MEET OUR TEAM
Community Connections is the Division: It is the heart of the organization as it operates the NICE Community Center, connects with community members with essential information and referrals, and guides immigrants navigating NYC and how to start their personal and professional lives in a new country. As part of the NICE Pre-Apprenticeship for Life and Work program - they provide life workshops, such as transportation, health access, and financial empowerment.
Horaida Paredes, Associate
Alex Chavez, Associate
Paola Rojas González, Associate
Diego Callenbach, Associate
Development Division: This division is tasked with securing the funds needed to support NICE’s initiatives. It manages government and foundation grants, cultivates relationships with corporate partners and individual donors, and it organizes fundraising events and campaigns. By building and nurturing these connections, the Development Division ensures a sustainable funding base that enhances the organization’s ability to achieve its goals.
Wendy Prudencio, Development Director
Alexia Alurralde, Development Coordinator
Ivonne Molano, Content Coordinator
NICE Central Division: It is the core of the team of the organization that handles fiscal management, data operations, and content management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and procurement of program materials.
Nilbia Coyote, Executive Director
Hildalyn Colon, Deputy Director
Alexander Orjuela, Finance Senior Officer
Angelica Novoa, Special Project Associate Director
David Nabatov, HR, Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Maria Sanchez, Communications Coordinator
Zulman Vergara, Operations Coordinator
Angelica Peña, Associate
Legal Services Division: the team that offers immigration and labor rights assistance, providing educational workshops to help members understand their rights.
Nadya Lucero, Paralegal
Olga Jimenez Duran, Associate
Workforce Development Division: This division empowers members in career growth through skill training, certifications, job placement services, and professional licenses.
Silvia Ortiz, Senior Health & Safety Trainer
Yngrid Saavedra, Associate
Maria Ceballos, Member Workforce Counselor
David Thill, Adult ESOL Teacher