Our Board of Directors include: |
posted Mar 3, 2011 11:36 AM by Mayra Oliver
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Benny Martinez - Youth Board Member [biography]
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posted Mar 3, 2011 11:36 AM by Mayra Oliver
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Serena Hammers - Youth Board Member
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Renee Mora - Board President
 Renee Gomez-Perez Mora, born and raised in the Central Valley, in the barrios of Calwa and summers in Huron, her dream to help serve mankind through public service started when she was 9 years old. Abuela’s words continue to ring true “Mija, you need to remember work hard and smart with your head and heart, so that you won’t have to work with your hands,” as they picked tomatoes alongside each other. For the last 20 years, Renee has dedicated her life to impacting youth, families, and communities, while raising her family to persevere through challenges and dedication, alongside her husband. Currently she works for Central Unified School District, serves on California Afterschool Network’s Quality and Policy Committees that works collaboratively with the California Department of Education, BASP. As a member of the Mexican American Political Association, Renee continues to empower families through the use of education and her mantra, “Live to love, love to learn, learn to lead, lead to leave a legacy.” Her heart is dedicated to navigate change by designing programs that effectively and efficiently “fill in the gaps,” that are needed in the Central Valley. From mentorship programs to art therapy, youth leadership to parent programs, Renee continues to design, support, and consult organizations that promote peace, healthy neighborhoods, and positive change not only in the Central Valley, but across the United States. As a featured family in LiveWire’s Media documentary, “Character Counts Chronicles,” she continues to advocate for families afflicted by cancer and amputation, following her own son’s journey of both at a young age. Her affiliation with Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. has served in educating and empowering families in overcoming challenges across the Nation and worldwide. As a fond lover of music, the arts, and multi-cultural diversity, Renee continues to promote equality through exposure, empowerment, and respect for all of mankind. Knowing the importance of healthy neighborhoods to actively engage future generations, she believes that together through service, community partnerships, and commitment to excellence, lives continue to be changed and impacted by the positive support of our Valley |
posted Feb 1, 2010 1:16 AM by Kelvin Alfaro
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Cathye Estes - Board Vice President
Cathye Estes is the After School Program Coordinator for McLane High School in Fresno, CA. She has been at McLane High School for ten years; during her tenure she coached cheerleading, served as Department Chair, Intramural Sports Coordinator, Campus Culture Director, Sophomore Class Advisor, and TUPE Coordinator. Her (Professional Clear) Credentials include; Multiple Subjects K-8, English Add-On, Severely Disabled, Learning Disabled, Ryan Supplemental, CLAD certified, and a Master of Arts Degree in Special Education. While employed with Fresno County Office of Education, Cathye served as the district Mentor for Behavior Management and is currently an Adjunct Faculty member for Fresno City College in the English Department and assists in coaching cheerleading. Her professional goals are to make State and Federal dollars work “NOW” while reducing future dependence on public assistance. As well as affecting youth future one touch, one experience, one heart at a time.
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posted Jan 9, 2010 4:00 AM by Kelvin Alfaro
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Lourdes Oliva - Board MemberI work as Chief Producer for The National Latino Public Radio Network, Radio Bilingue, Inc. hosting informative talk shows, educational announcements and cultural for our indigent and migrant populations. I also produce and host, a musical program titled “Acento Sabroso” a salsa and dance show with a Colombian flare. My father is Colombian and my mother Guatemalan; I was partly raised in Los Angeles and for the past 20 years, in the central valley. I enjoy helping people of multicultural and multi-social backgrounds, with information on education, music, cultural events, and civic organizations and with traditional festivities and developments. My biggest ambition is to help our Latino’s through leadership and public service to better inform and educate their families of the many events and opportunities to grow culturally and educationally. |
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Patsy Montgomery - Board Treasurer [biography] 
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posted Jan 9, 2010 4:00 AM by Kelvin Alfaro
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Brooks Cerkueira - Board SecretaryA Native
of Fresno, Brooks graduated from CSU Fresno in 2007 with a BS in
Nonprofit Administration and a certificate in Nonprofit Management and
Leadership through the American Humanics program. Brooks has spent time
in Seattle and Chicago working with Americorps in conjunction with City
Year in the planning of after-school and tutorial programs. In Fresno
she has had the pleasure of working with Fresno Parks and Recreation and
FresnoREADS. Brooks currently serves her community by working with the
Retiree Medicare market with Aetna. She enjoys spending time with family
and friends and traveling to the beach and mountains when she has time.
Brooks strongly believes in the mission and values of FBU. As well as
advocating leading a healthy lifestyle to Fresno's youth. |
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