The team

Marcos is a political strategist and national leader of the Puerto Rican Diaspora. Marcos has worked in Chicago, Washington, D.C. and several cities in Florida as well as in Puerto Rico, where he has designed and implemented innovative and successful programs and campaigns in government, labor and non-profit settings. He has worked on civic engagement campaigns in Florida since 2011, focusing on the Puerto Rican and Hispanic community.

“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”

— Babe Ruth

Ruben is a community organizer driven by a desire to help build a more representative democracy. He has a decade of experience in civic engagement, democracy reform, and campaigns. Before joining Alianza, he worked as Arizona State Director and Deputy Organizing Director for the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign. Ruben is also a proud alum of The Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University.

“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”

— Frederick Douglass

Cristina graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Public Relations. She has a strong passion for problem-solving, communications and business development. She is an activist and a writer who uses her voice to engage and empower her community.

“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?”

— Frida Kahlo

Zulma has been a leader in Orange and Osceola County political and civic organizations for the past 28 years and is our Senior Advisor. She brings proven international marketing experience and has been an advocate for the Latino communities on civic engagement in Central Florida in addition to have managed a statewide Non Partisan Voting Education Program. In her native Puerto Rico she was a Consultant for the University of Puerto Rico and worked in the pharmaceutical industry.

“Quien busca la belleza en la verdad es un pensador, quien busca la verdad en la belleza es un artista.”

— Jose de Diego

Williams is a native of Caracas, Venezuela. He is a systems engineer and public administrator with degrees from the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua and the Universidad de Carabobo. He now puts his skills to work at Alianza to make sure our office runs at its maximum potential.

“En la vida hay que alcanzar tus objetivos, sin llevarse a nadie por delante”

— Anónimo

Eli is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico with a degree in Humanities. A native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, he came to Central Florida after Hurricane Maria. He is a graphic designer and media specialist who uses his talent to engage and lift up the Puerto Rican community.

“La vida es corta, el arte perdura.”

— Proverbio del Latín

Bernice graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Political Science. She strives to make a change in the world, loves to volunteer, travel and learn about different cultures. She serves Alianza as a community organizer and has a deep passion for empowering her community.

“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world…would do this, it would change the earth.”

— William Faulkner

Alondra Vidalis a native of Puerto Rico and serves Alianza in the Tampa Bay Area. She is a community organizer, focused on helping those who are disenfranchised and underrepresented. She is a student of political science and finance.

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”

— Desmond Tutu

Jochy is a graduate of Rollins College who has a passion for education, politics, and activism. He has been involved in non-profits and political organizations since 2012 to help improve the lives of people. He currently serves as the Executive Assistant to our Executive Director.

“Young people have a duty to defend their country with weapons of knowledge.”

— Pedro Albizu Campos

“Do or do not. There is no try.”

— Master Yoda