“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 …
“My name is Maricela Gama, and I graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University where I received a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I completed my practicum at HealthRight 360, where I had the opportunity to work with parolees in the community reentry phase, specifically addressing the challenges of …
“Hello/Hola! My name is Daisy Velasquez, and I am super excited to be part of the UFC family as an Advocacy Counselor. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in Chican@ Studies in 2010. I’ve been serving the LA community through mentorship, volunteering and counseling for over 15 years with extensive experience in …
“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 …
Hi! My name is Lacy Carter 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 …