Board of Directors
Board President
Diana Hernandez, M.A.
Senior Associate Director
Western Michigan University
Board Vice President
Lissette Mira Amaya, M.A., LC.S.W.
Clinical Supervisor
Beacon Specialized Living Services
Board Treasurer
Richard Martinez
Account Manager
Best Way Disposal
Board Secretary
Eileen Stryker, Ed.D.
Business Owner
Eileen Stryker Consulting
Members
Msgr. Michael Hazard, M.A., M.Div.
Reverend
St. Joseph Church
W.F. Santiago-Valles, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Western Michigan University
Lydia McNamara
Business owner
La Hispanica International Market
Staff
Ramon Berlanga
Executive Director
Cinthya Herrera
Interim Office Manager
Juan Antonio Alvarez
Hispanic Liaison
Partners
Mary Lu Light
English as a Second Language Program Coordinator
Janet Nykaza
English as a Second Language Program Volunteer Coordinator
Xiomara Enriquez
Interpreter
Blanca Garcia
Interpreter
We wish to give special thanks to our funders:
Arcus Foundation - Michigan Racial & Economic Justice Initiative
City of Kalamazoo Community Development Block (CDBG) Program
Greater Kalamazoo United Way
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
We would also like to extend our gratitude to our supporters:
Borgess Medical Center
Borgess Visiting Nurse & Hospice
