100 Hispanic Women
Westchester County Program
PAST EVENTS
2023-2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carmen Gomez Goldberg
President
Carmen Gomez Goldberg is a passionate community leader. She serves as the Director of Government, Parental and External Relations for The Charter School of Educational Excellence in the City of Yonkers, N.Y. Carmen strongly believes Education is the greatest Equalizer. Her vibrant energy helps forge great relationships with parents and the community members she proudly serves. She stands by parents, teachers, families and community members working together to encourage and support them; a guiding principle, as we think about the organization of schools, and how children should be taught. The meaningful involvement of parents and support from the community are essential. As President of 100 Hispanic Women of Westchester, Carmen hopes to empower and inspire young Latinas as a mentee to pursue excellence in leadership and education by remaining engaged with other influential Latina women and serving the Latino community.
Doralba Lassalle, Esq
Counsel
Alexandria Bisesi
1st Vice President
Margarita Pineiro
2nd Vice President
Margarita Pineiro is the Director of the YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester Early Learning Programs. She earned her Master’s Degree in Child Development from Touro College. She has served in many types of learning environments and that experience serves our Y well today. Margarita has been with the YMCA Early Learning Center for 6 years and is happy to call it home. Margarita fully believes in the importance of providing high- quality childcare. The YMCA ELC’s creates a loving, educational environment for children where they can grow and learn. Our infant-toddler programs provide the right balance of nurturing and developmentally appropriate to help our littlest ones grow and get ready for Preschool. Our Preschool and Pre-K programs provide an educational curriculum to help foster a love of learning and get them ready to head off to kindergarten. She proudly oversees the Y programs in White Plains, North Salem, Somers, Elmsford, Valhalla, Pleasantville, and Yorktown. Her strength is the relationships she builds with the parents and families of our children. She considers herself a partner in their development and works with families to get the best services their child needs to thrive. Margarita never closed her childcare centers during the pandemic. Children had a safe and secure environment so their families could go and do the work on the front lines. We are the Y are proud of her efforts and leadership in our community. Margarita has also partnered with the American Heart Association as1 of 12 women who was chosen to be a part of their Go red for Women class of 2023 and has been dedicated to bringing awareness to heart disease. Margarita continues to be a leader and advocate for her community striving to be the change she would like to see in the world.
Jennifer Villa
Treasurer
Marisol Mancebo
Co-Treasurer
completed the Accounting program in 2007. She was promoted to Director of Finance of the YMCA in 2008 and in 2009 she was promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
Commissioner Award, Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Leadership Award, 2022 Univision Dominican Pride, and Dominican Cultural Association Leadership Award and
others.
Marisol’s community involvement includes:
• Co-Founder of the Dominicans In Yonkers
• President of the Yonkers Dominican Festival
• Yonkers Healthy Connections for L-Y-F-E Coach
• Board Member Woodstock Manor
• Board Member for the 100 Hispanic Women Westchester Program
• Board member of the Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation
• Former secretary of the Mayor Hispanic Advisory Board
• Former President of The Dominican Cultural Association of Yonkers
Marisol is the proud mother of her triplets plus one Eileen, Elvin, Edwin and Steven. She continues to serve as a role model and inspiration to many women in the community. She believes that dedication to God and family; continued self-improvement and giving back to the community are the foundations of her success.
Pamely Gomez
Secretary
Maria Alfaro
Board Member
Maria Alfaro, a proud first-generation Salvadoran-American from Yonkers, New York, is a passionate mental health advocate, writer, and storyteller. With a decade of experience in healthcare, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from Mercy University and a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Manhattan College. In 2020, Maria founded One Paso™, a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to providing bilingual, culturally responsive mental health education and support services.
Her journey was deeply personal, sparked by candidly sharing her experiences navigating her mother's bipolar disorder. This vulnerability exposed the dire need for culturally relevant mental health resources and fueled her mission to destigmatize mental health in the Latinx community. A trailblazing leader, Maria achieved a historic milestone in October 2023 by opening Westchester County's first Latina-led and founded mental health community center. This center stands as a transformative space for healing and empowerment, embodying her vision to address mental health disparities at the community level.
Maria's impact has been widely recognized through honors such as "Maria Alfaro Day" in Yonkers and the 2024 Latina of Influence award from Hispanic Lifestyle. She has presented at national conferences, moderated youth town halls, and advocated for systemic mental health reform. Through her work with One Paso™ and her unwavering dedication to diverse communities, Maria continues to champion cultural understanding and resilience, honoring her Salvadoran heritage while inspiring others to embrace healing and growth.
Migdalia Ramos
Membership Chair
Migdalia Ramos was born in the Bronx. Migdalia is the younger of Gregorio and Maria Rodriguez’s two children. When she was 6 months old, her parents moved to Yonkers. After graduating from Gorton High School, she enrolled in an Administrative Assistant Program at The Tefft Business School. A few years after graduating from Tefft she enrolled in The College of Westchester where she earned her Associates Degree in Computerized Office Administration. Migdalia has worked in the Non Profit field for many years of her career. Currently, she is the Coordinator of Community Projects for City of Yonkers Office for the Aging. Migdalia is a former volunteer with Hillside Food Outreach. Former Board member for the Yonkers Police Professional Standard Review Board. Former President of the Yonkers Police Department Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and former Board member for Cluster Community Services. Migdalia currently serves as a member of the City of Yonkers Mayors Hispanic Advisory Board. Migdalia is the Vice President of the Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation—an organization that seeks to advance participation and understanding of Hispanic and Latino Cultural Traditions. Migdalia is married to Carlos R. Ramos and is the proud mom of John Muniz Jr. Migdalia parents raised her to help those in need. Her parents always told her “If you can help make just one person’s day a little brighter your day has been successful”.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Sobeida Cruz
Founding Member
Sobedida Cruz has been a Regional Manager in the Community Relations Division of Public Affairs since 1983. As Regional Manager of the southern region, Ms. Cruz is responsible for developing, implementing, and communicating all Public Affairs programs in Manhattan, The Bronx, Westchester, and Dutchess Counties. She is also Chairwoman of the New York State Hispanic Heritage Month Committee that oversees the State's celebration of the contributions of Hispanic people to the United States. In 1995, she was selected to be the Grand Marshall of the Yonkers Puerto Rican Day Parade. In addition, Ms. Cruz has received numerous awards for her commitment to the communities where she resides and works.
Millie Hernández-Becker
Founding Member
Millie Hernández-Becker is a licensed real estate broker specializing in airport development and hangar leasing. She is recognized leader in the private aviation industry with over 30 years of documented success. Hernández-Becker is widely known for her knowledge, experience, and commitment to excellence. She has leveraged her stellar skills and reputation in Business Aviation to secure and build long-lasting mutually beneficial relationships with, Airport Authorities, FBO’s, Charter & Management companies, and Private Equity groups.
Aleida M. Frederico
Founding Member
Aleida Frederico is a champion of economic empowerment, education, and healthy communities, dedicated to the development of emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from all walks of life. A founding member of Westchester’s 100 Hispanic Women, Ale' serves on the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council and the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency. She has a stellar history of business, community and board service including White Plains Hospital, Westchester Community College, the Westchester County Association, and the United Way of Westchester and Putnam.
Yolanda Cruz-Martinez
Founding Member
A New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Yolanda Cruz Martinez holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Yolanda has over 30 years of experience in the areas of behavioral and medical health, clinical supervision, management and administration, and Trauma Informed Care. While employed with Westchester County, Yolanda was the first female and Latina to hold the position of Director of the Westchester County Community Mental Health Clinics. Yolanda is also a long-time supporter of 100 Hispanic Women and co-founder of the Westchester Chapter. She has also served as president of the Westchester Chapter. Motivated by her family, life experiences and mentors, Yolanda is a community advocate, mentor and community district leader dedicated to the wellbeing and equal justice of community and the people she serves.
