Meet the Team of Administration

Daysi Funes

The Executive Director strategically leads the organization, oversees key operations, drives growth, strengthens partnerships, manages resources efficiently, and ensures the fulfillment of institutional goals with vision, integrity, and community commitment.

Executive Director

Diego Samayoa

The Associate Director supports strategic direction, oversees essential programs, coordinates teams, optimizes resources, and strengthens collaborations to ensure efficient operations and the fulfillment of institutional goals with leadership and commitment.

Associate Director

Joseph Martens

A Director of Development leads fundraising strategy, builds donor relationships, oversees campaigns, and coordinates teams to secure financial support that sustains and grows an organization’s mission and long‑term goals.

Director of Development

Fernando Servin

A Staff Accountant manages daily financial records, prepares reports, reconciles accounts, supports audits, and ensures accurate, compliant bookkeeping that helps an organization track performance and make informed financial decisions.

Staff Accountant

Meet the Team of Legal

José Ventura

The Director of the Legal Department leads legal services, oversees complex cases, ensures regulatory compliance, and guides the team to provide ethical and accessible support to immigrant families. He is in charge of leading and supervising the legal team, including lawyers, paralegals, and support staff.

Legal Department Director

María Salgado

A Full DOJ Accredited Representative provides authorized immigration assistance, prepares applications, represents clients before USCIS, and ensures cases follow legal standards to support individuals navigating complex immigration processes with accuracy and care.

Full DOJ Accredited Representative - Legal Department Manager

Abisag Flores

A Partial DOJ Accredited Representative works for a DOJ‑recognized nonprofit organization and may assist with immigration forms, offer legal advice, and appear in DHS interviews or examinations. Their authority does not extend to immigration courts or appeals, which require full accreditation.

Partial DOJ Accredited Representative

Javier Pantoja

A receptionist is the welcoming face of any workplace, greeting visitors, managing calls, and coordinating schedules. They keep operations running smoothly, provide essential information, and support staff with organization and communication, creating a friendly, efficient first impression for everyone who walks in.

Receptionist

Meylin Molina

A legal assistant supports attorneys by managing documents, scheduling meetings, preparing case files, and conducting research. They ensure accuracy, organization, and efficiency in every task, helping legal teams operate smoothly and clients feel informed and supported throughout the legal process.

Legal Assistant

Juan Vasquez

A legal assistant provides essential support to attorneys, handling research, drafting documents, organizing case files, and communicating with clients. Their attention to detail and professionalism ensure legal matters progress efficiently and accurately.

Legal Assistant

Ubaldo Aguilar

A legal assistant supports attorneys by managing documents, scheduling meetings, preparing case files, and conducting research. They ensure accuracy, organization, and efficiency in every task, helping legal teams operate smoothly and clients feel informed and supported throughout the legal process.

Legal Assistant

Manuel Cruz

A legal assistant provides essential support to attorneys, handling research, drafting documents, organizing case files, and communicating with clients. Their attention to detail and professionalism ensure legal matters progress efficiently and accurately.

Legal Assistant

Meet the Team of Adult Education

Jackie Seward

The Adult Education Department Director designs programs, leads staff, manages resources, and supports adult learners in achieving academic and career goals. Their leadership strengthens communities by expanding access to education and empowering individuals to thrive.

Adult Education Department Director

Rocio Lopez

An Adult Education Manager oversees programs that support adult learners, coordinating instructors, curriculum, and community partnerships. They ensure high‑quality instruction, manage daily operations, track outcomes, and guide staff, creating accessible learning pathways that help adults build skills, achieve goals, and advance their futures.

Adult Education Manager

Joaquín Velasco

An Adult Education Data & GED Coordinator helps adult learners navigate their GED journey, maintaining accurate records and offering guidance with patience and clarity. They track progress, support instructors, and ensure every student has the information and structure needed to reach their goals.

Adult Education Data & GED Coordinator

Jasmine Duran

Supports adult learners transitioning from education to careers or postsecondary pathways by providing advising, curriculum vitae and job application support, partnership coordination, and resource navigation, ensuring equitable access, goal attainment, and successful outcomes through individualized planning and collaborative community engagement.

Adult Education Department Director

María Martinez

Oversees administrative and data functions within the adult education department by managing reporting, compliance, and data systems. Ensures accurate tracking of enrollment, outcomes, and funding metrics to support program effectiveness, accountability, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.

Program Administrator and Data Specialist

Meet the Team of Youth

Susana Salgado

Leads youth programs by providing strategic direction, staff supervision, and partnership development. Designs and oversees academic, career, and enrichment initiatives that support youth engagement, achievement, and successful transitions while ensuring program quality, compliance, and positive outcomes.

Youth Program Director

Verónica Nabor

Manages day-to-day implementation of youth programs by coordinating staff, schedules, and services. Supports participant engagement, monitors outcomes, ensures compliance, and collaborates with partners to deliver high-quality educational, career, and enrichment opportunities.

Youth Program Manager

Esperanza Escobar

Coordinates community-based education initiatives by planning programs, managing partnerships, and supporting outreach. Connects residents with adult, youth, and lifelong learning opportunities while ensuring accessibility, responsiveness to community needs, and effective program delivery.

Community Education Coordinator

Meet the Team of Public Benefits

Yordanka Brunet

Oversees public benefit programs by coordinating eligibility, compliance, and outreach. Leads staff and partnerships to ensure communities access essential supports, promotes equity and efficiency, and aligns benefits delivery with education, workforce, and community advancement goals.

Public Benefit Director

Iraida Vivar

Provides direct case management for public benefit programs by assessing eligibility, assisting with applications and recertifications, and connecting individuals and families to financial, health, and supportive services while promoting stability, self-sufficiency, and equitable access.

Public Benefits Case Manager

Delia Acevedo

Supports community members in accessing public benefits through eligibility screening, application assistance, documentation support, and follow-up. Maintains accurate records, ensures compliance, and collaborates with partners to reduce barriers and improve client outcomes.

Public Benefits Case Manager

Isela Hernandez

Provides direct case management for public benefit programs by assessing eligibility, assisting with applications and recertifications, and connecting individuals and families to financial, health, and supportive services while promoting stability, self-sufficiency, and equitable access.

Public Benefits Case Manager

Amelia Sanchez

Provides administrative and client support for public benefit programs by assisting with intake, documentation, eligibility screening, and application processing. Supports case managers, maintains accurate records, responds to inquiries, and helps ensure timely, equitable access to essential services.

Public Benefits Assistant

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