are lifelong Miamians and want nothing more than to leave Miami a better place for future generations.