A Dedicated Team of Executives, Staff, and Community Partners

LEADERSHIP

ConXión to Community is supported by a dedicated team of executives, staff, and community partners who work together to plan, manage, and deliver essential services for individuals and families in need.

Lori Ramos Chavez

President/CEO

Lori brings over 25 years of experience directing and coordinating daily operations for ConXión programs, delivering essential services to disconnected youth, adults, and families within the community.

Mabel Aburto

Director, Program Operations

My commitment to community involvement was inspired by my mother, whose constant willingness to help those most in need taught me the true meaning of compassion.

Lisa Taitano

Finance Director

Retired from a career of public service with the City of San Jose Finance Department, Lisa has refreshed her commitment to serve the residents of San Jose.

Our Team

Each role contributes to strengthening programs through education, maintaining accountability, and ensuring resources are used effectively to create meaningful, positive impact throughout the community.

Manuel Amezcua

Program Specialist

Oliver Anguiano Lorea 

Youth Life Skills Coach/Bright Futures

Sandra Bryant

Fiscal Coordinator

Isaac Castanon

Youth Life Skills Coach/Bright Futures

Jeannie Dan

Program Coordinator/Abrazos Por Vida

Pedro Espinosa Jr.

Outreach Specialist

Domingo Jimenez

Program Coordinator/Cultural Broker

Roland Metra

Technology Coordinator

Caroline Mireles-Sailor

Program Manager/Day Worker Center

Nick Orozco

Youth Life Skills Coach/Bright Futures

Valeria Oropeza 

Youth Life Skills Coach/Bright Futures

Artemio Posadas

Maintenance

Francisco Santibanez

Youth Life Skills Coach/Bright Futures

Veronica Topete-Dube

Case Manager/Cultural Broker

Adriana Vasquez

Program Coordinator/Bright Futures

Board of Directors

We wouldn’t have a strong foundation without ConXión to Community’s Board of Directors, whose leadership and oversight guide our vision, strengthen our programs, and ensure transparency and community impact.

Alex Flores

Chair

Legacy

Lori Ramos Chavez

Member At Large

ConXion

Bobby Soto

Board Member

Study Smart

Jose Badillo

Board Member

Advance Staffing, Inc.