Meet the Team

  • Odalys Silvera

    PRESIDENT

    Odalys Silvera is originally from Cuba. She relocated to Auburn in 2013 and founded Esperanza House in 2016. She founded this ministry on the basis of providing hope to the Hispanic families in our community.

  • Ainsley Green

    ASSISTANT

    Ainsley has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish. She is pursuing a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. Esperanza House is a mix of everything she loves. She is thankful to see God’s hand each day through Esperanza House.

  • Susanna Allred

    TUTORING COORDINATOR

    Susanna has been a tutor at Esperanza House for 5 years, and has enjoyed building relationships with the kids and volunteers. Susanna is currently pursuing her Masters in Counseling.

Board Members

  • Odalys Silvera

    PRESIDENT

  • Melissa Manifold

    CO-PRESIDENT

  • Paige Johnson

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Tracy Abernathy

    SECRETARY

  • Glenda Johnson

    TREASURER

  • Sarah Watts

    MEMBER

  • Elizabeth Ellis

    MEMBER

  • Marcos Gonzalez

    MEMBER

Advisory Board

  • Carolyn Fichtner

    MEMBER

  • Tony Abernathy

    MEMBER

  • Keith Johnson

    MEMBER