OUR LEADERSHIP

STAFF LEADERSHIP

Kelli G. Rhodes, MBA, CMPICo-Founder, President and CEO

Kerri Rhodes, MACo-Founder, Chief Program Officer

Sharon Klinker, MBADirector of Business Operations

Michelle BarronDirector of Workforce

Andrea MelcherDirector of Development

Gabriela TobiasInstructional Coach & Training Manager

Katherine KelleyWorkforce Manager

Rosa TapiaEL Civics Program Coordinator

Sergio Rodriguez VazquezIntake & Data Coordinator

Ilse ReyesCompass Program Coordinator

Jazmine MartinezLead Outcomes Coordinator

Mr. Ric JimenezBoard President

Director of Operational Excellence
Bit Defender

Mr. Mahlon Long, CPABoard Vice-Chair

Budget & Forecasting Specialist
Valero Energy Corporation

Ms. Dawn Patrice Benitez, Ph.D., MBABoard Secretary

Adjunct faculty member
Incarnate Word College

Ms. Alexandra Wood, MBABoard Treasurer

Vice President, Portfolio Mgt
Hancock Whitney Bank

Ms. Lydia Castruita

Program graduate, student
Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Ms. Tiffany Cox Hernandez, Ph.D., JD

Vice President for Student Success
San Antonio College

Ms. Darcie Schipull

Strategic Initiative Liaison
Texas Department of Transportation

Ms. Amanda Aguillen

Vice President, CRM Manager
Jefferson Bank

Mr. Sam Merchant, FNP

Hospital Supervisor
University Health System

Mr. Justin Hill, JD

Principal
Hill Law Firm

Mr. James Ravizee

Director of Information Technology in Enterprise Data & Analytics
USAA

Mr. Fabio Lima

Director of Photography
Key Ideas

Ms. Marivel Arauza

Public Relations Manager
City of San Antonio

Mr. Taerikk Perry

Associate Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services

Ms. Sonali Patel

Private Wealth Manager
Texas Capital Bank

Mr. Amit Patel

Director of Marketing
NatureSweet

Mr. Roland Tamez

South Texas Field Marketing Manager
Spectrum Reach