Our (ground)Work
WHERE WE ARE LAYING THE GROUNDWORK
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
EXECUTIVE CAPACITY
Currently, serving as interim Executive Director / Managing Director since June 2020. Oversee all administration and operations for a $6M national nonprofit; support the board in extensive reimagination of governance and restructuring.
Youth Liberation Movement
SUPPORTING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT LEADERSHIP
www.youthliberationmovement.org
Currently, providing logistical, organizational, and coaching support to a fully youth-led and governed organization aimed at creating "structural wisdom" through partnerships with public systems, institutions, and agencies.
California Opportunity Youth Network
NETWORK DEVELOPMENT & POLICY ADVOCACY
Currently, providing network development and governance support to COYN as one of the network co-conveners under its fiscal sponsor New Ways to Work.
San Jose Conservation Corps & Charter School
ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT
In support of the Board's strategic planning process, conducted strategic assessments of the Back on Track model and the Positive Youth Development framework to identify readiness for strengthened implementation and opportunities to radically reimagine current efforts in support of mission.
Side by Side
PROGRAM DESIGN
https://www.sidebysideyouth.org/programs/real-alternatives/
Designed a relationship-centered employment program for the Real Alternatives programs serving non-minor dependent foster youth in Extended Foster Care.