Our Team
Our dedicated board members, program staff, and leadership team bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion to guide our mission. Learn more about each of them below and discover how their unique backgrounds and perspectives shape our vision for a brighter future.
Board of Directors
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CHERYL LAWTON
BOARD PRESIDENT
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GASPAR MODELO-HOWARD
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
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JOSÉ M. CASTELLÓN JR.
BOARD TREASURER
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SANDRA CARRANZA
BOARD MEMBER
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MARISA GASKA
BOARD MEMBER
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STEPHANIE KASHIMA
BOARD MEMBER
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ROBERT RUIZ
BOARD MEMBER
Leadership
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ROBERT ESCOBAR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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BOB TURNER
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Program Staff
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ALESSANDRA DIAS BARBOZA
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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ANTONIO KOBE LOPEZ
PROGRAM ANALYST
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Our Story
Find out more about the inception of the organization and the man behind it.
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About Us
Read our mission, philosophy, and find out more about what we do and who are.
