governance and the board of directors

Bylaws (PDF)
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    Emma Escobar, D.Min.

    President

    Emma is the director of the Hispanic-Latinx Center and an assistant professor of Faith-Based Organizing at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary.

  • The Rev. Dorlimar Lebron

    Vice President

    Dorlimar is the Connectional Relations Manager at Wespath Benefits and Investments, providing resources for clergy and leadership. She is a provisional elder in The United Methodist Church.

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    Adriana Leija

    Treasurer

    Adriana is a dual degree graduate student at the University of Texas at San Antonio and UTHealth School of Public Health. She is the director of Children's Ministries at La Trinidad United Methodist Church.

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    The Rev. Cristian De La Rosa, Ph.D.

    Executive Director (ex officio)

    Cristian is an associate dean and a professor of Practical Theology at the Boston University School of Theology. She is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church.

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    The Rev. Patricilla Bonilla

    Director

    Patricia is an instructor in Christian Education at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She is an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church.

  • A young woman with long brown hair and glasses smiling in a church setting.

    Arabella Chavez

    Director

    Arabella is a dual major undergraduate student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She serves on the Board of Trustees and as a lay delegate for La Trinidad United Methodist Church in San Antonio.

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    Andres De Arco

    Director