Chief Executive Officer

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Chief of Staff to the CEO

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Real Estate Development Director

Director of Philanthropy

Director of Communications

Director of Youth & Family Services

Human Resources Director

Innovations Director

Angela’s service as a board member of Hacienda is informed by a long career in non-profit advocacy and a proven track record in policy development, coalition building and communications strategy. She is an experienced campaign and coalition manager who understands how to build diverse and strategic coalitions as well as activate them for maximum effectiveness inside and outside the Capitol.

Angela is a skilled public speaker who has logged many hours appearing on local radio as a guest commentator and presented to audiences of all sizes. Her progressive credentials include leading a broad coalition of faith leaders and social service advocates in support of stronger consumer protection laws, and directing the successful passage of foreclosure reform as the Executive Director of Economic Fairness Oregon.

She lives in NE Portland with her partner Arielle Clark and their dog Cleo. Together they enjoy exploring Oregon’s backcountry and hidden treasures.

Mayra is the Chief Shared Prosperity Officer at the Port of Portland. As the lead for the Shared Prosperity Division, she manages a multidisciplinary team to execute policies, programs, and processes that ensure transparent and inclusive practices. Prior coming to the Port, Mayra worked at the Oregon Department of Education - Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities as Director of Resource Management and Operations. Before ODE, Mayra held leadership roles at Prosper Portland and United Way of the Columbia Willamette. In addition, Mayra is a current board member of the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC), and holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Portland State University. Mayra was born and raised in Mexico and came to the US as a young professional. She lives in Portland with her wife and two children.

Peter is the founder and family co-owner of Andina, the award-winning Peruvian eatery located in Portland’s Pearl District. Since opening its doors in 2003, Andina has grown to become the largest independently owned restaurant in Portland and the third-largest Hispanic owned business in Oregon. Now in transition to becoming a certified B-Corporation, Andina will continue to grow as a social enterprise supporting the creation of a more socially and environmentally responsible food value chain, both at home and in Peru. Peter recently graduated from the Yale School of Management with a concentration in social entrepreneurship. He also serves on the Board of the Oregon Food Bank.

Maria’s extensive experience includes two terms as a Multnomah County Commissioner where, among many initiatives, she originated and co-chaired the County’s Vital Aging Task Force. Her experience extends to management of contracting and management services. Maria has managed a staff of 500 with a 275 million dollar budget. She has developed and implemented public sector budgets and fiscal procedures. She has also been responsible for contract negotiation for rental/use of facilities and services including the Expo Center and Civic Stadium (now Providence Park). She has extensive media communication experience, management of event services, operations, sales and marketing.

As a private business owner, Maria was the President and Owner of ALMAR Contracting, LLC. Her company was a state certified WBE/MBE business. With over 20 employees and using subcontractors, the company renovated and repair multi-family housing apartment buildings.

Today, Maria serves as the Regional Director of EngAGE NW. EngAGE takes a whole-person approach to community and creative, healthy living by providing arts, wellness, lifelong learning, community building and intergenerational programs to thousands of residents in affordable senior and multi-generational apartment communities.

Prior to moving to Portland in 1987, Ms. Padilla Andrews served as Secretary of State for New Mexico. She was instrumental in starting many nonprofit organizations, including Hacienda Community Development Corporation, Latino Network, and Las Amigas de Nuevo Mexico. Her visionary strategic collaboration with others has led to real progress on initiatives that benefit the Latino and other communities. The Villa de Clara Vista apartment complex has been named for Ms. Padilla Andrews’ tireless advocacy for housing equity. Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse recognized Ms. Padilla Andrews for her numerous community contributions on the floor of House of Representatives, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Issue, Vol. 143 No138.

Ms. Padilla Andrews has dedicated most of her life to achieving social justice and equity for the underserved communities in New Mexico and Oregon. She is committed to informing and educating the Latino community about important issues that affect their lives daily.

Ms. Padilla Andrews is a recipient of numerous awards including the first woman to receive the Congressional Hispanic Distinguished Service Award, Russell Award, Walk Your Talk Award and many more recognitions. She has served on many Boards and Commission including MANA, a National Latina Organization, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), National Press Club, and many more local boards.