In the next 20 years, the Hispanic student population is projected to become the dominant demographic in public schools in the United States. However, there is a significant shortage of Hispanic women in leadership roles in public education, notably in superintendent positions, underscoring the importance of examining the factors behind the disparity to dismantle systemic inequities in the K-12 public education system. The problem addressed in this qualitative exploratory single case study was Hispanic women's underrepresentation in superintendent positions in K-12 public education. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to examine the lived experiences of Hispanic women regarding their underrepresentation in superintendent positions in K-12 public education. The conceptual framework that guided the research study is the glass ceiling theory and LatCrit. Via semi-structured interviews, twelve Hispanic female superintendents serving in K-12 public education provided substantial data regarding their underrepresentation in their roles. The data analysis unveiled six themes that emerged for the two research questions posed: (a) progressive, (b) resilient, (c) disadvantaged, (d) complex, (e) opportunity for growth, and (f) influence on leadership style. The study's implications underscore the recognition that while Hispanic women may follow progressive trajectories in their careers leading to the superintendency, various intersectional identity factors are perceived as barriers to further advancement. Moreover, there is a pressing need for policy changes mandating equal representation reflective of student demographic populations to foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging among all students. Recommendations for future research include researchers exploring regional differences in experiences and increasing participant numbers to enrich understanding further. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]