Desde 1981, El Concilio ha ayudado a latinos a acceder a oportunidades económicas, de educación, salud y bienestar. No podríamos haberlo hecho sin la creatividad y profesionalismo de nuestro equipo, la columna vertebral de nuestra organización. Con liderazgo valiente, compasión e innovación, sentamos las bases de nuestros esfuerzos para aumentar la resiliencia de nuestras comunidades.
ALMA RAMOS
ALMA RAMOS
Position:
Business Manager
Historical Figure:
My picture appears in a book called The Greatest Tearooms in America!
Quote:
I love working at The Concilio because of its mission, I am passionate about working alongside our families to continue finding resources that will help our communities succeed.
ANA LORENA ORTIZ
ANA LORENA ORTIZ
Position:
Promotora (Community outreach and programs support)
Historical Figure:
Me gusta empezar mi día temprano, soy madrugadora.
Quote:
Servir a la comunidad para tener un Mundo mejor. La verdadera grandeza no esta en el poder, sino en servir. Mateo 20:28.
ANA TORRES
ANA TORRES
Position:
Promotora (Community outreach and program support)
Historical Figure:
Me gusta buscar recetas de comida, me encanta cocinar.
Quote:
Me gusta trabajar con la comunidad.
AUDREY HARWELL
AUDREY HARWELL
Position:
Development Operations Manager
Historical Figure:
I love biking and being outdoors -- it's my favorite way to reset and recharge.
Quote:
I joined The Concilio because its mission aligns deeply with my values around equity, family support, and community care. Contributing to work that creates lasting impact is incredibly meaningful to me.
DULCE ORTIZ
DULCE ORTIZ
Position:
Promotora (Community outreach and programs support)
Historical Figure:
I believe in the power of community and love being part of programs that make a difference.
Quote:
I enjoy working at The Concilio because I share its mission to empower families. Helping parents gain tools to support their children’s education is rewarding.
CINDY VILLEGAS
CINDY VILLEGAS
Position:
Director of Finance
Historical Figure:
Quote:
EDITH DIAZ
EDITH DIAZ
Position:
Family Success Coach
Historical Figure:
Me encanta la naturaleza!
Quote:
Me encanta trabajar con familias ayudándolos a mejorar su calidad de vida
FLORENCIA VELASCO FORTNER
FLORENCIA VELASCO FORTNER
Position:
President & CEO
Historical Figure:
I competed salsa at the amateur level in California when I was in my 20s.
Quote:
The ones who have a voice must speak for those who are voiceless
ISELA HERNANDEZ
ISELA HERNANDEZ
Position:
Family Success Coach
Historical Figure:
I love nature and Coffee!
Quote:
I love to work at the Concilio being able to see how our programs have helped all the families is wonderful. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the parents and their children is the best part and incredibly rewarding.
JESSICA RAGSDALE
JESSICA RAGSDALE
Position:
Project Manager
Historical Figure:
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JOANNA TORRES
JOANNA TORRES
Position:
Promotora (Community outreach and program support)
Historical Figure:
I have become obsessed with watching Kdramas
Quote:
We are more than an organization we are a family working together to support other families
LESLIE ZARAZUA
LESLIE ZARAZUA
Position:
Administrative & Social Media Associate
Historical Figure:
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MARIA CASTILLO
MARIA CASTILLO
Position:
Family Success Coach
Historical Figure:
Me apasionan las cosas antiguas (Vintage) me trasporto al pasado.
Quote:
Decidí unirme a The Concilio por que se que mis valores y acciones van ligadas con la misión y vision de la organización y además tengo la oportunidad de poner mi personalidad de liderazgo de amor, respeto y responsabilidad y al servicio de familias.
MARIA MAGDALENA AGUIRRE
MARIA MAGDALENA AGUIRRE
Position:
Director of Community Engagement
Historical Figure:
I earned my first Tae Kwon Do black belt at the age of seven.
Quote:
I joined The Concilio because of its commitment to meaningful, transformative change and its belief that access to resources can truly strengthen families and communities.
MICHELLE WILNER
MICHELLE WILNER
Position:
VP of Strategic Initiatives
Historical Figure:
N/A
Quote:
I think it's important to move people beyond just dreaming into doing. They have to be able to see that you are just like them, and you made it.
MÓNICA AVINA
MÓNICA AVINA
Position:
Promotora (Community outreach and programs support)
Historical Figure:
Soy lash tech, desde hace 5 años
Quote:
Me uní y me gusta trabajar en The Concilio, porque me gusta trabajar con la comunidad, y sentir la satisfacción al hacer mi trabajo y ser parte de un puente entre los sueños de una familia y la realidad de alcanzarlos.
RAMONA SALCIDO
RAMONA SALCIDO
Position:
Promotora (Community outreach and programs support)
Historical Figure:
Me gusta enseñar, y me encantan a los caninos
Quote:
Me uní a The Concilio porque ayuda a las familias de la comunidad a informarlas y a proveerles herramientas para mejorar sus vidas.
VERÓNICA CORTÉS BARRERA
VERÓNICA CORTÉS BARRERA
Position:
Promotora (Community outreach and programs support)
Historical Figure:
Me gusta las manualidades, ser creativa
Quote:
The Concilio es como mi familia
YENI GONZALEZ
YENI GONZALEZ
Position:
Director of Programs
Historical Figure:
I once had a vlog where I would recommend the best things to do and eat in the DFW area.
Quote:
I love working at The Concilio because I strongly believe every child and family deserves a brighter future.
Junta Directiva
Board Chair: Juan Muñoz Jr.
Vice Chair: Iris Lopez
Treasurer: Nichole Edmonds
Secretary: Patricio Gutierrez
Miembros
Beatriz Joseph
Gaston Sirito
Gerardo Garcia
Tyrus Sanders
Wil Murphy
Yousef Kattan
Gabinete de Asesores
Aimee Griffiths: Jefa de Impacto Social, MoneyGram International
Ben Leal: Presidente de la Fundación Addy
Cristina Zertuche Wong: Managing Director at Goldman Sachs
Dra. Froswa' Booker-Drew: Vicepresidenta de Asuntos Comunitarios y Alianzas Estratégicas Feria Estatal de Texas
Margie Aguilar: CEO, ISP Creative
Monica Christopher Vicepresidenta Principal de Donaciones e Impacto en la Comunidad
Regina Montoya: Directora Ejecutiva y Presidenta, Regina T. Montoya, PLLC
Sophia R. Johnson: Founder and President, ABI
Ximena Antunez de Mayolo: Program Officer at Rainwater Charitable Foundation
Oportunidad profesional
Oportunidad profesional
Oportunidad profesional
Interested in being a part of our 2025 Big Dreams Gala? Are you an individual that will commit to inspire families to achieve big dreams? If so, please fill out our Host Committee form to be considered to be a part of a group of professionals that support our mission.
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