Since 1981, The Concilio has helped North Texas families unlock education, health and wellness, and economic opportunities. We couldn’t have done it without the creativity and professionalism of our team and our champions, the backbone of our organization.
ALMA RAMOS
ALMA RAMOS
Position:
Business Manager
Fun Fact:
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)
Fun Fact:
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)
Fun Fact:
Me gusta buscar recetas de comida, me encanta cocinar.
Quote:
Me gusta trabajar con la comunidad.
AUDREY HARWELL
AUDREY HARWELL
Position:
Development Operations Manager
Fun Fact:
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)
Fun Fact:
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
Fun Fact:
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EDITH DIAZ
EDITH DIAZ
Position:
Family Success Coach
Fun Fact:
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
Fun Fact:
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
Fun Fact:
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
Fun Fact:
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JOANNA TORRES
JOANNA TORRES
Position:
Promotora (Community outreach and program support)
Fun Fact:
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
Fun Fact:
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MARIA CASTILLO
MARIA CASTILLO
Position:
Family Success Coach
Fun Fact:
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
Fun Fact:
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
Fun Fact:
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)
Fun Fact:
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)
Fun Fact:
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)
Fun Fact:
Me gusta las manualidades, ser creativa
Quote:
The Concilio es como mi familia
YENI GONZALEZ
YENI GONZALEZ
Position:
Director of Programs
Fun Fact:
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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Chair: Juan Muñoz Jr., Vice President, Wealth Management Munoz Wealth of Raymond James
Vice Chair: Iris Lopez, Senior Director of Away From Home - Texoma Region, PepsiCO
Treasurer: Nichole Edmonds, VP, Community Benefits, Baylor Scott & White
Secretary: Gaston Sirito, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co
Beatriz Joseph | Vice Chancellor of Student Success, Dallas College
Dania Duncan Moreno | Partner, Duane Morris LLP
Gerardo Garcia | Senior Vice President, BofA Private Bank
Tyrus Sanders | Executive VP, Dallas Market Executive & Commercial Banking Leader, Regions Bank
Victor Hernandez Ramos | Vice President, HR & Labor Relations, GXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc
Wil Murphy | President, K Strategies
Yousef Kattan | Founder/CEO, TRUth Advertising
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Ben Leal: President, The Addy Foundation
Cristina Zertuche Wong: Founder and CEO, Insights Elevate
Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew: President, Soulstice Consultancy, LLC
Francisco de Jesus: President & CEO, Universal Display & Fixtures Company
Margie Aguilar: CEO, ISP Creative
Monica Christopher: Chief Philanthropy Officer, Meadows Foundation
Regina Montoya: CEO and Chairperson, Regina T. Montoya, PLLC
Sophia R. Johnson: Founder and President, ABI
Ximena Antunez de Mayolo: Program Officer at Rainwater Charitable Foundation
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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