OUR LEADERSHIP

STAFF LEADERSHIP

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

Kerri Rhodes, MACo-Founder, Chief Program Officer

Michelle BarronDirector of Programs

Chris CraneDirector of Development

Denise OrandAssociate Director of Programs

Gabriela TobiasInstructional Coach & Training Manager

Ilse ReyesCompass Program Manager

Katherine KelleyWorkforce Manager

Rosa TapiaESL Programs Manager

Jazmine MartinezLead Outcomes Coordinator

Zanelle MartinezIntake & Data 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. Darcie Schipull

Strategic Initiative Liaison
Texas Department of Transportation

Ms. Amanda Aguillen

Vice President, CRM Manager
Jefferson Bank

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