2023 - 2024 Officers
Executive Board
President
Mariana Sanchez
Mari is a senior who joined Habitat during her freshman year with the goal of helping her community. Since then, she has dedicated countless hours to the club, hoping to make a positive impact. In her free time, Mari enjoys participating in the band and is captain of the color guard.
VICE president
Peter Yungman
My name is Peter Yungman, and I joined the Habitat for Humanity chapter at Cypress Bay High School my sophomore year, which sparked a passion I didn't know existed. I attended nearly every event hosted, and the officers created a safe and fun environment that showed me the difference I could make in my community. My role as Head of Volunteering in my junior year enabled me to plan impactful events such as build sites and beach clean-ups that I know I loved going to as a member. Stepping into my senior year, I've been elected as Vice President. I am eager to continue fostering a spirit of volunteerism among our members. I am passionate about demonstrating to them the power of altruism and how, together, we can make a real difference.
SECretary
Vivian Lopez
Hi, my name is Vivian and I am so excited for all the fun events we have planned this year! From beach cleanups to our build sites, Habitat is all about giving back to our community and I feel so lucky I am able to be a part of that. As secretary, my job is to take notes at all our officer and General meetings and work with my fellow officer team to ensure our club runs smoothly. Again I am so excited to be a part of such an amazing club for yet another year!
TREASURER
Andres Diaz
Andres is currently a Senior. Andres enjoys playing soccer and helping others. He really enjoys spending time with his club members and the club itself. He has big aspirations for the club and has been a committed member since he joined in freshman year and climbed his way up and now in his Senior year, he is the treasurer of the club.
Directors
DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY
Cori Gonzalez
I'm Cori Gonzalez and I am the director of advocacy! I have been in Habitat for 3 years, last year I was part of the events committee and this club is my favorite in the school. I love being part of Habitat, being able to give back to the community and people in need, and I have met so many amazing people and made great friends through it. My job this year is to make sure everyone feels welcome and to make it as fun as possible!
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Sara Calderon
Heyy! I’m Sara, and HFH’s Director of Operations. I’ve been a part of Habitat since my first year here at Cypress. My favorite part has to be being able to help the community. I like to think i have a servants heart, because nothing makes me happier than having the chance to help others and making a positive impact in someones life. Habitat gives me the opportunity to do that, which is why I love it so much.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Paulina Vallecillo
My name is Paulina Vallecillo and I’m Habitat’s Director of Membership for the 2023-2024 school year. It’s my third year being a part of HFH and it’s a club that I’ve been surrounded by since 2018. I started out as a member, became the Head of Fundraising my sophomore year, and now I’m in executive board. In my free time I like to read, practice yoga, or play tennis. I’m super excited for what’s to come.
Ambassadors
Head of Ambassadors
Carolina Lora
My name is Carolina Lora and im the Head of ambassadors! I am from Costa Rica and I love to cook! I love habitat with all my heart since not only has it helped me become a better person, I have also learned life lesson and I have helped people!
My name is Francine Pallini, I'm a junior and I'm a part of the amazing HFH officer team! I'm an ambassador this year and I can't wait to get this year rolling. I'm a very outgoing and social person who loves helping people which is why the role I play is perfect for me. Throughout the years I've been in Habitat, I've made countless memories and friendships, and I cant wait to continue to do so. In my opinion, the best part of Habitat is seeing how happy and how much you can impact others just by doing a simple service for them. I can't wait for this year!!
Ambassador
Francine Pallini
Ambassador
Chiara Ferrari
My name is Chiara Ferrari, I was born and raised in Brazil, but have been living in the USA for the past 5 years. I discovered my passion for this club when I was a Freshman, and ever since then, I've been working with it. My favorite part about it is knowing how much of a difference it makes in our local society. My dream is to one day live in Europe and study marketing management.
Ambassador
Macie
I was previously a freshman ambassador for Habitat, and am continuing as an ambassador in my sophomore year. I enjoy Habitat as it allows me to contribute to my community while making a positive impact, which is what I aspire to do. I love supporting Habitat and participating in their events. I like to pass time by reading, riding my bike, or hanging with my friends.
Fundraising
HEAD OF FUNDRAISING
Marianna Jimenez
​Hey Habitat! I’m Marianna, the head of our fundraising committee!! My job focuses on raising money for our amazing cause and club through fun events!
Media Operations
Events
photographer/Social MEDIA
Isabella Galarraga
Media
Jillian Nowack
Hi, I'm Jillian Nowack a senior here at school and this is my 4th year in HFH. I am a part of the media team focusing on TikTok and remind updates to keep everyone up to date on the activities and events we have going on throughout the year. I’m so excited to see what this year has in store for us!
EVents cordinator
Federico Marin
Hi, I’m Federico, I’m one of the events coordinators for Habitat. I’m a senior and I’ve been involved with Habitat for 3 years. Participating in Hfh events has been one of the highlights of my highschool journey.
EVENTS
Leticia Gonzalez
I’m Leticia Gonzalez and I am part of the Event committee for Habitat for Humanity. In my free time, I like to shop, bake, and hang out with friends. My primary responsibility in Habitat is to assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of various community engagement and social events for our members. I’m so excited to be a part of Habitat for the 4th year and meet so many new people!!
Service Hours
SERVICE HOURS Manager
Sebastian Avila
Hi, I’m Sebastian Avila, your community service hour manager. I have been in habitat for 3 years and every year has been a blast, meeting new people and doing fun stuff. My goal is to translate my experiences to members and have the most fun year possible!