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sly guzman

Chief Executive Officer

sly@sidebysidekids.org

Born and raised in the small cotton-farming community of Lamesa, TX, Sly first attended Midland Community College with the help and encouragement of his high school journalism teacher, a man who demonstrated to him the impact ... more

Sarah Ribeiro

Vice President of Development + Communication

sarah.ribeiro@sidebysidekids.org

Sarah’s love for people and adventure began in the quiet little town of Mankato, Minnesota. Although an Austinite since 2008, Sarah was raised in Hawaii and later, she and her family spent a decade in Europe where...

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Christina Andrus

Afterschool Program Director

christina.andrus@sidebysidekids.org

Christina is a native Texan and is proud to once again call Austin home. Born and raised in DFW, she first came to Austin in 2014 to be a Longhorn. It was through involvement in the local church and college ministries ... more

Bianca Salazar

Executive Assistant

bianca.salazar@sidebysidekids.org

Bianca is a native Austinite, and she is one of five siblings. She was raised in a bilingual home that fostered a culture of curiosity for the world. As a result, she has always been interested in languages and deeply desires to learn about cultures that differ from hers ... more

Claire Costilow

Communication & Development Specialist

claire.costilow@sidebysidekids.org

Claire is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in public relations and a minor in Spanish language. She was raised in Austin, where ...more

Brandon Kaiser

Afterschool Program Manager

brandon.kaiser@sidebysidekids.org

Brandon was born and mostly raised in Cheyenne, WY, with a few years spent in Colorado and Arkansas. He attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie Wyoming where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a concentration in... more.

Atalia Palma

Volunteer and Intern Specialist

atalia.palma@sidebysidekids.org

Atalia Palma is originally from California and moved to Texas in 2024. She was raised in a bilingual home and is the youngest of eight siblings. Atalia is passionate about creativity, freedom, and exploring ideas that are out of the ordinary... more.

Bri Voudouris

JJ Pickle Afterschool Program Coordinator
bri.voudouris@sidebysidekids.org

Bri grew up in North Carolina and attended Appalachian State University, where she graduated with her Bachelors in Sustainable Development.  She is a people-centered leader with experience in helping others...more.

Raven Johnson

Travis Heights Afterschool Program Coordinator

raven.johnson@sidebysidekids.org

Raven was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and relocated to Texas in 2005 due to Hurricane Katrina. She’s an experienced and passionate educator with over 10 years working within youth ministries...more.

Sara Leisure

J. Houston Afterschool Program Coordinator

sara.leisure@sidebysidekids.org

Sara was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Westminster College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education. She has lived in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and moved to...more.

Tiffany Winchester

T.A. Brown Afterschool Program Coordinator

tiffany.jackson@sidebysidekids.org

Tiffany is a proud Texas native who has been born and raised in the state. She is a fun-loving educator with a spunky personality. She has worked for daycares and organizations, guiding the youth...more.

oralia Lopez

All Saints Afterschool Program Coordinator

oralia.lopez@sidebysidekids.org 

Oralia is a native Austinite, she was raised in a bi-lingual home that fostered community and hospitality, she's involved in children and middle school ministries and thrives in relational ministry. She loves the...more.

Jeff Krantz

Board Chairman

Jeff joined the board in January 2023. After 25 years of leadership roles in the technology industry he is redirecting his time to serve Christian based organizations in Austin and the surrounding area ...more

Tollie Bernard

Treasurer

Partner, Sequoia Holdings Management Company, LLC

Tollie joined the board in 2002. He has served in various roles on the board and more recently led our annual golf fundraiser. A native Texan, Tollie grew up in Dallas and has been in Austin since 1992. He and his wife Ann have 4 children – Kate  ... more 

taylor holcomb

Secretary

Attorney, Jackson Walker LLP

Taylor joined the board in November 2017. A native Austinite, Taylor grew up in some of Austin’s public schools. He and his wife Erin have two boys and a girl – Jimmy (7), John David (5), and Louisa (2). They have been active members of All Saints ... more

mike shannon

Board Member

Partner, Vianovo

Mike joined the board in 2010 and has served as Chair (2013-2015, 2017-2018), Vice Chair (2011-2013) and head of the Development Committee (2010-2013). He was a Side by Side volunteer tutor in 2006-2007 and has been involved in  ... more