Staff

Our staff is comprised of dedicated, engaged, and caring individuals who love their work and the community they serve. Several of our staff members were raised in the local area and attended our programs with their families before joining our team. We pride ourselves on our close partnership with our community and we encourage you to contact us with any questions, concerns, or comments.

Annie Ansell
Executive Director

 

 

“Dysart Community Center has come to mean so much to me, family, friends and opportunities for those in our community to really strive hard and succeed in life.  I am so humbled by the work done by my colleagues and our volunteers.  My mission has always been to make a difference in this world.”

 

Priscilla Duenaz, Director of Youth Programs

“It takes a village to raise a child, that’s very true and each day coming to the community center isn’t work for me. It’s investing in the youth and insuring that they know they are loved and cared for. I get the blessing out of all of it at the end of each day knowing I invested my time in making a difference. –Thank You”

 

 

 

Alex Mejia
Adult Education Coordinator

“I have two younger brothers and a younger sister.  My favorite team is the Boston Celtics and I enjoy watching basketball, football and soccer.  My parents are from El Salvador and I enjoy pupusas!!  I believe education is the key to our future, and I will strive hard to help make this journey a valuable one.”

 

 

 

 

 

Bridgette Olivas
After School Teacher

Bridgette, Before & After School Teacher – El Mirage Site

“My name is Bridgette and I am the teacher for the 2021-22 after-school program. I have been going to the Dysart Community Center since I was five years old and as I got older, I had the opportunity to volunteer for a few years and ended up getting a job offer as a result! I also love spending my time painting and I am currently enrolled in my second year of the Vet Sciences program at West-Mec. It is always great to learn so many different things from the kids and become a leader to them as I did with my teachers as a kid.”

MariaJose, Surprise Site After School Teacher

Roy Pena, Transportation