The Community Advisory Committee is a group of dedicated individuals who provide guidance, insight, and support to the Adelante Fund. This committee ensures that our initiatives remain community-centered and aligned with the needs of our community. Members bring diverse perspectives and expertise to strengthen our collective impact.

El Comité Asesor Comunitario es un grupo de personas comprometidas que brindan orientación, conocimiento y apoyo al Adelante Fund. Este comité garantiza que nuestras iniciativas sigan siendo centradas en la comunidad y alineadas con las necesidades de nuestra comunidad. Los miembros aportan diversas perspectivas y experiencia para fortalecer nuestro impacto colectivo.

Members / Miembros

• LaVon Colhour, Vice President, Community Engagement, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

• Ruth Dickson Eddy, SchoolSmartKC

• Erika Garcia Reyes, Community Volunteer

• Jorge Holguin, IT & Operations Manager, The Transition Academy

• Edgar Palacios, Founder, Latinx Education Collaborative & Revolución Educativa

• Alejandra Villalobos- McAnderson, Community Advocate & Owner of Villalobos Vitality

• Dr. Alberto Villamandos, Associate Professor ( Spanish) World Languages and Cultures Department, UMKC