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2024 Board of Directors & Advisory Council
2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ana Alanis- Chair
Celina Maldonado- Vice Chair
LeAnna Gutierrez- Treasurer
Celeste Huff- Secretary
Cindy Cavazos Mendez- Parliamentarian
Lourdes Pena
Chelsea Howell Garcia
Veronica Olivarez DeLeon
2026 Advisory Council
Adalira Abraham
Magaly Alaniz
Marie Garcia
Brenda Gomez
Sarah Hammond
Diane C. Salinas
Mary Lou Vicencio
Cristina Wilson
Brenda Gomez
Staff
Della Fay Perez
Veronica Perez
Daniela Zuniga
Jumairy Campos
Forever Angel of Love
Maria Guadalupe Herrera (Lupita)
April 28, 1967- October 4, 2024
Lupita was a long-time, dedicated board member of Angels of Love, known for her deep passion in helping victims of domestic violence. She never hesitated to drop everything to assist someone in need, and her infectious laugh was a bright presence in the organization. Lupita's selfless spirit and unwavering dedication made her a beloved figure to all, and she will always be remembered as a Forever Angel of Love.
YASMINDA "MINDY" GARZA
June 9, 1980- October 25, 2025
Yasminda's journey was marked by a warrior's faith. She was a born again Christian, recently baptized and whose trust in God;s plan never wavered, even in the face of immense trials. She was a survivor of domestic abuse, a Phoenix who rose from the ashes and she used her own story of survival to inspire other women through her writing and her service with Angels of Love. Yasminda was a success story. She started as a victim and client of Angels of Love . She survived and became a dedicated volunteer for Angels of Love in facilitating the Empowerment Classes for other victims. Yasminda was known for her deep passion to help others even when she did not have much herself. Her infectious laugh and beautiful smile was a bright presence wherever she went. Yasminda's selfless spirit and unwavering dedication made her a beloved figure to all. She will always be remembered as a Forever Angel of Love.