Ivan Linero, Executive Director

Mr. Linero comes to HCSNV from the Hispanic Committee of Virginia, where he gained extensive financial literacy and credit counseling experience as a homeownership education and housing counselor. He brings to HCSNV a broad range of experience in nonprofit programs and fundraising, as well as executive and leadership capacities.

His organizational guidance ensures that HCSNV’s programs become an even stronger community resource, supporting clients who seek financial counseling, housing solutions, and a sustainable quality of life for their families.

A native of Bogota, Colombia, Mr. Linero’s bilingual capabilities allow him to assist HCSNV’s Spanish-speaking clients in need of housing guidance. He earned his M.B.A. from West Texas A&M University, and is a Certified Homebuyer Education Professional and Freddie Mac CreditSmart program certified educator.

Melanie Doon, Development Officer

Ms. Doon is responsible for researching, identifying, and soliciting grants from major funding resources, as well as developing and executing HCSNV fundraising strategies.

Additionally, Ms. Doon seeks and maintains relationships with corporate sponsors, and works to create optimal organizational visibility and awareness of HCSNV’s mission in the nonprofit and business community. She possesses more than 15 years of communications, marketing, and public relations experience in both nonprofit and corporate environments.

Prior to joining HCSNV, Ms. Doon was a business development proposal writer for a national healthcare services corporation. She holds a Bachelors Degree in English from George Mason University, a paralegal certificate from The George Washington University, and a grant writing certificate from the Foundation Center.

Gloria Figueras, Housing Counselor/Case Manager

Ms. Figueras began her work with HCSNV as a foreclosure prevention counselor. Currently, she provides housing counseling and advocacy for HCSNV’s clients facing homelessness. She works with clients to identify the nature of the crisis, and determine the appropriate steps toward resolution.

Additionally, she receives referrals from and reports case outcomes to Fairfax County’s Office of Coordinated Services Planning. She helps clients locate affordable housing, arrange for partial rent, mortgage or utility payments, and refer them to other community and social services.

Previously, Ms. Figueras was a paralegal assisting clients with bankruptcy, foreclosure, and personal finance/budgeting issues. She attended Northern Virginia Community College and received her Comprehensive Housing Counselor Certification through the Virginia Association of Housing Counselors.