Our Team

The Mendez Foundation has built a team of enthusiastic and experienced child advocates and educators focused on preparing children for the opportunities and challenges in life. Our work is dedicated to building the tools and resources for children and adolescents to develop the skills to set reachable goals, make responsible decisions, and be positive peers.

Leadership Team

Charles E. Mendez, Jr. President
Charles E. Mendez, III Managing Director
Cindy Swartzwelder Vice President of Training and Implementation

Program Development

Laura Marolf, CPS, CPP Director of Program Development
Christianne Caldwell, M.A. Production Systems Manager
Adrianna Williams Curriculum Developer
Amy Pardo, M.Ed. Curriculum Developer
Kaileen Schleith Illustrator / Graphic Design
Mark Kenneally Copywriter

Training and Implementation

Cindy Swartzwelder Vice President of Training and Implementation
Tracy Lewis, M.P.H. Training Services Coordinator
Thad Matzke Account Services Coordinator

Direct Services

Kelli Fowler Direct Services Manager
Amy Pardo, M.Ed. Prevention Specialist
Julie Rose Prevention Specialist

Operations

Leon Dragon Contract Manager
Bradley Bramlett Business and Personnel Manager
Stuart Pheil Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager
Reneshia Watson Accounting Coordinator
Shawn Terry Fulfillment Coordinator
Takisha Perry Fulfillment Specialist