Taína Benitez | CEO, Leadership + Global Program Developer

 
 

“I am delighted to share Taina’s work as an emerging thought leader in cultural intelligence” - Dr. David Livermore, Social Scientist, co-founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center and Author 17 books including “Leading with Cultural Intelligence.”

Taína Benitez is a global executive and the visionary founder of Teach With Love®, dedicated to transforming educational institutions and organizations through Cultural Intelligence. Taína has been an educator and edu leader for over 20 years. In the last 12 years, she has successfully guided more than 100 organizations across 34 countries on 5 continents, implementing her trademarked L.O.V.E., Lift Others' Voices Every day® framework. This framework is designed to elevate marginalized voices and create culturally-informed leadership practices that build and nurture inclusive and innovative classroom and school environments.

Rooted in her Afro-Caribbean and Indigenous Arawak Taíno heritage, Taína’s mission is deeply personal. She is committed to dismantling systemic barriers that have silenced many and to ensuring that every individual’s presence is genuinely acknowledged and valued. Her work impacts thousands globally, helping leaders develop the skills necessary to become more responsive and culturally aware.

A passionate advocate for cultural equity, Taína collaborates regularly with world leaders, policymakers, and educators to advance cultural intelligence, equality, and accessibility. Her extensive experience across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, combined with her academic background in Educational Leadership (M.Ed Lead) and Communications (B.A.), provides her with unique insights that she considers both a strength and a responsibility.

In 2012, Taína founded Teach With Love®, not just as an organization but as a community dedicated to cultivating culturally-informed best practices and providing resources to those who need them most. She has shared her expertise at numerous conferences, standing alongside some of the brightest minds in education, and continuously learns from every interaction.

Beyond her professional achievements, Taína’s journey—from being a high school dropout and first-generation college student to becoming a leader in her field—fuels her dedication to making a difference in people’s lives. She is a proud wife and mother of three sons, and when not working, she enjoys traveling with her family, a tradition they’ve cherished since 1995.

Driven by a purpose to elevate BIPOC leaders and create inclusive communities, Taína’s leadership is not just about achieving goals—it’s about ensuring every voice is empowered to lead and inspire others.

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