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 …
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My name is Torey Costello. I have a Masters degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University and I have a Masters degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law. I moved to Los Angeles in 2016. I love this city and I love helping …
Hello, my name is Breeanna Maldonado, and I am overjoyed to join the UFC family. I am a first-generation college student. I attended California State University Northridge (CSUN), receiving my Bachelor’s in Psychology. After completing my undergrad, I earned a Master of Science in Leadership in higher education from Pepperdine University. While at Pepperdine, I …
“Hello! My name is Guadalupe Contreras (Lupe for short) and I am thrilled to be joining the UFC team as a College Counselor! I graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Bachelors in Sociology and received my Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling with a certificate in Higher Education from CSULA. It has always been my passion …
“My name is Alanah Holder. I am excited to join the UFC team as an Advocacy Counselor. I recently moved to LA from the east coast. I am originally from CT where I completed my BA in Psychology at the University of Hartford (2018). I completed my masters in Social Work at Boston University (2020). …
“Hello, my name is Sarah Reyes. I am a San Fernando Valley native; I like to brag that even my birthday is 818. My journey within the nonprofit field began over 5 years ago while living on the island of Oahu working with an organization for shark conservation efforts. I truly have a passion …
“I focus on providing a robust information technology environment to support both internal operations and client services. My background in technology allows me to provide solutions to improve the current state or taking on new project initiatives. My previous leadership roles while serving on various committees related to diversity and inclusion and mentoring initiatives allow …