Meet Our Newest Youth Team Members!

The Youth Department is very excited to welcome some new faces! We want to introduce our new staff and share what their favorite activities are with the kids. 
 
Veronica Rodriguez was referred to us by another one of our amazing attendants, Alex Perez! Veronica loves to color and have dance parties with the children. 
 
Ian Bagazette is from Argentina and is currently attending the fire academy. He loves to run around with the kids, play soccer, and make up fun games for everyone to enjoy. 
 
Andrew Jusbasche graduated with a degree in theatre arts and loves anything crafty! He is a huge Taylor Swift fan and has fun making bracelets with the kids in the Hideout. 
 
Ronique Lucas has a passion for helping and is back in school pursuing a career in either pediatrics or physical therapy. She has the bubbliest personality that shines through with the kids. She enjoys story time and taking the kids out to the playground to enjoy the beautiful weather. 
 
Manuella Kayembe is from the Congo and speaks French and English. She loves how creative kids can be and enjoys exploring that creativity with them.  

Veronica, Ian, Andrew, Ronique, and Manuella have already become besties with some of our kiddos and we are so excited to see the memories and relationships they build with our Houstonian families.