OPERATIONS TEAM
Christina Collazo | Founder and Executive Director
Christina Collazo
Founder and Executive Director
Raney McKool | Chief Operations Officer
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Raney received a BFA from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, before resettling in Austin. Originally serving as an AmeriCorps member at Todos Juntos, Raney officially joined the team as an assistant ECE teacher the following year, in September 2016. After two wonderful years of teaching, Raney moved into operations in 2018. While she misses the classroom, Raney loves working with her colleagues, partner organizations, dedicated volunteers, and the larger Austin community to advocate for Todos Juntos and its mission. 8 years with Todos Juntos.
Raney McKool
Chief Operations Officer
Katie Magner | Chief Programs Officer
Katie has called Austin home since 2014 after earning her undergraduate degree in History at the University of Washington in Seattle. She began her career in AmeriCorps as a bilingual early literacy tutor for Literacy First for two service years. Her AmeriCorps experience exposed her to the vast inequities and disparities families face in public education as well Austin’s history that has systematically prioritized white families over BIPOC families. This exposure sparked her passion and set her to work in creating a more equitable community through education and empowerment wherever she went. Katie has worked and volunteered for many Austin area nonprofits such as the YMCA of Austin, BookSpring, East Austin Younglife, and Casa Marianella. Language and literacy has always been her focus as she knows how critical these skills are to educational and personal success in our world. She is thrilled to be joining the Todos Juntos team as the inaugural Programs Director where her passions, background and skills can support our critical mission. In her free time Katie enjoys walking, Zumba, and performing improv comedy at local theaters around town. 3 years with Todos Juntos
Katie Magner
Chief Programs Officer
Delphi Alvizo | Director of Institutional Advancement
As Director of Institutional Advancement, Delphi leverages her expertise to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, and ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability. Her commitment to community engagement and social change is evident in her advocacy work and her dedication to creating a more equitable and inclusive society.
Delphi Alvizo
Director of Institutional Advancement
Maria Vela | Marketing & Communications Manager
Maria Vela
Marketing & Communications Manager
Sarah Scarborough | Admin Associate
Sarah was born and raised in Austin, Texas making her a first-generation Honduran-Mexican American. Being first generation, Sarah developed a passion for the Spanish community – specifically individuals who have migrated and are navigating the unknowns of living in a new country. She graduated in May of 2023 obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Grand Canyon University. This allowed her to gain experience in serving Hispanic communities through the Church setting. Sarah joined Todos Juntos in September of 2023. She is passionate and excited to be a part of Todos Juntos because of its mission: to provide support, care, and guidance to families who are in search of opportunities to learn and thrive in the United States. In her free time, Sarah loves music, reading, traveling, and walks with her husband Evan, and their dog Lucy. 1 year with Todos Juntos
Sarah Scarborough
Admin Associate
PROGRAMS
Yesenia Prieto | ECE Childcare Director
Yesenia joined Todos Juntos in January of 2022. As an Austinite raised on the east side of town, she experienced the effects of gentrification and gained an appreciation for supporting low-income families. Her passion for early childhood education began after taking an ECE professions class in high school where she assisted first-year Kindergarten teachers at a local elementary school. For the past two decades, she has worked in teaching and parent education roles for corporate, non-profit, and privately owned childcare centers in the Austin area including the Travis County Head Start program and the University of Texas CDC. Solidifying her professionalism in childcare, Yesenia has worked to obtain the Child Development Associate credential from the Council of Professional Recognition, an AAS focused on child development, the Texas Child Care Administrator’s Credential, a Texas Child Care Directors License, and became a registered trainer on the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development Systems. Devoted to being a lifelong learner, Yesenia is currently taking courses at Texas State University to complete a degree in Integrated Studies in Human Development and Family Sciences, Diversity Studies and Social Work. As a first-generation American and an ESL student herself, Yesenia loves to work with the families at TJ! She has used her childcare and non-profit background to take on the ECE Director role and led the Escuelita to becoming a fully licensed child care center in 2023! 3 years with Todos Juntos.
Yesenia Prieto
ECE Childcare Director
Claudia Méndez López | Family Education and Evaluation Manager
Claudia Méndez López
Family Education and Evaluation Manager
Catalina Limongelli | ESL Program Coordinator
Catalina was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she earned her degree in Translation from the Universidad del Salvador. Catalina has been living in the US since 2017. She has over 15 years of experience in translation, ESL and SSL teaching and supporting executives. Catalina is excited to be part of the Todos Juntos team, and thrilled about her role where she can apply her passions, background, and skills to support Todos Juntos’ inspiring mission. In her free time, Catalina enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, going for long walks, and spending time with her husband Tommy, her daughter Jacinta, and her friends. 1 year with Todos Juntos
Catalina Limongelli
Adult Education Program Coordinator
Diana Marin, MSW | Saludables Juntos Program Coordinator
Diana Marin, MSW
Saludables Juntos Program Coordinator
Natalie Garcia, BSW | Family Case Manager
Natalie is originally from Houston, Texas and grew up with parents who both emigrated from Mexico. Growing up, Natalie witnessed various difficulties the immigrant population and the community face first hand with her family and close friends. Natalie moved to Austin, Texas in order to pursue her education at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated as a first generation college student with a Bachelors in Social Work with a focus in Educational Psychology. Her passion for the immigrant experience grew even further when working first hand with the population during her internship at Communities in Schools and now is very excited to continue working with the population as a Case Manager at Todos Juntos. In her free time, Natalie enjoys going on nature walks with her dogs, Enchilada and Bruno, watching trending tv shows and movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Natalie Garcia, BSW
Family Case Manager
Maribel Becerril | Community Navigator
Maribel Becerril
Community Navigator
Katerin (Kat) Arpero, BSW | Adelante Juntos Program Coordinator
Katerin Arpero, BSW
Adelante Juntos Program Coordinator
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Danielle Arredondo | ECE Assistant Director
Danielle Arredondo
ECE Assistant Director
Ivett Garcia | ECE Lead Teacher
Ivett Garcia
ECE Lead Teacher
Cecilia “Cecy” Gomez | ECE Assistant Teacher
Cecilia “Cecy” Gomez
ECE Assistant Teacher
Rocio Ramirez | ECE Lead Teacher
Rocio Ramirez
ECE Lead Teacher
Monica Salazar | ECE Lead Teacher
Monica Salazar
ECE Lead Teacher
Norma Alvarez | ECE Assistant Teacher
Norma Alvarez
ECE Assistant Teacher
Edith Sarmiento | ECE Assistant Teacher
In 2019 Edith and her family moved to Austin, TX and she started taking ESL classes to improve her English skills. Edith joined Todos Juntos as a student for one year and she is currently working as an assistant teacher at TJ’s La Escuelita. Edith is a mother of three children, and she enjoys spending time on outdoor activities like hiking with her children, her husband, and their dog. 1 year with Todos Juntos
Edith Sarmiento
ECE Assistant Teacher
Margarita Montoya | ECE Assistant Teacher
Margarita Montoya
ECE Assistant Teacher
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Rajani Ramachandran | ESL Teacher
Rajani Ramachandran
ESL Teacher
Donna Shepperd | ESL Teacher
Donna Shepperd
ESL Teacher
Jiho Lee | ESL Teacher
Jiho recently relocated to Austin from South Korea and has begun working for ACC. With 20 years of ESL teaching experience and a master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the U.K., she brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. In South Korea, Jiho taught English in various universities and companies, working with students of different backgrounds, levels, and ages.
Her first assigned class at ACC is Todos Juntos, and she is eagerly looking forward to teaching it. Jiho believes that this experience will be valuable and is excited to contribute her knowledge and skills to the class. She is enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue her passion for teaching English in a new environment and is committed to making a positive impact on her students’ language learning journey.
Jiho Lee
ESL Teacher
Elissa Mapp | ESL teacher
Elissa Mapp
ESL Teacher
INTERNS
Ruby Sandoval
Ruby Sandoval
Karina Hernandez
Karina Hernandez
Our Board of Directors
- Barbra Boeta (Board Chair)
- Erwin Cuellar (Board Treasurer)
- Danielle Engalla
- Craig Snook (Governance Committee Chair)
- Sydney Padilla Wilburn
- Kendra Bolton (Development Committee Chair)
- Celia Godínez-Sánchez (Board Secretary)
- Edna Parra
- Veronica Sandoval
- Daniela De Urioste
Creating a better tomorrow for Central Texas. TOGETHER.
There are numerous ways you can help out so that, together, we can make Central Texas a more prosperous, just, and thriving community.