Our Team
At the Literacy Coalition, we live and breathe our values. We are committed to re-evaluating and rethinking the way we work. We engage partners to maximize our network of resources. We value genuine interactions to maximize our strengths. We affect social change to meet the needs of the communities we serve. And we hold ourselves, our clients and our partners to high standards.
Lisa Stewart, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Forbes, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships
Liliana Galvez, PALS Program Manager of Operations
Ariana Davis, Quality Assurance Specialist
Lulu Tovar, Director of Career Education
Carmen Ruby Morales Escudero, IET Program Support Specialist
Taylor Browne, The Learning Center Program Manager
Lindsey Arasanagi, Director of Adult and Family Education
Shane Gannaway, The Learning Center Instructor
Jesus Nunez, ESL Instructor
Refugia Gomez, The Learning Center Literacy Aide
MariElena Herrera, Social Services Consultant
Veronica Alfalla, Social Services Caseworker II
Amber Nabors, AP & AR Specialist
Jennifer Ramirez, Learning Center Instructor
Zach Mohr, Finance Intern
Abeer Habib, Community Engagement Intern
BOARD of directors
Our board is a diverse group of experienced professionals who are passionate about ensuring families and individuals can gain the skills they need to reach their full potential.
Board Officers
Bryan Lauer Board President
Scott Douglass & McConnico
Seth Winick Board Vice President
Haley Mathews Winick & Kroll, LLC
Amy Brown Board Secretary
Texas Education Agency
Jeff Pinsker Board Treasurer
Amigo Games Inc.
Board Members
Tim Caperton
Susser Bank
Shelly Cruz
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Tiffany Fernandez
WayWiser.Life
Francisco Sacasa
Community Volunteer