Meet the Team
Sarah Catherine Teixeira
Sarah Catherine’s career began at Dell, initially in medium business sales, but soon redirected her exceptional relationship-building and sales talents to the nonprofit development sector. Climbing the ranks within United Way of Metropolitan Nashville's development team, she ultimately assumed the role of VP of Development at United Way of Summit County in Ohio.
With a profound connection to Latin America stemming from her significant time spent in Honduras during personal mission work, Sarah Catherine's heart has always resided in the LATAM space. Her most recent tenure as Executive Director of Jovenes en Camino in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, afforded her six years of firsthand experience in understanding the myriad of challenges faced by LATAM individuals in the workplace.
Armed with insights into the culture, people, and their needs, she also recognizes the invaluable contributions these industrious individuals bring to their workplaces. Sarah Catherine holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Spanish from Lipscomb University.
Carmen Brooks
Carmen is a dynamic professional with a talent and passion for driving rapid growth within startup environments, most recently in the nonprofit technology sector at Ideal State. She's adept at supporting cross-functional teams, building strategic partnerships and has demonstrated expertise in enhancing the visibility and reputation of organizations in the market.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Carmen actively serves as a board member for Women in Leadership at The University of Tennessee, where she mentors and empowers aspiring female leaders.
Beyond her corporate pursuits, Carmen finds joy in connecting with people and immersing herself in diverse cultures during her travels. Her love affair with Latin America began at the age of 15 through her work with Jovenes en Camino in Honduras. Since then, Carmen's heart has remained deeply rooted in Latin America.
Carmen earned her Master’s degree from Lipscomb University and currently calls Nashville, Tennessee home(base).