Team US

Urban Strategies was borne out of one woman’s passion for communities on the margins. Today, through partnerships with community- and faith-based organizations, we reach families and children through a spectrum of programs that help them reach their full potential.

Executive Leadership

Lisa Cummins, D.Min.

Lisa Cummins, D.Min.

Founder & President

Lorena Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Lorena Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President

Laura Whitley

Laura Whitley

Executive Vice President

Rene Gonzalez

Rene Gonzalez

Chief Executive Officer

Dawnielle Miller

Dawnielle Miller

Sr. Executive Director of Programs

Jessica Martinez

Jessica Martinez

Executive Director

Melissa Aguilar

Melissa Aguilar

Executive Director

Chris Balcos

Chris Balcos

IT Director

Juan Victor Acevedo, D.Min.

Juan Victor Acevedo, D.Min.

Finance Director

Manolo Gonzalez

Manolo Gonzalez

Human Resources Director

Nydia Cabello Teter

Nydia Cabello Teter

Communications Director