Industry Partners

Help Shape the Future of San Antonio

CAST Schools are partnership schools, co-created by industry, civic leaders, and other external partners, who participate in decisions about curriculum, budget and school governance. In addition to their critical role in the school design, our partners provide mentorship, real-world work experiences, internships, and job opportunities, shaping the career readiness of students and helping them seamlessly transition into college or the workforce while nurturing a homegrown and committed source of talent.

How can you or your organization get involved?

CAST believes in working closely with partners to co-create a school environment that gives students the opportunity to test-drive their careers and opens their eyes to the larger world. Students will learn from industry partners and gain real-world experiences through:

What are the benefits for partners?

We believe our community partners play a special role in a student’s life, increasing their confidence and helping them feel better prepared for their futures. All partners will:

Youth Leadership sponsors

ADVISORY BOARD
San antonio river authority

Janine Garcia

Education and Engagement Coordinator

Southwest Research Institute

Nicholas “Nick” Mueschke

Program Manager

H-E-B

Katie Chain

Program Manager, Education and Workforce

RelateAbility, PLLC

Fred Borroel

Owner

SandTech Solutions

Lorena Herrera

Business Management Analyst

PBK Architects

Luis Ahumada

Associate Principal

PepsiCo

Jesus Alarcon

Area General Manager

H-E-B

Christopher Flores

Business Management Analyst

LPA Design Studios

Benjamin J. Rosas, AIA, LFA, NOMA

Project Manager, Architect

Artpace

Riley Robinson

Director

Alamo Architects

Beverly Baldwin

Principal

Alamo ArchiTects

Nicki Marrone

Prinicipal

ADVISORY BOARD
St, Philip's college hospitality management

David Uminski

Program Director

H-E-B

Katie Chain

Program Manager, Education and Workforce

P. Terry's Burger Stand

Belarmino Castellanos

Vice President of Operations

San Antonio Hotel & Lodging Association

Michelle Madson

President

Potluck hospitality

Annalisa Vasquez

Sr. Manager, Talent Development & Benefits

H-E-B

Gilbert Trejo

Sr. Software Engineer

Potluck hospitality

Regina Gomez del Campo

Human Resources Generalist

P. Terry's Burger Stand

Chris Harrelson

Holdsworth Center

Melissa Ludwig

Senior Manager, Communications

H-E-B

Esther Castelo

H-E-B

Michael Williams

H-E-B

Jill Barker

Director of eCommerce

1772 Hospitality

Raul Rodriguez

Co-Founder

Potluck Hospitality

Gabriela Carmona

DoSeum

Eugene Jimenez

Senior Educator

East Central ISD

Dr. Warren G. Mize

Director, Choral Activities and Music Entrepreneurship

ADVISORY BOARD
Brooks

Alex Melo

Community Relations Manager

UT Health San Antonio

Veronica Getty

TCHATT Community Outreach Coordinator

TSAOG

Dr. Kevin Kirk

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

City of San Antonio

Patricia Kittle

City of San ANtonio

Crystal Murray

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness

Darryl Crooms

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness

Vicki Thomas

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness

Terri Mabrito

H-E-B

Izzy Rosa

H-E-B Wellness Primary Care

University of The Incarnate WOrd

Earlanda WIlliams

Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

City of San Antonio

Joshua Scott

ADVISORY BOARD
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas

Monica L. Sabillon

HOLT CAT

Beki Hutchison

Senior Vice President Human Resources

STANDARDAERO

Greg Chapman

Director, Training and Workforce Development

GREATER: SATX

Monica Hernandez

School-to-Career Manager

H-E-B

Josh Dietrich

Industrial Maintenance Training Manager

H-E-B

Kyle Baker

Senior Engineer

Texas Research & Technology Foundation (TRTF)

Jessica Harris

Chief Administrative Officer

Southwest ISD

Zelene Aragon

Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Michelle Janysek

Assistant Professional Track

CPS Energy

Vidya Rangachar

Vice President Digital Solutions & Transformation

Palo Alto Colllege

Sonia L. Jasso, Ph.D.

Director of High School Programs

ADVISORY BOARD
Johns hopkins university

Patricia J. Martin

Guest Lecturer; Independent Consultant

University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education and Human development

Dr. Belinda Flores

Associate Dean of Professional Preparation and Partnerships

H-E-B

Christa Aldrich

Literacy Program Manager

H-E-B

Monica Palmer

Senior Manager, Talent Development

City Education Partners

Gladys Hernandez

Director of Talent

Alamo Workforce Solutions

Daisey Vega

Holdsworth Center

Elizabeth Del Toro

Director Communication

Bexar County Education Coalition

Julia Grizzard

Executive Director and Founder

Raise Your Hand Texas

Sophie Torres

Regional Advocacy Director – Greater San Antonio and Coastal Bend

Alamo Workforce Solutions

Sara Alvarez

Northside isd

Ben Muir

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

DoSeum

Daniel Menelly

Chief Executive Officer

ADVISORY BOARD
80|20 Foundation

ALEXANDRA FREY

Executive Director

80|20 Foundation

Kailtlyn Jones

Placemaking and Community Development Manager

Accenture

Jennifer Solis

Program & Project Management Specialist

chase

Mychel S. Ingram

developmate

Maxwell Kennady

firstmark foundation

Christy Bradshaw

Foundation & Education Specialist

H-E-B

Jeremy Karney

Director of Design | Enterprise Design & Design Operations

H-E-B

Katie Chain

Education & Workforce Program Manager
H-E-B

Marvin Hetzel

Product Development Manager and Packaging Innovation Manager
VMWare

Robert Engle

Senior Director – Technical Marketing -End User Computing
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Abi Oridupa

san antonio isd

Brian Goethe

catalyst

Sara Villarreal

Co-Founder

weston urbam

Randy Smith

Co-Founder and CEO

weston urbam

David Robinson Jr.

Development Manager

catalyst

Dinu Mathai

VP of Solution Engineering
city of san antonio

Louise Craig

Experience Architect