true ridge team

Lori Garcia-McCammon, co-founder, is the positive force behind the organization, working hard to create better lives for those who share her heritage and culture. She was driving social progress, creating tangible change and making strides in advocating for people who face barriers every day. After years of witnessing injustices from inside the court system, Lori wanted to do right for the Latin community. Her passion was to advocate for the Hispanic population in Western North Carolina and ensure that they have an effective, collective network of services within reach.

Edward McCammon

Co-Founder

Lori Garcia-McCammon

Co-Founder

Melisa S. Escobar

Executive Director

828-513-0991

melisas@trueridge.org

Alejandra Carro

Associate Director

828-205-1170

alejandrac@trueridge.org

Connie Fernside

Accounting

828-205-1170

connief@trueridge.org

Veronica Castañeda

Receptionist

828-205-1170

veronicac@trueridge.org

Daniela Maldonado

Advocacy Coordinator

Case Manager

828-513-0113

danielam@trueridge.org

Celina Valdez

La Promesa Coordinator

828-376-9119

celinav@trueridge.org

Arlette Hernandez

Staff Support

828-490-1205

arletteh@trueridge.org

Christina Hawley-Holtgreven, ESQ

Immigration Attorney

(limited to the practice of Federal Immigration Law in NC)

828-579-7192

familyimmigrationprogram@gmail.com

Talia Cruz

Immigration Paralegal

828-579-7192

taliac@trueridge.org

Kevin Colin

Immigration Paralegal

828-290-9251

kevinc@trueridge.org