Javier Castañeda ​is a Benefits and Human Resources Consultant with Gallagher, where he works with HR teams throughout Texas and nationally in creating strategies to increase employee engagement, financial wellbeing, and workplace culture. Throughout his benefits career, Javier has been involved in finding innovative ways to provide affordable health coverage to the Hispanic population, including having formed part of one of the first Cross-Border HMO’s in California. Originally from Mexicali, Mexico, Javier has seen and experienced the challenges immigrants must overcome as they seek to establish themselves in a new country, and understands how Todos Juntos’ purpose can help them achieve the success they seek. He obtained his bachelors in International Business from CETYS Universidad in Mexicali, Mexico and currently resides in Dripping Springs with his wife and two daughters.

Erica V. Ekwurzel, CFRE, MPAff, (Board Co-Chair) is the founder of CivicAIM, a philanthropic consulting practice focused on strengthening grantmaking, governance and impact. With experience as a professional fundraiser, a research scholar in philanthropic strategy, grantmaking program officer, and consultant focused on social impact, Erica brings an extensive perspective to her work. Erica holds a BA from Austin College and a Master of Public Affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. She serves on the advisory councils and boards of: National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers, 21/64 Philanthropic Advisors of Color, and Austin Together Fund. Additionally, she is an investor to the Hispanic Impact Fund, a program of the Austin Community Foundation. When not on land building strong philanthropic ties and impact to the Texas community, you can find Erica, with a passport in hand, traveling to beach destinations and scuba diving exploring the depths and wonders of the sea with her family.

Yessica Marroquin is a Former Todos Juntos student and parent. She is an Austin Community College student, and her major is in paralegal studies with a focus on Immigration law. She is an honors student and an officer and chair of a committee in her Honor Society Chapter. She believes in the power of education. Yessica has previously volunteered with the center in some events and as ECE teacher assistant. Her main reason to volunteer with TJ is that she is so happy and truly believes in the work and mission of the center. She has experienced the impact of TJ in the latino community first hand, so she would like to give back to the center that once supported her and her daughter.

Dan Sharphorn is the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for the University of Texas System. He manages all of UT System’s legal affairs and the attorneys within the Office of General Counsel and serves on the Chancellor’s executive management team. He also works directly with all 14 UT institutions to serve their varied legal and business needs. Before joining the UT System in 2007, Dan served in the General Counsel’s Office of the University of Michigan for 20 years. He earned J.D., M.S.W., and M.A. degrees from the University of Michigan and a B.S. degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.