Board of Directors

Founder & Executive Director

My name is Angelo Solera, I was born in Madrid, Spain.

Immigrated to the U.S. from Salamanca, Spain at the age of 17yrs old. I have been living and working in Baltimore since then.

A long-time Latino community advocate, activist and healthcare professional, over 30-years of experience working in the Hispanic/Latino community in the areas of health care, social services, government, business, nonprofit, social media, marketing & documentary/film.

Board President

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.

Board Treasurer

My name is Alejandra Martinez, I am originally from Ciudad de Mexico, Baltimore has been my home for the last 22 years. I love my Mexican culture, heritage, art and traditions.

I am the Arts & Culture coordinator at Casa de la Cultura including youth cultural winter and summer workshops.

Also, I am an entrepreneur artist and business owner, I started a journey in teaching cultural workshops and small business pop-ups at cultural events and festivals giving me the opportunity to learn about organization and logistics of markets and festivals.

Board Secretary

My name is Yoryina Lizcano.

I am originally from Tachira Venezuela, I have been living in Baltimore since 2023. I love my Venezuelan culture, heritage, art and traditions.

Since I arrive in Baltimore, I have been a community volunteer at Salem United Methodist Church.

Also, I am the assistant Coordinator of Nuestras Raices Inc, Casa de la Cultura youth cultural summer and winter camps.

Community Relations

Alfredo Santiago, LCSW-C

Pronouns: He/Him/El

My name is Alfredo Santiago a licensed certified social worker and is currently employed at Chase Brexton Health Services, Behavioral Health Department, where there is compassionate, quality health care that honors diversity, inspires wellness and improves our communities, mission values that are in line with Alfredo’s personal values.

Peace and Strength Counseling, LLC, (Paz y Fuerza), a private counseling practice in the heart of Highlandtown, focusing on the mental health needs of the Latino/a community and neighbors.

Board member

My name is Andres Felipe Palacios, I am originally from Pereira, capital of Risaralda, Colombia.

Andres obtained a Master of Music in Guitar/Pedagogy at Peabody Institute while being recipient of the Excellence in Music Leadership Fellow and the Tuition Assistance Scholarship of the LGCF.

He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Guitar with Cum Laude distinction at the University of Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia.

Currently, Andres is the Artist in Residence of the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society and scholarship ambassador of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation while pursuing a Graduate.

Performance Diploma at Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University with Manuel Barrueco and Franco Platino.

Creative Content and Publicity Manager

Christian Arias, a talented young filmmaker, photographer, and community storyteller whose creative journey is deeply connected to the mission of Nuestras Raíces Inc.

Christian is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at Towson University (Class of 2027). A self-taught videographer and photographer since 2019, Christian’s work beautifully captures cultural narratives through a documentary lens. His projects reflect his deep commitment to uplifting Latin American heritage and bringing often-overlooked voices to the forefront.

Honorary Members

My name is Maria Flores. I am a mother of 4 beautiful children and originally from Zacatecas, Mexico.

I have lived in the United States for more than 20 years.

My career responsibilities have helped me become a professional, enthusiastic bilingual manager with more than two decades of financial services and sales experience.

Honorary member

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 10 years.

I am a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and currently I am the Hispanic Outreach & Treatment Coordinator at the Helping Up Mission.