Before joining GK, Esthela spent 23 years working with community and government organizations that serve children, youth, and families. Her work and advocacy include providing resources and support to victims of domestic violence, managing services for adolescent behavioral health cases, and promoting child abuse prevention through the Healthy Families Arizona home visiting program. Throughout her career, Esthela has taken on various roles, including resource specialist, advocate, home visitor, team leader, supervisor, quality assurance specialist, statewide coordinator, and director. In her work with families and children, she has learned that families need leaders who can guide, advocate, and serve with empathy and compassion across different family support services. As a result, one of her passions is mentoring other professionals by sharing her knowledge and experience to help them grow both professionally and personally.

Esthela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Phoenix. She is a translator of English and Spanish.

On a personal level, Esthela lives with her family in Southern Arizona. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to learn about different cultures and histories, exploring new places, trying new foods, and connecting with others. She also loves plants, gardening, and spin biking with friends.