MEET OUR TEAM!

Rachel Rutter, Esq.
Founder/Executive Director

Rachel graduated from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law and Gettysburg College. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica. She is a passionate advocate for immigrant children's rights. Rachel spent several years as a Staff Attorney representing immigrant children in removal proceedings at HIAS Pennsylvania before transitioning to Project Libertad full-time.

Justin Liu
Volunteer Coordinator

Justin graduated from Rutgers University in NJ in 2017. He is passionate about social justice and service. Justin works at a healthcare company. He is proud and grateful to be involved with Project Libertad, and excited to help the organization grow. Justin has experience working with community nonprofits and teaching/education.

Guilianna McGinniss
After-School Program Coordinator

Guilianna leads the East Norriton Middle School after school program. Guilianna recently graduated from Cabrini University, where she studied psychology and Spanish. Guilianna plans to pursue a career in immigration psychology. When she’s not studying or working, she runs a lifestyle blog. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family​​

Patti Mallozzi
ESL Teacher

Patti teaches Adult ESL in Phoenixville. She is a passionate educator employed by the Boyertown Area School District. She enjoys traveling and has taught English in China, Costa Rica, and Mexico. She also coaches Girls on the Run and Reading Olympics. Patti feels honored to help others reach their potential.
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Rebecca Parish
Child Care Coordinator  

Rebecca works in architecture, engineering and construction. She teaches at Jefferson University. Through teaching, she has seen the challenges faced by immigrants to the US. Project Libertad is her way of helping to support immigrants in her community. She looks after children while their parents are in ESL classes, and she enjoys her time with them! ​

Kate Camarda, M.Ed.
​ESL Teacher

Kate teaches Adult ESL in Phoenixville. She has taught ESL since 2005. Her passion in life is to help immigrants. Kate teaches ESL in the Phoenixville Area School District to elementary students from Latin America. She loves to get to know her students and families. Kate is also a mom to four beautiful daughters who love to help her teach and spend time with her amazing students and families!

Fredy H.
​Peer Leader

Fredy was born in Honduras. He is in his first year of college and hopes to spend his life helping other young people who have had to overcome challenges in life to succeed. Fredy has a foundation called Helping for a Dream that aids needy children and families in Honduras. Fredy plans to become an archaeologist. He speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese.