Board of Directors

Maria Lizardo, Board Member

NMIC
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Born to an undocumented and illiterate fierce immigrant from La Isleta, a campo outside of Moca, DR, Maria Lizardo is a social worker and the current Executive Director at NMIC. She has been with the organization for 22 year and has served in her current role for the last 5. Through her work, she is committed to supporting families, strengthening communities, and fighting for social justice. Her beloved deceased mom, known as Chula, taught her the core values of working hard, focusing on her education and being of service to others. She is dedicated to her family and friends, and a proud Dominicana.

Executive Officers 

  • Cristina Contreras, Chair, Board of Directors
  • Wilton Cedeno, Immediate Past Chair & Special Advisor
  • Jose Ramon Martinez, 1st Vice-President
  • Leonardo Ivan Dominguez, 2nd Vice President & Arts/Culture Committee Co-Chair
  • Ronnie Caraballo, Treasurer
  • Maria T. Osorio, Secretary
  • Manny Saez, PhD, Development Chair

Board Members

  • Maria Lizardo, Board Member
  • Bernardo “Bernie” Rodriguez, Board Member
  • Gregoria Feliciano, Board Member
  • Maria M. Khury, Board Member
  • Osaliki Sepulveda, Board Member
  • Alexander Nuñez Torres, Board Member
  • Ysmael DeCastro, Board Member
  • Marvin Tavarez, Board Member