Community Connections Division: This Division is the organization's heart as it connects with our community at the NICE Community Center. This division provides immigrant community members with essential information, guides them as they interact with different NYC agencies, and provides life and work referrals so they can start or succeed in thier journey to thrive in NY State & NYC. Community Connection Division's staff offers life workshops on how our community can build their legal identity in the USA, transportation, health access, and financial empowerment as part of NICE's Pre-Apprenticeship for Life and Work program.

MEET OUR TEAM

Julie Loaiza, Community Connections Coordinator

Horaida Paredes, Associate

Olga Jimenez Duran, Associate

Alex Chavez, Associate

Paola Rojas González, Associate

Diego Callenbach, Associate

Development Division: NICE Development Division focuses on securing the funds needed to support all NICE initiatives. It manages government and foundation grants, cultivates relationships with corporate partners and individual donors, and organizes fundraising events and campaigns. By building and nurturing these connections, this division ensures a sustainable funding base that enhances the organization's ability to achieve its goals.

Wendy Prudencio, Vice President of Development and Workforce

Macarena Moraga, Grants, Research, and Evaluation Director

Alexia Alurralde, Development Coordinator

Ivonne Molano, Content Coordinator

NICE Central Division: It is the core of the team of the organization that handles fiscal management, data operations, and content management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and procurement of program materials.

Nilbia Coyote, Executive Director/CEO

Hildalyn Colon Hernandez, Chief Operations & Strategic Officer

Alexander Orjuela, Finance Senior Officer

Angelica Novoa, Grants & Contracts Management Specialist

David Nabatov, HR, Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Daniel Molano, Data & IT Coordinator

Maria Sanchez, Communications Coordinator

Zulman Vergara, Facilities and Operations Coordinator

Angelica Peña, Administrative Assistant

NICE Legal Service Division: From legal to labor—provides immigration and labor rights services and workshops to empower our community members and help them understand the implications that the immigration and labor systems have on their lives.

Nadya Lucero, Immigration Paralegal

Rosa Jerez, Labor Rights Paralegal

Angel Condo, Legal Services Associate

Workforce Development Division: This division empowers members in career growth through skill training, certifications, job placement services, and professional licenses.