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ALUMNI PAGE

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Alumni Giving Back Through Service

 

The driving force behind our organization’s success is our dedicated alumni, whose leadership and commitment to giving back through service help advance our mission.  As successful educators, lawyers, business and civic leaders, community activists, and entrepreneurs, they generously invest their time, expertise, and resources to enrich our programs and the lives of our youth participants.  The continued involvement of our alumni ensures that our students receive the guidance and mentoring opportunities they need to thrive.

Alumni Spotlight

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Alum Michael Tubbs vies to become California's next Lieutenant Governor

 

Michael Tubbs, an alum and former Mayor of Stockton, is running for lieutenant governor of California.  He is known for spearheading the nation's first successful Guaranteed Income program aimed at supporting the poor.  "Being a part of the Young Center literally changed my life trajectory and helped me become who I am today," Tubbs reflects.  Currently, Michael serves as a special advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Kaelani Amputch-Curtis creates scholarship  fund for low-income students

 

Alum Kaelani Amputch-Curtis, Events Coordinator at Imagine LA, has established a scholarship aimed at supporting low-income youth participants. "Being part of the Young Center was a transformative experience for me," Kaelani reflects. "This inaugural scholarship will eliminate financial barriers for an outstanding Young Center scholar who demonstrates remarkable tenacity in pursuing their goals."

Attorney Bianca Falcon inspires underserved youth to achieve success

 

Bianca Falcon, who joined the Young Center at just 15, is now a practicing attorney who has represented Fortune 500 companies.  "Being a part the Young Center was a life-changing experience for me," she reflects.  Bianca and her family have generously donated funds to create opportunities for more low-income youth, enabling them to transform their lives through participation in Young Center programs.

Felipe Hernandez shares his personal journey to inspire others

 

Attorney Felipe Hernandez, who is also an English & Leadership Professor and Fulbright Scholar, generously dedicates time to educate and inspire students who share his background.  At the Young Center, Felipe recounts his remarkable journey from the gang-infested streets of Paramount, California, to the executive boardroom of a prestigious law firm in Los Angeles.   His story serves as a testament to resilience and the power of education.

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