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Jeremy Ireland (Bilingual) – Regional Director

Jeremy.Ireland@ccharitiesdor.org
919-286-1964

As the Regional Director, Jeremy oversees Catholic Charities’ programs and services in the Piedmont area.  These include the Durham Community Food Pantry, Joseph G. Vetter Family Enrichment Center, and Centro La Comunidad.  Jeremy was originally acquainted with Catholic Charities by serving as an AmeriCorps member at Centro La Comunidad while he was an undergraduate.  After completing a master’s degree at the University of Chicago, he returned to direct Centro La Comunidad and, later, the nine-county Piedmont region.  During his time at Catholic Charities, Jeremy has also represented the agency by serving on and chairing multiple boards and committees as an advocate for underserved and underrepresented communities.

Daisy Sosa Garnica (Bilingual) – Case Manager

Daisy.Sosa.Garnica@ccharitiesdor.org
336-222-6868

Daisy graduated from Queens University of Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in healthcare. In her time at Queens University, Daisy was awarded a grant from the Rogers Summer Institute of Research and Creative Works to research child parentification in first-generation Latino families. She was also a Health and Humanities intern at Novant Health, where she conducted research and developed a health intervention program.

Vanesa Vasquez (Bilingual) – Family Support Assistant

AmeriCorps.Centro@ccharitiesdor.org
336-222-6868

Vanesa holds a Financial Educator Certification from the Latino Community Credit Union and studied at Alamance Community College in Graham, NC. With seven years of experience supporting the immigrant community in Alamance County, she brings valuable skills from her work in manufacturing and production. She has also led youth retreats for Spanish-speaking youth across eastern North Carolina. In her current role, Vanesa provides employment services, assisting clients with job searches, resume building, and interview preparation, while connecting with local employers. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, leading youth retreats, and volunteering in the community.