Leadership
Val Benavidez (she/her/ella)
President and Executive Director
Val Benavidez is the chief spokesperson for the organization in all public matters. She is responsible for the development, planning, staffing, and implementation of all programs. Val became president in November 2020 and was previously the Texas Freedom Network’s chief program officer. Read Val’s full bio.
Kelsey Hitchingham (she/her/hers)
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Kelsey oversees TFN’s operational, administrative, and financial functions and works with the President and staff leadership to guide the strategy and programs of the organization.
Dr. Lawrence D. Green (he/him/his)
Vice President of People & Culture
Lawrence works to cultivate an equitable and inclusive organizational culture by using people-centered practices to ensure a healthy and sustainable organization while also serving as the head of Human Resources at TFN.
Marti Bier (they/them/theirs)
Vice President of Programs
Marti oversees the creation and implementation of programmatic work for TFN. They are a member of the leadership team and work with the Executive Director and VP of Finance & Operations to help guide the vision and strategy of the organization.
Staff
Alex Flucke (she/her/hers)
Texas Rising Regional Program Coordinator
Anna Sanchez (she/her/hers)
Digital Coordinator
Carisa Lopez (she/her/hers)
Senior Political Director
Corisha Rogers (she/her/hers)
Texas Rising Regional Program Manager
Dania Hindi (she/her/hers)
Texas Rising Senior Regional Program Coordinator
Dionna La’Fay (she/her/hers)
Voter Registration DFW Deputy Field Director
Emerald Belmarez (she/her/hers)
Organizing Strategist
Emily Witt (she/her/hers)
Communications & Media Strategist
Emma Ledford (she/her/hers)
Communications & Digital Media Coordinator
Erica Wollman (she/her/hers)
Senior Executive Assistant
Estrella Torres (she/they)
Texas Rising Regional Program Coordinator
Felicia Simpson (she/her/hers)
Development Coordinator
Gabrielle Tilley (she/her/hers)
Regional Field Manager
Hannah Hughes (she/her/hers)
Data & Tech Coordinator
Imelda Mejia (she/her/hers)
Communications Director
Ivonne Diaz (she/her/hers)
Texas Rising Senior Regional Program Coordinator
Jasmine Tellez (she/they)
Texas Rising Senior Regional Program Coordinator
Jessica Valdez (she/her/hers)
Senior Administrative Coordinator
Jonathan Inga (he/him/his)
Regional Field Manager
Lexy Garcia (she/her/hers)
Texas Rising Statewide Program Manager – South
Liz Kufour (she/her/hers)
Texas Rising Statewide Program Manager – North
Mark Corcoran (he/him/his)
Senior Digital and Technology Director
Mel Leblanc (they/them/theirs)
Texas Rising Regional Program Coordinator
Ofelia Alonso (she/her/hers)
Texas Rising Director
Osmara Santana (she/her/hers)
Human Resources Manager
Palmer McLean (she/her/hers)
Senior Office Manager
Rachel Glast (she/her/hers)
Senior Development Director
Riley Smith (he/him/his)
Quality Control Coordinator
Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/hers)
Senior Political Coordinator
Sabrina Bustillos (she/they)
Digital Strategist
Shan Schaffer
Just Texas Faith Organizer
Shannon Young (she/her/hers)
Senior Donor Relations Manager
Stephanie Dominguez (she/her/hers)
Texas Rising Senior Regional Program Coordinator
Vivianna Perez (she/her/hers)
Organizer