Esperanza Legal Assistance Center is a ministry of Heritage Church under the missions area. For more information about Heritage Church and its missions emphasis including other ministry partners, visit heritageqc.com/missions.

  • Rev. Carolyn R. O'Connor, ILS Program Manager

    Carolyn started Esperanza Legal Assistance Center in 2017 as part of the outreach/missions department of Heritage Church. She has handled over 1000 matters, representing clients from over 50 different countries. Today, she manages day-to-day operations, staff and oversees the legal team in addition to serving as Missions Pastor. Carolyn has been accredited by the US Department of Justice since November 2016.

  • Ashley Pineda, Immigration Legal Specialist (DOJ Accredited)

    Ashley started with the legal assistance center as an intern from Knox College, providing Spanish interpretation and translation to clients and staff. She officially joined the team as an intake specialist in 2022. Ashley was accredited to practice immigration law in March 2023.

  • Yolanda Nicolas Gil, Intake Specialist (DOJ Accredited)

    Yolanda joined the legal assistance team in 2021 as a legal assistant/intake specialist. She is bilingual in English/Spanish. Yolanda obtained her DOJ accreditation in October 2023.

  • David Dryer, Site Director

    Dave became the Site Director of Esperanza Legal Assistance Center in 2023. He provides oversight to the Program Manager. Dave is also the Finance and HR Director for Heritage Church

  • Rev. Bryan Savage, Senior Pastor

    Bryan is the senior pastor of Heritage Church and provides leadership to the church and its ministries since February 2023.