Cov neeg ua haujlwm

Andrew Feil

Executive Director

Andrew Feil yog leej txiv ntawm plaub tus tub thiab tau sib yuav rau Denise Feil. Lawv nyiam thiab nyob Fresno. Andrew yog tus thawj coj tam sim no ntawm Txhua Tus Neeg Zej Zog Kev Sib Koom Tes uas nrhiav kev sib txuas cov tsev teev ntuj los ua haujlwm hauv cov tsev kawm ntawv theem qis hauv ib cheeb tsam hauv xeev California uas nyuaj tshaj plaws. Andrew yog ib tug Xibhwb yav dhau los ntawm Lub Tsev Teev Ntuj Zoo. Andrew muaj nws daim Bachelors los ntawm Fresno Pacific University thiab Masters los ntawm Bakke Graduate University hauv Social thiab Civic Entrepreneurship. Nrog txhua lub sijhawm dawb nws muaj, Andrew nyiam ua haujlwm, ua vaj, nyeem thiab txhawb pab pawg zoo tshaj plaws hauv baseball: Dodgers.

Joyce Harrington

Associate Director

Joyce was raised in Fresno and was the first in her family to graduate from college. Obtaining a BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting she successfully worked in the corporate sector for over 15 years as a Controller. The social events which occurred in our nation in 2019 awakened Joyce to begin combining her Christian faith with the business skills she acquired to help non-profits. She took on the role of Finance Director at a statewide social justice non-profit where she excelled in Operations and Strategic Planning, helping bridge the gaps of programmatic work and back-end operations.

Grace Berg

Partnership Director

Tom qab 10 xyoo nyob rau hauv lub tsev teev ntuj thiab parachurch qhov chaw, Grace zoo siab los coj nws txoj kev nkag siab ntawm kev sib raug zoo thiab kev sib txuas lus rau ENP. Grace loj hlob hauv Bakersfield, CA thiab ua tsaug uas tau nyob hauv thiab muab rov qab rau hauv hav tom qab qee lub sijhawm deb ntawm nws. Tom qab mus kawm Cal State Channel Islands, nws tau ua haujlwm rau Hume Lake Christian Camps, qhov chaw nws ua haujlwm rau Hume International, Hume txoj haujlwm rau cov menyuam tub txib nyob thiab kawm thoob plaws ntiaj teb. Grace thiab nws tus txiv Matt, thiab nkawd ob tug ntxhais hlub tshua nyob hauv Fresno thiab zoo siab heev uas tau mloog thiab kawm paub yuav ua li cas pab nws. Grace nyiam taug kev nrog nws tsev neeg mus rau lawv lub khw ice cream, mus ncig, nyeem ntawv, thiab mloog podcasts.

Gabrielle Piceno

Executive Assistant

Gabrielle yug hauv Fresno, loj hlob thiab mus kawm ntawv qib siab nyob rau yav qab teb California, thiab rov qab mus rau Fresno hauv 2014. Nws tau ua hauj lwm nrog cov koom txoos thiab cov koom haum tsis muaj txiaj ntsig hauv Fresno, qhov uas nws tau tsim muaj kev txaus siab rau Christian Community Development thiab Vajtswv ua dab tsi hauv Fresno. Txij thaum ntawd los nws tau ua Fresno nws lub tsev nrog nws tus txiv Jordan thiab lawv tus tub. Nws nyiam nyeem ntawv, mus ncig, thiab siv sijhawm nrog tsev neeg thiab phooj ywg.

Drea Hurst 

Administrative Assistant

Drea joins the team with extensive experience in nonprofit administration and financial services, having previously served as a bookkeeper for a Fresno based non profit focused on serving minority communities. Before that, she worked as a financial assistant at a specialized pharmacy that provided care for individuals with rare bleeding disorders, an often overlooked and underserved population. A firm believer in purpose driven work, Drea feels called to serve and contribute to causes that make a lasting impact. She credits her faith in God for guiding her path both professionally and personally. Outside of the office, Drea is a proud mother of four and is happily married to her high school sweetheart. Her weekends and free time are often spent traveling with her family, discovering new coffee shops and capturing the beauty of nature and her children through photography. These peaceful getaways fuel her creativity and deepen her connection to God. Drea truly believe God has guided her to where she’s meant to be and feels honored to contribute to a mission driven organization that aligns with her purpose.

Justin Lerma

Program Director

Justin Lerma coj ntau dua 22 xyoo ntawm kev ua thawj coj los ntawm nws txoj haujlwm ua US Navy Chief Petty Officer. Hauv nws txoj haujlwm nws tau tshwj xeeb hauv kev txhim kho txuj ci, nrhiav neeg ua haujlwm, thiab tsim kom muaj zog, muaj zog pab pawg. Tau nce hauv Fresno cov neeg nyob sib ze, Justin tau pom ob qho kev sib tw thiab cov cib fim los ntawm kev nqis peev rau tib neeg thiab qhov chaw. Nws tau sib yuav rau nws tus poj niam Kara tau 10 xyoo, thiab ua ke lawv tsa lawv tus tub JJ, uas txhawb nws txoj kev mob siab rau kev tsim kom muaj zog, noj qab haus huv zej zog.

Andrea loj hlob hauv zej zog ua liaj ua teb nyob deb nroog, qhov chaw uas nws tau tsim muaj kev xav zoo ntawm kev ua haujlwm, kev pabcuam, thiab kev sib txuas nrog lwm tus. Nws tau mus kawm Fresno State, qhov uas nws tsis tau tsuas yog kawm tiav qib siab xwb tab sis kuj nrhiav tau txoj kev hlub rau lub nroog Fresno—qhov chaw uas nws tau khav theeb hu ua tsev rau 20 xyoo dhau los. Andrea siv sijhawm thaum ntxov ntawm nws lub neej ua haujlwm ua haujlwm hauv tsoomfwv, muab ntau xyoo rau US Department of Agriculture. Thaum nws ntsuas qhov kev paub dhau los thiab qhov cuam tshuam ntawm nws txoj haujlwm, hauv 2021 nws xav tias muaj kev hu xovtooj los ua haujlwm ncaj qha hauv nws lub zej zog. Lub sijhawm tseem ceeb ntawd ua rau nws tawm hauv tsoomfwv thiab mus nrhiav txoj hauv kev tshiab hauv lub ntiaj teb tsis muaj txiaj ntsig. Txij thaum ntawd los, Andrea tau txuas ntxiv txhim kho kev sib raug zoo thiab pab txhawb rau cov thawj coj uas txhawb nqa thiab txhawb nqa Fresno. Nws txaus siab los ua ib feem ntawm pab pawg ua haujlwm ua haujlwm pabcuam hauv nroog uas nws nyiam thiab tau cog lus los pab tsim kom muaj kev hloov pauv mus ntev, zoo.

Laqusha Locke

Literacy Mentor Coordinator

Laqusha, pronounced La-Que(peb)-Sha, tau tsa hauv SW Fresno. Laqusha yog ib tug neeg laus saib xyuas uas mob siab rau ua kom tau raws li qhov xav tau ntawm cov tub ntxhais hluas uas muaj kev phom sij tshaj plaws. Nws coj kev paub ntau thiab ntau dua 9 xyoo ntawm kev paub dhau los ua Tus Hluas Kev Txhim Kho Kev Ua Haujlwm ntawm Cov Tub Hluas & Cov Ntxhais Hluas ntawm Fresno County thiab Martin Park. Nws tau raug tsiv los tawm tsam qhov teeb meem kev nyeem ntawv hauv Fresno thiab tau cog lus los cuam tshuam thiab tawm suab rau cov menyuam yaus thiab cov hluas thiab muab kev txhawb nqa rau cov kws qhia ntawv. Nyob rau hauv nws lub sij hawm dawb nws nyiam ua si nws cajon, tham txog cov dab neeg hauv phau Vajlugkub, tsim, mloog podcasts thiab txaus siab rau noj hmo.

Marcus Sparks

Read Fresno Coordinator

Meet Marcus Sparks, a dedicated educator whose journey has always been rooted in education and a deep commitment to serving students. Throughout his career, Marcus has had the privilege of working in schools and programs that emphasize growth, learning, and creating meaningful opportunities for young people to thrive. When he’s not working, Marcus enjoys relaxing with a good book, planning his next travel adventure, or spending time with his dog and bunny, who always keep life interesting. He has a passion for connecting with others, exploring new places, and gaining fresh perspectives through stories in books or through real-life experiences.

Yang Soua Fang

Nutrition and Garden Coordinator

Yang Soua Fang, also known as Yaaj Suav Faaj, is a first-generation Hmong American and the child of political refugees. He proudly became the first in his family to achieve a college degree, graduating with a BA in Liberal Studies from CSU Fresno. With over a decade of experience in Extended Learning, Yang Soua has been recognized for his dedication, earning the title of Fresno County’s School Superintendent’s FRESH Tutor of the Year in 2019. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Yang Soua finds joy in spending time with his family, indulging in outdoor activities like rock climbing and hiking, and sharing meals with both new and old friends. In his downtime, he enjoys revisiting his favorite shows, including Avatar: The Last Airbender and ‘The Legend of Korra.

Johnny Hernandez

Hnub Hnub Hnub Hnub Saturday Sports & Mobilization Coordinator

Hey everyone! I’m Johnny Hernandez, born in San Jose, California, and raised in Fresno/Clovis. As a first-gen American with Mexican roots, family means everything to me. Excited to join ENP! I’m a die-hard Golden State Warriors fan, coffee lover, and avid collector of vintage shirts. “The Goonies” is my top movie pick, and Japanese cuisine is my go-to. Outside of work, I’m passionate about participating on the worship team at my church. With a heart for this community, I believe the culture here is something very special, and I see a lot of growth potential in the Central Valley. I truly believe the Lord has his hand here, and I can’t wait to see what He does in this community. Looking forward to contributing my skills and enthusiasm to the team!

Christian Gonzalez

Neighborhood Development Project Manager

Christian Gonzalez yog tus ntxhais hlob ntawm cov niam txiv tuaj txawv teb chaws. Nws qhia tias yog Mexican-Asmeskas, nws / nws / ella. Nws yog Fresno yug thiab loj hlob. Hauv 2017 nws yog ib feem ntawm Lub Tsev Haujlwm Saib Xyuas Kev Ua Haujlwm - Lub Tsev Pink, uas nws lub ntiaj teb thiab kev ntseeg kev xav tau sib tw, hloov pauv, thiab txuas ntxiv mus. Xyoo ntawd kuj yog nws qhov kev taw qhia rau Christian Community Development. Nws tau ua haujlwm ob qho tib si hauv kev ua haujlwm thiab hauv cov chaw tsim khoom hauv zos uas tsim los ntawm cov phiaj xwm hauv nroog, cov cai, thiab cov kev txav mus los ntse los txhawb cov vaj tsev tshiab, kev lag luam, kev tsim vaj tsev, thiab kev ua haujlwm. Nws zoo siab los siv nws cov txuj ci thiab kev paub dhau los nrog pab pawg Neighborhood Development thaum peb txuas ntxiv loj hlob hauv zej zog thiab tseem ceeb tshaj plaws hauv kev sib raug zoo nrog cov neeg nyob. Ob peb Qhov Tseeb Txog Kev Lom Zem: Rau kev noj qab haus huv nws tam sim no pib nws hnub so nrog tshuaj yej, tab sis nyiam kas fes ntau dua. Rau kev lom zem thiab kev txav mus los, koj tuaj yeem ntes nws ntawm cov xwm txheej hauv zos Latin seev cev, feem ntau seev cev rau bachata niaj hnub.

Karl Gurney

Neighborhood Development Coordinator

Karl nyob hauv tsib lub nroog sib txawv txog 2014, thaum nws tsiv mus rau Fresno mus ua haujlwm hauv nroog. Nws kawm Environmental Science thiab Urban Planning raws li kev kawm tiav, uas ua rau nws txoj kev hlub rau cov khoom muaj sia thiab cov chaw nyob. Tom qab ntawd nws tau txais nws Master's Degree hauv kev ntseeg ua ntej ua haujlwm hauv Catholic parish ministry. Koj tseem tuaj yeem pom nws ua suab paj nruag ntawm nws pawg ntseeg ua haujlwm pub dawb, tab sis Karl zoo siab tias ENP tso cai rau nws los sib koom ua ke nws txoj kev nyiam rau kev ncaj ncees, kev kawm, thiab kev sib koom ua ke rau lub nroog txoj kev vam meej mus ntev. Nws nyob nrog nws tus poj niam Alyssa thiab lawv cov miv Koestler, thiab nyiam tsim khoom xws li artwork, playlists, kev npaj mus ncig, thiab npaj khob kas fes.