Matt is the Chief Executive Officer at United Friends of the Children (UFC). Established in 1979, UFC is one of the most successful and admired organizations serving foster youth in Los Angeles. A perceptive leader and proven strategist, Matt is known for his ability to guide people and organizations toward imagining and realizing the highest …
Angela Blackshear currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at United Friends of the Children. She is responsible for oversight of the administrative, programmatic, evaluative, and HR functions within the organization. Angela joined United Friends in (2017) serving as the Senior Director of Housing where she was responsible for the operational success and development of …
“Hello everyone, my name is Iberia Calix, and I am excited to work alongside you as the Director of Housing. A little about me – I graduated from Cal State Northridge with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. I have worked at various housing organizations, such as Covenant House and First Place for Youth. I am …
In 2003, Carla Palmer started her journey with United Friends of the Children as a Career Counselor in the Pathways Housing Program. In that role, she supported emancipated homeless foster youth with career guidance, education planning, and job placement support. Skilled in external relationship building and management, Carla was promoted to Career Development Manager where …
Eric is the Director of Institutional Giving at United Friends of the Children. He joined United Friends as a counselor and manager in the Education department in 2012. After working directly with youth and managing a team of counselors, he transitioned to the Development team as the Grants and Foundation Relations Manager – an opportunity …
Francisco is the Director for Education at United Friends of the Children. Francisco is a first-generation college graduate and his experiences as a college student has shaped his passion for working in education. Francisco joined United Friends as a Program Manager in January of 2017. As a program manager he worked with a dedicated group …
“My name is Jessica Aceves, and I am excited to be taking on the role of College Counselor with UFC. I graduated from CSUN with my Master’s Degree in Social Work and my Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and Civic and Community Engagement. I’ve always been driven to make a difference in the world and …
Ra-Neesha is excited to be a part of the United Friends of the Children team. She truly enjoys working in the social services field and has a strong passion for helping individuals achieve their goals. She received her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the “best” HBCU-Grambling State University and is a member of Zeta Phi …