Our Staff
Karla Cortez, Executive Director
Karla recently jumped on board with Laredo Stroke Support in November of 2021. As Executive Director, she currently oversees the development of the program, coordinates community partnerships and fundraisers, and maintains the group's mission.
" This group has taught me that despite any circumstance it s okay to be afraid of the unknown."
Lorraine Villalobos, Program Coordinator
As program coordinator, I help with the survivors' in everyday activities and engage in community outreach to raise awareness of the program in the hopes that it will reach stroke survivors and caregivers who are in need. I coordinate monthly hospital visits with our partnering facilitators to see survivors in their post-stroke recovery.
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"I've learned from this group to never give up and to keep your head held high despite the fact that you may not yet see the whole picture."
Ricardo Andrade, Program Outreach
As part of our program outreach, Ricardo Andrade just joined Lssg. In preparation for a profession in social work, he is pursuing a degree in social sciences at Laredo College. Ricky works closely with stroke survivors in their daily activities as part of the program's outreach, helping them with motivation, balance, and coordination. Along with helping the survivors, he is also spreading awareness of LSSG throughout the community!
Maria Nava, Program Outreach
As part of our program outreach, Maria Nava recently joined LSSG! She directly assists our survivors with our everyday activities, facilitating a smooth adjustment to their new lives and a quicker recovery from stroke. She is also promoting LSSG throughout the community in hopes that this information gets to survivors and their families in need.
