Staff
Audrey Zavaleta
Executive Director
Audrey Zavaleta graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s in Sociology. She was introduced to the non-profit world through the AmeriCorps VISTA program in 2012. Audrey joined Family Network in Oct. 2013. Her passion is being a voice for the under-served and unrepresented, and being a channel for knowledge.
emma brown
Development Coordinator
Emma recently earned their Bachelor’s in Family and Human Services from John Brown University. They’ve worked with multiple non-profits in Northwest Arkansas in development and volunteer management, and plans on staying in non-profit development for a long time. They are passionate about advocating for people who may go unseen due to systematic barriers and issues. They hope to use their privilege to uplift others and help our community as a whole.
Mariela Ramirez
Parent Educator
Mariela has a bachelors in Science Education from Costa Rica and loves working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and learning new things. In her free time, she love being with her family and friends!
Antorine Latdrik
Community Health Worker/Parent Educator
Rene Manjarrez
Parent Educator
As a first generation American and first generation college graduate, Rene is no stranger to the struggles and limitations minority communities face. At the beginning of 2020, Rene saw the drastic need for healthcare paraprofessionals. He joined the frontlines to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and further saw the disparities of minority communities. He is an avid advocate for the less privileged and hopes to continue the valuable work of ensuring all families in Arkansas have the tools to thrive.
alejandra torres
Parent Educator
Alejandra is a first-generation student who recently graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching. She has a strong passion for working with students of all ages and being able to serve her community in any way she can. Alejandra is continuously learning about different ways she can advocate for those who are in need and underrepresented.
Lomalinda Polin
Parent Educator
As a family educator, her goal is to build strong relationships with our community, especially with the families that come across her path. She is eager to learn from them and work alongside them to make a positive difference in our families and community.
Her past experience as a Marshallese translator demonstrates her strong passion for serving our community in any way possible. We cannot wait to see this passion in action as you work with our families.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dallas Mudd
Board Chair
Giuliana Tartarini
Vice Chair
Caroline Crosthwait
Secretary
Heather Sabo
Treasurer
Evetta Aldridge
Member
Chris Hussein
Member
Krissy Glass
Member
FRANCISCO
HERRERO
Member
Katie Cross
Member
Madeline Simmons
Member
Julie Joyce
Member
