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...

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, Prevention Institute
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...

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...

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...

Dr. Violeta Vazquez
Houston Community College
violeta.vazquez@hccs.edu

Dr. Violeta Vazquez is a dedicated educational leader and program director at Houston Community College, where she focuses on workforce development and compliance. A proud native Houstonian raised in Northside, Dr. Vazquez is a first-generation college graduate who holds an Ed.D. in Educat...

Tommy Calzadias
Vice President | Commercial Banking Frost – Banking, Investments, Insurance, Frost Bank
tommy.calzadias@frostbank.com

Tommy Calzadias is a Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at Frost Bank Near Northside. He has over 18 years of experience working in retail and commercial banking, in the Houston and Galveston area. My goal is to help small businesses grow by providing tools and support they need to pr...

Jose Moreno
Realtor and Co-Owner, Space City Property Solutions & Management
jose.moreno@nanproperties.com

Jose Moreno, a Houston native, was raised in the Near Northside neighborhood where he still resides today! He launched his real estate career in 2016 and now has nine years of experience in the real estate industry! Jose’s in-depth understanding of home repairs, combined with strong neg...

Ana Orduno
Realtor, NAN Properties
ana.orduno18@gmail.com

Ana Orduno, a native Houstonian, is an ambitious real estate professional who recently launched her career with Nan Properties. She brings a fresh perspective and a strong commitment to client success and is also fluent in Spanish which allows her to assist the Hispanic community with conf...

Mario Rodriguez
Frontline Engagement Leader, Bimbo Bakeries USA
mario.rodriguezuh@gmail.com

Mario Rodriguez is Frontline Engagement leader of Bimbo Bakeries USA. As a Houston native with a background in supply chain, manufacturing, and organizational leadership, I’m excited to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. I’m passionate about process improvement and helping bus...

Miss Kat Moon
Creative Director/Co-Owner, The Event Place
info@theeventplace.com

Miss Kat Moon is a dynamic content creator and the Creative Director/Co-Owner of The Event Place near Northside Houston. As the President and Collaboration Composer of KAM Collaborative Concepts, she brings over 30 plus years of experience in the events and entertainment industry. With a r...