NLC San Antonio trains change makers across industries because progress is people-powered
NLC San Antonio develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders who will transform San Antonio through social and political change rooted in equity. From neighborhoods to board rooms, we are working to create the city we aspire to be by empowering leaders and building coalitions at the frontlines of civic engagement. Here, our NLC Family comes together to connect and utilize the strength of our shared values.
Fellows trained since our founding.
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“NLC is changing the landscape of San Antonio and beyond. We are building power among the leaders closest to their communities and uplifting their work and their voices. By investing in leaders, right here in our city, we are ensuring that we can build a democracy that is equitable, just, and works for everyone.
“NLC enabled me to utilize my gifts in a way that uplifts my community and meet people where they are. They showed me that all I am and have is all I need to strive toward a more equitable world and place I can feel proud to call HOME.”
“NLC gave me the opportunity to meet like-hearted people who create positive change within the community. Through NLC, I gained invaluable skills that I will continue using to inspire change in others. My NLC family will continue to grow and I am so honored to serve along these change agents.”
2025 NLC San Antonio Fellows
NLC San Antonio Alumni
2024
Abrar Hussain
Aleia Elgabrowny
Alejandro Barragan
Alex Birnel
Alex Rodriguez
Alexandre Dixon
Charles Fuentes
Dana Wrann
Erick De Luna
Ian Cruz
Jasmine Rodriguez
Jessica Conrad
Joshua Garcia
Juan Reyna
Kelly Ann Gonzalez
Lisa Petrakis
Mari Reyes
Selcuk Bakir
2023
Ananda Tomas
Brannon Miller
Dacey Werba
Danielle Garcia
Edward Mungia
Jennifer Lopez-Garza
Kellie Alcozer
Leonora Walker
Matthew Elverson
Mayra Vega
Mia Loseff
Nayeli Perez
Samantha Smith
Sarah Allred
Sydell Brooks
Uzair Iqbal
Valerie Reiffert
Zack Magallanez
2022
Nicolette Ardiente
Marcae Bryant-Omosor
Madeline Carrola
Zachary Espericueta
Lillian Garvens
Bianca Guevara
Jonathan Gutierrez
Priscilla Hernandez
Sunny Hernandez
Steven-Alfonso Maldonado
Sarah Mendiola
Edlin Roldan
Jan Ross P. Sakian
Katy Silva
2021
Eddie Johnson III
Elizabeth Escobedo
Geronimo Lopez
Gideon Del Rio
Kassie Kelly
Katie Merry
Kendrick Vela
Lizette Goodloe
Matt Garcia
Matteo Trevino
Matthew Baiza
Noah Fuentes
Robbie Harris
Rocio Guenther
Samantha Skory
Stephanie Gargiulo
Taylor Watson
Zachary Cochran
2020
Abe Salinas
Anne Ferguson
Cameron Patterson
Cecily Hope Pretty
Christina Olivarez
Ileana Gonzalez
James Cooper
Jeri-Ashley Bremer
Kristin Flores
Leroy Adams
Marcus Peoples
Matthew Duncan
Racquel Gilford
Rose Barcus
Sakib Shaikh
Sebastien Laroche
Shaun Ford
Stephanie Melchor
Stephanie Phillips
Sydney Knowles
2019
Alex Sarabia
Britanni Greene
Catie White
Christopher Moken
Eliza Grady
Elysia Hulings
Eric Michael Garza
Gerrit Schulze
Jake Reyna-Casanova
Jonathan Tijerina
Kristian Gutierrez
Lauren Snow
Leanne Martinez
Mia Balderas
Patricia Carlisle
Roderick Chambers
Royce Sullivan
Tiffany Galvan
2018
Allison Hu
Ashley Smith
Brencia Berry
Chawanna Chambers
Courtney Wai
Darlene Diaz
Emiliano Romero
Gabriela Santiago
Kevin Shandy
Maria Cesar
Michelle Casillas
Nicholas Lopez
Rebecca Kaufmann Podowski
Shenée Simon
Tessa Benavides
Victoria Gonzalez
Yliana Gonzalez
2017
Chris Stewart
Coda Rayo-Garza
Demonte Alexander
Denise Hernandez
Fatima Menendez
Jessica Estorga
Julia Grizzard
Kristopher Ryan
Mario Bravo
Melanie Castillo
Michelle Swisher
Molly Neck
Sonya Hernandez
Veronica Haywood
Victoria Echeverri
2016
Alberto Altamirano
Brian Dillard
Celeste Brown
Emily Calderon Galdeano
Erika Forbes
H. Drew Galloway
Jose Alberto Vidal
MaryEllen Veliz
Michael Odum
Ruth Morris
Selene Gomez
Shanti Day
Steven Lopez
Thea Setterbo