Yulissa Alvarez

Yulissa Alvarez (she/her) works as a program coordinator where she supports the different teams in their day-to-day administrative duties as well as support in logistical needs for events and programming. As program coordinator, she’s keen on organizing and efficiency.

Yulissa grew up in Compton, CA where she saw first-hand the inequity of resources provided to the cities and youth around her. Her parents had her join LAUSD schools in hopes that she’d receive better opportunities than back home. Once she left for college, she quickly realized how sparse resources to youth were in her local communities. She is a first-generation college graduate, receiving her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge.

While in college, she began volunteering with local nonprofits and this is where her passion for working within communities grew. Since graduating, Yulissa has made a point to solely work at nonprofits and spaces where restorative justice, arts and culture, and change is put at the forefront of the work. While most of her work has revolved around grassroots organizations, she’s excited to enter the world of foundations while continuing to work towards a just future.

When she’s not working, you can find Yulissa at local bookstores and coffee shops or by the beach. She also continues to spend her free time supporting community orgs and small businesses.