Education

  • Cañada College
    • AA – Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Social & Behavioral Science
    • AA – Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Natural Science & Mathematics
    • AS – Allied Health
    • AA – Psychology
  • California State University, Long Beach
    • BA – Religious Studies with a Minor in Chicane & Latine Studies
  • Back in school with the plan to apply to a Masters Entry-Masters of Science in Nursing program in 2027

Work Experience

  • Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside – Since 2016
  • Youth Development Professional, 2016-2024
  • Teen Center Manager, 2024-Present

Years at the Cub/Club Kid Experience/Experience of Your Kids at the Club

  • 10 years of youth development with the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside – since 2016
  • Former Club Kid, 2006-2009 (Cunha Middle School)
  • High School volunteer, 2009-2010
  • When I was a student at Half Moon Bay High School, I volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside—unfortunately, there was no Teen Center at the time

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to youth, supporting academic success and emotional well-being
  • Assist in training and onboarding new new high school volunteers, modeling professionalism, communication, and adherence to safety protocols
  • Recognize and respond to behavioral and emotional concerns, utilizing de-escalation techniques
  • Organize and facilitate workshops on college readiness, prevention strategies, and life skills
  • Collaborate with school staff and community partners to support student development

One reason you love working here.

I love being able to give back to my community! I make it my mission to never forget what it felt like to be a kid/teen so that I am able to support our students not only academically, but emotionally as well. The most rewarding part of my role is to be able to connect with our students and be able to help guide them into finding their voice and becoming the best version of themselves. It’s awesome to have former students now be part of our team as youth development professionals! I love seeing them continue to pay it forward by using the leadership skills we taught them to mentor our current students.

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