Our Team

A HISTORY OF SERVICE, EXCELLENCE AND COMMITMENT

Since 1973 Youth Co-Op has had an unwavering commitment to positively impacting people’s lives by providing individuals with opportunities for personal growth and acting as a bridge in our community. 

Through a variety of programs, including job placement services, educational support, refugee resettlement, and career counseling, Youth Co-Op has helped countless individuals break barriers and reach their full potential. With a deeply held belief in the power of education, Youth Co-Op also operates two charter schools, preparing children to triumph inside and outside a school environment.

With over 50 years of service, Youth Co-Op continues to strive towards their vision of creating a world where every individual can thrive. As a result of its never-ending quest for excellence, in 2024, Youth Co-Op was named as a winner of The South Florida Top Workplaces Award by Sun Sentinel.  Being a widely recognized human services organization, Youth Co-Op also serves as a point of reference to other agencies nationwide in matters of youth, resettlement, refugee services, and services to vulnerable populations.

Our Team

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Connie Perez-Borroto
President & CEO
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Alicia Sante
Director of Programs
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Christine Azor
Comptroller
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Carl Alexis
Program Coordinator
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Leisy Reitz
Principal, Youth Co-Op Charter School & Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School
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Alejandro Portela
Assistant Principal, Youth Co-Op Charter School & Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School
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Felipe Reboucas
Center Manager
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Monica Daes
Center Manager
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Robert Cambrone
Center Manager
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Paulina Velez
Youth Program Manager
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Jesus Garcia
Refugee Program Coordinator
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Leisdany Del Toro
Resettlement Coordinator
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Leydi Sosa
Employment Services Manager - Hialeah
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Gisela Rodes
CRS Program Supervisor
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Santiago Fernandez
CRS Case Manager Supervisor
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Marianne Lobo
Program Supervisor
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Jania Taleno
Contract Compliance Officer
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Ana Sosa
Executive Assistant