About ESCALA

ESCALA is the premier professional development organization for HSIs (Hispanic-Serving Institutions), a group of colleges and universities that serve two-thirds of all Latinx students in the United States.

ESCALA provides keynotes, online and in-person group training in schools, universities and other workplaces that are interested in working collectively to bridge cultural difference and create authentically inclusive spaces. 

ESCALA by the Numbers

Faculty, Staff, & Admin Learners

HSIs Served

Peer Coaches & Facilitators

Publications & Citations

Our Team

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Dr. Melissa Salazar

Founder & CEO
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Jasmine Nunley

Executive Director of Client Relations and Program Strategy
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Margarita Otero-Diaz

Director of Program Effectiveness Assessment and Research
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Suzi Reyes

Director of Professional Learning
I'm confident that after ESCALA, my colleagues will support future initiatives to enhance our service to campus and community. Most importantly, we've transformed "servingness" from a mere buzzword into a meaningful commitment – a promise to go beyond statistics and genuinely serve, support, and celebrate our Hispanic students throughout their educational journey.

Servingness Retreat Participant, 2025