2025 SXI Candidate Questionnaire

We gave each candidate the opportunity to answer these optional questions. Please review this guide before casting your vote.

Candidates are presented in alphabetical order.

2025 Candidates are:

Anthony Romero | Bitia Buenrostro | Brian Hensley | Emma Cravey | Heather Gonzalez | Jacob Villanueva "JV" | Julien Devereux | Logan Retzer | Ryan Clark

Anthony Romero

I would just like to say I am very flattered to be nominated for Starting XI! Growing up around soccer in Arizona, it was a dream that someday we would have our own MLS club and community of like-minded people to grow our love of the game. That dream has not happened there yet but I am so lucky to have experienced that dream here in Austin!

I’ve met many of you over the years and hope to get to know more of you going forward. I reside in Dripping Springs with my wonderful partner Kim and our two kids, Aria and Arron. We are Verde for life. Things I enjoy outside of Austin FC are hiking, snowboarding, drumming, seeing live music, smoking on my Green Eggs and discovering new TX craft beer. Thank you again for the honor in being nominated! ¡VHLM!

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

I have enjoyed helping work the Team Merch table at various events. At our last LV tailgate, I was part of the wonderful culinary “back of house” serving up grilled food to our attending members. Tifo is one element I would like to be a part of going forward.

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

I am a member of my neighborhood, volunteer-run, green space association, formally known as the Deer Creek Parks and Lakes Association. I served as Treasurer from 2017-2021. USSF has also been a part of my life for over twenty years as a licensed soccer referee and referee assignor for five of those years.

3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

Having worked within youth soccer organizations in Arizona and Texas, I believe there is a great opportunity to spread the values of LV organically with soccer families who most likely are already active fans of Austin FC. Representing our group at local tournaments or club matches could reach a captive audience interested in joining and getting more involved with our club’s connection to Austin’s growing soccer community.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

The easy answer as an individual is to simply represent our organization with the utmost respect to our code of conduct both publicly and privately through direct, open and honest communication. Active participation is what drives our success so that we can continue to be the overall sum or our individual efforts and unique talents.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

Not sure I would change anything specifically, but I do think we have had great collaboration with other supporters groups (i.e. garage sales, tailgates, pre-season gatherings). It would be great to continue to build on that community cohesion.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

2-6 hours per week.

Bitia Buenrostro

¡Hola a todos! I’m a proud native of the borderlands, being born and raised in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México, and went to school in Brownsville, Texas. In 1994, my Tía Mari introduced me to the passionate and colorful world of fútbol, and I have not looked back ever since. Fútbol also means community to me, and my hope and goal will always be to make LV a positive and inclusive space like I strived to when I was on the SXI in 2023. While I’m not thinking about all things soccer, I work as a Senior Academic Program Advisor for the UT MBA Program. You may also find me spending time with my boyfriend Robert, visiting my family in Brownsville/Matamoros, singing along at a live music venue, or randomly dancing when I shop at HEB! Thank you for considering – ¡Verde! ¡Listos!

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

2021-Present: Translator for LV
2021-2022: Tifo Volunteer, Marathon Volunteer
2023: SXI Member, Marcom and Tifo Liason
2024: Marcom Committee, LV Foundation Exploration Committee
2025: Tifo Takeaway Committee

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

2025-2026: UT McCombs Rising Leaders Training Program
2025: The Academies Coaching Program
2021-2022: UT First Generation Mentor
2021: UT Hispanic Faculty & Staff Association Scholarship Committee
2017-2020: PelotonU Scholarship Committee
2017-2020: Texas Here to Stay Volunteer
2014-2019: Non-profit Professional and Mentor

3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

My approach would be to support the well-being of current leaders and encourage leadership development. As we all know, being a lead can be taxing, so being intentional with our leaders can also benefit member involvement. Additionally, I am hopeful about building and supporting the Mexican National Team fanbase we have in Austin.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

The first thing that comes to mind is alignment not only among SXI leadership, but also among all committee leads. I would love for all of us to come together to process how we can continue being an inclusive and respectful organization, particularly due to the experiences we’ve learned from years past.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

Making Q2 shut off their music at the end of matches so we can sing True Love in peace! But also, due to the uncertain and anxious times we are living in today, I want to prioritize what I’ve shared regarding LV leaders and Mexico fans, but also, I would want to build on the trust and cooperation we have among all SGs. We need each other more than ever, and community is key.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

12-15 hours while being aware that there may be seasons where my time may be limited, or times where I have to step it up to support another SXI member who may need a break.

Brian Hensley

I am a diehard Verde & Black supporter and a lover of the beautiful game. I work as a multi-disciplined artist with talents ranging all across the creative spectrum. I enjoy being a part of multiple communities within the ATX area that include not only the soccer community(as a supporter and player), but also the theatre/performing arts community and the fantasy football community. While not working or contributing to my various communities I love spending time with my wife and our dogs, traveling(away days and getaways), and supporting local art.

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

I've worked on most TIFOs as a volunteer painter(one of my talents) and was previously a TIFO lead during the 2023 season. I was grateful to be asked to be one of the guest artists in the 2025 "Legends Never Die" Tifo.
I'm also the "self-proclaimed" Historian of the LV Cut Crew by making sure we have halftime pictures at each Home game, which has now grown into our Cut Crew taking pictures at most every event or game(any level) that members of the crew attend. Additionally, I've encouraged and nurtured an inclusive atmosphere by inviting curious casuals to stop by the half-time picture and get to know our group that has proven to "Grow the Legend"

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

Current Project: The Stage Austin, Director, Titus Andronicus(Opens Jan 2026)- As a director, I flex my critical thinking, organizational, prioritization, and logistical skills. I enjoy collaborating with multiple artists and crew to create a pieces of art that make people feel things.

Previous Projects: Official Liverpool Support Club- Austin, Artist(August 2025)- I felt the call to contribute to my community by painting a memorial banner for the recent passing of Diogo Jota. I graciously donated my time, supplies, and talent to give this group of great people something to remember a club legend.
Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project, Actor/Co-Director, Hamlet(Nov 2024-Jan 2025)- Collaborated with a group of artists and community members to tell the story of Hamlet. I thrived in the environment our team created. Learning from peers and coming together to create a beautiful piece of art fill my soul.

3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

I would like to help explore ways to grow the reach of our supporter's culture(and maybe section) to other parts of the stadium. It's something I've started to grow from the roots over in the North End of McKalla and hope to be able to continue and invest into the work the supporters in the North End have started.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

As a proud member of this community I would continue the work the group has done thus far by being welcoming, inviting, open minded and advocating for equity within our community. I pride myself as being someone who attempts to see multiple points of view and try to bring a logical brain to intense and easy situations alike.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

I would love to collaborate with the Membership Committee to explore ways to update their processes and MO to ensure members continue to be treated fairly, respectfully, and logically.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

10-15

Emma Cravey

I’m a native Austinite who grew up without any sports fandom whatsoever. I discovered soccer when I studied abroad in Spain and watched fútbol with my host family, and found it to be so much more fun and engaging to me than the sports more popular in the US. Back home, my soccer fandom stayed mostly dormant outside the World Cup until Austin FC came to town. The first year I attended only a few games in person, watching most of them on TV. As I went to more games in year two, I fell in love with the energy of the supporters section, and am now a season ticket holder there. In Los Verdes I’m a tifo lead and cut crew member, and on game days you can find me at the bottom of 104.

Outside of soccer, I work at an environmental nonprofit. I love to read, garden, ride my e-bike as much as possible, and hang out with my two cats.

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

I have been involved with tifo since helping paint the season opener tifo in 2023, in fact participating in tifo was one of the reasons I was drawn to Los Verdes. I became a tifo lead later that season, and was project manager on the King of the Hill tifo in 2024 and the bat bridge season opening tifo this year. As a tifo lead I really enjoy the chance to help people come together to make art for the team and the community. As a project manager you have the chance to coordinate with artists, other LV committees, other SGs, the front office, and the broader community to turn what starts as plain bolts of cloth into a huge public piece of art displayed to an audience of thousands of people.

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

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3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

I think Los Verdes does a fantastic job of outreach in the community, from watch parties to charity donations to park cleanups. These activities work as great recruitment advertisements when current members are welcoming and warm to all who come to Los Verdes led events, as we are ambassadors for the org every time we interact with new people. For current members, to me one of the strengths of the organization is that anyone who wants to can find a way to get involved that speaks to their interests, and if they see an unmet need, they are encouraged to take initiative and lead that effort.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

Seeing the emphasis on inclusiveness, diversity and unapologetically speaking its values is a huge reason I joined Los Verdes in the first place. I attended the match with the tifo honoring the victims of the Uvalde shooting and it made a big impression on me that the supporters came together to make a powerful statement so quickly. The more I learned about LV and its commitment to supporting all of our soccer community the more I wanted to join, and so I think being front and center with our values also helps with recruitment, to continue to attract likeminded, community spirited folks.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

I don’t have any concrete changes in mind, but I have worked in nonprofits for about 20 years now, in membership and operations roles. So I would bring that experience and perspective to the SXI, and look to contribute to the ongoing process of improving and strengthening the organization in line with nonprofit best practices.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

Depending on work, I can be available between 10 and 20 hours a week.

Heather Gonzalez

Hi, I'm Heather (she/her). I'm originally from central Florida, and after some time in California, I've been lucky to call Austin home for the past eight years. I now live in Bastrop with my spouse, three adult kids, and two rescue dogs.

I fell into soccer and Austin FC when the company I worked for gave me tickets to a match in 2021. I promised my oldest daughter I'd take her next season — and that promise led us into the chaos of Hunger Games ticket sales and, eventually, into the heart of Los Verdes. We’ve been all in ever since.

Professionally, I’m a people and operations leader with a background in organizational design, team development, and workforce and resource planning. I’ve spent most of my career building operational systems that make work more human and sustainable, and I hold a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification with a focus on leadership and strategy.

I lead with kindness, directness, and a strong sense of responsibility to the communities I’m part of. I’m committed to creating spaces where people feel safe, respected, and able to show up fully. I’m honored to be considered for a role on the board.

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

I’ve served on the Membership Committee for two years, helping build infrastructure that supports fairness and consistency, including process documentation, communication templates, and facilitating complex conversations. MC often makes difficult decisions with real impact, and we approach that responsibility with care, always centering the well-being of the community.

I also supported Project Rebuild by leading the New Ways of Working workstream, gathering member feedback and providing SXI with recommendations for more sustainable, transparent operations.

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

Professionally, I’ve spent 20 years as a people and operations leader, managing teams from a few heads to several hundred and working cross-functionally with leaders at all levels.

I’ve also been an active member of employee resource groups focused on women in tech and allyship, contributing to conversations around equity and inclusion.

Outside of work, I have done volunteer work with pediatric cancer research and fundraising organizations — a cause close to my heart, as my youngest is a leukemia survivor. That experience has shaped how I show up in community spaces with empathy, advocacy, and care.

3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

I’d grow membership by leaning into fútbol y comunidad, getting out into the community, showing up, and giving back. There’s great momentum from the Watch Party team, and I’d love to build on it with efforts like “LV 101” to introduce new folks to who we are and how to get involved.

To deepen engagement, we need better systems for welcoming and supporting members. Our mid-year survey showed most want info via Slack, but many aren’t active there. I’d pilot a recurring welcome thread and continue surveying to bridge that gap and help more members feel like they belong.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

I’d continue working toward a culture where everyone feels they belong. That means being intentional about inclusion, clear about expectations, and protective of the values that make Los Verdes special.

Through my time on the Membership Committee, I’ve heard from community members how critical it is to respond to harm with fairness, and to build systems that foster trust, not just discipline. Inclusion isn’t just who we invite in, but how we listen and create space for others to thrive. That includes improving onboarding, communication access, and feedback loops so we’re always learning, not just reacting.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

If elected, my top priority would be building the operational systems Los Verdes needs to thrive long-term. We’ve heard for years that the work required from SXI and volunteers is unsustainable, and much of it relies on memory, informal handoffs, and constant reinvention.

To make it sustainable, we need to invest in process: tools, documentation, and structures that reduce the lift on volunteers and preserve institutional knowledge. This doesn’t mean over-formalizing — it means building systems that support the people doing the work. Operational strength is culture work, and we need to treat it like it matters.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

15-20 hours

Jacob Villanueva “JV”

I've been a proud member of Los Verdes since 2021. During that time I have been inspired by the connections both within the soccer community and by our partnerships with the larger Austin community. My friends and family were early supporters of The Austin Aztex and we couldn't wait to get an MLS team with a proper stadium to call our home. During games I’m not often with the supporters in the south end, but since 2021, Familia 233 has amplified the passion and noise the south end brings.  

I have participated in several committees across Los Verdes since joining, but I am most active in supporting marketing and communications and watch parties. The Los Verde community has been a tremendous educational resource not only on soccer tactics but on the historical importance of supporter culture worldwide. 

I graduated from UT Austin with a studio art degree, and I’m proud of my success as an artist here locally but also around the state. Professionally I’m a creative director, and I’ve been an active volunteer in the Austin community for several decades. You can often find me cruising around town on my bicycle or splashing around Barton Springs pool on hot days.

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

I’m been an active participant in team watch party since season one. I regularly work on promotional graphics for socials, email, travel games and help with strategy to communicate not only with our members but to the wider Austin FC fanbase.

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

I’ve volunteered in leadership roles as President/VP for Red Line Parkway Initiative; Board Chair on City of Austin’s Arts and Public Places public advisory panel; advisory group for Austin’s UNESCO designation for Media Arts as well as a member of the board for Fusebox. I’ve held senior leadership positions professionally for a few decades.

3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

The story of Los Verdes continues to grow. We have a lot to share about who we are and what we do and we don’t broadcast that outwardly enough. We can collaborate with our own membership and the voices of the organization to do more story telling to share the important work we do not only as fans for our club but for our community.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

I’m not often the first to speak up but I do make sure to spend time to not only listen but to seek better understanding. We need to make sure all leaders and those helping across teams are listening, gathering what information they can do make sure we have a clear understanding of situations from our members as they arise.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

As Los Verdes continues to grow we need to start planning ahead and building internal support to execute projects and priorities with ease. We can do this collectively with a cross organizational calendar and formalize larger teams to help pull off some of our more ambitious initiatives so we can avoid burnout.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

I can commit to 6-10 hrs a week. While chat and other Slack communications can take less time, meetings, planning, production and strategy sessions can take more time and I can commit with advance notice.

Julien Devereux

Lifelong soccer fan living the life of a 12-year-old club supporter I was never able to live.

In my day job I work in communications for TxDOT, and love reading, writing, conversation, and travel.

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

I take part in as many tifo painting and raising activities as I can.

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

Member of Texas State Employees Union and have run for ERS Board. And I like to recruit.

3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

I would like to recruit more members, especially younger members, by listening to their needs and desires, but also while insisting on Los Verdes ethics and values.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

We need to continue to be vocal about our values, and be welcoming and respectful to all people who share them. And also move fast and fairly when members violate those values.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

I would like to set up a fund/pool to help people with less income to attend matches and away trips, and also set up an archive (physical and online) to preserve our history.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

10 hours

Logan Retzer

Hey everyone! I’m Logan Retzer, and I’ve been a member of LV since November 2020. I’m originally from North Dakota, but I moved down to Austin in 2015. Growing up as a chubby punk kid, sports were never my passion until the 2010 World Cup, when I immediately fell in love with the game. I started following MLS but I never felt I had a real team to root for (sorry MNUFC, it was just a fling). When Austin FC was announced, it finally felt right, and I immediately jumped at the opportunity to pick up season tickets.

I initially joined LV because I thought they had a cool scarf, but the sense of community and passion that I felt within this group is what kept me a member. Engaging with that community, funneling that passion into worthwhile initiatives, and helping us grow as an organization are what have gotten me deeper into LV, and a desire to continue championing those goals are why I’m running for SXI.

Inside of LV Slack, you’ll see me repping my passions by commenting on all the new releases in #ot-movies, sharing my cut in #ot-pins-and-patches, hoping no one judges my ridiculous home bar in #ot-beer-and-booze, and sharing all my homemade board game upgrades in #ot-tabletop-games.

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

Currently, I serve as a Lead for #team-tifo, #team-merch, and #team-merit-badges, helping both in day-to-day support like tabling at events, leading tifo painting sessions, or sending out away day patches, along with working on larger projects and initiatives like creating new merch SKUs or building out new processes for these teams to help them operate more effectively. I also make people play board games with me.

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

While LV is the primary community organization that I’m involved with, I’m no stranger to leadership. For the past 15 years, I’ve been building and leading teams in my day job as a team manager, primarily in customer service. Working for companies like YETI and Electronic Arts, I’ve been involved in team management, account management, and project management on all scales.

3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

Over the last 5 years, LV has done a fantastic job growing based on word-of-mouth and by creating an amazing atmosphere in the supporters section. But as someone who sits in a different part of the stadium every game day, I think there’s a ton of opportunity to reach those season-ticket holders and fans who aren’t in that section. This year, I've helped set up and staff events at STH events, podcast recordings, and independent soccer tournaments to discuss what LV is about with a new audience, and we should continue to try and take advantage of these opportunities when they come up.

As far as involvement, one of my favorite parts of LV is how flat we are as an organization. If you know the story of merit badges, you'll know that I was passionate about a project and was able to make that happen with the help of our SXI, and that's true for any passion our members have. I think we can do more to drive engagement by celebrating the work our volunteers do, encouraging new members to not be afraid to make suggestions or jump into a project they aren't fully comfortable with, and by leaning into what our members are passionate about. Finally, I also think we need to be more comfortable asking when we need help. We saw amazing support from our community when we had issues this year, with tons of individuals with unique skills stepping up to support LV, but it wouldn't have happened without asking.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

Our Membership Committee and Code of Conduct do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to ensuring LV is a welcoming and inclusive organization, but we also encourage that atmosphere every time we celebrate our members’ cultures and backgrounds with tifo, communidad projects, and events like the Pride drag shows or AAPI Lion Dancers.

That being said, Texas and the US are currently in a period where a lot of our members are facing additional challenges, and we have the unique opportunity to give them a voice. As an organization, we can continue to call out inequities we see using our social media presence and we can drive change with communidad fundraising and volunteer activities.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

This year, the SXI were faced with a huge challenge and the priority was to stabilize to ensure that the org stayed alive. Through their hard work, we're now at a point where we have an opportunity to reassess our goals and priorities, and refocus on what is important to our group. To me, that's futbol y communidad. In practical terms, that means focusing on growing our membership, implementing changes that were addressed in #project-rebuild, and seeing how we can further engage our LV community to impact our Austin and Texas communities. And more board game nights.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

20-25 hours

Ryan Clark

I’ve lived in Austin since 2002 and the greater Austin area since the late 80’s. I’m not quite a lifelong Texan, but pretty close!



I joined my first supporter group in college, the Texas Soccer Hooligans. We certainly weren’t hooligans, but cheered on the UT women’s team at Mike Myers Stadium every weekend. I also started a crazy journey of going to every UT men’s basketball game - home, away, and neutral sites - for over seven years. I was drawn to the passion and energy of student sections and jam-packed arenas, and couldn’t find anything like it until my first Austin FC match.

My wife, Alyssa, and I joined Los Verdes before the inaugural season, and it quickly became clear that I’d found my people. From the watch parties for all the early road matches, to the chant practice before the home opener, and the magic of that first San Jose match, the energy and dedication of everyone in LV was incredible. And as I’ve seen time and again, the community is unmatched. It’s given so much to me over the last five years, and I’d love to give back as a member of the SXI.

1. Please list any projects in Los Verdes that you contributed to and what your role was.

For the last three seasons, I’ve worked on the Away Travel team with Seth Rau. I buy and distribute the tickets, meet with security and supporter liaisons for opposing teams, send out the travel info emails, and coordinate with trip leads when I can’t be there in person. This year, I also helped Moisés and Brenda with untangling all of the messy membership data created when we switched webstore providers, so that we could have clarity on status for all of our members and get everyone’s accounts fixed as we head into 2026!

2. Please list any community and/or professional organizations that you are currently involved in and describe any leadership roles you hold or have previously held.

In my professional career, I’ve held leadership roles for over a decade, managing and mentoring various teams. I also am a volunteer for Casa Marianella, an organization that provides shelter and support services for displaced immigrants, where I drive residents to their appointments and interviews.

3. If elected, how would you approach continuing to grow Los Verdes' membership and increasing member involvement in the organization?

After working on the membership cleanup project this year, I know resolving all outstanding membership issues will grow our paid member base and solidify finances, so I plan to continue driving that resolution.

We have a great opportunity to increase member involvement. We have an active group on Slack, but the majority of our members don’t participate there. Last year, our newsletters highlighted different committees and volunteers. I’d love to re-start that initiative and extend it to our socials, so all members are aware of everything we do and how they can help, even if they aren’t active Slack users.

4. If elected, how would you help ensure that Los Verdes continues to be an inclusive and respectful organization?

The inclusivity and positivity of Los Verdes are things that make me proud to be a member. It’s a leader’s role to reflect and demonstrate the values of the group on a daily basis, and I plan to continue doing that if elected. Our group is also very passionate and we will undoubtedly have debates over important issues in the next two years. As a leader, I’ll help ensure that is always done respectfully, that we listen to all perspectives, and that as a board, we work to best represent the many perspectives of our membership.

5. If elected, what is one change that you would make a priority?

A lot of great work was done this year by numerous members to identify policy and process changes in the wake of the Treasurer situation. If elected, my top priority will be to continue the work of the current SXI in enacting all of those changes to ensure the stability of the organization and uphold the trust of our members.

6. On average, how much time can you commit to the needs of Los Verdes each week?

I expect to typically be able to contribute 5-10 hours per week, with fluctuations based on other life commitments from week to week. I’m currently unemployed, so until I re-enter the workforce, I can contribute much more time!