Rural Neighborhoods’ board of directors ensures sound governance and clear policies in leading our charitable group in its mission to improve the lives of working families and the rural communities in which they reside. Directors serve without compensation and contribute a wealth of time, talent and commitment. Individual members bring a balance of skills and best practices learned in business, law, nonprofit organizations, government and the military to each issue and decision. One-third of Rural Neighborhoods board of directors represents the low-income communities we serve.
Chairperson
Arturo Lopez
Executive Director
Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organizations
Vice Chairperson
Diana Gonzalez
Former Director of Development and Facilities Management
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Secretary
Susan Rubio-Rivera
Executive Director
MUJER
Pinita Alegre
Manager
Rimland Nursery
Martina Borek
President
Steven Borek Farms
Tom David
Attorney
Fatima Echevarria
Homemaker
Idania Kestel
Vice President
CenterState Bank
Peter McDougal
Florida Manager
LaRaza Loan Fund
Matthew Polak, AIA LEED AP
President
R.E. Chishom Architects
Alphonso Townsel
Real Estate Developer
Director Emeritus
Fernando ‘Chappy” Pro, Jr.