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Our Team
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.
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