Empowering Our Community Through Education
At the Community Education Council District 6, we are dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for Community School District 6 students. Our mission is to foster community engagement and advocate for quality education in our schools. Join us in making a difference in our children’s future!
School Advocacy
We advocate for the needs and rights of our schools and students at the district level. Join us in our efforts to ensure every child receives a quality education.
Monthly Public Meetings
Our monthly calendar public meetings provide a safe space for parents to connect, share experiences, and find solutions to common challenges. Together, we empower each other to navigate the educational landscape.
Parent Workshops
We offer engaging workshops for parents and community members, focusing on education-related topics and resources. Join us to learn and share valuable insights to support our children’s education.
Luis Camilo
CEC 6 President and IEP Rep
Luis Camilo has served 8 years of experience in CEC 6, and four years on the D6 Presidents’ Council, three as President. Luis focuses on community engagement and helping to craft educational policy at the district level. Luis is a proponent of STEM Education, and has invited the director of Columbia University STEM Program, the director of Fordham University STEP Program, and AMNH Director of Education and others to present at several CEC 6 calendar meetings. Most recently he helped organize a Spring Parent Academy with workshops for parents.
Caroline Jose
CEC 6 Vice President
Caroline Jose is a native of Washington Heights and a proud graduate of D6 schools. She is a dedicated parent of two children currently attending PS 4 Duke Ellington School and The Mott Hall School. Since 2022, Caroline has served as a parent leader in multiple capacities — as a four-term PTA President at P.S. 4, a three-term President of the District 6 Presidents’ Council, and now a two-term Vice President of CEC 6.
Professionally, Caroline is a Technical Designer in the fashion industry for over 15 years and an life-long active community advocate committed to strengthening family engagement and advancing equitable access to high-quality education. Her focus areas include literacy, inclusion, and fostering meaningful partnerships between schools, families, and community organizations.
Deeply rooted in the Washington Heights community, Caroline is passionate about celebrating culture and creating spaces where families feel empowered to lead and collaborate. Outside of advocacy, she enjoys creative design projects, organizing community events, and exploring local art and bookstores with her children.
Luis Camilo
CEC 6 President and IEP Rep
Luis Camilo has served 8 years of experience in CEC 6, and four years on the D6 Presidents’ Council, three as President. Luis focuses on community engagement and helping to craft educational policy at the district level. Luis is a proponent of STEM Education, and has invited the director of Columbia University STEM Program, the director of Fordham University STEP Program, and AMNH Director of Education and others to present at several CEC 6 calendar meetings. Most recently he helped organize a Spring Parent Academy with workshops for parents.
Nicole Lorenzetti
CEC 6 Recording Secretary
Nicole L. Lorenzetti, Ph.D. is a mother of two District 6 students at Castle Bridge Elementary where she serves as the Chairperson of the School Leadership Team, and she is a proud product of public schools herself, including The City University of New York. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology in the School of Education at The City College of New York and does community organizing though various formal and informal organizations. Nicole’s passion is education justice for all New York City Public School students, with a focus on antiracism, disability justice, and special education by seeking equitable access to accommodations and supports for all students — and families, too! In her free time, she loves to read and craft, and she cooks a fantastic spaghetti marinara.
Noemi Diaz
CEC 6 Member and MBP Appointee
Noemí Díaz serves as the Manhattan Borough President’s appointee and Chair of the Community Engagement Committee for the Community Education Council (CEC). Born and raised in Washington Heights and a proud former District 6 student, she has been a dedicated parent leader since 2023, continuing a lifelong commitment to serving her community.
With over 18 years of experience in education, Noemí holds a Master’s degree in TESOL and a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education. She is a former DOE educator, seasoned youth advocate, and founder of initiatives centered on civic engagement, family engagement, and student empowerment. Through her work, she connects families with the information, resources, and networks needed to support student success. She also created a dedicated Instagram page to help parents stay informed, reflecting her belief that communication and access are key to educational equity. In 2025, she was honored by the New York State Assembly and New York City Council.
Daphna Ezrachi
CEC 6 Member
Daphna Ezrachi is the Manager of Sustainability Programs at NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development where she focuses on climate local laws and solar programs. Upon joining HPD, Daphna completed her Masters in Urban Planning from NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service. Before pivoting to urban planning and housing policy, Daphna was an educator in Jerusalem, where she grew up. She received a BA from Hebrew University in European History. In her spare time, she volunteers as a CEC District 6 member, at her synagogue, the Fort Tryon Jewish Center, and for climate change activism. She lives in Washington Heights with her husband and their three children.
Nicole Lorenzetti
CEC 6 Recording Secretary
Nicole L. Lorenzetti, Ph.D. is a mother of two District 6 students at Castle Bridge Elementary where she serves as the Chairperson of the School Leadership Team, and she is a proud product of public schools herself, including The City University of New York. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology in the School of Education at The City College of New York and does community organizing though various formal and informal organizations. Nicole’s passion is education justice for all New York City Public School students, with a focus on antiracism, disability justice, and special education by seeking equitable access to accommodations and supports for all students — and families, too! In her free time, she loves to read and craft, and she cooks a fantastic spaghetti marinara.
Noemi Diaz
CEC 6 Member and MBP Appointee
Noemí Díaz serves as the Manhattan Borough President’s appointee and Chair of the Community Engagement Committee for the Community Education Council (CEC). Born and raised in Washington Heights and a proud former District 6 student, she has been a dedicated parent leader since 2023, continuing a lifelong commitment to serving her community.
With over 18 years of experience in education, Noemí holds a Master’s degree in TESOL and a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education. She is a former DOE educator, seasoned youth advocate, and founder of initiatives centered on civic engagement, family engagement, and student empowerment. Through her work, she connects families with the information, resources, and networks needed to support student success. She also created a dedicated Instagram page to help parents stay informed, reflecting her belief that communication and access are key to educational equity. In 2025, she was honored by the New York State Assembly and New York City Council.
Daphna Ezrachi
CEC 6 Member
Daphna Ezrachi is the Manager of Sustainability Programs at NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development where she focuses on climate local laws and solar programs. Upon joining HPD, Daphna completed her Masters in Urban Planning from NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service. Before pivoting to urban planning and housing policy, Daphna was an educator in Jerusalem, where she grew up. She received a BA from Hebrew University in European History. In her spare time, she volunteers as a CEC District 6 member, at her synagogue, the Fort Tryon Jewish Center, and for climate change activism. She lives in Washington Heights with her husband and their three children.