Why We Exist
Our goal is to ensure all young people across Bexar County are ready for the future. To deliver on this plan, we coordinate data, align pathways, and promote policy change that can help to unlock the full potential of our young people, our communities, and our region.
Our Values
Advocacy
Integrity
Data-Driven
Collaboration
Equity
Meet The Team
Carrie Ballard-Bañuelos
Communications Manager: Storytelling
Emily Calderón Galdeano, Ed.D.
Interim CEO
Chryssa Delgado, Ph.D.
Managing Director: Programs
Shelby Drayton
Senior Manager: Coaching & Facilitation
Sara Dunn
Director: Data and Information Management
Patrick Farris
Senior Manager: Development & Grants
Jeannette E. Garcia
Director: Communications
Briana Hagelgans, Ed.D.
Director: K12 & Postsecondary
Rodnekka Hall
People Operations Manager: Training and Development
Brandon Henson
Director: Finance and Operations
Sarah Hinojosa
Manager: K12 & Youth Development
John Jacobs
Director: K12 & Justice
Kristen Kitler
People Operations Manager: Team Success
Christina Martinez
Managing Director: Public Engagement
Jasmine Martinez
Senior Data Manager: Partner Strategy & Support
liz moseley
Director: K12 & Youth Development
Tyler Radwin
Manager: K12 & Justice
Andrea Ramirez
Youth Leadership Manager
Paul J. Rodriguez, Ed.D.
Director: Policy & Development
Ana Sevilla
Senior Manager: Communications
Kyra Thomas
Data Manager: K12 & Postsecondary
Ijeoma Waturuocha
Senior Manager: Finance and Operations
Jonathan Weaver
Senior Manager: Community Engagement
Naomi Woods
Managing Director of Learning & Operations
Board Of Directors
Our Board helps to guide our strategy and to support alignment across our partners. It is composed of leading executives from Bexar County’s education, business and philanthropic sectors.
Elaine Mendoza
Conceptual Mindworks, Inc.
Chair
Robert Blount, Jr.
Bexar County School Board Coalition
Secretary
Tom Moreno
Texas Partners Bank
Treasurer
Shari Becker Albright, Ed.D.
Charles Butt Foundation
Jeanette Ball, Ph.D.
Southwest ISD
Sarah Baray, Ph.D.
Pre-K 4 SA
John M. Craft, Ed. D.
Northside ISD
Jorge Elizondo
H-E-B
Thomas Evans, Ph.D.
University of the Incarnate Word
Mike Flores, Ph.D.
Alamo Colleges District
Jeff Goldhorn, Ph.D.
Education Services Center Region 20
Eduardo Hernández, Ed.D.
Edgewood ISD
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera
greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership
Christopher F. Martin
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
Simon Salas
Good Samaritan Community Services
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Angie Salinas
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas
Heather Shipley
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Nadege Souvenir
San Antonio Area Foundation
Gerardo Soto
Harlandale ISD
Roland Toscano
East Central ISD
Our Amazing Funders
Job Openings
There are no openings at UP Partnership at this time. Please check again later for any postings.