Our Team

The Mendez Foundation has built a team of enthusiastic and experienced child advocates and educators focused on preparing children for the opportunities and challenges in life. Our work is dedicated to building the tools and resources for children and adolescents to develop the skills to set reachable goals, make responsible decisions, and be positive peers.

Leadership Team

Charles E. Mendez, Jr.	Chairman and President
Charles E. Mendez, III	Managing Director
Cindy Swartzwelder	Vice President of Training and Implementation

Program Development

Laura Marolf	Program Development Manager
Christianne Caldwell, M.A.	Production Systems Manager
Kimberly Menendez, M.S. Forensic Psychology	Senior Curriculum Developer
Adrianna Mazzole	Curriculum Developer
Kaileen Schleith	Illustrator / Graphic Design

Training and Implementation

Cindy Swartzwelder	Vice President of Training and Implementation
Tracy Lewis, M.P.H.	Training Services Coordinator
Thad Matzke	Account Services Coordinator
Torrey Monnich	Policy and Advocacy Development Manager

Direct Services

Kelli Fowler	Direct Services Manager
Temeka Andrews-Powley	Prevention Specialist
Susan Hart	Prevention Specialist
Ashley Marchese	Prevention Specialist
Amy Pardo	Prevention Specialist
Monica Riley	Prevention Specialist
Julie Rose	Prevention Specialist
John Trivento	Prevention Specialist
Nina Quigley	Prevention Specialist

Operations

Leon Dragon	Contract Manager
Bradley Bramlett	Business and Personnel Manager
Stuart Pheil	Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager
Eileen Koteles	Fulfillment Coordinator