Team Alianza
President, Executive Director
Marcos Vilar
President, Executive Director
Marcos is a visionary strategist and influential figure within the Puerto Rican Diaspora, renowned for his transformative initiatives across various sectors. With extensive experience spanning Chicago, Washington, D.C., Florida, and Puerto Rico, he has spearheaded pioneering programs and campaigns in government, labor, and non-profit sectors. Since 2002, Marcos has been a driving force behind impactful civic engagement efforts in Florida, particularly within the Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities of Central Florida, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of advocacy and community empowerment.
“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”
— Babe Ruth
Chief Operations Officer
Inma Sanchez
Chief Operations Officer
Inma migrated to the US from Spain in 1996 to pursue a career in early child development and education. She has worked as an educator and leader for more than 20 years and now puts her skills and knowledge to work at Alianza by ensuring our office runs at its maximum potential.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
— Aristotle
Communications Director
Angel Sepulveda
Communications Director
With over 20 years of experience in the media industry, Angel Sepúlveda is a communications director, programming director, and media leader who has created and produced captivating content for diverse audiences in Radio, Television, Digital & Social Media, and OTT platforms in the United States and Latin America. He is an Emmy Award winner and a former Regional Vice President of the Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards Florida Chapter at The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall
— Nelson Mandela
Climate & Clean Energy State Manager
Frank Weaver
Climate & Clean Energy State Manager
Frank Oscar Weaver is the Climate and Clean Energy Manager for Orlando. He has a mission to create a more sustainable future. His expertise in audiovisual documentation, sustainability, environmental advocacy, leadership, and mentorship makes him an invaluable asset to our team. Frank’s exceptional mobilizing skills make him a dynamic leader who has dedicated his life to preserving the planet. His dedication to environmental sustainability is an inspiration to us all, and his contributions to the cause will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the world. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future with Frank by our side.
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children
— Native American wisdom
West Coast Manager
Eliseo Santana, Jr.
West Coast Manager
Eliseo Santana Jr. is the Climate & Clean Energy Program Manager for the Gulf Coast in Florida, where he leads efforts in environmental transformation by combining technical expertise with community advocacy to promote sustainable energy solutions in diverse communities. His home, equipped with solar panels and energy-efficient systems, serves as a model for clean energy adoption and inspires over 5,500 social media followers. As a former State Director of LULAC Florida and current Vice President of UU of Clearwater Church, he has built coalitions to ensure sustainability initiatives meet the needs of varied communities, particularly following the devastation of hurricanes in Puerto Rico, where he registered over 1,000 relocating families and created resource connection systems. With an MBA and over 30 years of experience, Eliseo employs a systems-level approach to tackle climate challenges, driven by a commitment to create equitable, climate-resilient communities for future generations, including his thirteen grandchildren.
Event Coordinator
Karol Landaeta
Event Coordinator
Karol Landaeta was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. In 2015, she emigrated to the United States due to political persecution in Venezuela. She is a mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur of her business Kukenan Organic Design. She has worked on political campaigns as an organizer for different organizations in Central Florida, focused on educating the Latino community on the importance of voting. She now puts her event planning expertise to great use as Alianza’s event coordinator.
Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Climate & Clean Energy Regional Coordinator
Johanna Florez
Climate & Clean Energy Regional Coordinator
Johanna was born in Colombia. She graduated from the University of Ibague, as an accountant. She has worked for 8 years in Central Florida at different organizations supporting elections campaigns. In Alianza, she uses her experience and knowledge as a climate & clean energy regional coordinator. She is passionate about political issues, environmental topics, voter education, and human rights.
Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Arts, Culture and Education Coordinator
Jerry Millan
Arts, Culture and Education Coordinator
Graduated from the International Coaching Institute of Puerto Rico, Jerry has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education in the Teaching of Fine Arts with a speciality in theater. With 20 years of experience in pedagogy, Jerry collaborated in the development of Curricula for Specialized Schools in Theater Arts and Cinematography in Puerto Rico and for the Puerto Rico Department of Education. At Alianza, Jerry uses his talent and creativity to integrate arts and culture into all of our work.
If you want to change the world, change yourself.
— Mahatma Gandhi
Communications Associate Content Creation & Social Media
Oriana Torre
Communications Associate Content Creation & Social Media
Oriana was born and raised in Venezuela and is currently studying Journalism at Valencia College. She serves as the creative arm of Alianza, transforming our mission and message into artistic reality. Since she was young, her passion has been communications, marketing and social media. Oriana considers herself a creative dreamer, and we agree.
You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.
— Oprah Winfrey