Centro Latino Americano

Marcela Mendoza

Executive Director / 541-687-2667 x 113 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Marcela was born in Argentina. She is an anthropologist with a career in academic research and teaching. Marcela settled in Eugene with her family in 2005.

Andrew Nordio

Business Operation Manager / 541-687-2667 x 122 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Andrew is a first generation Italian immigrant, born in Venice. He is married to a second generation Colombian American, and father of the most incredible triplets. Andrew uses his business management experience to contribute to the empowering of the Latino community.

Liora Sponko

Program Development Manager / 541-687-2667 x 112 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Born to Romanian parents, Liora moved to California with her family when she was a young child. She spent time in Spain and worked in Costa Rica. Liora greatly enjoys working in the nonprofit sector and strongly believes in the community's capacity to make long-lasting change.

Basilio Sandoval

Facilities Manager & Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor / 541-687-2667 x 120 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Basilio was born in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. He is married and has two children. Basilio has worked at Centro LatinoAmericano for 13 years. He said: "I'm on a mission of changing lives by empowering and supporting Latinos as they integrate in the community."

Bibiana Rodriguez

Caseworker / 541-687-2667 x 123 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Bibiana was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. She is married with three children. Before doing case management for Centro Latino Americano, Bibiana has been also a client at our agency. She said: "I love to serve the community."

Roxanne Franco

Caseworker / 541-687-2667 x 124 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Roxanne is a third-generation Mexican-American, originally from Southern California. She graduated from Claremont McKenna College in California with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chicano/a Studies and Spanish.

Asia Reynolds

St Vincent de Paul Transitional Housing / 541-687-2667 x 111 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Asia Reynolds is a third generation Mexican/French American. She is a case manager for St Vincent de Paul's Transitional Housing Program. She said: "This is the best place I ever worked. I love meeting new people and helping them along their path towards independence and self-sufficiency."

Cristian Salgado

Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor / 541-687-2667 x 137 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Cristian was born in Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was six years old. He has been a counselor for more than two years. Cristian also works with LEAD, a youth leadership organization, and is a full time student at LCC.

Emerita Iboa

Substance Abuse Treatment Intake Worker / 541-687-2667 x 129 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Emerita was born in El Zapote Zacatecas, Mexico. Her husband Joel works at EWEB and they have 3 children. Emerita has been working at Centro Latino Americano for 13 years.

Baronica Izaguirre

Mentoring Coordinator / 541-687-2667 x 129 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Baronica is second generation Mexican American. Her father emigrated from Mexico and settled in South Dakota, where she was born and raised. Baronica graduated from the University of Oregon in 2009 with a degree in Sociology.

Adriana Monge

Receptionist / 541-687-2667 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Adriana was born in Bogota, Colombia. She is married with 3 children. She said: "I like to serve the community, and truly enjoy providing people with the information they need to succeed."

Janese Olalde

Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisor / 541-687-2667

Janese is CADC II, CGAC II and has 19 years experience in the addiction field and has been involved in the Latino community for over 30 years. She previously worked for the State of Oregon DHS as a Problem Gambling Treatment Specialist. Janese is also a State trainer of addictions counselors. She is currently a Master's candidate in the Couples and Family Therapy at the UO. 

Alison Guzman

Community Outreach Coordinator for the West Eugene Environmental Health Project / (541) 687-2667 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Alison was born in Austin, Texas to a Mexican-American/Spanish father and Paraguayan mother. She grew up in six different countries and got her BA and MA from the School of International Studies from The American University in Washington DC. She has been involved with international non-profits and development agencies.