Speakers

Speaker Bernie Vazquez
Bernie Vazquez  is the Financial Education Coordinator at MAM, he teaches client-driven  classes and individual sessions in which clients and their families work to reach their goals related to improving their financial well-being. Born and raised in Tampico, Mexico he has a Business Administration degree from Universidad Valle del Bravo, …

Bernie Vazquez  is the Financial Education Coordinator at MAM, he teaches client-driven  classes and individual sessions in which clients and their families work to reach their goals related to improving their financial well-being.


Born and raised in Tampico, Mexico he has a Business Administration degree from Universidad Valle del Bravo, a Community Health Worker Trainer Certificate and is a Certified Translator with the American Translators Association. He worked for 10 years as Education and Outreach Manager  with local non-profits and the last 8 years as an Interpreter/Educator with Harris Health Systems.

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Speaker Matthew Cox
 Matthew Cox is MAM’s Director of Family Education Programs, overseeing employment services, English as a second language, immigration/citizenship, legal, family counseling, and other helping programs. Raised in the Clear Lake area he recently returned to Houston after living in New England for the past 13 years. He has more than …

 Matthew Cox is MAM’s Director of Family Education Programs, overseeing employment services, English as a second language, immigration/citizenship, legal, family counseling, and other helping programs. Raised in the Clear Lake area he recently returned to Houston after living in New England for the past 13 years. He has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management and leadership. His areas of expertise include organizational and leadership development, performance coaching and management, development/fundraising, quality system and change management.

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Speaker Sabrina Tinoco
Intern from the University of Houston Downtown. I will be graduating this Spring with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, with a focus in Human Resources. I have been with MAM since January in Employment Services. I have a deep desire for others to achieve their life goals and to …

Intern from the University of Houston Downtown. I will be graduating this Spring with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, with a focus in Human Resources. I have been with MAM since January in Employment Services. I have a deep desire for others to achieve their life goals and to help them better themselves

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Speaker: Paola Castro
Speaker Paola Castro
Paola Castro is MAM’s Financial Education Coordinator. She is a Certified Financial Coach, and she has been leading our program since August 2015. She has more than 12 years of experience in counseling, coaching, training, and leadership development. She came to USA three years ago with experience in Human Resources …

Paola Castro is MAM’s Financial Education Coordinator. She is a Certified Financial Coach, and she has been leading our program since August 2015. She has more than 12 years of experience in counseling, coaching, training, and leadership development. She came to USA three years ago with experience in Human Resources Management for a large corporation and social services organizations. Paola is a native of Bogotá, Colombia.


 

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Speaker: Bethlehem Zewede
Speaker Bethlehem Zewede
Bethlehem Worku Zewede is MAM’s Manager of Employment Services, overseeing day-to-day operations of the program. She is a naturalized US citizen. Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is a Certified Financial Coach, Credit Counselor and active Property/Casualt Insurance Agent. She has been working in nonprofit and Financial Opportunity Management for …

Bethlehem Worku Zewede is MAM’s Manager of Employment Services, overseeing day-to-day operations of the program. She is a naturalized US citizen. Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is a Certified Financial Coach, Credit Counselor and active Property/Casualt Insurance Agent. She has been working in nonprofit and Financial Opportunity Management for the past nine years

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