“My name is Trinity Valencia, and I am joining the UFC team as an Advocacy Counselor! Before this role, I worked in Maryland as a Case Manager at a nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities. I was also a Behavioral Interventionist for children with Autism. I graduated from UC Irvine in 2024 with a degree in Psychology and Education. Over the years, I’ve developed a …
“Hi! My name is Abby Munson, and I am so excited to be joining UFC as Housing Program Coordinator. I graduated this past May from Pomona College, where I studied English. Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to work with a number of nonprofits focused on providing a range of services, …
“Hello, my name is Lesliee Montoya, and I am excited to be joining UFC as the new Property Management Coordinator! I’m looking forward to getting to know the team and contributing to the work we do together. I am a first-generation college graduate from the University of California, Merced, where I earned my B.A. in …
“Hi. My name is Sloane Fowkes, and I am excited to join UFC as the Senior Wellness Manager. I graduated from Dickinson College and earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. I previously worked at The People Concern in both the Permanent Supportive Housing Department and the Mental Health Department. …
“My name is Torhon Barnes, and I am excited to join UFC as a Community Manager for Cluster One. I’m a social work professional who has transformed personal adversity into a life dedicated to service. I am an advocate for mental health, health equity and equal rights, working tirelessly to address the deep emotional challenges …
“Hello! My name is Monica Vargas, and I am excited to join UFC as a Program Coordinator. In 2019, I graduated from UC Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts. Prior to UFC, I had the opportunity to teach art and creative expression to students from various backgrounds and experiences which in turn taught …
“Hi! My name is Olivia Megill, and I am thrilled to be joining UFC as the Sr. Development Coordinator. I earned my bachelor’s degree in music in Minnesota before moving to Los Angeles in 2020. It was here that I discovered my passion for working in nonprofit development through my work at the Downtown Women’s …
“I’m excited to join UFC as a College Counselor. I’m a two-time Trojan, with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from USC. In my previous roles, I’ve supported low-income and first-generation youth in navigating their path to higher education. As a first-generation college graduate myself, I deeply value mentorship and …
“Hi! My name is Dr. La Shawn, and I’m honored to join UFC as the Program Manager. I bring over 25 years of experience in education, having served as both a teacher and an administrator. I hold a doctorate in educational leadership and have spent my career designing programs that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and …
“Hi, I’m Karla Minero (she/her/ella) and I’m excited to be joining UFC as the Education and Employment Coordinator. I hold a B.A. in Sociology-Social Inequality from UCSD and an M.Ed in Educational Counseling from USC. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of high schools and post-secondary institutions, where I’ve …