Celinda Sarabia

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Provide support and assistance as a Finance Contractor.

What is one interesting fact about you?
I worked at Popeyes at 16, and it was an amazing experience.

Karina Santos

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I support SHPE’s mission by coordinating partnerships and operations that strengthen sponsor relationships, enhance revenue, and ensure a seamless experience for our valued partners.

What is one interesting fact about you?
I’m from Puerto Rico and I absolutely love to travel.  I’ve been fortunate enough to visit 30 countries so far, every place I visit adds a new layer to how I see the world.

Rosa Angel

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I lead the social media strategy, content creation, and community engagement of SHPE across all platforms.

What was your first job?

I helped my mom sell homemade burritos to melon pickers every summer. It taught me the value of hard work and responsibility. 

Ivon Romo

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I am the Program Coordinator for Equipando Padres and VSL.

What is your favorite family?

The Adams Family – unconventional, loyal and unapologetically unique. I love their creativity, acceptance, and strong family bond.

Kirsten Burke

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

I lead our scholarship, relief fund, and travel stipends cycles.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I taught English in Spain for a year after graduating from Purdue University.

Rose Martinez

What do you do for SHPE in 25 words or fewer?

Support SHPE’s mission by managing the development and execution of the Equipando Padres University program.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I revived Spanish fluency in my family through academic study and local immersion. I am pleased to say that my youngest son is fully bilingual!