ABOUT US
Our Staff
Dedicated. Experienced. Passionate.
Our Staff
Dedicated. Experienced. Passionate.
The HACES Family
At HACES, we strive for a culture of service, not only to our clients but also to the emotional and professional well-being of our staff. As an organization, we foster a sense of:
- Respect and fairness
- Trust and integrity
- Teamwork
- Employee engagement and opportunities for advancement
- Communication and transparency
- Diversity
- Results
Meet Our Team
Maria Elena Jonas
Executive Director
Department of Justice Accredited
Alicia M. Garcia
Director of Programs
Nidia I. Ortiz-Cahue
Finance Manager
Martha Herandez
New Americans Initiative Program Coordinator
Maria Gutierrez
DACA Case Manager
Ivan Lezama
Outreach and Community Engagement
May Vera
Receptionist for Legal Programs & Services
Evelyn Campos
Department of Justice Accredited
Cindy Ruiz
Immigration Case Manager
Department of Justice Accredited
Lesley Tenorio
Immigrant Family Resource Program Coordinator
Jennifer Ayala
COVID-19 Case Manager
Beatriz Aguilera-Tenorio
Community Health Educator
Rosa Elena Galarza
Receptionist for Health & Education Program Support
Sincereuray Gordon
Parent Mentor Organizer
Claudia Rosiles
Parent Mentor Coordinator
Jessica Hughes
Parent Mentor Coordinator
Angelica Castrejon
Parent Mentor Coordinator
Maria Gallegos
Parent Mentor Coordinator
Edith Elias
Development Coordinator
Meet Our CEO
HACES’ President, CEO and founder, Maria-Elena Jonas, is a recipient of many local and national awards for her work on behalf of the immigrant community. In her 30 years of community work, she has opened the path for immigrant families to secure a brighter future in their new home in the US.
Meet Our CEO
HACES’ President, CEO and founder, Maria-Elena Jonas, is a recipient of many local and national awards for her work on behalf of the immigrant community. In her 30 years of community work, she has opened the path for immigrant families to secure a brighter future in their new home in the US.
