Board of Directors

Founder & Executive Director

My name is Angelo Solera, I was born in Madrid, Spain. When I was 17 years old, I immigrated to the U.S. from Salamanca, Spain. I have been living and working in Baltimore since then.

As a long-time Latino community activist, advocate, and healthcare professional, I have over 25-years of experience working in the Hispanic/Latino community in health care, social services, government, and nonprofit fields.

Some of my professional experiences include:

Vice-Chairman Mayor's Committee on Hispanic Affairs Hispanic Community Liaison Baltimore City Health Department, Commissioners Office,

State Certified Navigator, Maryland Health Connection, Maryland Department of Health

Political Candidate - First District

Executive Director, Latino Providers Network Inc.

Also, a self-published author and publisher of two books, one in Spanish title " El Camino " and the English version title " The Journey " and a business owner of Solera Transportation LLC.

board members

Board Treasurer

My name is Lucia Islas. I am from Mexico. I have lived and worked in Baltimore for the past 20, a long time community advocate, educator, health care professional, organizer, also, President and Founding member of Comite Latino de Baltimore.

I am a goal-oriented and results-driven Bilingual-Bi cultural health care professional with 10 years of program managing experience. A Forthright, assertive, hardworking, and competent leader with strong organizational skills, high energy, and the ability to effectively motivate others to achieve their highest potential.

Board Administrated Assistance

My full name is Nicholas Simões Machado. I am originally from South Florida, the son of Brazilian immigrants from the city Belo Horizonte. I moved to Baltimore when I was 18 years old I used to work as a nonprofit manager, serving over 1,000 local immigrant families. I now work in politics, hoping to elevate the voice of Latinos and break down barriers for our community. Baltimore welcomed me with open arms and helped me become the person I am today, and for that, I will always be excited to support Nuestras Raíces and our community.

Community Relations

My name is Carlos Crespo. I am from Mexico, DF. I have lived and worked in Baltimore with my wife and daughter for over 20 years. I am very passionate about helping the Hispanic/Latino community. I am a longtime community advocated, activist, organizer, and volunteer fighting for Equal Justice, DACA, and Immigration Reform with Casa de Maryland through the DMV area. I also have extensive experience organizing numerous community cultural events, including festivals, parades, concerts, caravans, etc.

Business Outreach

My name is Romel Marmolejos, and I am from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. I immigrated to the US when I was 17 years old; I have lived and worked in Baltimore since then.

I attended Towson University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration. I am a licensed insurance producer,

project management professional and business owner.

Volunteer Coordinator

My name is Mizael Cortez. I am from Mexico and have lived and worked in Baltimore for 22 years; I am also a community organizer, volunteer, and business owner.

The reason I volunteering is based on my desire to serve my community. Also, I want to teach my 8-year-old son about the importance of being a positive part of our community and promoting our culture and heritage.

Education Coordinator

My name is Yohali Islas, I am 23 years old born in Mexico City, Mexico. I currently live in Baltimore City. I am the oldest of four kids. I graduated from Baltimore City College, currently still in college. I currently work at Clay Hill Public Charter School. I love spending time with my family and friends, I love working/ helping the community. I am very honored and excited to be part of Nuestras Raices Inc!

Community outreach

My name is Ramon Antonio Croussett Jr. I am from the Dominican Republic. I moved to the Texas when I was 6 years old, where I grew up. I have lived in Maryland for the past 7 years.

I am a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and currently I am the Hispanic Outreach & Treatment Coordinator at the Helping Up Mission. My role focuses on leading outreach efforts in the Hispanic community to increase access for individuals in need of long-term residential recovery.

My passion is serving the community and spreading God’s message of love, peace, and equality.