{"id":13122,"date":"2026-02-04T18:38:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=13122"},"modified":"2026-02-04T18:38:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:38:58","slug":"esperanza-names-interim-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/esperanza-names-interim-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPERANZA NAMES INTERIM LEADER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Zully-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13123 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Zully-copy-244x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Zully-copy-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Zully-copy.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/a>CLEVELAND, January 28, 2026<strong>: <\/strong>Esperanza, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Zulayka \u201cZully\u201d Ruiz-Barral M.Ed. as Interim Leader, as the organization launches a national search for the next CEO.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cZully\u2019s deep institutional knowledge and unwavering commitment to Esperanza\u2019s mission make her the ideal leader during this transition,\u201d said Pam Hobe, Esperanza Board President. \u201cWe are confident she will provide stability and continued progress as we actively search for Esperanza\u2019s next CEO.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Zully joined Esperanza in 2010 as a Family Engagement Coordinator, progressing to serve as Director of Programs, leading nationally recognized, award-winning programs to improve educational outcomes for learners of all levels.<\/p>\n<p>The board has engaged Koya Partners, a national leader in conducting nonprofit executive searches, to launch a comprehensive search for Esperanza\u2019s next CEO.\u00a0 In the meantime, Esperanza, through its Staff, Directors, and Board members, remains strong and deeply committed to its mission of serving the Northeast Ohio Hispanic\/Latino and needs-based communities, and will continue its work without interruption.<\/p>\n<p>The Board of Directors thanks former CEO Margaret Sanchez for her service and contributions during her tenure and wishes her success in her future endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ABOUT ESPERANZA<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the past 45 years, Esperanza (meaning hope) has worked to build pathways to opportunity through education for Northeast Ohio\u2019s future workforce, supporting learners at every stage of their journey. From early leadership development, academic support, postsecondary persistence, workforce readiness, and adult education, Esperanza is committed to ensuring opportunity extends beyond the classroom into meaningful employment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CLEVELAND, January 28, 2026: Esperanza, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Zulayka \u201cZully\u201d Ruiz-Barral M.Ed. as Interim Leader, as the organization launches a national search for the next CEO. \u201cZully\u2019s deep institutional knowledge and unwavering commitment to Esperanza\u2019s mission make her the ideal leader during this transition,\u201d said Pam Hobe, Esperanza Board 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