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Board of Directors

Dr. Pamela Hernandez

Chair

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

Vice Chair

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

Board Member

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

Treasurer

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

Secretary

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

Board Member

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...