Our Team & Board
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Leticia Bernal
Executive Director, La Fonda Foundation
Leticia oversees the Foundation’s mission, drawing on 15+ years of experience in the hospitality industry as a former business owner.
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Jenny Kimball
Co-Founder, La Fonda Foundation
Jenny’s dedication to supporting hospitality workers drives the Foundation’s mission. Her vision ensures programs that foster upward mobility and community impact.
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John F. Rizzo
Co-Founder, La Fonda Foundation
John champions the upward mobility of families through entrepreneurial pursuits, education, and out-of-box creative thinking applied to solving difficult problems.
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Carol Anglin
Advisory Board Member
Retired La Plazuela Dining Room Manager,
La Fonda on the PlazaA dedicated hospitality leader, Carol provides a frontline perspective on the needs and challenges of hourly workers.
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Christopher Goett
Advisory Board Member
President and CEO,
Santa Fe Community FoundationChristopher’s leadership in philanthropy and community development strengthens the Foundation’s partnerships and impact.
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Hervey Juris
Advisory Board Member
Professor Emeritus,
Kellogg School, Northwestern UniversityA seasoned educator and researcher, Hervey provides critical insights into workforce development and economic mobility strategies.
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Angel Mariscal
Advisory Board Member
Server at La Plazuela and AtriscoAngel continues to enjoy working in the hospitality industry, which he has found rewarding over the past 21 years.
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RJ Martinez
Advisory Board Member
LANL Foundation Early Childhood Program Manager and Santa Clara Pueblo Tribal CouncilmanRJ’s work in early childhood education and tribal leadership brings a unique and essential perspective to the Board.
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Ron Martinez
Advisory Board Member
Lead Tutor of ESL ProgramRon has decades of IT leadership experience with General Mills, Marathon Oil, and the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in data center management, software development, and enterprise support.
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Jake Romero
Advisory Board Member
General Manager of Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa FeHe is an immigrant from Colombia with 20+ years in hospitality leadership and currently serves as General Manager of the Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe. Jake is dedicated to equity, opportunity, and community uplift, with a strong belief in the power of dignity and access to services.
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Jen Schroer
Advisory Board Member
Principal Strategist of JJS and Associates
Jen is a strategic leader with a proven track record of advancing organizations toward their long-term objectives. -
Marla Thompson
Advisory Board Member
Vice President, Constructive Assets, Inc.Certified Public Accountant, Fractional CFO & Financial Consultant. Marla is an accomplished financial leader with extensive experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.