About Us

Sandy was born in the United States but spent her formative years in the Dominican Republic. While living abroad, she developed a deep appreciation for the people and culture of the island. Upon returning to the U.S, she pursued higher education and met her husband. They have been married for over 20 years and are the proud parents of three children, two of whom she homeschooled for more than a decade.

Sandy holds an associate’s degree in ministry from Northeast Baptist College and a bachelor’s degree in business management and leadership from Capella University. Her experience includes mentoring, counseling, and teaching in various settings.  At the Carolina Pregnancy Center, she served as a counselor and advocate, translating essential documents and improving access for Spanish-speaking clients. She served as Executive Director of CTB, a school-based mentorship. She currently serves on the advisory board of Oak Christian Academy (OCA).

In 2022, she ran for a position on the local school board. From 2021 through June 2024, she served as Secretary of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of North Carolina (RNHA-NC) and assumed the role of Interim Chair in mid-2024. She currently serves as Chairwoman of RNHA-NC, under her leadership, the organization has expanded from two to seven county chapters and increased overall membership by 58%. The North Carolina chapter now ranks second in the nation in total membership. In addition, she is a member of the executive board of her local GOP

Emmanuel is a first-generation Southerner born to political asylees from Colombia. Though born in Greenville, North Carolina, he is proud to call the colonial capital of New Bern home. His entry into politics began at age 15 as a volunteer for Nick Freitas’s 2018 Senate Campaign in Virginia. It was this experience that began his love for liberty and politics . Since then, Emmanuel has aided in the Odham for Mayor campaign as the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, a Field Organizer for the North Carolina Republican Party, and had the great privilege of working with Ron DeSantis for Governor campaign in 2022. The Lord gave Emmanuel a special passion for educating his generation in the values of Faith and Freedom. He brings this passion to the NC RNHA. He brings an energy towards Hispanic youth into the RNHA with a focus on strong policy positions and a digital first strategy. Manny also currently serves as National Director of Communications for RNHA National.