Dr. Pamela Hernandez
Educo Research
dr.pamela.hernandez@gmail.com

Pamela Hernandez, Ph.D. is Principal Researcher and Owner of Educo Research, a firm that creates, collects and analyzes data for organizations, foundations, communities and institutions to support organizational priorities.  We use several methods to conduct research, and work closely wit...

Jennifer Medrano
Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
jennifer.l.medrano@ml.com

As a Merrill Financial Advisor, Jennifer focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with getting to know a client and the client's family, financial situation and what matters most to them. She then helps them create a customized wealth management approach ...

Luis Garcia
Senior Public Affairs Representative, METRO
luis.garcia@ridemetro.org

Luis brings a diverse background in community engagement and outreach, and multiple years of volunteer experience to his role at METRO.  He takes pride in being able to connect with community members, successfully collaborate with service providers, and coordinate creative and engaging ...

Lupe Cedillo
Community Outreach Coordinator, Wesley Community Center
gcedillo@wesleyhousehouston.org

Since 2021 Guadalupe “Lupe “Cedillo, has been the Community Outreach Coordinator at Wesley Community Center.  She has been committed to the nonprofit sector since 1997 and is passionate about working with the community. Lupe goes far beyond to find resources to help the community thri...

Claudia Sanchez
Director of Community Initiatives, Avenue CDC
claudias@avenuecdc.org

Claudia is an accomplished community leader with over fifteen year experience in leading, managing, and establishing programs across various platforms. She is dedicated to connecting resources and collaborating with diverse teams to create processes that lead to opportunities to all. Her...

Jesse Martinez
Founder + CEO, LSA Global - Latinx Startup Alliance, LatinX StartUp Alliance
j@lsaglobal.org

Jesse is a serial tech entrepreneur, educator, philanthropist, investor, advisor, mentor, and a passionate evangelist for the global Latinx tech community. He was recently honored to attend the World Economic Forum 2020 in Davos as a delegate for the 1st U.S. Hispanic Delegation led by the...

Jessica Fuentes
Avenue CDC
jessicaf@avenuecdc.org

Jessica Fuentes has been active in neighborhood initiatives in a number of communities since 2012,including East Houston, Pleasantville, Fifth Ward, Kashmere, and Settegast. After seeing the destruction brought on by Hurricane Harvey in her neighborhood, Jessica felt empowered to serve on ...

Shirley Ronquillo
Ronquillo Consulting Group
ronquillogroup@gmail.com

Shirley Ronquillo is a first-generation Ecuadorian American born in the Near Northside, Houston, TX and raised in East Aldine, both historically underserved communities. Shirley has a Master of Public Administration from UT San Antonio, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Romance...

Victoria Lara
Harris County Precinct 2
laraavictoria@yahoo.com

Victoria Lara is the Director of Economic Development for Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia. Her previous roles have included Director of Business Development for Impact Stone Design, Inc., Community Engagement for the University of Houston, and Texas Constituency Lead fo...

Alicia Elatassi
Elatassi Holding LLC
aliciaelatassi@gmail.com

Alicia Elatassi is a proud native of Near Northside, Houston, Texas, and a graduate of St. Thomas University. As the daughter of Mexican parents, Alicia understands what it truly means to appreciate all that life has to offer. She fearlessly approaches every undertaking with great enthusia...

Rick Barajas

Rick Barajas, a proud native of Houston, is a product of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). He has been a resident of Lindale Park for over two decades, contributing to the community he calls home. Rick’s academic journey led him to the University of Houston-Downtown, where...

Lori Medrano
Virtual Assistant, Lori Medrano
Lmedrano.va.1015@tmail.com

I am a Virtual Assistant dedicated to assisting clients with their workload. I understand how daily tasks may cause overload, so I take satisfaction in being one phone call away to help ease the burden! I also understand how stressful it feels to be overworked. So, my motto is: “Let my h...

Cynthia Reyes-Revilla
Real-Estate Broker, Cynthia Reyes-Revilla
creyes.revilla@gmail.com

Visionary, challenge driven, successful professional leader in community arenas. Also, I am a 20+ year, residential and commercial real-estate broker and owner of Residential Realty of Texas. A natural and persuasive communicator recognized by colleagues for keen ability to energize and in...