About Us
Board Members
Mi Escuelita’s volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for establishing the mission, goals and policies for Mi Escuelita, while ensuring that the school is well managed and financially responsible.
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Andrea Ortiz
Co-Chair
The mother of 2 former Mi Escuelita children, Andrea started serving on the board in 2021 and is currently the Co-Chair. Andrea is a native Ecuadorian that came to the United States in 2004. She was an Au Pair for 2 children and has since attended college locally, worked as a banker, and currently is a local Real Estate Broker in Charge for Movil Realty. She loves being part of the cultural exchange at Mi Escuelita, and seeing kids prepare to start Kindergarten with the advantage of multiple languages.
Robin Kusel
Co-Chair
Robin joined the board in May 2022 and currently serves as Co-Chair. Robin currently has a son in Cometas at Mi Escuelita and has another son in the Estrellitas class. She works as a digital editor and content strategist and also has prior experience volunteering with various groups, including Girl Scouts of the USA and Back on My Feet, a national nonprofit that combats homelessness through the power of fitness, community support, and essential employment and housing resources.
Jeff Glick
Treasurer
Jeff joined the board of directors in November 2022. He has a son in the Solecitos classroom and two other sons who graduated from Mi Escuelita. He has professional experience as a software engineer, data scientist and US Army Officer. While serving in the military in leadership positions, he gained experience planning and managing organizational budgets. Jeff previously served on an advisory board for a non-profit that provides transitional housing for homeless families. Jeff and his family live in Chapel Hill.
Derek Miller
Derek and his wife Jennifer joined the Mi Escuelita community in 2016. Since then, three of their children have graduated from ME and gone on to dual language programs in elementary school. Their youngest child attends ME now. Derek works as a nurse educator and burn outreach & prevention specialist for UNC Hospitals. He joined the ME Board in September 2022.
Ana Rosario
Ana Rosario joined the board of directors in June 2024. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for early education and staff wellness to Mi Escuelita. With nearly two decades in process engineering and user experience research across the technology, services, and manufacturing sectors, Ana has honed a keen eye for optimizing systems and enhancing user interactions. She previously led fundraising initiatives for a preschool in the Dominican Republic, underscoring her dedication to educational equity and community support. Ana is excited to apply her skills to support the hardworking staff at Mi Escuelita.
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Michelle Martin Romero
Michelle (she/her/ella) joined the Board of Directors in June 2023. Michelle is a health equity researcher with developmental science training. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Public Health Education at UNCG. She also helps to run Amún Shéa School in El Salvador through her role as Board President of Perkin Educational Opportunities Foundation. Michelle’s two sons currently attend Mi Escuelita and she’s excited to support Mi Escuelita’s vision and growth as a board member.
Bryan Sorto Hernández
Bryan Sorto Hernández joined the board of directors in May 2025. He is a recent graduate of UNC and is currently an SEO Scholar Advisor at nonprofit shift_ed. Bryan believes that students in the United States should have access to a quality and equitable education. Unfortunately, due to outdated, inefficient, and inequitable policies and systemic barriers, this goal remains unattainable for many, particularly within underserved communities. Therefore, Bryan seeks opportunities and experiences that will expand his knowledge on how to provide a quality and equitable education that all students deserve in this country. He is passionate about equity in education to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed and thrive in today's society. Every student should have access to an abundance of resources and opportunities to achieve their fullest potential.