Our Mission

Nuestra Misión


CAFÉ is a non-profit organization that advances family and community growth through education. We serve our culturally diverse community providing opportunities in leadership, civic and social engagement, literacy development, and academic advancement.

CAFÉ's alliance with regional partners creates a unified community that seeks to empower all of its members.

CAFÉ es una organización sin fines de lucro que promueve el crecimiento de la familia y la comunidad a través de la educación. Servimos a nuestra comunidad diversa, proporcionando oportunidades de liderazgo, participación cívico y social, y el desarrollo de la alfabetización familiar.

Nuestra alianza con socios regionales crea una comunidad unida que trabaja para empoderar a todos sus miembros.


Our Priorities | Nuestras Prioridades

  • Family Education

  • Community Participation

  • Promoting Leadership

  • Environmental Justice

  • Educación Familiar

  • Participación en Asuntos Civicos y Comuniatrios

  • Promoviendo el Liderazgo

  • Justicia Ambiental

FOUNDERS

Jorge Chacón
Co-Founder

Dr. Jorge R. Chacón graduated with a Doctor of Psychology in 2005 from the accredited Southern California University for Professional Studies. He has worked in the counseling field in various capacities since 1969, including experiences as case manager, mental health clinician, educator and administrator.

 

Alma Chacón
Co-Founder

Alma Chacón graduated with a Masters Degree from the University of Washington. She has 30 plus years experience in the educational field that includes K-12 teaching, principal and administration. Additional experience includes supervision of statewide Bilingual and Title III Programs for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and provision of statewide assistance to school districts specifically for program/curriculum reviews, training and coaching.

Specialized training or certifications include:

  • K-12 Educator

  • Bilingual Education

  • ELL Specialist

  • Principal

  • Superintendent Credentials

  • GLAD Tier I & II

CAFÉ Updates

Meet the CAFÉ Team

Tonantzintla “Tona” Chacón

Executive Director

Maria Morales

Programs Manager

Yametzin '“Metz” Chacón

HR & Operations Manager

Ana Sanchez

Executive Assistant

Angelica Garcia-Macias

Community Equity Coordinator

Carmen Gonzalez

Recovery Navigator Specialist

Colin Ryan

Recovery Navigator Coordinator

Deysi Lucero

Education Coordinator

Elizabeth “Liz” Black

Recovery Navigator Specialist

Francisco Jimenez

Youth Empowerment and Support Coordinator

Gabby Guerra-Torres

Community Engagement Coordinator

Joanna Sánchez-Aviña

Small Business Coordinator

Madeleine Ramos

Recovery Navigator Specialist

Mona Lopez

Outreach & Special Projects Coordinator

Sarah Conway

Recovery Navigator Specialist

Stephanie Gúzman

Outreach Specialist

Travis Aasen

Recovery Navigator Specialist

Yesenia Perez

Environmental Justice Coordinator

Micaela Carrasco

Yakima Site Manager

Yakima, WA

 

Jerry “Jaye” Elmo, Jr.

Environmental Justice Organizer

Yakima, WA

 

Meet CAFÉ’s Board of Directors

Alma Morales

Dulce Negrete

Gene Sharratt

Lucy Garcia

Mayra Casique

Mayra Hernandez

Nelson Delgado

Stephen Maher

Steve Wilkinson

 

Taylor Kenck