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ESODIE GEIGER
Executive Director
Over ten years and hundreds of students later, Esodie has had the pleasure of shaping this boutique organization into a formidable education center. Her work in the nonprofit sector began in 1989 when she volunteered at a center in Upstate New York that served migrant farmworkers. By 1992, she received her ESL tutor training through Literacy Volunteers of America. After moving to Albuquerque in 2012, she found herself looking for a volunteer opportunity that led her to Ethos. The right to basic literacy for everyone keeps her plugging away daily. When she’s not working you might find her filming a movie (she’s been in 65 film/ TV productions), walking her three dogs, or working on her latest piece of fiction.
Meg’s journey is all about fostering communities where everyone can flourish. Originally from Baltimore, Meg lives with a spirit of curiosity and a heart full of dreams and has enjoyed immersing herself in other cultures. After getting her BA in Peacebuilding and Community Development, Meg set out to support communities experiencing marginalization. One of her passions is conflict transformation. She has worked in non-profits focused on supporting people experiencing incarceration, as a youth advocate, and in education. For her, literacy is all about empowering individuals to pursue their own dreams. A self-declared nerd, Meg devours books and enjoys novels, memoirs, histories, and theory. Though she once wanted to go to circus school she now lives in the circus with her two wild boys. She daydreams about learning aerial silks, doing a solidarity learning tour in Cuba, and backpacking the Pacific Rim Trail. She’d also like to garden but so far hasn’t kept any plants alive through an Albuquerque summer.
MEG PERALTA-SILVA
Program Coordinator
VALENTINA OYANEDEL
Program Aide
Valentina was born in Chile and has always loved reading and learning new things.
Curious by nature, she is constantly looking for ways to grow and improve herself. Having grown up near the sea, she still misses it now that she lives in New Mexico. In her free time, Valentina enjoys taking walks and visiting bookstores, even though her to-be-read list is already very long. She is also interested in pursuing a future career focused on helping people, particularly in fields that connect social support and criminology.
Makayla is a recent University of New Mexico graduate. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Human Services and Social Policy. Makyala has experience supporting first-generation and underserved students through her work in UNM student affairs and as an Elementary School tutor. Makayla is passionate about helping others navigate challenges, connect with resources, and feel supported in their goals, and hopes to continue growing in the helping profession through future graduate study in counseling or social work.
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MAKAYLA MARTINEZ
Student Coordinator
SAGE JIJANA
Basic Literacy Enrollment Assessor
Sage is an Albuquerque native currently completing her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science at the University of New Mexico. She is passionate about art, DIY projects, and spending time outdoors, often exploring the beautiful hiking trails throughout New Mexico. An avid animal lover, Sage enjoys fostering puppies and kittens through her local animal shelter.
Through her undergraduate studies, Sage has built a strong foundation in linguistics and speech and language disorders. She has had the opportunity to shadow professionals working with diverse populations across a wide range of ages and abilities, further strengthening her passion for communication and education. Sage is excited to combine her academic knowledge, clinical experiences, and enthusiasm for helping others to support the literacy and success of the students she serves.
Our Staff: Meet the Team
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