Kyle Davidson
President

Kyle is a Health Educator at Madison Clinic in Seattle, where he provides patient-centered health education at a public, outpatient HIV care clinic with a focus on prevention, the newly diagnosed and those new to medication therapy. Previously he has served as a Bilingual Education Specialist in the HIV/AIDS Program, for Seattle/King County Public Health; and he worked as a Bilingual Case Manager at the Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

 

Benjamín Sheppard, MI
Vice-President

Ben is a seasoned activist with a long history with national organizations. He most recently served in public relations for the HIV Vaccine Trails Network and Marketing Manager for the Latino Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Organization (LLEGÓ). His expertise is in bilingual medical writing, social marketing, public affairs and graphic design.

Originally from the Canal Zone in Panama, he graduated from the University of Washington, and holds Washington state certification as a medical/social services translator/interpreter. He’s a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalist, National Association of Lesbian and Gay Journalists, the American Translators Association, and serves on the steering committee for the Seattle Metropolitan Elections Committee (SEAMEC).

 

JKim Murillo
Treasurer

 

Eduardo Brambila
Member

 

Robert Harkins
Member

Robert brings more than 25 years of public policy and organizational leadership to Entre Hermanos.  He has a long history of active involvement
in policy work on HIV/AIDS and currently serves on the Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (GACHA).  He has worked with all communities of color in the region, including the Latino community and has moderate Spanish language skills.  Previously, he was the Executive Director of the statewide affiliate of Planned Parenthood and served as communication consultant and primary spokesperson for Washington Citizens for Fairness in the early 90's, successfully fighting to prevent anti-LGBT initiatives from being placed on our ballot.  He dedicates his service on the Entre Hermanos board in the memory of his deceased partner/fiancé, José de Jesus Hernández Quiroz.

Virginia Herrera
Member

Virginia is originally from Veracruz Mexico. She is bilingual and has worked as a volunteer in the Latino community, primarily in school settings and community organizations. She is currently employed as a Family Advocate at New Futures. She is also part of the Hispanic Reconciling Project, an effort to create a space for spiritual worship that is welcoming regardless of sexual orientation.

Virginia has worked in Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) as an early literacy facilitator for 3 years, also for Head Start as a family health mentor. She has worked witht he United Methodist Church in various capacities, has the equivalent of a BA in Sociology in Mexico City, and is a doula.

 

Eleazar Juárez-Díaz
Treasurer

Eleazar Juárez-Díaz was born in Mexico and relocated with his family to the US at the age of 4. He grew up in Arizona where he first discovered his passion for volunteering at a local hospital when he was in high school. While studying Political Science at Arizona State University he became passionate about LGBT and Immigrant rights through his work with Amnesty International. Eleazar relocated to Seattle in 2007 to work for a local Gay Men’s health organization and has since fallen in love with the city and its people. Along with serving on the board of Entre Hermanos, he serves on the City of Seattle LGBT Commission. Eleazar works as Volunteer and Youth Program Coordinator for a public policy organization and is passionate about promoting volunteerism and civic engagement.

 

Javier Ortiz
Treasurer

Javier Ortíz was born in the Federal District of Mexico, raised in Oaxaca. He has lived in the U.S. for 18 years, moving to Seattle seven years ago. He considers himself a widower, with the passing of his partner. He is active in the transgender community in Seattle. Javier works in a residential restoration company. He serves with Entre Hermanos because he feels the duty to help future generations of LGBT Latinos that live in Washington.

 

Arturo Quiroz
Member

 

Lonnie Tristan Renteria
Member

 

Veronica Soto
Member

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