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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
Isabella Chavez
Bethlehem Assistant Center Director
Sam Chavez
Poly Center Director
Valeria Gonzalez
Poly Assistant Center Director
Irma Hernandez
Wesley Center Director
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
Rev. Tom Faile
Chair
Dr. Bob Galvan
Vice Chair
Ms. Sandra Gamez
Ms. Jane Goodspeed
Ms. Ellen Hoffman
Mr. Tom Hegi
Secretary
Ms. Susan Idleman
Mr. Sean Looney
Dr. Roy Lowry
Mr. Michael Malloy
Ms. Erin McDonald
Ms. Courtney McKay
Mr. Gilbert Rodriguez
Ms. Mae Rossi
Ms. Magaly Sanchez
Mr. Kevin Smiley
Treasurer
Dr. Gary Strong
Mr. Clark Sykes
Dr. Morri Wong
Mr. Wilson Woods
Ex-Officio
Ms. Jackie Carter
Ms. Patty Lee
Ms. Pam Pinkerton-Whitley