Our Team
The ACE team is composed of a diverse collective of employees and volunteers that reflect our comprehensive service model and embody the passion for service. Our team includes credentialed high school teachers, case managers, academic and mental health counselors, community intervention workers, AmeriCorps, and community volunteers. The team has recognized for their role as a vehicle of inclusion, leadership, and community development and for outstanding and invaluable service to the West San Fernando Valley.

Michelle Miranda
President and Founder

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Director of Education

Amanda Coleman
Director of Counseling

Leonel Fuentes
Chief Financial Officer

Ingrid Sandoval
ACE Office Coordinator

Vanessa Meza
ACE Mentoring Coordinator

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Director of Intervention and Justice Services

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Executive Assistant

Helen Lopez
ACE Engagement Coordinator

Conor Parker
Director of Communications

Ashley Henriquez
YouthBuild Program Coordinator, Care Manager

Celine Massuger
YouthBuild Lead Instructor, Academic Counselor

Julia Mijango
YouthBuild Instructor, Academic Counselor

Brett Shufelt
YouthBuild Instructor, Academic Counselor

Frank Alvarez
YouthBuild Transition Specialist

Jennifer Flores
YouthBuild Case Manager

VanRay Murphy
YouthBuild Construction Trainer

Veronica Castrellon
GRYD Lead Case Manager

Sergio Gonzalez
GRYD Lead Intervention Worker, SECTOR Outreach

Joe Tovar
GRYD Intervention Worker

Arhanxa Choquehuanca
GRYD Case Manager

Ozzy Perez
GRYD Intervention Worker

Yahaira Quiroz
GRYD Intervention Worker, SECTOR Career Coach

Yanira Carrillo
ACE Lead Parenting Educator

Monica Tovar
ACE Parenting Educator

Alyssa Gravel
Development VISTA

Cynthia Martinez
Development VISTA

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SECTOR Career Coach

Shantelle Blackburn
CSUN MSW Intern

Robert Galvan
CSUN MSW Intern

Jessica Rogers
USC MSW Intern
