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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
Program Director
Ted Gebhardt, Jr.
Fund Development Director
Rochelle Chavez
Finance & Administrative Manager
Kayla San Angelo
Executive Assistant
Bianca Burgdoerfer
Marketing & Communications Manager
Center Leadership
Ricky Martinez
Bethlehem Center Director
Johnetta Brookins
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
Tanya Belmares
Early Childhood Literacy Specialist
Janna Bennett
Early Childhood Literacy Specialist
Sandra Garza
Director of Education
Robyn Lilley-Williams
Early Childhood Literacy Specialist
Wilma Lovings
Literacy Specialist
Paula Taylor
Literacy Specialist
Diana Vargas
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