Tatiana Rosenborg
Co-Founder, ESCOKIDOS | Social Work Leader | Advocate for Culturally Responsive Care
Tatiana Rosenborg is a seasoned social work professional with over 25 years of experience dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Universidad de Costa Rica and a Master’s in Human Behavior from National University. Her career began as a Mental Health Specialist with Escondido Youth Encounter (EYE), where she laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to child welfare.
Tatiana went on to serve in multiple roles within Child Welfare Services, advancing from Social Worker to Supervisor and ultimately becoming a County Liaison. Her leadership extended beyond public service—after early retirement, she managed a group home for minor victims of human trafficking, provided consulting services to social service agencies, and directed the social service division of an international anti-trafficking program.
Throughout her career, Tatiana has championed the importance of culturally adequate child abuse prevention, especially for immigrant Hispanic families. She understands that effective intervention must honor cultural identity and community context. This insight led her and her husband to co-found ESCOKIDOS, a program designed to prevent child abuse through early, culturally informed support.
Richard Rosenborg
Co-Founder, ESCOKIDOS | Advocate for Child Welfare | Bilingual & Bicultural Leader
Richard Rosenborg brings a lifetime of dedication, compassion, and cultural insight to the mission of preventing child abuse and supporting vulnerable families. With a degree in Psychology from Portland State University, Richard began his career in research at the University of Nevada Reno, contributing to a pioneering project that taught sign language to chimpanzees—an early testament to his curiosity and commitment to communication.
After relocating to San Diego, Richard spent 17 years with Child Welfare Services (CWS), where he rose from Social Worker to Protective Services Supervisor. His work primarily focused on Spanish-speaking families, many of whom were navigating the challenges of acculturation. Richard’s unique upbringing—having grown up in Mexico and learned English at age eight—made him not only bilingual but deeply bicultural, allowing him to build trust and understanding with the families he served.
Since retiring from CWS, Richard has continued his mission by co-founding ESCOKIDOS, a nonprofit dedicated to early intervention and education to prevent child abuse before it begins. His vision is rooted in empathy, cultural awareness, and the belief that timely support can transform lives.
Juanita Venegas
Ms. Venegas is a graduate of SDSU with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in child abuse/neglect. She has 18 years of experience working at Child Welfare Services in San Diego County. In 2019, the County of San Diego’s Child Welfare Services recognized her as “Social Worker of the Year” and she was the recipient of the Jay Hoxie award. This award is reserved for social workers who have demonstrated an outstanding disposition to go above and beyond the regular duties of a rather high demanding job. Ms. Venegas was an active participant on many committees related to improving social work practice and morale among the workforce. Ms. Venegas is known as a knowledgeable and approachable social worker who often was placed in leadership roles to guide and mold new social workers who joined the Child Welfare Services agency. Ms. Venegas served as a field instructor to multiple San Diego State interns who subsequently had her to thank for their commitment and dedication to the profession. She has been an inspiration to new and seasoned workers alike by adhering to the SW code of ethics and placing the families at the center of her everyday interventions. Ms. Venegas is a native Hispanic San Diegan who understands the struggles endured by many immigrant families going through an arid acculturation process while trying to provide for the basic needs of their families.
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Mercedes Aguilar
Mercedes Aguilar is a North County native. She was born in Escondido, grew up in San Marcos and moved to Escondido in 1981. Ms. Aguilar attended and graduated from Palomar College and California State University, San Marcos. She has worked for the Escondido Elementary School District for 20 years supporting district families and their children with a special attention to maintaining a connection with the families of English learners. In Escondido, the majority of those families are Spanish speaking families. Working with the families has not only been rewarding, but it has inspired Ms. Aguilar to want to serve them as they work to handle the demands of surviving economically in a challenging situation, of making sure their children succeed academically and of maintaining strong family relationships. She is especially interested in helping parents and children maintain a nurturing and loving relationship grounded on a deep respect for the dignity of one another. Mercedes Aguilar is not only grateful, humbled, and blessed to be the daughter of Ignacio and Evangelina Aguilar who taught her the value of faith, family and education, but also to be the mother of Adrianna Aguilar who everyday teaches her how to love unconditionally.
Clarissa Moreno
Clarissa Moreno is dedicated advocate for undeserved women, leveraging her background in electromechanical engineering to empower communities. Graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Clarissa's passion for technology and community development intersect seamlessly in her role as a Patient Services Manager.
In her current position, Clarissa works tirelessly to address the material needs of underserved women in the community, ensuring they have access to essential resources and support to improve their situations. Her commitment to serving others has earned her recognition for her leadership and compassionate approach to community outreach.
Clarissa brings a unique blend of technical expertise and compassionate advocacy to the table. She is dedicated to leveraging her skills and experience to drive positive change and support initiatives that promote equality, empowerment, and opportunity for all.
Soila Vega
Ms. Soila Vega is a first generation Mexican American born in Escondido, grew up, studied and continues to live with her family in San Marcos. She received a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Spanish, BCLAD teaching credential from Cal State University. She also has a Masters in Counseling Psychology and a PPS counseling credential from National University. Ms. Vega has been in education for 28 years and is currently teaching in a dual language school in San Marcos Unified School District. She has been an elementary school teacher teaching grades from TK to 4th grade, at-risk specialist, and teacher/parent liaison. Soila always knew she wanted to be in education and inspire other latino students to love education and pursue a college education. Her passion has been to educate families about the educational system and how to best help their children succeed.
Maria Moreno
Maria is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer, bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development, and change management. Offering 35 + years’ experience in healthcare, she has entrepreneurial experience, a forward-thinking mindset and a demonstrated track record of achievement and community support. She brings an array of multiple skills to the ESCOKIDOS team, including experience in Front Office/Back Office/Medical Assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Maria is skilled in receptionist duties, insurance verification, phone etiquette, Venipuncture, and data entry. Strong healthcare services professional with an AA and a certificate focused on medical assisting. Her bicultural and bilingual background keeps her centered on the needs and struggles experienced by the Hispanic community in San Diego’s North County, thereby making her a great ally in the fight against Child Abuse in our area.
Odila Enciso
Mrs. Enciso was raised in North San Diego and has a strong background in business real estate transactions. She attended local schools in San Marcos and Vista. With over 20 years of experience as a local business owner, investor, and property manager, Odila is well-versed in her field in residential sales. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she has facilitated numerous transactions that have helped North San Diego families achieve homeownership and improve their financial situations. Odila is dedicated to inspiring young families to recognize the opportunities that homeownership can provide. Her passion lies in assisting and guiding these families toward achieving stability and financial independence through owning their own homes.
Brandon Buendia
Brandon Buendia Olvera is a first-generation college student and current intern at EscoKidos. Born and raised in Escondido, Brandon graduated high school with three associate degrees in Social Work and Social Sciences earned through dual enrollment. He is now pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at California State University, Chico.
At EscoKidos, Brandon supports case input, assists in the development of educational tools, and participates in public events and community outreach efforts aimed at supporting local families. Through his involvement, he helps raise awareness for child abuse prevention and contributes to creating safe, supportive environments for youth. Brandon’s lived experience and dedication to advocacy fuel his passion for social work. He aspires to serve immigrant and underserved communities by helping individuals and families navigate emotional and systemic challenges through equity-centered care.