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
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 | Family Case Manager
Natalie Garcia
Family Case Manager
Maribel Becerril | Community Navigator
Maribel Becerril
Community Navigator
Katerin (Kat) Arpero, BSW | Adelante Juntos Program Coordinator
Katerin (Kat) 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 is the Community Development Officer in Austin for Texas Capital Bank. She is responsible for implementing the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act strategy in Austin, she works with local civic, and community organizations, and small businesses to understand the needs of the community and how the bank can support those needs. Prior to joining the bank, Barbra spent 19 years working to foster the growth of local small businesses throughout Austin. Throughout her career, she has helped thousands of businesses reach profitability and sustainability. Barbra is committed to helping break down barriers to help others fulfill their dreams.
Kendra Bolton (Development Committee Chair) is the Director of Integrative Wellbeing at Miraval Austin, a wellness resort focused on building mind, body and spirit connection with self and others to live a life in a balance. Kendra is committed to professional work and volunteerism that removes barriers between individuals and their dreams and specifically work that elevates women to achieve their potential and beyond. She brings 10 years of wellness experience from previous roles in higher education, public schools and board service for other Austin nonprofits. Kendra loves to dance to live music across all of Austin’s dance floors and travel the world.
Erwin Cuellar is a native Austinite and is focused on giving back to his community. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2010, majoring in Finance, and his background includes working in the investment management industry, owning a bus business, and now leading the finances at his family’s manufacturing business.
Erwin is currently on the boards of Todos Juntos Learning Center, Chariot (formerly Drive a Senior Central Texas), and the Mexic-Arte Museum. In his spare time, he enjoys frequenting local coffee shops, reading and exercising.
Celia Godínez-Sánchez serves as the Administrative Manager at MAYA Consulting, driven by a firm belief that everyone should have access to a fulfilling life and the freedom to make choices. With the right resources, she envisions that these opportunities are within reach for all. For over 25 years, Celia has dedicated herself to actively and purposefully contributing to the betterment of communities, working joyfully to turn this vision into reality. Celia’s unwavering commitment to fostering equitable opportunities for children and their families is both a personal commitment and a professional calling. Prior to joining MAYA, Celia spent 21 years at KIPP Texas Public Schools – Austin. Starting from various operations roles, she steadily progressed to become Assistant Principal of Operations. As a founding member, she laid the cornerstone for robust operational systems at KIPP Austin College Prep, setting a benchmark for the 11 schools that followed in subsequent years. During her last 3 years at KIPP, she played a pivotal role in co-managing the school budget, strategizing to ensure consistent student attendance, refining operational policies, and collaborating with support partners to create the safest possible campus environment for families.
MJ Korpela (Co-Chair) is a principal with MAYA Consulting, where she leads projects related to child welfare, trauma and attachment, early childhood and 2Gen programs, family power building and DEI, strategic planning, and community engagement. Prior to joining the MAYA team, MJ spent 7 years building and overseeing trauma-informed 2Gen programming in Austin, TX. She has extensive experience in family-centered programming, including 2Gen models, trauma informed and attachment centered program models, mental health support and therapeutic milieu building, family empowerment and narrative change initiatives, and early childhood partnerships. MJ relocated to Austin in 2014 from Minneapolis, MN, where she worked primarily in mental health and crisis response with women and children, focusing on trauma, attachment, and racial equity. She earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota and will defend her thesis this year on building equitable, attachment centered 2Gen programs to finalize her MA in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Edna Parra is currently the Community Engagement & Outreach Manager at CapMetro. She has worked in the Austin area developing and managing community programs for 20+ years in various fields, including the arts, health care, education, and now, transit. She’s a first-gen student and earned her BS from The University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Public Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington. Edna and her family immigrated from Mexico to El Paso, so she sees the power and importance of organizations like Todos Juntos for families new to this country. She is very excited to join TJ and hopes to grow programs and opportunities that help immigrants pursue the opportunities they dreamt of when coming to Texas. Outside of work, Edna likes to camp, bike around town, and play soccer with her family for fun.
Aman Patel (Treasurer) is a Technology Consultant for Deloitte Consulting where he works with local state agencies to drive large-scale technology implementation projects. Aman’s passion for providing education, advocacy, and empowerment to children in underprivileged communities is inspired by his mother: They have worked together to support organizations focused on children’s rights and combating poverty in India for over 7 years. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Danielle Engalla is an Assistant Vice President of Commercial Banking at Frost Bank in South Austin. She focuses on helping businesses in Austin reach their financial goals by being a trusted advisor to her clients. She received her B.B.A. in Finance with a minor in international business from Texas State University. She has been with the Bank for over 6 years and has experience with community service with organizations like Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement. In her spare time she enjoys trying new local restaurants, going on walks with her dog, and spending time with her family.
Alyssa Rodriguez is a Public Health and Relations Consultant focusing on projects related to improving health outcomes and the quality of life for those living in underserved communities. Alyssa has led initiatives pertaining to Emergency and Disaster Relief, as well as Covid Vaccine Equity throughout the Eastern Crescent of Travis County. She works with local governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, school districts, and private and public healthcare providers to create culturally relevant resources, engagement plans, and policies for the communities they serve. Alyssa completed her undergraduate studies at St. Edward’s University, earning a BS in Biology and was a STEM educator for over a decade before earning a Master of Public Health degree from the Keck School of Preventive Medicine at USC. Alyssa is a proud 1st generation high school, college, and graduate school degree holder who has a passion for helping others, especially women and children. In addition to Todos Juntos, Alyssa also sits on the Out Youth Board, an Austin based nonprofit organization providing free resources to LGBTQIA+ youth. Alyssa loves to go hiking with her husband Ernesto, reading, and having dance parties with her son Mosley.
Craig Snook (Governance Committee Chair) is a consultant for JBL Strategies, a strategic advisory business focused on nonprofit leadership development and organization sustainability. Craig has a passion for working with leaders to grow and develop to strategically lead their organizations in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors through leadership coaching and remote team management. His experience has ranged from individuals to senior management teams at the Dow Chemical Company as well as several Austin area nonprofits. Prior to joining JBL Strategies, he was a consultant with Executive Service Corps of Houston, an organization designed to promote best management practices in nonprofits. Craig is past board chair for EcoRise Youth Innovations, VELA, and past board member of THRIVE Cancer Fertility Network. Craig looks forward to advancing the mission of Todos Juntos in the local community long term.
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