Meet the people shaping the heart, strategy, and impact of MentorKids—through meaningful relationships and neighborhood-based leadership.
Building Leaders Who Build Leaders
Executive Leadership
Our executive team leads with vision, purpose, and faith—strategically guiding MentorKids to grow deep and wide.-
Aaron Parrott
Executive Director
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Jill Bailey
Development Director
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Nora Espinoza
Programs Director
Neighborhood Managers
Our Neighborhood Managers live out the mission daily—building trust, strengthening families, and investing in kids across every Promise Neighborhood.-
Alejandra Arellano
Palomino Neighborhood Manager
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Brittany Carrillo
Tempe Neighborhood Manager
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Laura Soto
South Phoenix Neighborhood Manager
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Mitchell Oller
Paiute Neighborhood Manager
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Raquel Varela
Maryvale Neighborhood Manager
Board of Directors
Guided by Faith. Driven by Mission. Focused on the Future.Our Board of Directors offers wisdom, oversight, and accountability, ensuring MentorKids remains focused, faithful, and built to last.
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Tammy Valdez
Board Chair
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Diane Erhart
Finance Chair
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Chris Anderson
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Dave Gullen
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Caleb Hardee
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Wallace Larson, Sr.
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Bruce Polk
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Saul Salinas
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Aaron Parrott
Executive Director
Emeritus Board Members
We are grateful for the lasting contributions of these dedicated leaders who’ve helped shape MentorKids USA.-
Tom Ambrose
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Jim Gruber
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Blake Katsnelson
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Dominic Orozco