Edward Herrera
@herreraed.bsky.social
Chief Operating Officer | Speaker & Advocate for Transformational Leadership, LGBTQ+ & Hispanic Visibility | Culture Builder | Nonprofit & Startup Operations Expert | Crain's NY Honoree & Hispanic Star Winner
In probation and parole, success isn’t just compliance. Stability is the real measure. Housing, work, and the ability to plan a life beyond the next appointment are what allow people to move forward and support safer communities.
January 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM
In probation and parole, success isn’t just compliance. Stability is the real measure. Housing, work, and the ability to plan a life beyond the next appointment are what allow people to move forward and support safer communities.
I’ve learned that leadership isn’t just about pushing for results. When clarity, energy, or purpose are ignored, the cracks show quickly. Sustainable performance comes from staying present, making thoughtful choices, and taking care of the people doing the work, including yourself.
Why 2026 demands authentic CEOs
Stale leadership is so 1980s, so begin this year with these five directives.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I’ve learned that leadership isn’t just about pushing for results. When clarity, energy, or purpose are ignored, the cracks show quickly. Sustainable performance comes from staying present, making thoughtful choices, and taking care of the people doing the work, including yourself.
I didn’t grow by waiting to be recognized. I grew by learning on my own, seeking out people who challenged me, and taking on work that stretched me. Skills like #communication and adaptability compound quietly over time. Investing in yourself is part of taking responsibility.
January 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I didn’t grow by waiting to be recognized. I grew by learning on my own, seeking out people who challenged me, and taking on work that stretched me. Skills like #communication and adaptability compound quietly over time. Investing in yourself is part of taking responsibility.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a reminder that dignity isn’t something you earn.
I came to this country as a kid and learned that systems don’t always see your full humanity. Dr. King knew real progress requires cultural change, not just laws.
The work is still unfinished.
I came to this country as a kid and learned that systems don’t always see your full humanity. Dr. King knew real progress requires cultural change, not just laws.
The work is still unfinished.
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a reminder that dignity isn’t something you earn.
I came to this country as a kid and learned that systems don’t always see your full humanity. Dr. King knew real progress requires cultural change, not just laws.
The work is still unfinished.
I came to this country as a kid and learned that systems don’t always see your full humanity. Dr. King knew real progress requires cultural change, not just laws.
The work is still unfinished.
🚫 Myth: Probation and parole reliably lead to freedom.
✅ Fact: Technical violations often turn them into extended punishment.
When systems block progress, the damage reaches families, communities, and public safety. System design determines outcomes.
✅ Fact: Technical violations often turn them into extended punishment.
When systems block progress, the damage reaches families, communities, and public safety. System design determines outcomes.
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🚫 Myth: Probation and parole reliably lead to freedom.
✅ Fact: Technical violations often turn them into extended punishment.
When systems block progress, the damage reaches families, communities, and public safety. System design determines outcomes.
✅ Fact: Technical violations often turn them into extended punishment.
When systems block progress, the damage reaches families, communities, and public safety. System design determines outcomes.
Planning beyond today determines whether support is still there for the next person who walks through the door. Access and stability belong to the same leadership responsibility.
Tech nonprofit excels at soft skills: How McKinsey helped Per Scholas deliver on its mission
Per Scholas, a nonprofit preparing people for careers in technology, has trained over 30,000 learners—tuition-free. A partnership with McKinsey.org has helped the organization expand its reach and deepen its impact in powerful new ways.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Planning beyond today determines whether support is still there for the next person who walks through the door. Access and stability belong to the same leadership responsibility.
We took a cooking class while traveling and quickly realized it wasn’t about competence. It was collaborative, imperfect and shared. Trying something new alongside others has a way of widening perspective, even when you’re not particularly good at it.
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
We took a cooking class while traveling and quickly realized it wasn’t about competence. It was collaborative, imperfect and shared. Trying something new alongside others has a way of widening perspective, even when you’re not particularly good at it.
One of the biggest leadership lessons I took from last year was how closely self care is tied to showing up 100%. When leaders are stressed and stretched thin, staff notices. Prioritizing self care has changed how I lead and that's not a luxury, it's part of the responsibility.
January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
One of the biggest leadership lessons I took from last year was how closely self care is tied to showing up 100%. When leaders are stressed and stretched thin, staff notices. Prioritizing self care has changed how I lead and that's not a luxury, it's part of the responsibility.
Belief shows up in action. I see it when probation and parole systems invest in stability instead of punishment, support instead of surveillance alone. When policy creates real paths forward, families and communities are stronger for it.
#SecondChances #JusticeReform
#SecondChances #JusticeReform
December 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Belief shows up in action. I see it when probation and parole systems invest in stability instead of punishment, support instead of surveillance alone. When policy creates real paths forward, families and communities are stronger for it.
#SecondChances #JusticeReform
#SecondChances #JusticeReform
Earlier this month I spent time with LGBTQ+ CFOs and finance leaders in DC. What started in 2020 as crisis support has grown into real shared leadership.
Grateful to HRC for hosting, and to a community that shows what leadership looks like when we choose transparency, shared learning, and care.
Grateful to HRC for hosting, and to a community that shows what leadership looks like when we choose transparency, shared learning, and care.
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Earlier this month I spent time with LGBTQ+ CFOs and finance leaders in DC. What started in 2020 as crisis support has grown into real shared leadership.
Grateful to HRC for hosting, and to a community that shows what leadership looks like when we choose transparency, shared learning, and care.
Grateful to HRC for hosting, and to a community that shows what leadership looks like when we choose transparency, shared learning, and care.
The progress I see in probation and parole reentry isn’t in reports. It’s in people succeeding because they finally have housing, support and someone willing to help them problem solve instead of only monitor them. That kind of support changes lives and strengthens communities.
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The progress I see in probation and parole reentry isn’t in reports. It’s in people succeeding because they finally have housing, support and someone willing to help them problem solve instead of only monitor them. That kind of support changes lives and strengthens communities.
As the year winds down, I’ve been thinking about what real development looks like. It’s usually not about reviews or big moments. It’s the steady support leaders give and the opportunities they make for people to grow.
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As the year winds down, I’ve been thinking about what real development looks like. It’s usually not about reviews or big moments. It’s the steady support leaders give and the opportunities they make for people to grow.
Silence in a meeting can seem harmless, but it may mean people don’t feel safe to speak. The strongest teams I’ve worked with are the ones where questions and disagreements are welcomed. Leaders shape that environment every day.
Is Fear Quietly Killing Performance on Your Team? 3 Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore
On the surface, your meetings look calm. People nod, smile, and move on.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Silence in a meeting can seem harmless, but it may mean people don’t feel safe to speak. The strongest teams I’ve worked with are the ones where questions and disagreements are welcomed. Leaders shape that environment every day.
My hardest seasons are what helped shape my direction. Growth often happens long before we notice it. If you feel unsure right now, trust the process. The effort you’re making is building the foundation for what comes next. What lesson changed your direction?
December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My hardest seasons are what helped shape my direction. Growth often happens long before we notice it. If you feel unsure right now, trust the process. The effort you’re making is building the foundation for what comes next. What lesson changed your direction?
Diversify your portfolio beyond dollars. Financial wealth is only one measure of success. The strongest returns often come from relationships, credibility and purpose. Money matters, but meaning multiplies.
#FinancialEmpowerment #Leadership
#FinancialEmpowerment #Leadership
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Diversify your portfolio beyond dollars. Financial wealth is only one measure of success. The strongest returns often come from relationships, credibility and purpose. Money matters, but meaning multiplies.
#FinancialEmpowerment #Leadership
#FinancialEmpowerment #Leadership
Determined people make an impact when they work together. A visit with leaders at the United Justice Coalition earlier this year reminded me how collaboration moves communities forward. Grateful for the teams who keep showing up and supporting this work every day.
Give what and where you can!
Give what and where you can!
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Determined people make an impact when they work together. A visit with leaders at the United Justice Coalition earlier this year reminded me how collaboration moves communities forward. Grateful for the teams who keep showing up and supporting this work every day.
Give what and where you can!
Give what and where you can!
I attended a conversation led by Oprah Winfrey about caregiving and loss. I shared a memory of my grandmother, who lived with Alzheimers, and how that experience taught me that connection and love are what stay with us. I’m grateful I could share it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I attended a conversation led by Oprah Winfrey about caregiving and loss. I shared a memory of my grandmother, who lived with Alzheimers, and how that experience taught me that connection and love are what stay with us. I’m grateful I could share it.
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, I’d like you to meet Chef Sharon Richardson, founder of Just Soul Catering
After 20 years of incarceration, she built a business rooted in second chances, purpose, and community. Her story is proof that opportunity changes everything.
After 20 years of incarceration, she built a business rooted in second chances, purpose, and community. Her story is proof that opportunity changes everything.
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, I’d like you to meet Chef Sharon Richardson, founder of Just Soul Catering
After 20 years of incarceration, she built a business rooted in second chances, purpose, and community. Her story is proof that opportunity changes everything.
After 20 years of incarceration, she built a business rooted in second chances, purpose, and community. Her story is proof that opportunity changes everything.
Eric and I started a new Thanksgiving tradition: spending the holiday abroad.
Life can take you far when you're open to new experiences.
Wishing everyone a holiday week that brings rest, connection, and moments that remind you what matters most.
#Gratitude #Thanksgiving
Life can take you far when you're open to new experiences.
Wishing everyone a holiday week that brings rest, connection, and moments that remind you what matters most.
#Gratitude #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Eric and I started a new Thanksgiving tradition: spending the holiday abroad.
Life can take you far when you're open to new experiences.
Wishing everyone a holiday week that brings rest, connection, and moments that remind you what matters most.
#Gratitude #Thanksgiving
Life can take you far when you're open to new experiences.
Wishing everyone a holiday week that brings rest, connection, and moments that remind you what matters most.
#Gratitude #Thanksgiving
We plan for expenses, investments, and savings, but rarely for rest.
This season, I’m budgeting for balance: time to rest, recharge, and reflect.
Because wealth isn’t just what you earn, it’s the energy to enjoy what you’ve built.
This season, I’m budgeting for balance: time to rest, recharge, and reflect.
Because wealth isn’t just what you earn, it’s the energy to enjoy what you’ve built.
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We plan for expenses, investments, and savings, but rarely for rest.
This season, I’m budgeting for balance: time to rest, recharge, and reflect.
Because wealth isn’t just what you earn, it’s the energy to enjoy what you’ve built.
This season, I’m budgeting for balance: time to rest, recharge, and reflect.
Because wealth isn’t just what you earn, it’s the energy to enjoy what you’ve built.
I’m grateful for a team that leads with care and conviction — for the late nights, the tough questions, and the way people show up for each other when it matters most.
Gratitude in leadership means seeing strengths, not just results.
What does gratitude mean to you?
Gratitude in leadership means seeing strengths, not just results.
What does gratitude mean to you?
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I’m grateful for a team that leads with care and conviction — for the late nights, the tough questions, and the way people show up for each other when it matters most.
Gratitude in leadership means seeing strengths, not just results.
What does gratitude mean to you?
Gratitude in leadership means seeing strengths, not just results.
What does gratitude mean to you?
I recently attended the 35-year anniversary gala for HealthRight International, an organization expanding access to healthcare for communities too often left behind.
Health is more than care, it’s dignity. Grateful for the people and partners doing this work every day.
Health is more than care, it’s dignity. Grateful for the people and partners doing this work every day.
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I recently attended the 35-year anniversary gala for HealthRight International, an organization expanding access to healthcare for communities too often left behind.
Health is more than care, it’s dignity. Grateful for the people and partners doing this work every day.
Health is more than care, it’s dignity. Grateful for the people and partners doing this work every day.
"This year feels different," said Claudia Romo Edelman. Attending the Hispanic Leadership Summit at the UN reminded me how much strength exists within our Latino community. This article recaps that thoughtfully.
/C O R R E C T I O N -- We Are All Human/
In the news release, EIGHTH ANNUAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT CONVENES 300 LEADERS IN NYC TO STRENGTHEN THE BUSINESS CASE...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:02 AM
"This year feels different," said Claudia Romo Edelman. Attending the Hispanic Leadership Summit at the UN reminded me how much strength exists within our Latino community. This article recaps that thoughtfully.
Attending the recent Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations was a powerful reminder of what representation looks like in action.
Leadership, ownership, equity and visibility are not abstract goals. They’re the foundation of lasting change.
Leadership, ownership, equity and visibility are not abstract goals. They’re the foundation of lasting change.
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Attending the recent Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations was a powerful reminder of what representation looks like in action.
Leadership, ownership, equity and visibility are not abstract goals. They’re the foundation of lasting change.
Leadership, ownership, equity and visibility are not abstract goals. They’re the foundation of lasting change.
It's been a year of change and growth so far. The peak has been seeing systems rebuilt and culture strengthened at REFORM. The valley? Exhaustion and finding time to slow down. A quiet book, music, good wine, real conversation. Rest isn’t a pause in the work; it’s what keeps it going.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It's been a year of change and growth so far. The peak has been seeing systems rebuilt and culture strengthened at REFORM. The valley? Exhaustion and finding time to slow down. A quiet book, music, good wine, real conversation. Rest isn’t a pause in the work; it’s what keeps it going.