Edith Betancourt serves as the Manager of College Access Programs for Be A Leader, supporting the students in our club network and all high school students within our programs to prepare them for their educational goals.

Edith was born and raised in Phoenix, Az, and was a former Be A Leader student from Carl Hayden High School. After graduating from Carl Hayden, Edith attended and graduated from Arizona State University, majoring in Educational Studies. During her time at Arizona State University, Edith was fortunate to work with students in the classroom setting, which developed her passion for helping students with college access. After graduating, Edith was given to opportunity to be part of the Be A Leader Foundation and is excited to continue being part of the team and working hard for all students. In her free time, Edith enjoys spending time with her family and cooking.