Rev. Dr. Joanne Rodríguez is Executive Director of the Hispanic Theological Initiative (HTI) and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA. Since 1999, she has worked collaboratively with students, faculty, deans, directors of non-profit educational programs, and presidents to ensure that HTI doctoral students complete their doctoral studies and become leaders who make an impact in theological and religious education as well as in the larger landscape of education. Rev. Dr. Rodríguez holds an honorary doctorate from the Iliff School of Theology, where she also served as the Commencement Speaker for the class of 2024; ThM and MDiv degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary; and a BA from Pace University. The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) honored her with a 2024 Women in Leadership Trailblazer. She is a teaching elder at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Trenton, New Jersey.

Email: Joanne.Rodriguez@ptsem.edu

A native Colombian, Ángela joined HTI in 1999, after a career working for multinational companies. The transition required a bit of adjustment, but soon Ángela developed a deep passion for HTI’s mission, through the stories of the now more than 160 scholars she has worked for. Ángela is a graduate of Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca and Institución Universitaria Politécnico Grancolombiano, with Bachelor’s degrees in business and languages and computer sciences. She sees in each one of the graduates a role model for her daughter.

Email: Angela.Schoepf@ptsem.edu

Suzette Aloyo, a descendent of Puerto Rican parents, grew up in the Bronx, New York.  The majority of Suzette’s career was spent in the legal field.  First as a paralegal in corporations then 13 years in a prominent NY law firm working on trusts & estates, corporate and labor law.  Moving to the Princeton area in 2000, Suzette has been aware and a part of the Princeton Theological Seminary community through her husband, Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo, Jr.  Over the past seventeen years, Suzette has also served as administrative assistant and office manager at a couple of area organizations. She looks forward to bringing to HTI her talents and skill set to further the objectives of the program.

Email: Suzette.Aloyo@ptsem.edu

Email:  Isabel.Gonazalez@ptsem.edu

Julianna Rivera is from Inglewood, California and was raised in a Guatemalan household. She obtained her BA in Business administration from Vanguard University. She was involved in the Student Government Association at Vanguard in her role as Director of Academic and Student Success as well as being an administrative intern at a church in California. With a deep passion for supporting those who feel called to serve both in the church and in academia, Julianna is compelled to be a bridge in the formation of this important work. With a heart for helping others grow in their faith and knowledge, she hopes to continue empowering individuals to pursue their calling and make an impact in these vital areas.

Noreen Santos, who is Puerto Rican, was born and raised in the Bronx, New York.  Graduating with a BS in Business Administration, Noreen worked as a programmer/analyst, 13 years in NYC’s Financial District. Always involved in church from young, she accepted God’s calling on her life to enter Princeton Theological Seminary obtaining her MDiv in ’02. Afterward, she served the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer of East Brooklyn as pastor for 16 years. As the church experience ended, seeking God’s guidance brought her back to familiar ground, Hispanic Theological Seminary where she worked as a student aide while enrolled at PTS. She looks forward to working with the HTI in meeting their goals.

Jasmin Gonzalez is a Senior in her MDiv program at Princeton Theological Seminary. She was born and raised in the Central Valley of California and attended Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. Jasmin has her BA in Biblical Studies and Theology and hopes to continue in higher education through research and teaching. She aspires to bridge her context, including her Hispanic heritage, with the world around her and is excited to acquire new skills for doing so while working at HTI.

Isaiah Horne is a Master of Divinity student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area, he was formed by the city’s rich cultural landscape and interracial history. He received a bachelor’s degree in History from UC Santa Barbara, before going on to receive a master’s degree in History from Baylor University. His thesis, Faith in Action, discussed the connected histories of Black and Mexican American civil rights activism in Texas. Currently, Isaiah plans to pursue a career in ministry with the hopes of one day pastoring a multicultural and multiethnic church. He is excited to contribute to HTI’s mission of empowerment, education, and representation, by serving as a student aide.

Sergio Rodriguez is a Master of Divinity and Master of Christian Education and Formation candidate at Princeton Theological Seminary. He received a bachelor’s degree in Theology with a concentration in Pastoral Leadership from Vanguard University in Southern California. Sergio graduated magna cum laude and was honored with the Outstanding Student in Pastoral Leadership award. Raised in a Salvadoran household in Northeast Georgia, Sergio is driven by his passion for service, creativity, and education. He strives to be a bridge of empowerment for marginalized, overlooked, and underserved communities. He plans to further his education and pursue both pastoral and teaching ministries. Sergio is excited to work with HTI in empowering current and future scholars as they serve the mosaic of humanity.