Meet Our Staff
Executive Leadership
Rosamaria Murillo, Ph.D., LMSW – Chief Executive Officer
Gabriel Flores - Chief of Finance and Operations
Sandra Freitag – Director of Finance
Sandra has been with El Buen for 15 years. She studied journalism at Texas A&M University and received TANO’s Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate in 2009. Sandra has more than 40 years of experience in business management and is a successful entrepreneur, having established and managed two prosperous businesses since 1981. Sandra loves watching Aggie sporting events and spending time with her five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She has served as pianist and organist of her church for 61 years and also plays for the Elgin Community Choir.
Leah Meunier, PhD - Chief of Development and Communications
Luis Garcia – Chief of Technology and Analytics
Kori Hattemer - Chief of Programs
Lillian Acosta – Human Resources
Audrey Vivar - Director of Grants and Contracts
Data Analytics and Technology
Joao Rendon - Data Analyst
Development and Communications
Georgia Hernandez – Donor Relations Manager
Isabel Bernal– Communications Manager
Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Isabel became a U.S. citizen in 2011 and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Her journey began as an AmeriCorps member, sparking her passion for nonprofit work and family education.
As a mother of three, Isabel seamlessly integrates family values into her professional life. Beyond her managerial role, she is a talented professional photographer, adding a creative touch to her multifaceted skill set. Her recent position as Communications Manager reflects her dedication and leadership at El Buen, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s communication and marketing strategies.
Erick Saenz - Community Engagement Coordinator
Food Access
Juan Rosa– Food Pantry Operations Manager
Reyna Lopez – Application Assistance Program Coordinator
Rosa Carroll– Basic Needs Coordinator
Andres Navarro - Bilingual Community Health Navigator
Financial & Rental Assistance
Rafique Alsaeedi - Associate Director of Financial and Rental Assistance
Anna Rendon - Financial and Rental Services Coordinator
Leticia Renteria - Bilingual Community Health Navigator
Sonia Clancy - Bilingual Community Health Navigator
Alejandro Molina - Bilingual Community Health Navigator
Jennifer Munoz - Bilingual Community Health Navigator
Krysten Flores– Bilingual Community Health Navigator
Maria Teresa Mendoza- Bilingual Community Health Navigator
Education
Emily Ledesma - Associate Director of Education
Fernanda Rivera – Education Manager - Youth Academic Center of Excellence
Nick Avendano – Adult Education Manager
Gerardo Martinez – Program Coordinator, Academic Center of Excellence
Gerardo is a first-generation college graduate. They earned an Associates of Social Work from San Antonio college and their Bachelor of Social Work from Texas State University. Gerardo has been working in the non-profit sector for over seven years in multiple capacities. Their experience ranges from working with underserved populations to meet their needs, to supporting families and children in overcoming an array of challenges. They are constantly seeking out new ways to empower others through the implementation of person-centered programs and amplifying the voices in our South Austin community.
Raquel Holz - Youth Development Coordinator
Joanna Orozco - Youth Development Coordinator
Irma Batra - Program Coordinator Adult Education
Administration
Martha Robayo - Executive Assistant
Noemi Hernandez – Accounting Clerk Specialist
Reynier Hernandez - Program Support Specialist
Parker Wells - Associate Director of Finance
Parker Wells –Associate Director of Finance