Books Are GEMS
"The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!"
~Dr. Seuss
  • Who We Are
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact us
    • GEMS News
  • What We Do
    • Six (6) Free Books a Month!
    • Storytime Saturdays
    • Test Prep Student Resources
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Educator Support & Materials
    • Major Distribution
    • General Bookstore
    • Rx to Read
  • Where To Find Us
  • Donate
  • Newsletters
    • April 2020 Newsletter
    • March 2020 Newsletter
    • February 2020 Newsletter
    • January 2020 Newsletter
    • September 2019 Newsletter
    • August 2019 Newsletter
    • July 2019 Newsletter
    • Spring 2019 Newsletter
  • Our Partners
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Special Events
    • Summer Reading Challenge
  • FAQs
  • Research

Meet our Board of Directors

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​Louie Gonzalez
PRESIDENT

Employer: 
El Paso Electric
Position:
Contract Negotiator
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Lisa Zamarripa
VICE PRESIDENT

Employer:
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Position:
Senior Cash Analyst

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Sofia Vega
SECRETARY
Employer:
El Paso ISD, Ysleta ISD
Position:
Substitute Teacher, Teacher Candidate, University of Texas - El Paso Graduate Student
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​Paul Haupt
TREASURER

Employer: 
Ysleta ISD, Socorro ISD
Position:
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Teacher, Instructional Specialist, 
Administrator, Teacher and Admin
​Mentor, 42 years
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Jackie Dean
Board Member
Retired
School Librarian and Library Advocate


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Paula Madriles
FOUNDER
Ex-Officio Board Member

Employer:
El Paso ISD
Position:
Resource Teacher El Paso ISD, 10 years
Literacy Leader El Paso ISD, 10 years
Other: Certified Master Reading Teacher, UTEP

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Chuck Fernandez
Ex-Officio Emeritus Board Member

Employer:
BBVA Compass Bank
Position:
Bank Manager
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