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Our Team

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UCC's consistent history of care and commitment to our community is evident in the hearts and attitudes of our staff and board. We are a team of passionate professionals bound by a belief that all families deserve the tools needed to succeed.

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We work to educate, empower, and support families to build a bright future for our community.

Meet our team

Administration Staff 

Celia Esparza

President & CEO

Frances Torres

Chief Operating Officer

Bianca Burgdoerfer

Marketing & Communications Director

Rochelle Chavez

Finance & Administrative Manager

Ted Gebhardt, Jr.

Development Director

Kayla San Angelo

CACFP Compliance Officer

McKenzie Smith

Assistant to President & CEO

Center Leadership

Johnetta Brookins

Bethlehem Center Director

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Isabella Chavez

Bethlehem Assistant Center Director

Sam Chavez

Poly Center Director

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Valeria Gonzalez

Poly Assistant Center Director

Irma Hernandez

Wesley Center Director

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Fernando Leyva Alderete

Wesley Assistant Center Director

Literacy Leadership

Sandra Garza

Director of Education

Tanya Belmares

Early Childhood Literacy Specialist

Wilma Lovings

Literacy Specialist

Paula Taylor

Literacy Specialist

Robyn Lilley-Williams

Early Childhood Literacy Specialist

Diana Vargas

Literacy Specialist

Keleia Thompson

Early Childhood Literacy Specialist

Meet our board members

Mr. Nate Beck

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Rev. Tom Faile

Chair

 

Dr. Bob Galvan

Vice Chair

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Ms. Sandra Gamez

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Ms. Jane Goodspeed

Ms. Ellen Hoffman

 

Mr. Tom Hegi

Secretary

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Ms. Susan Idleman

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Mr. Sean Looney

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Dr. Roy Lowry

Mr. Michael Malloy

 

Ms. Erin McDonald

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Ms. Courtney McKay

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Mr. Gilbert Rodriguez

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Ms. Mae Rossi

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Ms. Magaly Sanchez

Mr. Kevin Smiley

Treasurer

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Dr. Gary Strong

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Mr. Clark Sykes

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Dr. Morri Wong

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Mr. Wilson Woods

Ex-Officio

Ms. Jackie Carter​

Ms. Patty Lee

Ms. Pam Pinkerton-Whitley

Join our team.

Interested in joining our team of individuals motivated in making a difference? We look forward to meeting you.

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