5WORKS - Key Persons


Elizabeth Mendez

Job Titles:
  • COMET Program Leader
Elizabeth has been with COMET program since its inception, first as a parent, then as Volunteer Extraordinaire, and now as a Program Leader. She has a wonderful gift of class room décor and design.

Marie Frances Gonzales

Job Titles:
  • Art Instructor
Marie is a Filipina immigrant who has eventually considered Houston as her home. She graduated at College of Saint Benedict with two Bachelor's degrees: Studio Art and Asian Studies. As an Art Instructor for 5-Works, Marie is utilizing creative endeavors to motivate and inspire children.

Oralia M. Rios-Williams

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
Oralia has a Master's of Counseling with eighteen years of experience in the non-profit arena.

Sebastian Nuñez

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
  • Volunteer Coordinator
Sebastian has a bachelor's degree in English. He enjoys working with youth and adult learners.

Velda Brathwaite

Job Titles:
  • Barbara Moore Educational Center Program Assistant
Velda started out as a grandparent in our COMET program, always being the first to volunteer and lend a hand. She is now working as the program assistant and helping provide services through our resident services program.