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
    • Eight (8) Free Books
    • Storytime Saturdays
    • Summer Reading Challenge
    • 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
  • FAQs
  • Research

Meet our Board of Directors

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​Louie Gonzalez
PRESIDENT
El Paso Electric
Contract Negotiator

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​Russell Booth

Board Treasurer
Fund Development Officer
Paso del Norte Children's Development Center

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​Sofia Vega
SECRETARY
El Paso ISD
Educator
University of Texas - El Paso Graduate

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​Ivan Chavarria

Board Member
Public Relations Specialist
El Paso Electric

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​Tomas Porras-Acosta
​Vice-President

Associate Attorney
Scott Hulse Law Firm

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​Jackie Dean

Retired Librarian
Director
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Paula Madriles
FOUNDER
Ex-Officio Board Member

Employer:
El Paso Retired EPISD
Former Positions:
Resource Teacher El Paso ISD, 10 years
Literacy Leader El Paso ISD, 10 years
Other: Certified Master Reading Teacher, UTEP

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