Meet the Team
God is good, and He has provided a group of people that seek first the kingdom. A group of individuals that come together to accomplish the mission of empowering underprivileged communities, through relief, education, and the spreading of the gospel. Meet the team that runs the day-to-day activities and the group that keeps that team accountable, our Board.
Founder
Juan Hernandez
His generosity towards his neighbors and his love for God was evident in how he lived. A loving grandfather who demonstrated how to treat others. He inspired us to be better human beings than we were yesterday and it is in his honor that this foundation was formed.
Co-Founder
Carlos Gonzalez
After my grandfather's passing, continuing his work through a legacy project was my dream. In 2017 that dream became a reality and has become my drive. God has blessed GIVE with people with a great heart and the resources to assist and change lives. Looking forward to sharing this journey.
Director of Education
Mayra Gonzalez
A woman with a great heart, with a passion for education and seeing kids grow. Mayra is the team organizer, the one that will keep the agenda and projects moving along, the one in the background that is not seen but greatly needed. We are privileged to have her heart on our team.
Logistics Coordinator
Jose Fidencio Varela
Trustworthy and a great human being. Jose is the one the foundation relies on to execute all plans on the ground. From toy distributions to organizing door-to-door food distributions. Respected in the community and reliable to get the job done. It is our privilege to have him on our team.
Distribution Coordinator
Morena Lopez
With us since our start, Morena is a reason why the food distribution project continues to grow year over year. Her reliability in organizing the distribution every month and identifying the families in need has allowed GIVE the confidence to continue increasing the aid to the community.
Principal at CEDAL
Hugo Vega
A man with a heart of service, Profe Vega as we call him serves as an integral part of the change the foundation looks to create. His love and service to the children and the culture and team he has built are a testament to who he is. His former students, current students, and parents respect the love and dedication he has for the school.
Education Support Staff
Erika Hernandez
Erika is a member of the community and passionate about sharing her knowledge through teaching. Follower of Christ, Erika expresses her gratitude for being part of the GIVE Foundation family and for the opportunity to contribute to her community. Erika states that, “to serve is what God has called us to do, so I am so excited to do it in this Foundation, and my faith in God is what keeps me motivated and gives me a sense of purpose to keep going in life.”
Education Support Staff
Karen Garcia
Karen’s dream has always been to be a teacher. Now, as part of the GIVE Foundation family, she is assisting her community through her lifelong dream. Karen is an example to our students and her community as she became a professional, overcoming many of the challenges that our students now face. Karen aims to be a testimony not just through words but through her actions. Karen states, “To serve is something I've learned at church, and now I am practicing it here which is what God has called us to do.”
Board Member
Eduardo Ortiz
Follower of Christ, husband, father, son, and brother. As we call him, Eddie is a Nurse Practitioner by trade and has served as a Christian community group leader for the last three years. Eddie's unfiltered opinions allow for honest and open dialogue on what the foundation looks to achieve and how to best serve the community. We are blessed to have him join this group and privileged to call him a friend.
Board Member
Ty Neal
Pastor of Preaching and Vision at Grace Point Church in North Las Vegas, NV. Pastor Ty is a man whom we have come to know as an eternal optimist. Always cheering our programs and supporting the foundation's vision on best serving the communities in El Salvador. We are truly blessed to have Pastor Ty as a guide, and mentor as we look to serve the community through a youth ministry.
Board Member
Maria Vera Leon
A woman with a heart of service, energetic and passionate about what she undertakes: a Physician Assistant by trade, her serving heart is reflected in everything she does. We are blessed to add Maria to the team. Her humble and energetic character will demand that the foundation meets the challenges and goals established head-on. Always having the end goal in mind, to best serve the communities in need. We are honored to call her, friend.
Board Member
Tim Fraiser
Pastor of Discipleship at Grace Point Church and Executive Director at Discovery Point Ministries. It is a blessing to add Pastor Tim to the team, a man who will look after the work the foundation is doing and ask how the members are doing. We are honored for his presence and guidance as we look to serve the people of El Salvador for their good and for God’s glory.
Board Member
Matthew Butler
An active member in the United States Air Force. We are humbled and blessed to work alongside Matt. We are excited to have Matt and his methodical and critical thinking perspective as we look to serve communities in need. We are honored to have him on the team as we look to add value to the lives of others and see generosity spread across communities, here and abroad.