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Our Team

Our dedicated team of experienced professionals utilize their unique skills and passion to move our work forward. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. Meet some of our incredible leaders below.

Who We Are

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CEO & Founder
Andrea D. Figueroa, LPC
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

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Vice President
Leonor Cisnero, LMSW
Master of Social Work

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Board Secretary
Jacquelyn Perez
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

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Board Treasurer
Elizabeth Escobedo, MBA
Master of Business Administration

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Board Director of IT
Melissa Adame
Bachelor of Science in Sociology

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Director of Fundraising
Emilie Garcia-Herrera
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

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Director of Development
Kathryn Avila
Bachelor of Social Work

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Director of Engagement
Vanessa Martinez
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences

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Director of Civic Engagement
Ruben Arciniega
Master of Arts in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies

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IT Member 
Amelia Landin
Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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Engagement
Member
Maggie Wooten
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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IT Member
Cathryn Luebbert
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & History Class

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Grant Writing
Member
Marina Flores
Master of Arts in Literature

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Grant Writing
Member
Nora Lopez
Associate of Paralegal Studies

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Director of Content Creation
Kaitlyn Marcatante
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 

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Economic Empowerment
Member
Dr. Lizette Goodloe
Doctor of Education in Sports Management

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Clinical Program
Member
Amanda Reynosa, LMSW
Master of Social Work

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Economic Empowerment
Member
Jessica Edmonds
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

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Clinical Program
Member
Nicole Bermejillo, LPC
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Empowered Women, Empower Women

Engagement 
Vianca Ortiz

Grant Writing
Volunteer 
Allison Moujaes

Clinical Program Volunteer 
De'Ja Hurte

Data Analysis
Volunteer 
Katie Elseth

Data Analysis
Volunteer 
Deborah Gonzalez

Outreach
Volunteer 
Melissa Hernandez

Outreach
Volunteer 
Nadia Ramon

Clinical Program
Intern
Serena Rivera

Data Analysis
PhD Intern
Lauren Cortez

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