Meet the Seis Puentes team.

Evan Blake is a lifelong resident of North Little Rock and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lakewood Property Owners Association, where he oversees daily operations and works to ensure the needs and satisfaction of the community’s members are met. He also serves as Chair of the Patrick Hayes Senior Center, reflecting his commitment to strengthening community resources and supporting residents across generations.

Evan holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and brings valuable leadership and organizational experience to the Seis Puentes Board of Directors. A dedicated community member, he enjoys coaching youth soccer, spending time with his wife Erica and their two children, and supporting local community initiatives. As Chairman of the Board, Evan is committed to advancing the mission of Seis Puentes and supporting families throughout the North Little Rock community.

Allison Allred is a native Arkansan and a private practice attorney and owner of Allred Law Firm, where she has been serving clients since 1997. With decades of legal experience, she brings a strong commitment to justice, fairness, and community advocacy.

Allison currently serves on the Arkansas Supreme Court Child Support Committee, contributing her expertise to policies that support families across the state. She is passionate about equity within the local community and enjoys cooking and spending time with friends. Allison brings valuable legal insight and a deep commitment to community service to the Seis Puentes Board of Directors.

Shara Hutchcraft is the Director of Communications for the City of North Little Rock. An alumnus of North Little Rock and longtime resident, Shara joined the Seis Puentes board in 2021. Before working for Mayor Hartwick, Shara taught math for five years and worked for 20 years as the Communications Specialist in the North Little Rock School District. She is passionate about workforce education and created the Arkansas Scholars Program in the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, which is still thriving today. Shara is married to John Hutchcraft, has two daughters, one granddaughter, and three grandsons. She enjoys spending time on the lake, riding with her husband on their Harley, and most of all, loving her grandbabies.

Lisbeth Bello is a bilingual educator and community leader dedicated to expanding access to education and opportunity for diverse communities. She currently serves as a TRIO Talent Search Student Development Specialist at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, supporting first-generation and low-income students as they prepare for college and future careers. Lisbeth holds a master’s degree in Higher Adult Lifelong Education from Southern Arkansas University and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Rural & Diverse Educational Leadership. Through her work in higher education, ESL instruction, and community engagement, she is committed to empowering students and strengthening pathways to success.

Edna Isela Ramirez is a longtime advocate for victims’ rights and immigrant communities in Arkansas. She currently serves as a Victim Advocate with the North Little Rock Police Department and a Health Promoter with Arkansas Human Development Corporation, helping connect families with critical resources and support. Edna also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) and Women & Children First: The Center Against Family Violence. Through her work and community leadership, she is dedicated to empowering vulnerable populations and strengthening support systems for families across Central Arkansas.

Chris Shelton is a banking professional with more than 20 years of experience in financial services. He currently serves as Vice President of Commercial Lending at First Security Bank and previously held a leadership role as Vice President at Regions Bank.

Chris is also an active community leader, serving as Chair of the Education Committee for the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and previously chairing the Leadership Renaissance Committee, a program that helps prepare high school students for future leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and brings valuable financial and community insight to the Seis Puentes Board of Directors.

A native Arkansan with more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, Will brings strong financial leadership and strategic insight to his work in the nonprofit sector. He has served as Vice Chair and Treasurer of Seis Puentes for over 12 years, helping guide the organization’s growth and sustainability. In 2015, he founded the Latino Art Project to elevate and celebrate Latino artists in Arkansas. Will also serves on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Arts Council (Governor-appointed), ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, and Ballet Arkansas.

Vincent Insalaco is a native Arkansan and a longtime leader in Arkansas’s civic, arts, and public service communities. He is the Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Argenta Community Theater and Co-Founder and Chair of Butterfly Community Ministries, now known as Seis Puentes. Vincent previously served as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Arkansas from 2012 to 2017 and held the role of Assistant Secretary of State of Arkansas from 1980 to 1985. He is also the Founder and former CEO of Family Entertainment Superstores, Inc., which he led from 1984 to 2002.