La Vida Felicidad employs over 200 employees and many independent contractors. While we employ administrative staff for oversight and coordination of our services, the majority of our staff work in early childhood services, adult services, or senior services, mostly providing services in the home or in the community.
Key Staff
Beverly Bien, Chief Executive Officer
Our Chief Executive Officer, Beverly Bien, has over 30 years of administrative experience in human services and education and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Her management experience includes Chief Executive Officer of La Vida Felicidad, Inc. since 2001, and many prior years of experience directing programs and/or operating small businesses. beverly@lvfnm.org
Ignacio Perez, Chief Operating Officer
Our Chief Operating Officer, Ignacio Perez, has been employed at La Vida since January 2002 and has excelled in the provision of community based, client-centered services to individuals and families. Ignacio oversees La Vida’s Homecare Programs and Developmental Disabilities Services Program. ignacio@lvfnm.org
Trenae Warner, Human Resource Director
Our Director of Human Resources, Trenae Warner, has been employed at La Vida since October 2006. Trenae is responsible for all Human Resource activities pertaining to staff recruitment and hiring, agency staff training, and benefits administration. trenae@lvfnm.org
Cheryl Rogge, DD Services Program Manager
Our DD Services Program Manager, Cheryl Rogge, has been employed at La Vida since January 2010. Cheryl has over eight years experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. cheryl@lvfnm.org
Eric Weatherington, Supported Employment Program Manager
Our Supported Employment Program Manager, Eric Weatherington, has supported participants of La Vida’s Community Inclusion Services programs since 2007. Eric has seventeen years of experience working in human services. eric@lvfnm.org
Joshua Munoz, Day Habilitation Service Coordinator
Our Day Habilitation Service Coordinator, Joshua Munoz, has managed La Vida’s day program for adults with developmental disabilities since August 2011. For the year prior to that he was the Lead Staff of the program. Joshua also serves as La Vida’s primary IT person, assisting staff with critical computer and technical issues. joshua@lvfnm.org
Lala Chavez, Homecare Program Manager
Our Homecare Program Manager, Lala Chavez, has been employed with La Vida since June 1999. Lala works out of our Socorro office and also oversees the Valencia County homecare services. Lala establishes and maintains partnerships with senior centers and other community agencies to meet the needs of the growing senior population. lala@lvfnm.org
Sydney Eusepi, Socorro Adult Day Program Manager
Our Adult Day Program Manager in Socorro, Sydney Eusepi, has been employed with La Vida since January 2000. Sydney has 18 years experience working with elderly and/or disabled individuals, which includes 17 years as a manager of Adult Day Services. sydney@lvfnm.org
Adria Duran, Early Childhood Services Co-Manager
Adria Duran is our Early Childhood Services Co-Manager who has been employed with La Vida since October 2004. Adria holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and is a licensed Developmental Specialist II. Adria brings strong dedication and effective leadership skills to our early intervention team. adria@lvfnm.org
Clarissa Franco, Early Childhood Services Co-Manager
Clarissa Franco is our Early Childhood Services Co-Manager who has been employed with La Vida since April 2005. In addition to her licensure as a Developmental Specialist, Clarissa is also a licensed social worker with experience in a variety of education and human service settings. clarissa@lvfnm.org
Susie Rhoderick, Early Intervention Program Manager
Our Early Intervention Program Manager for Cibola County services is Susie Rhoderick. Susie joined La Vida in October 2011, when La Vida began providing services in Cibola County. Susie has five years experience in early intervention services both as a manager and as a Developmental Specialist. Susie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human and Community Service. susie@lvfnm.org
Gina Atchison, Finance Manager
Our Finance Manager, Gina Atchison, has been employed with La Vida since December 2008. Gina holds a degree in Accounting. She is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll related functions, as well as benefits data collection and reporting. gina@lvfnm.org
Maggie Montoya, Child Care Lead Teacher
Our Child Care Lead Teacher, Maggie Montoya, has been employed with La Vida since May 2007. Maggie was instrumental in the inception of the Child Care center which opened in June 2007. Maggie’s philosophy and dedication to early childhood development is an asset to our child care. maggiem@lvfnm.org
Katie Otero, Executive Secretary
Our Executive Secretary, Katie Otero, has been employed with La Vida since April 2002. Katie is responsible for agency data collection including our strategic management plan outcomes reporting and client data. Katie also serves as the agency Quality Librarian and provides crucial administrative support to the management team. katie@lvfnm.org
