We envision a Central Florida with increasing economic mobility.
Our leadership team works to keep Central Florida a thriving region that we can continue to call home by forming strategic partnerships that focus on providing necessary infrastructure which addresses the community needs of health, education, living and buildings spaces.
A Word from Our Founders
We are elated that our vision is now becoming a reality.
Together, we have created a business, SkyBuilders USA, that has opened doors of employment for minorities and has allowed us to create lasting relationships. But we always had it in our hearts to create a nonprofit organization that would only further the impact of our reach in the community. This is why we are excited for the founding of SkyBuilders 4 All. We hope that you will take part in our vision for a future that meets the ongoing needs of our community.
Sincerely,
Juan Velez and Marcela Restrepo
juan.velez@skybuilders4all.org
marcela.restrepo@skybuilders4all.org
Our Staff
Carissa Villa
Executive Director
I am proud to call Central Florida home because of its cultural richness, community collaboration, and liveliness.
carissa.villa@skybuilders4all.org
Carissa has been active in the nonprofit sector since 2009 including Social Director, Community Outreach, Grant Writer, Development Assistant, Fundraising and Special Events. She graduated from the University of North Georgia with a B.S. in Political Science and minor in English and has certificate in Nonprofit Management. She is currently working on her Master of Public Health to further educate, advocate, and develop policy that will promote healthy communities.
Carissa recognized her life’s work would be one that creates meaningful impacts in the community. She is honored to be the Executive Director for SkyBuilders 4 All and contribute to the development of Central Florida’s communities by creating meaningful partnerships that will provide economic mobility through education, health, careers, and living or building spaces.
Our Board Members
Luis Santos, J.D.
President
luis.santos@skybuilders4ll.org
I am proud to call Central Florida home because of its diverse culture and openness to people of all backgrounds.
Juan Rodriguez
Vice President
juan.rodriguez@skybuilders4ll.org
I am proud to call Central Florida home because of its diversity and inclusion.
Manuela Velez
Secretary
manuela.velez@skybuilders4ll.org
I am proud to call Central Florida home because of its dynamic mix of people, ideas, and culture.
Manuela Velez graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science. She holds multiple certifications including her personal trainer certification from ACSM and a certificate in Human Biology from The University of Central Florida. It was through her degree program that she discovered her passion for preventative medicine.
She is the owner and founder of Metatron Wellness where she can help others achieve a balanced lifestyle. Through Skybuilders 4 All, Manuela hopes to use her knowledge of health and wellness to better the community in any way she can.
Jenny Gallego
Board Member
jenny.gallego@skybuilders4ll.org
I am proud to call Central Florida home because we come together as residents, businesses, nonprofits and governments to recognize projects and initiatives that are shaping our future.
Ms. Gallego attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. She is is the Florida Program Manager for the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund and owner of logistics company, Rapienvios. She is actively engaged in community betterment initiatives that address social and political issues that impact her community.
Ms. Gallego is a Colombian native. She worked for NBC-Universal Telemundo New York as a journalist in 2001. At age 23, she won an Emmy for her role in the production of Primera Edicion. In 2006, she became one of the youngest national news anchors of Azteca America. Her writing and coverage of immigration issues translated to a double-digit rating increase. Since then, she continues to advocate immigration reform initiatives for immigrants like herself.
