STAFF
Tina Lee
Executive Director
Having served in a variety of profit and nonprofit organizations, Tina Lee brings a wide array of skills to her position as Executive Director. Her experience includes: overseeing the operations of an entire organization, setting HR policies and procedures, coordinating various fundraising initiatives, hiring personnel, budgeting and financial forecasting, and working closely with the Board of Directors to support the vision and mission of the organization’s on-going activities. Her leadership skills are well recognized in the community and by organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Lion’s Club, and Rotary Club. With her excellent communication and customer service skills, she is well respected within the business community as well as among churches and organizations. Tina brings a wealth of experience to her role. From 2007-2016, she worked for a local food pantry where she first became a volunteer, then was hired as office manager, and finally was promoted to Executive Director of the entire organization. In 2017, she felt the call to start her own food pantry, and thus Circle of Hope Community Center was born. Tina knows what it takes to run a successful nonprofit and maintain excellent communication with individuals, churches, businesses and organizations that support the mission and vision.
Derek Lee
Communications Director/Retail Pick-up
Derek Lee has served alongside his wife Tina to support the vision of Circle of Hope Community Center (COHCC) since its inception in 2017. He designed and manages COHCC's website; as well as oversees all social media outreach on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. In 2020, he also started assisting in the daily Retail Pick-up of donated food from HEB Wells Branch, HEB 685, ALDI Pflugerville, Target Pflugerville, Costco Cedar Park, and other vendors. Derek graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Communications in Radio-Television-Film. He also served as Managing Director of a church-based theater team for over 18 years.
Intake Coordinator
Olga Huerta
Olga Huerta moved to Pflugerville in 2016 after she retired from ExxonMobil. She has been married for 43 years to her wonderful husband Ernie Huerta and together they have one son, Matt. She serves as COHCC's Intake Coordinator where she helps oversee the intake process for all individuals and families who visit our pantry to be served. Olga truly looks forward to the days she helps serve at Circle of Hope Community Center.
Jesse Petaia
Executive Assistant
Jesse Petaia has periodically volunteered with Circle of Hope Community Center throughout the years since 2017. Before joining Circle of Hope's staff in 2021, she previously worked in property management. As Circle of Hope's Executive Assistant, she handles a variety of tasks including providing administrative support to the Executive Director, serving as the primary point of contact to the public, responding to emails, and answering phone calls. She is a mother of three and married to her awesome husband, RJ Petaia.
Austin Oden
Parking Lot Manager/Retail Pick-up
Austin Oden has enjoyed volunteering at food pantries throughout the years. Austin previously served as an Army Ranger in the U.S. Armed Forces. He is the proud father of two girls. At Circle of Hope, he manages the parking lot and directing of cars during our Drive-Thru serving days every Monday and Friday. Austin also does Retail Pick-up of donated food from HEB Wells Branch, HEB 685, ALDI Pflugerville, Target Pflugerville, Costco Cedar Park, and other vendors.
Becci McClain
Office Manager
Becci McClain is the office manager for Circle of Hope Community Center. Along with routine office duties which include answering the phone, performing data entry, assisting with volunteer orientation, and supporting the staff, Becci also leads a dedicated team of volunteers who scrutinize every donation received to ensure packaging integrity and validate expiration dates. Leading a team through this crucial process ensures that every contribution is vetted and sorted for distribution to ensure the utmost quality and care for those in need. As a lifelong volunteer, Becci has worked with the elderly, persons with "diffabilities", animal shelters, volunteer fire departments, and as a paramedic. When not at Circle of Hope, she enjoys her three children, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; as well as crafting, traveling and photography.
GOVERNING BOARD
Tina Lee
Executive Director/President
Having served in a variety of profit and nonprofit organizations, Tina Lee brings a wide array of skills to her position as Executive Director. Her experience includes: overseeing the operations of an entire organization, setting HR policies and procedures, coordinating various fundraising initiatives, hiring personnel, budgeting and financial forecasting, and working closely with the Board of Directors to support the vision and mission of the organization’s on-going activities. Her leadership skills are well recognized in the community and by organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Lion’s Club, and Rotary Club. With her excellent communication and customer service skills, she is well respected within the business community as well as among churches and organizations. Tina brings a wealth of experience to her role. From 2007-2016, she worked for a local food pantry where she first became a volunteer, then was hired as office manager, and finally was promoted to Executive Director of the entire organization. In 2017, she felt the call to start her own food pantry, and thus Circle of Hope Community Center was born. Tina knows what it takes to run a successful nonprofit and maintain excellent communication with individuals, churches, businesses and organizations that support the mission and vision.
Secretary
Allison Herrera
National Property Subrogation Supervisor, Farmers Insurance
A mother of seven and grandmother of six, Allison Herrera works as a Claims Supervisor at Farmers Insurance where she has worked for the past 30+ years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Management/Human Resource Development from Park University. In her spare time, she delivers Meals on Wheels weekly in the Pflugerville area, visits residents at a local nursing home, volunteers at food pantries, and has spent time helping to rebuild homes with SBP in San Marcos. She also enjoys volunteering at her church, Fellowship - Round Rock, in various capacities including the Concierge team. She desires to serve her community by sharing her love and compassion with others.
Attorney & Counselor at Law, Campos & Cunningham, LLP
Steve Campos has experience in a wide array of civil law, with a concentration in family law. He earned a business degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and graduated in 1989 from The University of Texas School of Law. In 1994, he formed Steve R. Campos, P.C.; and eventually partnered with Jack Cunningham to form Campos & Cunningham, LLP, a boutique law firm that has acquired a reputation for integrity and compassionate service. Steve is also an accomplished musician, having performed publicly with the piano and guitar since the 1970's; and continues to help lead worship at various churches and small groups. With his wife Julie and their two children, he remains active with the Austin community, including having volunteered at the Travis County Jail for over a decade. Steve strives to improve life in the city through his private practice, his innovations, and his service, giving all the glory and thanksgiving to the God he serves.
Steve Campos
Legal Counsel
Derek Lee
Communications Director/Financial Committee Chairman
Derek Lee has served alongside his wife Tina to support the vision of Circle of Hope Community Center (COHCC) since its inception in 2017. He designed and manages COHCC's website; as well as oversees all social media outreach on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. In 2020, he also started doing the daily Retail Pick-up of donated food from HEB Wells Branch, ALDI Pflugerville, and Target Pflugerville. Derek graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Communications in Radio-Television-Film. He also served as Managing Director of a church-based theater team for over 18 years.