Noemí Patiño
After a difficult pregnancy and the birth of her daughter, Noemí Patiño enrolled in PCEP when a friend suggested she attend the program.
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Liliana Fuentes
When Liliana Fuentes joined PCEP, she had been feeling isolated, spending most of her time caring for her daughter, who struggled after being born prematurely.
The Gomez Family
After an AVANCE representative stopped by her apartment with flyers, Lisa Gomez signed up for PCEP, anxious but eager to learn.
The Cruz-Rogel Family
Lorena and Daniel Cruz-Rogel found AVANCE after the difficult birth of their first child, and their family is now thriving.
The De La Paz Family
In 1978, Maria De La Paz and her family were still new to San Antonio when an AVANCE representative knocked on their door.
The Plaisant Family
Natalia Plaisant heard about AVANCE 18 years ago, but when her daughter was 16 months old, she finally decided to try PCEP.
The Galindo/ Sanchez Family
In 1973, Elida Galindo was 18 and a stay-at-home mom when she learned of AVANCE and its new program.
The Garza Family
Rita Garza was at her daughter’s elementary school when AVANCE representatives approached her about PCEP.
Luzelma Canales
Luzelma CanalesChair, AVANCE National Board of Directors Dr. Luzelma Canales is the Chief of Staff at the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED). Her previous roles at BranchED include Vice President for Community Engagement and Partnerships and Associate Vice President of Leadership Learning and Activation. Prior to BranchED, she served as the Senior Associate Vice … Read more
Jorge Padilla
Jorge PadillaMember, AVANCE National Board of Directors Jorge Padilla is a partner in the trial section of Jackson Walker LLP. He has extensive experience litigating business disputes for a variety of clients. Although his practice is focused in Austin, Texas, Jorge has advocated for his clients in state and federal courts throughout Texas. He has … Read more