Chelsea Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta was named to the 2025 ALX100 as a Latino leader making a difference in Massachusetts!

CHELSEA, Mass. – We are thrilled to share that Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Almudena (Almi) G. Abeyta has been named one of the 2025 ALX100 by We Are ALX!

The ALX100 recognizes exceptional Latino American leaders who have demonstrated excellence and have made significant contributions in their respective fields and communities. From unsung heroes to civic leaders to business trailblazers, Dr. Abeyta is among this year's 100 Latino American changemakers from across the commonwealth.

Congratulations, Dr. Abeyta! The full list of honorees is available online through The Boston Globe and is accessible on the We Are ALX website.

Dr. Abeyta has dedicated 28 years to advancing teaching and learning in urban education. A proud product of public schools, she was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Before becoming Superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools, Dr. Abeyta served as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in several districts, including Somerville Public Schools (2017–2019), Santa Fe Public Schools (2012–2017), and Boston Public Schools (2009–2012). Her leadership and commitment to equity in education have been recognized nationally; in 2015, she received the inaugural Latina Administrator of the Year Award from the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS), and in 2021, she was honored with the first-ever La Lucha Award by Latinos for Education.