Leadership and Staff

Executive Director
Kathryn Thalken MS, LMFT

Director of Programs and Operations
Jessica Seidel MS, NCC, LPC
Jessica's impressive credentials include a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Counseling with a major in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman's University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, facilitating impactful programs and delivering tangible results.

Anahi Alamillo
Administrative Assistant
Anahi Alamillo

Ruben Herrera
Computer Skills Instructor/IT Administrator
Ruben Herrera
Ruben has more than 16 years of experience in the IT industry along with 12 years of experience in business management and customer service. Ruben developed a passion for technology at a young age, by the time he was 14 he wrote his first program on a Commodore 64 computer. Since then, Ruben has found a love for helping others in sharing his passion of computers and technology and helping spark excitement in those that he teaches.

Alex Dominguez
Computer Skills Instructor
Alex Dominguez
Alex has worked with various schools and organizations, as an educator for English as a Second Language programs, secondary school computer tech, and refugee English survival courses. In his spare time, Alex volunteers to help immigrant citizens secure a legal pathway through volunteer programs, and is passionate about fighting for the rights of those less fortunate. Along with his volunteer efforts, Alex is an avid visitor of art museums in his hometown of Fort Worth, loves to cook at home with his fiancé, and enjoys attending rock concerts. Alex has been with The Ladder Alliance since 2019 as an IT Instructor.

JENNIFER GOULETTE
Computer Skills Instructor
Jennifer Goulette
Jennifer has over 15 years of experience as a computer instructor. After graduating from UTEP, she began her career in an accounting department but soon discovered a passion for helping others when it came to teaching her colleagues new software or learning new tips and tricks in Microsoft Excel. She began her teaching career as a GED instructor, which led to technology instruction shortly thereafter, and continued for the next 10 years. After moving to North Texas in 2009, she continued her career as an adjunct instructor working for Weatherford College for 7 years. She is currently enjoying her new position as a Computer Skills Instructor with The Ladder Alliance. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys a good true crime book or tv show and spending time with her husband and two girls.