
IGNACIO SALAZAR
President and CEO
Ignacio Salazar has dedicated his life to education and workforce development. Since launching his career with SER in 1975, Salazar has become one of the country’s most notable leaders in the private nonprofit sector. His valuable contributions to the Hispanic community and his tireless efforts in workforce investment have been recognized by scores of groups and organizations from coast to coast.
Management Team
The outstanding people who make up our management team draw experience from many different facets of society – corporations, community-based organizations, governmental entities, academia, etc., but they all have one thing in common: their dedication to empowering people through education, training and employment.

Liliana Trevino
Executive Coordinator and Board Liaison

Rafaela Schwan
Vice President of Program Operations

Andy Overton
Chief Financial Officer

Emma Trevino
National Director of SCSEP

Julian Martinez
Director of Program Development

Tony Morales
Director of Human Resources

Araceli Paniagua
EHS Director

James Parsons
Director, Business Development and Policy Administration

Raul Santa
Director of Network Relations

Karen Brown
Assistant Director of SCSEP

Alejandro Diaz
Controller

Gabby Black
Senior MIS Manager