Staff

Not sure who to talk to? Call us at 615-270-9252 or email info@conexionamericas.org and we’ll help you find the right person!

Leadership Team

Tara Lentz
Tara LentzCo-Executive Director
Martha Silva
Martha SilvaCo-Executive Director
Ariel Safdie
Ariel SafdieDirector of Development and Strategic Growth
Maria Paula Zapata
Maria Paula ZapataSenior Director of Programs

Organization Support

Adriana De León
Adriana De LeónAssociate Director of Finance & Administration
(615) 200-6015
Rosario Trigueros
Rosario TriguerosAdministrative & Facility Manager
(615) 454-6174

Marketing and Communications

Diana Perez
Diana PerezAssociate Director of Marketing & Communications
Esperanza Merritt
Esperanza MerrittMarketing & Communications Manager

Development and Strategic Growth

Charity Bratcher
Charity BratcherDevelopment Manager
Joanna Loeber
Joanna LoeberDevelopment Data Analyst and Impact Manager
Justin Munoz
Justin MunozCommunity Engagement Manager

Economic Prosperity Programs

Tomás Yan
Tomás YanAssociate Director of Economic Prosperity
Java Hemmat
Java HemmatBusiness Development Manager
Claudia Cárdenas
Claudia CárdenasProgram Outreach Consultant
Elizabeth Almaraz
Elizabeth AlmarazInformation and Referral Liaison
Lorena Rojas
Lorena RojasAdult Education Program Manager
Dayana Morales
Dayana MoralesMicroenterprise Technical Assistance Consultant
(615) 219-9130
Myrna Marshall
Myrna MarshallSenior Economic Prosperity Coordinator
Keila Restrepo
Keila RestrepoCommunity Resources Navigator and Tax Preparer
Monet Baker
Monet BakerOperations Manager of Mesa Komal
Maura Escobar
Maura EscobarWorkforce Development Manager
Valentina Harper
Valentina HarperMicroenterprise Program Coordinator

Education Programs

Catherine Gonzalez
Catherine Gonzalez Associate Director of Family Engagement
Ana Maria Collazos
Ana Maria CollazosGear Up Coordinator
Blanca Suarez
Blanca SuarezFamily Engagement Manager
Yenin Echeverria
Yenin EcheverriaCollege Access Program Coordinator
Sigfredo Amaya
Sigfredo AmayaCollege Access Manager
Daniela Cruz
Daniela CruzCollege Access Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Narvaez-Vega
Elizabeth Narvaez-VegaCollege Success Coach
Ashly Lepez
Ashly LepezCollege Access Program Coordinator