Our Staff

Get to know the diverse and professional staff that work at the Boys and Girls Club of Otero County.

Candace holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and has 8 years of experience in working in a corporate environment and 13 additional years of experience with non-profits such as BGCOC. Keeping a non-profit sustainable and thriving is a challenge that Candace enjoys tackling. It’s the positive impact it makes on her members of the club that keeps her focused and determined, much like, the impact it made on her own three children that attended and now work at BGCOC.

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CANDACE HELMICK

Jessica has worked for the Boys and Girls Club of Otero County for 9 continuous years since she was first hired as a Youth Leader during her Junior year at Alamogordo High School. She then proceeded to graduate from NMSU with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Since then, she has settled into the role of Chief Programming Officer at BGCOC. The opportunity to give back to her community by molding the future generation in a positive manner is what Jessica finds most rewarding about working at BGCOC. She looks forward to the day that her 4-year-old daughter can become a member and experience everything that BGCOC has to offer.

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JESSICA GARCIA

Elliott has worked at the Boys and Girls Club of Otero County since February of 2016 and knew right away that his passion was being a mentor to the youth in his community. He was born and raised in Tularosa and attended The Boys and Girls Club of Otero County throughout the majority of his youth. Like many of the other members that have poured their heart and soul over the years into BGCOC, Elliott has been amazed at what the organization has grown into. As the current Assistant Program Director, he is honored to work with such a unique, creative, and outstanding group of individuals.

Assistant Program Director

ELLIOTT ELLINGER

Amber has been working at The Boys and Girls Club of Otero County since June 2018 and has worked her way up to the position of the front manager. She is passionate about her role at BGCOC because she believes in the movement and mission of the organization. As a parent of one of the members of the club, she has seen first hand the impact of the mentorship at BGCOC both at the club and at home. Outside of work, Amber enjoys coaching U8 soccer, performing with Alamogordo Music Theater, and playing disc golf.

Office Manager

AMBER HUNT

Itzel has worked at the Boys and Girls Club of Otero County since August 2015. She was first hired as a Youth Development Professional and subsequently moved into the role of Front Desk Clerk, where she is able to interact with the diverse members that attend the club and build stronger relationships with the community of Otero County. She strives to make a positive impact on every single member that walks through BGCOC's front doors. Through her time spent at the club, she has found a passion for her education and is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Itzel also aims to continue onwards to acquire her master’s degree in Nursing to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Front Desk Clerk

ITZEL VEGA

Tyler has been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Otero County since he was 6 years old. Since then, He has experienced the numerous programs the club has to offer, first-hand, such as the Learning Center, Smart Moves, and Triple Play. His experiences as a member have played a vital role as a Senior Youth Development Professional where he utilizes the skills learned over the years to create fun and engaging activities to interact with members and allow them to grow into capable and productive citizens. Tyler has just recently graduated from Alamogordo High School as of May 2019 and plans to attend NMSU to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Senior Youth Development Professional

TYLER HELMICK

Mary has been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Otero County since 2005 and has transitioned into becoming a member of staff in 2016. She is a Senior Youth Development Professional who also coordinates the After-School Snack Program. When she is not busy providing our members with nutrient-rich snacks after school, Ms. Mary can often be seen coming up with fun and creative projects in the Arts & Crafts room. “My favorite part of working at the club is watching the members as they grow and mature from group one up to our teen members.”

Senior Youth Development Professional

MARY FITZSIMMONS

Tyree has worked at the Boys of Girls Club of Otero County as a Summer Camp Youth Development Professional since 2013 while pursuing his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication at the University of New Mexico. Since graduating from UNM, he has found a passion for serving his community, Otero County, by mentoring the youth that attends BGCOC and put them on the right track to becoming outstanding citizens. Tyree is also passionate about Visual Arts (photography, videography, and graphic design) and Performing Arts (breakdancing and tricking). He utilizes the skills and values learned from Visual & Performing Arts to contribute to the public image of BGCOC, engage & entertain members daily, and inspire the community to express themselves.

Senior Youth Development Professional

TYREE ROBINSON

Andrew has worked at the Boys and Girls Club of Otero County for 4 years as a Youth Development Professional. He has been a member of the club since the age of 9. At the age of 13, he started volunteering at BGCOC and become a staff member 3 years later. Now, as a Senior Youth Development Professional in charge of the teen program, he strives to create the same positive, engaging and safe environment that he was apart of when he was a member. Andrew enjoys competitive gaming such as Counter-Strike and skateboarding at the local skatepark.