Daliz Vasquez began her career teaching in 2007.  Her passion for bilingualism, dis-proportionality, and cultural responsiveness led her to pursue a position the South Bronx as a Bilingual Special Education teacher.  Ten years later, she began working as a Bilingual Special Education Specialist for the NYSED Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Centers.  In 2018, she joined the Manhattan Borough Citywide Office as a Specialized Student Support Lead, to support the development of comprehensive support for schools across  Manhattan.  In 2020, she was appointed Director of Special Education, supporting 272 schools to meet the provision of services for over 23,000 students with IEP's. In 2022, Daliz was appointed Principal at Mosaic Preparatory Academy, where she continues to lead the work fostering equality and cultural responsiveness in her school community.