En este episodio tendremos a 3 representantes de C5LA.
The mission of the C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California is to change the odds for high-potential teens from under-resourced communities by inspiring them to pursue personal success, while preparing them for leadership roles in school, college, work and their communities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT C5LA: https://www.c5la.org/
Miguel- Miguel was born in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and at the age of 2, he and his family migrated to Southern California. Miguel holds a degree in Political Science from California State University Northridge and in 2012, was granted DACA to pursue his academic dreams. He was accepted into Hawaii Pacific University's Diplomacy and Military Studies Master's program, being the first undocumented student in the program's history. He was awarded the Holomua Scholarship and was recognized with HPU's Master of Diplomacy and Military Services' Perseverance in the Face of Adversity Award. He also holds a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the University of Washington.
Professionally, Miguel worked to help legalize same-sex marriage in Hawaii and led the fundraising efforts for the only Hispanic LGBTQ nonprofit in the state of Washington. His most recent position was as a Regional Major Gifts Officer at the YWCA in Washington state. Miguel sits on the King County's Immigrant & Refugee Commission representing King County's District 5, has also advised the county in the distribution of $3 million dollars in funding to local nonprofits and sits on the board for Seattle Pride
Jessica- Jessica Valdez is currently the senior program director overseeing the successful delivery of all programs.  Her current focus is the summer's camp experience in Wyoming and selecting the incoming classes. Jessica has a long history and relationship with C5LA first as a student participant in the program from 2006-2011, as a C.I.T., a counselor, program supervisor and now senior program director. She has been very involved with our Alumni Board providing opportunities for graduates of the program to stay connected to C5LA.  Jessica hopes C5LA can continue to offer support/resources to our leaders once they are in college and when she isn't attending birthday parties and sporting events of our leaders, she enjoys spending time with her family. Some of Jessica's favorite things are Beyonce, The Los Angeles Dodgers, and traveling.  Jessica holds a BA in Sociology and Spanish from UCLA and is currently taking business classes at PCC.
Carlos - Carlos Valdovinos Jr has been a part of the C5 Organization since 2004. Leader and graduate for the Class of 2008, Alumni Association Board Member, and as of 2020 C5 Executive Board Member. Carlos currently works for Southern California Edison as a Talent Acquisition Consultant for their Transmission and Distribution organizations. Carlos has seven years of Human Resource professional experience. His experience ranges from talent insights, recruitment, labor relations, leadership, and management consultation. Carlos obtained his bachelor’s in public administration at Cal State University Fullerton, and his master’s in public administration at Cal State University Los Angeles. Unique to other Executive Board Members, Carlos is a graduate from the C5 organization and has over 15 years of experience within the organization. Carlos was born and raised in East Los Angeles, but currently resides in Monrovia with his partner and daughter.

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