Meet Our Team

Executive Director

Through passion and conviction to serve, Karen incorporated Aztec Foreign Labor in 2004 in order to bridge the connection between local, small and seasonal business owners and a reliable labor force. The company blossomed into servicing employers nationwide until she took a hiatus in 2011 to work for the Office of Foreign Labor Certification at the US Department of Labor in Washington, DC. There, she served as a liaison for the Ombudsman Program, advocating for H-2A and H-2B employers, drafting and developing policy papers and making recommendations to improve program policy and procedures on a National level.

In 2016, she left Washington to reincorporate Aztec Foreign Labor, and since then, the business has grown exponentially. She continues to seek out strategic solutions for employers wanting to take their small and seasonal businesses to the next level through the H-2B program.

Senior Business Consultant

Joe spent 35 years with Ashland, Inc. serving as a construction supervisor, manager and director.  The last 15 years were spent with Valvoline, Inc. managing and controlling a $22M project budget; overseeing project engineers, contractors, vendors and supplies; developing architectural  building drawings and specifications; design, oversight and implementation of the current facility image; project quality control oversight; and development and implementation of the computer maintenance management system.  These responsibilities involved both corporate and franchise development.  Valvoline expanded their retail presence across the country 450% during his tenure. He puts this valuable experience to good use in providing guidance and consultation to Team Aztec.

Director of Operations

A daughter of migrant farmers and a first-generation born U.S. citizen, Irene brings passion and pride to her role in Aztec serving the agricultural community in California and across the United States. While a humanitarian at heart with two decades of experience in bilingual education and international community development initiatives, Irene has lately focused on labor relations through the H-2A and H-2B temporary labor certification programs. She brings years of administrative experience and vision to Aztec - always looking for ways to instigate improvement. With her growing knowledge of temporary labor processes and regulations, she's become an integral member of the Aztec Team.

Administrative Consular Processing Coordinator

Breeza lived in Guatemala City for 32 years and moved to the United States with her family​. ​ ​F​or the last 14 years she has ​exceled in human resource​ management and implementation of labor laws. ​She has a Bachelor​'s​ degree in Administration and ​Master's ​D​egree in ​L​abor ​L​aw.

Passionate about helping others in their pursuit for job opportunities in this country, she joined the Aztec team to serve employers and workers alike achieve success in the workplace.

H-2B Case Manager

Anna is a bilingual professional from Medellin, Colombia. She courageously immigrated to the United States in hopes of finding the “American Dream” at a very young age with her parents. Anna brings over a decade of experience in the administrative and legal profession as well as streamlining operations and office management. As part of the Aztec Team she helps manage the comprehensive administration of H-2B applications and processes to secure reliable seasonal labor.

H-2B Case Manager (Lead)

Ana is originally from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. She immigrated to the United States with her family at 7 years old. She grew up in Eastern North Carolina and eventually moved to Charlotte, North Carolina where she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor’s of Political Science and Latin American Studies and Master’s in Latin American Studies.

She is passionate about helping foreign workers pursue job opportunities in the U.S., building relationships and connections, and working with teams to achieve common goals.

Consular Processing Coordinator (Monterrey, Mexico)

Rodrigo has extensive experience in H-2 visa processing, recently serving six years at the US Embassy in Mexico City. There he served as the Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Specialist and Deputy Team Lead, and was responsible for processing H-2A, H-2B, J1 and F1 visas among others. He also worked closely with the Fraud Prevention Unit. He serves as an integral part of appointment setting and group processing in Mexico and constantly looks for creative ways to save both employers and workers time and money during visa processing.

Consular Processing Coordinator Assistant (Monterrey, Mexico)

I am a licensed Business Administrative Executive with more than 15 years of experience. I have utilized this experience in my role as Assistant Processing Coordinator for the last 2 years. I am also a mother and homemaker, but what gives me ultimate satisfaction is to serve and help the most vulnerable and needy.

What is the essence of life? To serve others and do it well.

Aristóteles.

Consular Processing Coordinator (Tijuana, Mexico)

Saul joined the Team Aztec in an auxiliary role to assist in worker communication and processing. He has since ascended to the level of primary Worker Representative in Tijuana, representing mostly H-2A clients. He is meticulous with details and reports and has a passion for helping his fellow comrades achieve their personal career goals through the H-2 visa program. He is a man of faith and values integrity as utmost importance in worker and employer relationships.

Consular Processing Coordinator (Central America/ Northern Triangle Countries)

Fernando has been representing H-2A and H-2B workers at U.S. Consulates in Guatemala and most of Central America for the past 18 years. He is very communicative and available to provide clients with the latest insight on consular policies and international travel requirements. We applaud Fernando for his diligence in making flight travel possible for visa holders during the pandemic. Fernando cares about his clients, both employers and workers and makes safety a priority.

Dedicated Recruiter (UDWSS.com)

A native of Veracruz, Mexico; Daniel is a third generation farmer-turned-entrepreneur, and combines his farming background, interviewing and selection skills, and extensive experience with technology into a single role to locate and hire the best workers from Mexico, the Northern Triangle (Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador) and Jamaica..

He has direct access to an endless supply of workers in different disciplines and industries: Agriculture, Lawn and Landscaping, Construction, Seafood Hospitality, Carnival and Amusement, Restaurant and more.

Daniel has worked in a variety of fields, including education, telecommunications, non-governmental organizations, and finance. He currently works as a Recruiter and Case Manager at UDW Staffing Solutions in Stamford, Connecticut.

Daniel is a married father of two kids. He likes to travel, read nonfiction books, and go wine tasting.