Lizdelia Piñón, EdD

Dr. Lizdelia Piñón is an education advocate, researcher, and policy leader dedicated to advancing educational equity for emergent bilingual students and students with disabilities. She serves as an Education Associate at the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA), where she leads state and national initiatives focused on bilingual special education, family engagement, and language justice. As the mother of triplets with disabilities, Dr. Piñón brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her advocacy. Her work has informed state policy, educator preparation, and national conversations on inclusive education, empowering families and communities to ensure every child has access to an excellent and equitable education. Dr. Piñón is a sought-after speaker on bilingual education, disability rights, educational leadership, and the power of family advocacy to transform schools and public policy.

Based in: Crowley, TX
Organization: Intercultural Development Research Association
Position: Education Associate
Speaking topics: careers in public service, legislative process, advocacy & organizing, public policy in action, education policy, educational equity, bilingual education, language justice, special education, disability rights, family engagement & parent leadership, inclusive leadership from lived experience to public policy, advocating for students with disabilities, emergent bilingual student success, women leading systems change
Audience preferences: all
In-person or virtual: both
Speaking format: lead presenter, panelist, workshop facilitator
Speaker fee: varies by engagement

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