About HisBA

Committees of the Board

HisBA's programs are run by committees of the Board of Directors. These are the 2026–2027 committee assignments, updated August 2026. Members are welcome on every committee.

Volunteer for a committee Meet the Board

Membership

Co-Chairs: Nelson Ocampo & Enrique Jaramillo

Subcommittees

• Membership Drives
• LLM Outreach
• Paralegals

Programs & Events

Co-Chairs: Dubraska Jaramillo, Lena Silva & Jackie Tobin

Subcommittees

• Gala: Marisa Leon, Dubraska Jaramillo, Rocio Mendoza, Natalie Gonzales, Nelson Ocampo, Daniel N. Ramirez
• Holiday Party: Daniel Rodriguez**, Jackie Tobin & Alex Farias-Sorrels (Subcommittee Chair)
• HNBA Events Liaison: Daniel Ramirez & Ruth Mendez (Subcommittee Chairs)
• Happy Hours & Other Events: Lena Silva, Alex Farias-Sorrels
• CLE & Forums

Members

• Jessica Gonzalez
• Enrique Jaramillo
• Luke Gilman
• Diana Gomez
• Angeles Cassin
• Eduardo Alvarez**
• Brizza Ortiz

Fundraising & Partnerships

Co-Chairs: Dubraska Jaramillo & Gustavo Torres

Subcommittees

• Capital Campaign: Gustavo Torres
• Gala Fundraising: Daniel N. Ramirez, Islara Irgit, Gustavo Torres, Dubraska Jaramillo, Rocio Mendoza, Daniel Avila, Ruth Mendez, Marisa Leon
• Holiday Party: Diana Gomez, Alex Farias-Sorrels
• Partnerships: Daniel Avila, Dubraska Jaramillo
• Auction: Leticia Hernandez**, Nelson Ocampo

Members

• Juan Garcia

Scholarships & Professional Development

Co-Chairs: Daniel Avila, Luke Gilman & Kenneth Krohn

Subcommittees

• Law School Scholarships: Kenneth Krohn & Daniel Avila
• Public Interest Fellowships & Stipends: Luke Gilman
• Pipeline Program: Eric Muñoz, Gabriela Alvarez
• Professional Development Stipends

Members

• Leticia Hernandez**
• Gus Torres
• Jessica Gonzalez

Finance

Co-Chairs: Eric Muñoz & Krisina Zuniga

Members

• David Calvillo
• George Diaz-Arrastia
• Sergio Leal

Mentorship & Coaching

Co-Chairs: Islara Irgit, Chris Domingo & Leticia Hernandez**

Subcommittees

• Student & Early Career Mentorship
• Mid-Career Mentorship
• Coaching Circles: Angeles Cassin

Members

• George Diaz-Arrastia
• Richard Ramirez
• Alex Farias-Sorrels
• David Calvillo

Advisory Board & Historian

Co-Chairs: Sergio Leal, Ruth Mendez & Daniel N. Ramirez

Members

• Luke Gilman
• Hon. Michael Gomez
• Daniel Rodriguez
• Diana Gomez
• Jessica Gonzalez

Government & Legislative Response

Co-Chairs: Tom Forestier & David Calvillo

Members

• Kenneth Krohn
• Sergio Leal
• George Diaz-Arrastia
• Nelson Ocampo
• Diana Gomez

Community Service

Co-Chairs: Jose Molina & Sergio Leal

Subcommittees

• Wesley & Family Houston Events: Ruth Mendez & Tom Forestier (Subcommittee Co-Chairs)
• Law Day Poster Workshop: Kenneth Krohn (Subcommittee Chair)
• Houston Lawyer Referral Service: Nelson Ocampo (Subcommittee Chair)
• Diverse Lawyer Coalition: Lena Silva (Subcommittee Chair)
• Consejos Legales: Hon. Joe Villarreal (Subcommittee Chair)

Members

• Ruth Mendez
• Tom Forestier
• Kenneth Krohn
• Nelson Ocampo
• Lena Silva
• Hon. Joe Villarreal
• Alex Farias-Sorrels

Nominating & Governance

Co-Chairs: Ruth Mendez & Rocio Mendoza

Subcommittees

• Standard Operating Procedures
• Board & Officers Nomination Process

Members

• Sergio Leal
• Daniel Rodriguez
• Eric Muñoz
• Kenneth Krohn
• Tom Forestier

Executive

Chair: Dubraska Jaramillo, President

Members

• Dubraska Jaramillo
• Gus Torres
• Eric Muñoz
• Krisina Zuniga
• Ruth Mendez
• Lena Silva

Tax, Audits & Controls

Chair: Richard Ramirez

Members

• David Calvillo
• Juan Vasquez

** Committee member who is not a member of the Board of Directors.

Interested in serving? Email info@hisbahouston.com or contact any HisBA officer.