Staff Members
Marcela Mendoza
Executive Director / 541-687-2667 x 117 / .(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.
Karla Ward
Assistant Director / 541-687-2667 x 113 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Karla Ward is a native of Mexicali, B.C., Mexico; she immigrated to the United States and settled in California where she had the opportunity to foster a love for education and teaching. Karla earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English at San Diego State University with the intention of making a difference in education in her dominantly Latino-based community. Karla has been working for non-profit organizations for over 5 years in the Los Angeles area working with Latino and African-American families. Karla eagerly joins Centro LatinoAmericano to serve the Latino community of Lane County.
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.
Roxanne Franco
Coordinator of Programs & Youth Mentoring Coordinator / 541-687-2667 x 112 / .(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.
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."
ANDREW BURGESS
CASEWORKER / 541-687-2667 X 124 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Andrew is a tri-lingual (English, Italian, and Spanish) Italian-American, originally from Northern California. He is married to a first generation Italian immigrant, with two children. He has degrees from the UO and the Arizona State University in Spanish and Secondary Education. Andrew was a public school Spanish teacher and soccer coach in Arizona before moving to Eugene in 2005. He is honored to have the opportunity to serve our Spanish-speaking community.
Paloma G. Kogan
Caseworker / 541-687-2667 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Paloma was born in Mexico and grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to Eugene in 1983. She attended Lane Community College and received her BA in Management from North West Christian University and is a recent graduate of the Portland State Master’s Program in Social Work. She has worked with survivors of domestic violence for thirteen years, both an advocate and program director. She is excited to join the Centro Latino Americano staff to continue advocating for this population.
Asia Reynolds
Caseworker & Peer Support Specialist in-training / 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."
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.
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.
