Meet the Team
What sets us apart.
The Bettered Men Foundation is a fresh and forward-thinking organization redefining how men engage with mental health and personal growth. Our team brings diverse experience in education, wellness, and community building to create spaces where men can confront the unspoken challenges they face. We use unorthodox, innovative approaches to spark honest dialogue and emotional healing while helping build stronger families and communities across North Texas.
Sir Edward Potier-Jones
Director & Program Manager
Sir Edward, an aspiring therapist and future PhD student, was raised in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. After studying Psychology and premed at UT Arlington, he turned personal adversity into purpose by founding The Bettered Men Foundation (TBMF)—a space where men heal, grow, and lead. TBMF offers mentorship, support groups, and community events that empower men to overcome challenges. Under his leadership, TBMF has grown into a network of over 100 members, driven by resilience, service, and the belief that stronger men build stronger families and communities.
Daniel Gonzalez III
President
Daniel Gonzalez III serves as Board Chair of The Bettered Men Foundation, leading with purpose and a commitment to redefining masculinity through mental health advocacy and community support. Born in El Paso and raised in DFW, he balances family, studies, and his role at a Fortune 500 company. Born with Bilateral Microtia and raised in a traditional Hispanic household, Daniel overcame cultural barriers to embrace vulnerability. His leadership helps men heal, grow, and break generational cycles through mentorship, openness, and empowerment.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Jeremiah Harris
Marketing Coordinator
Jeremiah is a passionate community builder and creative communicator focused on connection, encouragement, and impact. As a father and storyteller, he brings warmth and authenticity to conversations around fostering, adoption, and parenting. His love for travel and culture fuels engaging content and campaigns. At The Bettered Men Foundation, Jeremiah leads outreach, manages social media, and oversees branding and newsletters—turning each platform into a space for hope and connection. He blends creativity and care to help build communities where people feel seen and empowered.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Michael Rodriguez
Treasurer
Michael Rodriguez is a proud Louisianian and board member of The Bettered Men Foundation. A graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a BA in Political Science, he serves as District Director for Fort Worth’s District 4 and as a Machine Gunner in the USMC Reserves. Raised in a large Christian family, Michael’s path of service led him from mission work to military deployment in Afghanistan, where he supported evacuees during the 2021 crisis. After facing personal struggles upon returning home, he rebuilt through faith, family, and community. Today, he serves with purpose, helping others rise through adversity.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Jessika Anderson
Secretary
Jessika Anderson is a Regional Manager with over a decade of experience in housing and leasing, overseeing communities across Dallas–Fort Worth. A survivor of domestic violence and caregiver to her father, she brings deep empathy and resilience to her work. Jessika connects families with safe, stable housing, often through programs that support those in need. As a mother of three, she understands the power of home and healing. Through The Bettered Men Foundation, she advocates for growth and hope, proving that with strength and purpose, better days are always within reach.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Dr. Fred Fuentes
Event & Attendee Coordinator
Dr. Fred Fuentes, originally from Corpus Christi, is a U.S. Army veteran who served with Military Police Battalions across the Americas. He holds degrees and certificates from institutions including Texas A&M, University of Michigan, and Harvard. As a USAID Fellow, he led HIV/AIDS education efforts in Guatemala and Honduras, later serving in Washington, D.C. He now works as Executive Director for University Partnerships. Beyond his professional impact, Dr. Fred has fostered over 15 children, two of whom are now part of his permanent family—reflecting his deep commitment to service and community.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Cesar Quezada
Event & Attendee Coordinator
Cesar Quezada is a higher education leader dedicated to empowering First-Generation and DACA students. As Program Lead for the Male Achievement Program at Dallas College, he designs mentoring initiatives that support diverse learners. A proud First-Generation, DACAmented graduate, Cesar is pursuing a Master’s in Education at UNT. He led the award-winning Latino American Mentorship Program at Texas A&M-Commerce and has held roles with TACHE. A published author and national presenter on equity and inclusion, Cesar continues to champion access and opportunity in education.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Leobardo Abreu
Group Coordinator
Leobardo Abreu is Group Coordinator and co-founder of The Bettered Men Foundation, where he leads internal programs that empower men to grow through connection and reflection. He oversees support groups and workshops that foster emotional safety and honest dialogue. A founding father of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Leobardo holds an Associate of Arts from Tarrant County College and attended the University of the Incarnate Word. His leadership is rooted in compassion and accountability, helping men take ownership of their journey and create lasting impact in their lives and communities.
Naomi Ekubia
Project Manager
Naomi Ekubia is a UK-based leader with expertise in service delivery, project management, and team development. As Service Delivery Manager at Pearson, she drives operational efficiency and empowers teams to deliver results. Known for her strategic and empathetic leadership, Naomi fosters trust and growth through structure and communication. At The Bettered Men Foundation, she coordinates key programs like HeroCon and the Healing Heroes Banquet, ensuring impactful, mission-driven experiences. Her passion for community and personal development fuels everything she does.
Logan McGee
Group Coordinator
Logan McGee is a Fort Worth native and former collegiate athlete whose journey from addiction to recovery fuels his passion for helping others. After choosing sobriety in August 2023, he became Assistant House Manager at ASIC Recovery and launched a lawncare business employing individuals fresh out of treatment. Logan also works full time as an automotive technician at HILEY Autogroup. At The Bettered Men Foundation, he coordinates support groups and workshops that foster emotional growth and honest dialogue. His story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and building a life of impact through recovery.