DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2023) — In alignment with our desire for transparency with the community and those who follow our work, Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) is proud to announce we have new leadership on our Executive Committee.
As of January 2023, Alexandra Dermody has been serving as President of the organization. Dermody originally came to QCI as an Integrated Voter Engagement Organizer and Census Liaison in 2020. She continues to stay with the organization in her current role.
The other members of the executive committee were duly elected during QCI’s April bi-monthly board meeting. Gloria Mancilla will be serving as Vice President; Julie Henke will be serving as Treasurer; and Pastor Santina Poor will be serving as Secretary.
Gloria Mancilla is a member of St Anthony’s Catholic Church, where she is the Coordinator for the Hispanic Food Pantry, and has been an integral part of QCI's Community ID Program. Mancilla has dedicated her time to ensuring the Latino community has the same access to services and resources as everyone else and that their voices are heard.
Julie Henke represents her congregation, Edwards United Church of Christ in Davenport, on the board. Henke also teaches CPR classes for the Red Cross. A long-time supporter and board member of QCI, Julie will take a seat on the executive team.
Pastor Santina is Reverend at Hope United Church of Christ in Moline. She is one of our newest members and a welcomed addition to our executive team.
Finally, QCI is proud to announce that Mayra Hernandez will be QCI’s new Acting Director, having been officially approved for the role in our April meeting. Hernandez has been an organizer with QCI for nearly two years and her skills, experience, and dedication to the organization is unparalleled.
Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization of congregations and community groups whose purpose is to build local leadership and address community issues in the Quad Cities region of Illinois and Iowa. QCI strives to improve the quality of life in our region by developing community leadership in congregations and other institutions, so as to bring our values into public dialogue, and work together to speak with a strong, unified voice in the decisions that affect our lives.
