Meet the Team
Welcome to the heart of Help Your Neighbor.
Our team is a small diverse group of researchers, educators, advocates and community builders who share a single purpose:
To empower the local community of Northeast Georgia through sustainable resources.
Sandra Rodriguez | Co-founder
Sandra grew up in a tight-knit, working-class neighborhood where neighbors organized acts of care, teaching Sandra that real change happens when people show up for each other. This led to Sandra and Peter Hannsen co-founding Help Your Neighbor.
Peter Hansen | Co-founder
Peter brings a strong passion for innovation and creative-problem solcing to the team. With a shared background with Sandra Rodriguez, he focuses on building programs that empower individuals and promote long-term impact.
Carmen Espinoza Montega | Operations Administrator
Carmen first inspired Sandra through her first volunteer event, taking Sandra in first person to see the scenes of what it's like helping people. Carmen is now seen with helping at every event. In charges of handling day-to-day operations.
Natalie Brushwick | Social Media Specialist
Natalie is a student at Gwinnett Technical College, specializing in Social Media Marketing. She's gathered over 100 recruits since her first day.