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Rena Lee
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Dean Smith
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Gary Potter
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Francisco Martinez
francisco@heartofthecitysports.org
Francisco is a passionate educator and counselor with a deep commitment to helping marginalized youth reach their full potential. Born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, Francisco has always been a fan of soccer, which played an important role in his life as a player in his youth and his development as a person. Francisco earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2017 and later went on to earn his Master's in Education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2020. Throughout his professional career, Francisco has dedicated his time and energy to working with youth from underserved communities across the country as a teacher, soccer coach, Dean of Students, and counselor.
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Letisia Gutierrez
letisia@heartofthecitysports.org
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Adrian Roman
aroman@heartofthecitysports.org
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Audrey Nannenga
audrey@heartofthecitysports.org
After graduating with a degree in Social Work from Olivet Nazarene University, Audrey spent most of her career in Indianapolis, Indiana working directly with homeless families. She supported and encouraged families as they worked to meet their goals for lasting change. In her 20 years with a small community development organization, she played many roles and gained much experience in program management, grant writing and grant management, as well as the unique workings of non-profits. Audrey and her dog Tank look forward to all kinds of new adventures here in Waukegan.
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Alejandro Sotelo
alejandro@heartofthecitysports.org
Alejandro graduated from Trinity Christian College in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. During his time at Trinity, he played for four years for the men's soccer team. The following year Alejandro was a graduate assistant coach at Campbellsville University for the Men's soccer team. One of many goals for Alejandro is to develop young soccer athletes on and off the field.
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Natasha Kopystynsky
natasha@heartofthecitysports.org
Having grown up playing soccer in the northwest suburbs, Natasha has always had a love for the game. After earning her B.A. in Psychology at Pine Manor College, where she played soccer as well, she began her career helping youth with severe emotional and behavioral needs. Natasha has a passion for helping youth attain their goals and is excited to help young athletes accomplish their ambitions through soccer.
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Daniel Giraldo
daniel@heartofthecitysports.org
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Nicole Borchers
nicole@heartofthecitysports.
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Elizabeth Contreras
elizabeth@heartofthecitysports.org
Elizabeth has worked with Waukegan Schools as a volunteer for the past 5 years and has helped with programs to improve school safety as well as implement better after school programs. Elizabeth’s passion is helping kids to find balance in their lives through sports. Elizabeth is currently attending college. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, and watching her younger daughter play soccer with HOTC, but what she most enjoys is spending time with her family.