Board of Directors
Felipe Munive
Executive Director
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Born in Mexico City and raised in Smyrna, Georgia.
Georgia State University Alumnus... Go Panthers!
Passion: Growing up I always felt a need to help people and my community. I'm lucky to be able to do that through GLINC.
Interesting fact: I was a boxer when I was younger and I am not mushroom fan.
If you could meet anyone who would it be? I wish I could have a sit down meeting with Martin Luther King and discuss the state of our society. He is someone I have admired since I first learned about him in grade school and I try to emulate his ideals in my life.
Executive Director
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Born in Mexico City and raised in Smyrna, Georgia.
Georgia State University Alumnus... Go Panthers!
Passion: Growing up I always felt a need to help people and my community. I'm lucky to be able to do that through GLINC.
Interesting fact: I was a boxer when I was younger and I am not mushroom fan.
If you could meet anyone who would it be? I wish I could have a sit down meeting with Martin Luther King and discuss the state of our society. He is someone I have admired since I first learned about him in grade school and I try to emulate his ideals in my life.
Melissa Gutiérrez
Director of Programming and Outreach
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Raised in Georgia with Colombian pride
Emory University
Passion: I want to be a positive role model for young people, particularly in my Latino community. I want to show our youth that there are people that care about them, that want to see them succeed and ultimately believe in them. My hobbies include healthy living, fitness, traveling and watching telenovelas (can't omit this guilty pleasure!).
Interesting fact: I'm a vegetarian for 14 years and counting!
If I could be an animal, which would I be? I would be a bird soaring through the skies sightseeing all of the wonderous places in the world.
Director of Programming and Outreach
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Raised in Georgia with Colombian pride
Emory University
Passion: I want to be a positive role model for young people, particularly in my Latino community. I want to show our youth that there are people that care about them, that want to see them succeed and ultimately believe in them. My hobbies include healthy living, fitness, traveling and watching telenovelas (can't omit this guilty pleasure!).
Interesting fact: I'm a vegetarian for 14 years and counting!
If I could be an animal, which would I be? I would be a bird soaring through the skies sightseeing all of the wonderous places in the world.
Sonjachardé Mixon
Resource Development Director
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Puerto Rican/Black by way of Chicago
Emory University, Bachelors of Arts, Georgia State University, Masters in Social Work
Passion: I am EXTREMELY passionate about making people happy through my ability to create good food. I love through food, if I cook for you then you are truly loved! I am also passionate about justice for children with extreme behavioral, criminal and emotional challenges, "troubled" teens, and prisoner's and LBGTQ rights!
Interesting Fact: I'm the oldest of seven siblings and I used to dirt bike race! I was good too!
If You Could Have Lunch With Anyone it Would Be: A double date with Michael Jackson (long live the KING OF POP!) and Johnny Depp! I love them both so much for never being afraid to be themselves, however quirky, different and misunderstood they made be!
Resource Development Director
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Puerto Rican/Black by way of Chicago
Emory University, Bachelors of Arts, Georgia State University, Masters in Social Work
Passion: I am EXTREMELY passionate about making people happy through my ability to create good food. I love through food, if I cook for you then you are truly loved! I am also passionate about justice for children with extreme behavioral, criminal and emotional challenges, "troubled" teens, and prisoner's and LBGTQ rights!
Interesting Fact: I'm the oldest of seven siblings and I used to dirt bike race! I was good too!
If You Could Have Lunch With Anyone it Would Be: A double date with Michael Jackson (long live the KING OF POP!) and Johnny Depp! I love them both so much for never being afraid to be themselves, however quirky, different and misunderstood they made be!
Berenice Magaña
Finance Director and Design
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Born in Mexico City D.F. and raised in Atlanta, GA
Experience in Finance Industry
Passion: I’d like to help, love, and encourage others. I’m very easygoing, non judgmental, go with the flow or against it kind of girl. Growing up and understanding how to live between two worlds, two languages, and two cultures wasn’t always easy. I hope I can inspire and instill self-believe in others that success is for everyone.
Interesting fact: I like solitude to dream and paint, mystery in all its guises, anything discarded to stay discarded, the ridiculous, and to get ‘lost’.
When I dance, I look like _____? Little Miss Sunshine.
Finance Director and Design
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Born in Mexico City D.F. and raised in Atlanta, GA
Experience in Finance Industry
Passion: I’d like to help, love, and encourage others. I’m very easygoing, non judgmental, go with the flow or against it kind of girl. Growing up and understanding how to live between two worlds, two languages, and two cultures wasn’t always easy. I hope I can inspire and instill self-believe in others that success is for everyone.
Interesting fact: I like solitude to dream and paint, mystery in all its guises, anything discarded to stay discarded, the ridiculous, and to get ‘lost’.
When I dance, I look like _____? Little Miss Sunshine.
Renelyn Monteloyola
Director of Marketing and Communications
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First Generation Filipina – Born in Cali, Raised in Orlando and Living in the Atl
Emory University, Bachelors of Business Administration, Georgia State University, Masters of Business Administration
Passion: I believe in committing and exceeding expectations in everything that I do. I want to be a better world citizen, and I travel to a new country every year in order to open my eyes to new cultures. I am passionate about the beauty industry, taking a small personal beauty blog into a new career where I now have my own makeup brush line. I’m also proud to be a Director of Glinc. Together, the board will make Glinc a household name in the not-for-profit arena.
Interesting Fact: I’m a dare devil and love to push myself to the limits. I’ve gone sky-diving, zip-lining, white-water rafting and I’ve got plans for more!
If I could be a super-hero, who would I be? I would be Wonder-Woman. I would use my super-human strength to save lives, make the world a better place, and represent for strong women everywhere!
Director of Marketing and Communications
mailto:[email protected]
First Generation Filipina – Born in Cali, Raised in Orlando and Living in the Atl
Emory University, Bachelors of Business Administration, Georgia State University, Masters of Business Administration
Passion: I believe in committing and exceeding expectations in everything that I do. I want to be a better world citizen, and I travel to a new country every year in order to open my eyes to new cultures. I am passionate about the beauty industry, taking a small personal beauty blog into a new career where I now have my own makeup brush line. I’m also proud to be a Director of Glinc. Together, the board will make Glinc a household name in the not-for-profit arena.
Interesting Fact: I’m a dare devil and love to push myself to the limits. I’ve gone sky-diving, zip-lining, white-water rafting and I’ve got plans for more!
If I could be a super-hero, who would I be? I would be Wonder-Woman. I would use my super-human strength to save lives, make the world a better place, and represent for strong women everywhere!