Our Board
of Directors

Cesar Godinez is a professional in the construction industry with extensive experience managing complex projects. He currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at CBRE Healthcare. A dedicated community advocate, Cesar’s passion for service inspired him to join the Latino Center of the Midlands Board. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, boating, traveling, and playing sports with his family.

Yvonne Sosa is an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the District of Nebraska and an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of Nebraska College of Law. She rejoined the Latino Center of the Midlands Board to support its mission and give back to an organization that impacted her life. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Jacqueline is a research scientist focused on improving educational outcomes for students in out-of-home care and those with disabilities. Her work focuses on enhancing educational outcomes for students in out-of-home care and with disabilities, emphasizing parent involvement, special education awareness, health literacy, and educator training. She proudly serves on the Latino Center of the Midlands Board and enjoys family time, traveling, and volunteering.

Stephan Becerra is a seasoned business leader specializing in strategy development and execution in the agribusiness sector. He is the founder of Apex Ag Consulting and serves as the U.S. Agri-Tech Sector Business Development Manager for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Stephan joined the Latino Center Board to support business leaders and entrepreneurship in the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, Virginia, gardening, and spending time with family.

Gabbie is an attorney at Baird Holm LLP specializing in commercial real estate and agricultural finance. She joined the Latino Center of the Midlands Board to strengthen her connection with the Latinx community and contribute to its growth and success. In her free time, Gabbie enjoys baking pastries, reading, and exploring new restaurants in the area.

Juan Magana is the Operations Manager for Epoca Cantina, Bomb Taco, Tita’s Cakes, and CONESTILO Barbershop, overseeing operations, events, and marketing. An Army Infantry veteran and former educator, he brings expertise in leadership and community engagement to his role on the Latino Center of the Midlands Board. In his free time, Juan enjoys family, soccer, culinary exploration, outdoor activities, and community events.

Mark Story is the Director of Communications and Marketing at the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.  He joined the Latino Center Board to help augment an already amazing team and help create better tomorrows for those in the Latino community in Nebraska. In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, two grown children, and his two dogs and two cats.

Dr. Ricardo Varguez, is a Teaching and Learning Development Administrator at Clarkson College, where he has been instrumental in implementing the college’s learning management system and enhancing faculty development in instructional technology and course design. He joined the Latino Center of the Midlands Board to support and uplift the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, learning guitar, and spending time with loved ones.

Shavonne Washington-Krauth serves as the Director of Culture and Inclusion at Children’s Nebraska. She joined the Latino Center of the Midlands Board to support her passion for empowering others to reach their full potential and to give back to the community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising, cooking, and spending quality time with her family.

Yuriko, Assistant Director of the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS), has dedicated over 16 years to advancing Latinx representation through research and community engagement. A board member for several Latino-focused nonprofits, she now serves on the Latino Center of the Midlands Board. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and attending her son’s soccer games with her family.