FButcher@lucany.org
(914) 828-0397
Faith Ann Butcher, a first-generation college graduate herself, brings extensive experience in expanding access and opportunity for underserved communities. She is a PhD candidate (ABD) in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University. Her research focuses on trust-building in virtual nonprofit partnerships.
Faith holds an MPA in Nonprofit Management from Marist University, She is a published researcher and presented at national conferences including ARNOVA and the International Leadership Association. Her work is driven by her commitment to removing barriers and creating pathways to opportunity for those who need it most.
aparada@lucany.org
(914)828-0400
Andrea is a proud first-generation Latina who firmly believes that education is the
foundation to opportunity and long-term success. With more than 25 years of
experience in the nonprofit sector, she is a trained clinical social worker with firsthand knowledge of the systemic barriers faced by young people from under-resourced communities.
Her career began in direct service, leading home-based family
interventions, providing family therapy for youth in crisis, and supporting dropout prevention initiatives, before transitioning into grant writing, and development. Throughout her work, Andrea strives to build relationships and has built sustainable funding strategies and community partnerships that expand access to education, mental
health, and family support services.
As Director of Development at LUCA, she is passionate about connecting mission-driven donors and funders to opportunities that empower first-generation students to enroll in college, persist, graduate, and emerge as
leaders in their communities. Raised in Southern California, Andrea has a bachelor’s in International Relations and Spanish Literature from the University of San Diego and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Boston College.
cmaroney@lucany.org
(914) 863-1390
It was Cathy’s experience as a “first generation” college student that drew her to segue from a 25-year corporate career to teach writing and literature courses to students at Westchester Community College. These students exhibited diversity in age, skills set, and financial background, and displayed much motivation and commitment.
For the same reasons, Cathy was attracted to LUCA’s mission as one of its first volunteers and joined the team in July 2024. Her previous communications experience for global employers in financial services will serve the growth of LUCA’s corporate partnerships as these employers not only prompted business excellence but focused on community commitment, funding initiatives that increased the well-being of local communities.
She earned a BA in English from Fordham University and a MS from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where she received the Newswomen’s Club of New York scholarship. She began her professional career as a reporter for United Press International, first in New York City and then in Miami. After four years in journalism, Cathy launched her corporate career as spokeswoman, advisor, manager and writer.
gbattaglia@lucany.org
(914) 828-0398
dtenesaca@lucany.org
(914) 828-0398
pjimenez@lucany.org
(914) 828-0340
jmateo@lucany.org
(914) 828-0338
sdrinks@lucany.org
(914) 810-0852
cpuertahincapie@lucany.org
(914) 828-0401
klombert@lucany.org
(914) 828-0404
Kamilly Lombert is a first-generation Latina born in the Bronx and raised in White Plains. She is driven by a deep commitment to educational access, environmental advocacy, and social justice. Holding a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Hunter College, where she specialized in geospatial data and Earth science, Kami brings a data-driven approach to community impact.
She currently applies her skills to supporting first-generation college students, focusing on strategic outreach, data reporting and organization, and collaborating effectively with partners and staff to ensure excellent service delivery.
Kami is actively transitioning into an environmental policy role to implement data-informed solutions that create a cleaner, safer, and more equitable environment for all.
kcampos@lucany.org
(914) 855-1524
Kaylin is a first-gen Latina graduate from CUNY Baruch College. She obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Investments with a minor in Spanish. Kaylin considers herself an advocate for social justice and is passionate about helping underrepresented youth.
Her motivation to join the LUCA Familia came from her concern to help other Latinx students who struggle with the college process because of the lack of resources and knowledge available to them. She is eager to play a part in helping LUCA scholars achieve their higher education goals.
In her free time, she likes to learn new languages, explore new cultures, play soccer, watch Netflix shows & documentaries, and go on spontaneous adventures.
jdelvalle@lucany.org
(914) 828-0399
