Pronouns: she/her/ella

Community Building Coordinator

When I am in my community, you can find me teaching, sharing, talking, listening to them about our feelings, worries and enjoying the time together and how we can make a difference in the lives of others.

I am stepping up to lead because of the existential commitment to help others more vulnerable than ourselves with compassion, especially in difficult times.

e: angeles@laplazancc.org

Pronouns: he/him/el

Administrative Specialist and Case Manager

When I am in my community, you can find me spending time with friends and family

I am stepping up to lead because I believe we all deserve an equal chance in the world and there are a lot of latinX/Hispanic voices going unheard and I want to help my people/community to also be successful in life.

e: benjamin@laplazancc.org

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Program Manager

When I am in my community, you can find me spending time with my family. My most favorite thing to do in my free time.

I am stepping up to lead because I am very passionate about helping our gente. I want to be of support and guidance to anyone that is eager to better their well-being and the generations to come.

e: denisse@laplazancc.org

Pronouns: they/them/he/him/el

Program Director

When I am in my community, you can find me dancing without shame even when there is no music. You might see me dancing while passing me at a local market in Sonoma Valley or in Bodega Bay at the beach. Either way I hope that my love of dance might inspire you to do the same.

I am stepping up to lead because my heart work is to bring more love, compassion, and empathy to this world. I do that by practicing with myself and also providing space where others can start that journey as well. We cannot do this work alone and we all need community to make real change in this world.

e: javier@laplazancc.org

Pronouns: he/him/el

Case Manager

When I am in my community, you can find me around Sonoma County, exploring different wineries and restaurants. You can find me working out at Fitness Factory in Sonoma or playing soccer at Arnold field. You can find me making carne asadas on a Sunday with my loved ones. You can find me downtown relaxing and enjoying some beer at the farmers market.

I am stepping up to lead because I have seen the need and support that our community needs. I want to be able to make a difference and provide the resources that many times our community is not aware of. We have to start making a difference by empowering our community so they can have a better future as well as their children.

e: jorge@laplazancc.org

Pronouns: she/her/ella

Disaster Recovery Manager

When I am in my community, you can find me spending time with my husband, loved ones, and friends. I'm excited to be part of an organization that believes in the same core values that I do, and I look forward to serving you and your families.

I am stepping up to lead because I love helping others, and working for On The Move has allowed me to fulfill this passion. Growing up, I knew that helping others would be my devotion because I believe in social equity, empowerment, advocacy, and social justice. Empowering communities and families is vital to making changes. One person may not be able to change the world but can change someone's world when given the tools to succeed. By empowering others, we open up a world of possibilities they didn't know existed or were available. Being of service does that. It allows individuals, families, and communities to unite, make changes, and thrive.

e: claudia@laplazancc.org

Pronouns: He/Him/El

Community Building Coordinator

When I am in the community you can find me enjoying nature, exercising, playing and watching soccer, socializing with friends and family. I am a coffee lover so you can also find me at a coffee shop reading a good book.

I am stepping up because I believe it’s my life’s purpose to serve and to give back to the community. Immigrating to this country has given me many opportunities but it has brought great challenges. I believe those challenges can be overcome by empowering our communities and showing them that together we can overcome any obstacle that's put in our way. We can do this through advocacy, demanding social justice, and providing the right resources to our communities. Working for On The Move will help me serve the community thus allowing me to continue on with my life's purpose.

e: michel@laplazancc.org

Pronouns: she/her/ella

Disaster Response Manager

When I'm in the community, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I like going out and enjoying the places we have here in Sonoma County, discovering different restaurants, and also going for hikes. I also love reading and watching soccer.

I'm stepping into this role because I've seen and lived through the needs in our communities. I've had the opportunity to witness how our people are disproportionately affected by disasters compared to others and I hope that with the program we are leading for emergency preparedness we can alleviate some of these struggles. What I'm most passionate about in this job is knowing that people trust me and that I can be of help to someone who is struggling with something at any moment.

e: vanesa@laplazancc.org

Case Manager

My name is Yohan Cabrera Rosales, I'm Cuban. I've been in the United States for about 1 year. It was very difficult for me to leave my family and culture behind. But I became a part of the On The Move family, and since then, I feel very happy to work for a company such as On The Move. I really enjoy helping people during these hard times. I’ve learned of various programs that we offer, and it’s nice to let our clients know that they are not the only ones going through a rough time, and it feels great to bring a little bit of light when they are struggling.

I am very passionate about music, I really enjoy romantic movies and video games.

e: yohan@laplazancc.org