Our Team & Partners
Together, we thrive.
Meet Our Team
Jessica George
Program Coordinator & TrainerJessica, born in Torreón, México, now in the U.S., is a multilingual mom passionate about early education, pursuing a career in teaching.
Nichelle Gilbert
Executive Director
Ismael Hernandez
Community Program CoordinatorIsmael, a first-gen UNM grad, with a passion in supporting communities growth and advocates for the future of children as well as childcare.
Edward Irra
Operations Support Coordinator
Teresa Madrid
Interim Executive DirectorTeresa works to advance economic equity and early childhood education through advocacy, community-led programs and grassroots actions.
Oriandi Mellas
Community Program Specialist
Octavio Muñoz
Director of OperationsOctavio, PCA's Director of Operations has 10+ years in pathway programs and workforce development, fostering networks for equitable success.
Ruby Rodriguez
Administrative AssistantRuby's experience across various areas of local engagement including arts centered programming enables her to support our community.
Jaime J. Tovar
Operations InternJaime, a first-gen student from Albuquerque, earned a bilingual seal, studies at CNM, and is driven by a passion for equal opportunities.
