Staff Members
Casa Guanajuato employs a dynamic team of talented, hard working, experienced and mission-driven bi-lingual leaders who are professionally and personally dedicated to the education and empowerment of the Latino and immigrant communities across the Quad Cities region. Their commitment and passion inspires participants to grow, move forward, and reach their fullest potential.
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Michael Woods, Executive Director, brings with him over 22 years of nonprofit and education experience that has resulted in high impact social services that meet the ever changing needs of stakeholders and the community. Under Dr. Woods’ leadership, Casa’s expanded focus will increase our overall services, programming and skill development, and has already lead to increased fiscal and programmatic resources from local, state and federal organizations. Michael joined Casa in January, 2011. Contact by Email |
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Sue Reilly, Human Resources/Finance Director, joined Casa in November, 2010, and has responsibility for human resources and fiscal areas. She has an undergraduate degree from Columbia College in Human Resources and Business Administration and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Western University. Sue also has an extensive background working in the non-profit world. Contact by Email |
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Jeff Cornelius holds a Masters degree in Psychology and has experience working in the Mental Health arena as a counselor. As Director of Community and Family Development, Jeff oversees the program areas for Casa, a position he has held since February, 2012. Contact by Email |
| Alicia Gomez holds a Masters degree in Education in Counseling from Western Illinois University. As a Bi-lingual Family and Community Counselor, Alicia works with individuals and groups in family areas of marriage, relationships, parenting, domestic violence, and children. Alicia joined Casa in November, 2012. Contact by Email | |
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Jaime Aguilera, Family Advocate — Contact by Email |
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Rosario Martinez, Program Assistant — Contact by Email |
| Rosa Torres, Office Assistant — Contact by Email | |
| Michaela Maes, Program Assistant — Contact by Email | |
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Erica Fuller, Operations Manager — Contact by Email |
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Maria (Lulu) Alvarez, Program Assistant — Contact by Email |
| Luz Cisneros, Teacher — Contact by Email | |
| Benita Perez-DeLoach, Teacher — Contact by Email | |
| Monica Sanchez, Teacher — Contact by Email | |






