• Our Team

Leading Change Together

Our leadership team is committed to fostering a thriving community by addressing challenges, creating opportunities, and guiding equitable solutions for Bastrop County.

Bastrop County Cares was voted Best Non-Profit Winner in 2025

Leadership

Norma Mercado
Norma Mercado

Executive Director

Dan Kleiner
Dan Kleiner

Deputy Director

Veronika Greenwald
Veronika Greenwald

Human Resources Director

Maria Castro
Maria Castro

Bookkeeper

Eric Jones
Eric Jones

Director of Community Investments

Communications & Marketing

Bryleigh MacGregor
Bryleigh MacGregor

Communications Lead

Jocelyn Cruz
Jocelyn Cruz

Marketing Lead

Team Supervisors

Alicia Elam
Alicia Elam

Community Health Programs Supervisor

Noemi Guerra
Noemi Guerra

Economic Stability Program Supervisor

Valerie Navejas
Valerie Navejas

Child and Family Programs Supervisor

Managers

Andy Esquivel
Andy Esquivel

Family Resource Center Manager

Fernando Mercado Jr.
Fernando Mercado Jr.

Sports and Recreation Manager

Grace Georges
Grace Georges

Well-Being Program Manager

Coordinators

Chris Lott
Chris Lott

Child, Family, and Education Initiatives Coordinator

Edelin Falcon
Edelin Falcon

Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator

Jacob Powell
Jacob Powell

Sports and Recreation Coordinator

Linda Quiroz
Linda Quiroz

Community Initiatives Coordinator

Madeline Baird
Madeline Baird

Community Health Worker Coordinator

Martin Gonzales
Martin Gonzales

Fatherhood Program Coordinator

Board of Directors

Dallia Mancha
Dallia Mancha

Board Member

Judge Paul Pape
Judge Paul Pape

Board Member

Charlie Colter
Charlie Colter

Board Member

Zenaida Martinez
Zenaida Martinez

Board Member

Donna Snowden
Donna Snowden

Board Member

Taylor Hodges
Taylor Hodges

Board Member

Chase Browning
Chase Browning

Board Member

Janice Sumlar Edmonds
Janice Sumlar Edmonds

Board Secretary

Patricia Ulczycki
Patricia Ulczycki

Board Treasurer

Becki Womble
Becki Womble

Board Vice Chair

Willy Culberson
Willy Culberson

Board Chair

Join our Board of Directors

We appreciate our Board of Directors for providing strategic guidance to our organization. If you’re interested in joining the Bastrop County Cares Board, please reach out to us.

Group of Bastrop County Cares team wearing pink
  • Careers

Be a part of the team!

Join our team at Bastrop County Cares and make a difference in the community. We’re looking for passionate individuals committed to creating positive change and improving the well-being of Bastrop County residents. Explore opportunities to grow your career while making an impact!

Your support makes a difference in our community

Your donation has the power to create lasting change. By supporting our mission, you help us tackle critical challenges, provide essential resources, and build stronger, healthier communities. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to making a meaningful impact.

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