BOARD MEMBERS

The LUCA Board of Directors demonstrates a profound commitment to empowering first-generation students in their pursuit of higher education. Comprising professionals from diverse sectors—including finance, technology, and education—the board leverages its collective expertise to advance LUCA’s mission.

Their strategic leadership and personal involvement have been instrumental in guiding LUCA’s growth and ensuring the organization effectively addresses the unique challenges faced by the communities we serve.

Christine Louvet - Chairperson

Louvet Consulting

Tamara Vasquez - Vice Chairperson​

datAInclusion LLC

Lisa M. Bell - Treasurer​

US Bank

Shawn Edwards - Secretary​​

Bloomberg LP

Shirley Acevedo Buontempo

Founder, LUCA

Patricia Bogoya-Bravo

PepsiCo (Retired)

Joseph del Toro

Mercy University

Mark Ellman​

Celestial Capital Group (Retired)

Lydia Kris

The Pamplemousse Project

Rafael Palomino​

Executive Chef/Proprietor

Rafael Pérez​

Practising Law Institute

Clara Román​

Houlihan Lawrence

Jonathan Schwartz​​

The Brookings Institution

Scott Silverstein​

Mojo

Carolina Ureña​

Morgan Stanley

Dalia Valdés

Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty

Scroll to Top