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Has over 34 years of local government experience for North Bay cities including serving as Town Administrator for Yountville and Assistant City Manager for the City of Napa until 2017. Now serving as President of Puertas Abiertas, she is passionate about supporting programs that empower Latino families and strengthen the community she loves. Nancy has also been active with organizations such as Girls on the Run, the League of Women Voters, and Community Action Napa Valley, reflecting her deep commitment to public service, community leadership and collaboration in Napa.

Blanca Leticia Wright is a Napa/Sonoma-based finance and HR compliance professional who supports agricultural and vineyard operations throughout the North Bay. She is self-employed and provides financial management, accounting support, and HR compliance services to employers across Sonoma County and the Napa Valley. Previously, Blanca served as Chief Financial Officer at Renteria Vineyard Management for 12 years, where she led the company’s financial and administrative operations. She is known for her leadership, strong community relationships, and ability to partner with teams to improve processes, reduce risk, and help organizations remain financially strong while meeting evolving workplace requirements. Blanca joined Puertas Abiertas as a first-generation Latina whose parents worked in the fields. She has deep admiration for individuals who work hard to make a living and believes farmworkers are among the most reliable, honest, and hardworking people you will ever meet. Puertas Abiertas aligns with her commitment to service—because if she can make a difference in even one person’s life, she has made a difference. In addition to serving on the Puertas Abiertas Board, Blanca also serves as Vice President of the California Farm Labor Contractors Association, supporting education and compliance for farm labor contractors across the state. In her free time, Blanca enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband and two daughters. She is passionate about supporting and uplifting her community.

Daniela grew up running around some of Napa Valley’s most prestigious vineyards alongside her father turned entrepreneur from Oaxaca, Mexico. After graduating from the University of San Francisco with a BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies, she earned her MA in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley, before ultimately returning to Napa to work alongside her family in the wine industry. Continuing her education, Daniela earned an MS in Environmental Management with a concentration in Ecology from USF and completed the Wine Entrepreneurship Certificate Program at Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute. As a certified Pollinator Steward and Napa Green Ambassador, she oversees Bazán Cellars’ sustainable farming practices. In addition, she recently completed the revered Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Program. Her community commitments embody her grassroots efforts to empower the farmworker and Latinx community in Napa Valley. A longtime Puertas Abiertas supporter, Daniela joined the Board in 2024. The mission, values, and vision of Puertas Abiertas of a healthy, resilient, and thriving community deeply resonate with Daniela. She is also on the Napa Valley Cal Alumni Club Board and has served on the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation Education Committee for over a decade where she has contributed to groundbreaking opportunities for farmworkers, including the Women’s Leadership Program and the CULTIVAR360 Leadership Academy. As a result of her community work and visibility within the Latinx wine community, Daniela participated as a panelist in the 2022 LatinX Wine Summit—Somos Visibles: Unheard Voices en Vino, has moderated panels including La nueva generación de enólogos latinos, and was a 2024 Travis Credit Union Foundation Community Heroes Award Recipient.

Mario Gutierrez was born and raised in Napa, and his roots in this community run deep. As Branch Experience Manager at Redwood Credit Union, he has devoted his career to helping people achieve their goals, but his true passion lies in serving and uplifting the Latino community he proudly calls his own. Since 2016, Mario has worked alongside Puertas Abiertas, leading financial education workshops and breaking down barriers so families can thrive with dignity and hope. At a time when the Latino community’s voice and support are more important than ever, Mario is honored to serve on the board, standing shoulder to shoulder with an organization that empowers, protects, and strengthens his community

Was born and raised in beautiful Napa. Her parents moved to Napa Valley under the Brasero Program over 60 years ago and have never looked back. They raised their 4 kids in Napa and all are working in the wine industry. Gina attended local public schools, got married and soon started a family. She has 4 grown children that are her pride and joy! Anthony, the oldest, is a graduate of UNR is a home liaison and works with the elderly. Jessica who received her Masters from St. Mary’s in Family Marriage Therapy, works for the Solano County Correctional Facility as helping the less fortunate is her passion. Isaac, is working on getting his Masters at St. Mary’s College and Mateo a Senior at Justin-Siena High School. Gina has worked in the Wine Industry for over 30 years, starting at a very young age. She began her career at Beringer Vineyards in St. Helena as a receptionist, soon moving into accounting. After 7 years she moved to Caymus Vineyards where she worked for 10 years, until she followed her boss Joe Wagner, Owner/Winemaker to start Copper Cane Wine & Spirits. Gina’s role at Copper Cane Wine & Spirits is serving as Joe’s Executive Assistant. Gina has worked there for more than 12 years. She’s helped Joe grow the business by working by his side on all facets. She sees herself retiring from Copper Cane due to her passion for the wine industry, her colleagues which are an extension of her family…with no plans of leaving anytime soon. Gina is also on the Board of Directors for the Damian Maldonado Memorial Foundation. DMMF is a non-profit organization that was started 15 years ago when her nephew Damian Maldonado suddenly passed away. This foundation was started in memory of Damian to honor him. The foundation has awarded over $250,000 to high school students in pursuit of their higher education. This organization is dear and close to her heart due to Gina’s passion for serving others and giving back to those less fortunate.

Is a filmmaker, digital strategist, and communications professional based in Napa Valley. She is the founder of Chevalier Entertainment, a film and media company focused on uplifting underrepresented voices and community-centered storytelling. As a proud Latina, Genesis is deeply passionate about supporting and advocating for her community, which led her to join the Puertas Abiertas Board. She is drawn to the organization’s mission of strengthening Napa Valley’s Latinx and immigrant families through culturally responsive, accessible resources. Serving as Marketing Chair, Genesis helps amplify Puertas Abiertas’ impact through storytelling, outreach, and more, guided by her belief that visibility, dignity, and equity are essential to building strong, thriving communities.

Is a Real Estate Asset Manager with a background in business administration and project management. He brings over 12 years of experience working with local healthcare nonprofits, along with a deep commitment to community-centered service. Gustavo joined the Puertas Abiertas Board as a token of appreciation after his own family benefited from programs such as Spanish-language math tutoring and La Cultura Cura senior art classes. He is passionate about advocating for children and seniors to have safe, supportive spaces, and is dedicated to helping ensure Puertas Abiertas’ programs continue to uplift families across Napa County. In his free time, Gustavo enjoys spending time with his wife and son exploring local trails, biking together, and tending to their garden.

Is a Napa Valley vintner whose journey reflects resilience, family, and determination. Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, she began her wine career at Caymus Vineyards in 1998, where mentorship and hard work inspired her dream of owning her own winery. While working full-time, Miriam pursued her education—studying business at Napa Valley College, transferring to the University of Texas at Arlington to study international business, and ultimately earning her BA in Business Management from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2005. In 2008, Miriam and her husband Juan founded Honrama Cellars, named in honor of her father. Together, they built their family-run winery from the ground up, raising their children with values of dedication and perseverance. As a board member of Puertas Abiertas, Miriam is deeply committed to uplifting Latino families and ensuring future generations have access to opportunity, mentorship, and culturally rooted support. She is proud to be part of a growing community of Latino winemakers in Napa Valley and believes in honoring generations of hard work and resolve through both her business and her community leadership.