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About Us

Tec Centro York, a division of the York Community Resource Center, is a leading provider of bilingual education and skills training. We empower people in historically underserved communities to discover their potential and create opportunities for satisfying work in high-demand fields, such as allied health, construction, building maintenance, and culinary arts! We also offer career counseling, placement assistance, and access to employment navigators. 

Our Mission

Empowering historically underserved communities through bilingual education and skills training, helping individuals transition from unemployment and underemployment to family-sustaining careers.

Our Vision

Building a vibrant community where everyone has access to education, skills training, and career pathways to discover and achieve their full potential.

We Train

Empowering your future through skill development.

We Educate

Building knowledge for lifelong success.

We Provide Help

Guiding you toward opportunities and support.

Join us to discover your potential and create opportunities!

Board of Directors

Jose A. Serrano MD, MHA

Chair

Jose A. Serrano MD, MHA

Chair and Site Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine – UPMC Hanover

Richard Craighead

Vice Chair

Richard Craighead

Entrepreneur – Richard Craighead Construction, Inc.

Sam Gantz, CPA

Treasurer

Sam Gantz, CPA

Partner – emc, CPAs

Dan Byrnes

Secretary

Dan Byrnes

HR Generalist – Glatfelter Insurance Group

Loren H. Kroh

Board Member

Loren H. Kroh

Retired – Corvus, LLC

Benton Jackson

Board Member

Benton Jackson

Lieut. Colonel – United States Airforce

Brittney Beckwith

Board Member

Brittney Beckwith

Assistant Vice President Community Banking Branch Manager II – Traditions Bank, A Division of ACNB Bank

Jessica Brubaker

Board Member

Jessica Brubaker

Executive Director – Keystone Kidspace

Catherine Roque

Board Member

Catherine Roque

Marketing Manager – Hershey Federal Credit Union

Randell Jackson

Board Member

Randell Jackson

Realtor – Keller Williams Realty

Chawna Griffith- Myers

Board Member

Chawna Griffith- Myers

Director of Development and Community Engagement – Shadowfax

Dr. Tara Slagle, PhD, MSN, RN, NE-BEC, CPHQ

Board Member

Dr. Tara Slagle, PhD, MSN, RN, NE-BEC, CPHQ

Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Patient Care Services – UPMC Hanover

Our Team

AliceAnne Frost

Executive Director

AliceAnne Frost

A champion of positive change in the community, AliceAnne leads Tec Centro York in its mission to empower people to discover their potential and create opportunities, while celebrating cultural diversity.

Our team is eager to work with you and is excited to watch your potential grow!

Cheryl Peterson

Finance Director

Cheryl Peterson

As Finance Director, Cheryl manages, tracks, and reports on the organization’s finances, from grants and donations to staffing and services.

It is so satisfying to watch this organization grow and provide essential job-readiness skills for our neighbors in need.

Yahaira Alvarado

Operations Director

Yahaira Alvarado

As Operations Director, Yahaira is responsible for ensuring Tec Centro York’s educational offerings are fully supported with staffing, resources, facilities, and more!

From enrollment to completion, Tec Centro York’s program participants recognize the value of advancing their education and in turn, their career opportunities.