Dr. Alicia Romero-Sardiñas is the founder and creator of Empowering Voices. She is an adjunct professor of Music Education at Florida International University. She teaches University Singers, Secondary Choral Methods, and Seminar in Music Education and supervises future teachers in their internships.  A first-generation American daughter of Cuban immigrant parents, Dr. Romero-Sardiñas holds degrees in Music Education from Florida International University (B.S.) and Florida State University (M.M.Ed) and a degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D.) from Florida International University.

Dr. Romero-Sardiñas began teaching in Miami-Dade County public schools over 20 years ago, teaching choir, piano, theory, and orchestra. Her research interests include culturally responsive pedagogy, constructivism in the classroom, music literacy, empowering teachers, mentoring, and community music.  She has presented her research and other topics at the annual Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) conferences and will present at the College Music Society International Conference in Oct. 2023.  In addition, Dr. Romero-Sardiñas is a board member of the Florida Vocal Association, where she has developed programs to encourage and develop student composers and is a sought-out adjudicator for events throughout the state.  Dr. Romero-Sardiñas is a sought-after choral clinician for honor choirs throughout Florida.