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Noel Poyo

Noel Andrés Poyo is a national leader in the community development and asset building industry. His career has focused particularly on the following issues:

  • Integrating low-income people and immigrants into the mainstream financial services and real estate sectors of our economy;
  • Improving the livability and sustainability of affordable housing communities;
  • Supporting the recovery of troubled municipal agencies; and,
  • Strengthening the non-profit community development sector, particularly in communities of color.

As the Executive Director of NALCAB - National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, Mr. Poyo represents and serves a diverse national network of more than seventy-five Latino-led community and economic development organizations. He advocates nationally on behalf of the NALCAB membership and low-income Latino communities. As a private consultant, Mr. Poyo has developed an outstanding reputation for his work in connection with neighborhood redevelopment, troubled municipal agency recovery projects and the evaluation of community development programs. Mr. Poyo has extensive experience working with diverse community leaders to operationalize their visions for community improvement through specific and measurable plans that lead to tangible, positive community change.

Mr. Poyo is a frequent public speaker on topics related to building assets in communities of color and non-profit innovation. A graduate of Yale University, Mr. Poyo is bicultural and bilingual.

Patricia Mejia

Patricia has over 10 years of experience in leadership and organizational development for community-based organizations. In her previous work as Executive Director of the 21st Century Leadership Center at St. Mary's University, Patricia developed curriculum including international and cross cultural programs, as well trained numerous community leaders, to utilize their social capital to build and transform communities.

In 2007, Patricia completed the Executive Leadership Program through the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Center for Creative Leadership in San Diego, CA as a National Hispana Leadership Institute Fellow. In 2006, she traveled to Bangladesh to learn about women's leadership of micro-enterprise in developing countries.

Patricia is a dual graduate of St. Mary's University, receiving a BA and MA in Political Science/Public Administration. Patricia has also completed Ph.D. coursework in Social Policy with a concentration in Assets and Inequalities at Brandeis University. Mejia also currently serves on the board of Network, a National Catholic Social Justice Lobby and the San Antonio Area Foundation's Women & Girls Fund.

Christopher W. Sanchez

As Senior Program Manager, Christopher serves as NALCAB's lead for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Neighborhood Stabilization Program II.

Christopher launched his career at White Sands Federal Credit Union where he served as the Quality Assurance Manager. Later, he went on to work for Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation (TDS) where he served as the Homeownership Center Director. Christopher served on various housing related boards and was instrumental in the success of a "self help" affordable housing project that created 36 new housing units. He also helped to develop an "In-Fill" housing project that successfully created 12 new housing units in one of the most impoverished neighborhoods within the city.

Christopher is also a certified Homebuyer Education Facilitator, conducted several financial literacy workshops and assisted in the creation of a rural IDA program. In recognition of his accomplishments at TDS, Christopher was recruited by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to assist in the development of their Emerging Markets Program where he was instrumental in creating homeownership opportunities for underserved minority communities. Christopher utilized his mortgage lending skills to successfully match borrowers with "First Time Homebuyer" bond funds and other down payment assistance grants intended for low and moderate income families. Christopher is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and holds a BA in Political Science, with a minor in Management.

Carol Rodríguez

Carol manages NALCAB's Technical Assistance program and provides capacity building assistance to emerging Latino communities in the Northwest, Southeast and the US-Mexico Border Regions. Carol has over twenty years experience providing training and technical assistance for community development corporations, nonprofit organizations, public entities, private foundations and community groups. Prior to coming to NALCAB, she served as Executive Director of the Community Leadership Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to providing community leadership development, training and mentorship. Her professional work experience includes program development, grants management and contract compliance for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, as well as administration of a lending program at The Enterprise Foundation San Antonio Office. An independent consultant from 2001-2007, Carol focused on board training and leadership development, consensus building, project planning and nonprofit management consulting. She is a trained ToP facilitator.

Hilda Bustos

As Senior Communications Manager with NALCAB, Hilda is responsible for the development of NALCAB's communication strategy and strategic planning process. Specifically, Hilda manages all communications activities related to the promotion, enhancement and protection of the organization's brand reputation. With more than fifteen years in nonprofit and for profit leadership, media and government relations, Hilda has served in executive positions at WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease in Washington D.C., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, and the San Antonio Water System. Hilda holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration and in 2010 received the Philip J. Rutledge Award for Outstanding Capstone. A native of San Antonio, Hilda is an alumna of the National Urban Fellows, a fellowship program based in New York that develops accomplished and courageous professionals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, particularly people of color and women nationwide, to be leaders and change agents in the public and nonprofit sectors, with a strong commitment to social justice and equity.

Cynthia Arreola

As Manager of Finance and Administration, Cynthia's responsible for developing and implementing financial and administrative procedures. She provides oversight of all of NALCAB's operational systems including Accounting, Human Resources and Information Technology. Cynthia also provides supplementary support on technical assistance and resource development projects as needed.

Cynthia, bilingual, received her BBA in International Business Management from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bilingual Business Certification from her studies in Mexico and Argentina. She completed a NALCAB Community Development internship in 2007.

Cynthia also serves on the Finance Committee of Housing Community Services, one of Texas' largest nonprofit affordable housing developers.

Jeremy S. Carter

In his role as Research Development and Evaluations Coordinator for NALCAB, Jeremy works to increase direct access to grants and investment capital for both NALCAB and member organizations and conducts third party evaluations of member projects. Jeremy came to NALCAB after having previously worked as Capacity Building Specialist for Nogales CDC in Nogales, Arizona. He formerly operated his family-owned business and served as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala, where he managed a microfinance program for 250 indigenous women among other income-generating projects. Jeremy, bilingual, received his Bachelor of the Arts from UNC-Wilmington and his Masters of the Arts from the University of Arizona's Center for Latin American Studies where his studies focused on Economic Development and Border Studies.

Eliana Rodríguez

Eliana supports the development of NALCAB publications and coordinates NALCAB's communications with organizations in the South and the Northwest. She also provides support on technical assistance and resource development projects. Eliana received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication Arts with concentrations in public relations and journalism from Our Lady of the Lake University. Her previous experience includes holding a Web and Promotions internship with News 8 Austin, a 24/7 local news station owned by Time Warner Cable as well as holding a Community Affairs and Promotions internship with Univision KWEX-TV. Eliana is bilingual and holds a Biliterate certification from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Deyanira Zavala

As Program Assistant with NALCAB, Deyanira works to facilitate a variety of projects in support of NALCAB member organizations, including evaluation research and development, grant writing and capacity building activities. Before her present position, Deyanira successfully completed internships as Mayoral Assistant with City of Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief, Survey Statistician with US Census Bureau, and Grants Management Specialist with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Deyanira holds an MPA from the University of North Texas with a concentration in Economic and Community Development and a BA in Criminology from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Melinda Gonzalez

Melinda currently serves as a Program Assistant with NALCAB. In this position, she assists staff members with various projects, including communication endeavors, event planning, and helping to strengthen and maintain NALCAB's organization capacity. Prior to this position, Melinda successfully completed an internship with NALCAB and Gemini Ink, a non-profit literary arts center in San Antonio, as well as a Communications and Marketing internship with Our Lady of the Lake University. In addition, Melinda worked with the Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism at Our Lady of the Lake University, where she helped coordinate and plan events. Melinda, bilingual, received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication Arts with a concentration in journalism from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Levar Martin

As program assistant, Levar currently supports executive management of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2); a Housing and Urban Development $137 million grant awarded to the CPLC/NALCAB consortium in 2010. Levar tracks the economic development impact of the NSP2 program. Levar utilizes GIS mapping systems, develops requests for proposals and conducts housing market data analyses.

Levar ensures through coordination and site visits throughout the country that the national NSP2 consortium complies with federal requirements for tracking and monitoring jobs creation.

Previously, Levar worked at the City of San Antonio Community Development Department and Levar holds a B.A. in Sociology, with a concentration in Urban Studies from Trinity University, in San Antonio, TX. Levar is currently pursuing a Master's of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Abel Zamora

Abel C. Zamora joined NALCAB as a Program Assistant in September 2011. He serves as a Program Assistant on the Emerging Communities and Entrepreneurship Programs. He is also helping to develop NALCAB's policy work. He has over 10 years' experience in nonprofit, direct and human services agencies. He joined NALCAB after interning as a Contract Specialist with the San Antonio Housing Authority. Abel earned his undergraduate degree from Oberlin College and his Master of Public Affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. In his spare time, Abel enjoys singing with the Alamo City Men's Chorale.

Eduardo Legarreta

As Accounting Assistant, Eduardo conducts monthly accounting duties as well as provides administrative support to achieve the highest level of compliance and results for the organization's accounting and financial operations. NALCAB's budget.

Eduardo joined NALCAB after working several years for nonprofit organizations. Eduardo has assisted startup companies set up initial systems ensuring all transactions are being recorded according to the appropriate accounting principles. He is currently attending the University of Texas-San Antonio pursuing a Master's in Accounting and is also on his CPA track.

Sandra Flores

Sandra currently holds the position for Operations Assistant with NALCAB where she supports human resources, day to day operations and executive management of this national nonprofit.

Previously, Sandra worked for AT&T and Verizon Wireless where she acquired 16 years' experience in the telecommunications industry specifically in the areas customer relations, language translations, and operations management.

Sandra obtained her Texas realtor's license in 2009 and currently maintains her license to practice in the Texas real estate market.

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