“Hello, I am Adrian Giron. Thank you all for this opportunity to join the UFC family. I graduated from UEI with my heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) certification. I have worked in customer service for 4 years working security and as a cashier. I have also worked in the construction field for …
“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 …
“Hello. My name is Lener Jimenez, and I am thrilled to be joining UFC as the Wellness Manager (Clinical Therapist). I am a graduate of Biola University with a Psychology degree and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work at USC. I am currently a PhD student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology pursuing …
Hi! My name is Angel Perez and I am extremely excited to join the UFC team as a College Counselor. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from UC San Diego with a specialization in Inequality and Social Policy. My work as an educator …
My name is Skye Sinyard and I am thrilled to join UFC as the Community Impact Coordinator! I graduated from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts where I obtained my degree in public relations and advertising. After graduation, I spent time in both New York City and Los Angeles working at companies …
“My name is Romana Villanueva. A little bit about myself; I am a first-generation college graduate. I received my AA from Chaffey College and went on to receive my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University San Bernardino. I then decided to pursue my Master’s Degree in Education: School Counseling. I was a College …
Karen Fraggi obtained her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2018. Since then, she has gained clinical experience working with court mandated youth and youth with disabilities. Karen utilized play therapy and CBT with a humanistic, strengths-based approach, as well as integrating trauma-informed care when appropriate. Additionally, Karen has …
United Friends of the Children has hired, Derric J. Johnson, as its newly appointed Chief Programs and Policy Officer, to lead UFC’s policy advocacy and strategic partnerships, as well as provide thought leadership to the sectors impacting current and former foster youth. As UFC enters a new strategic planning period, Derric will be a key …
I was born in Buenos Aires, to Argentinian parents and grew up in Canada, in a particularly cold town. After my BSW I worked in child protection, which is where I became passionate about foster care drift. I went to McGill University for my MSW, where I grew to love Montreal but never acquired the …
Hello all, my name is Jacqueline Thomas, AKA. Jacquie.
I’m so excited about joining the team here at UFC and looking forward to a wonderful collaborative opportunity. I was born in the Republic of Panama and immigrated with my brother to the U.S.A when I was 11 years old. The first English word I learned …