Lauren Kolodin was born in Potomac, Maryland but made the move to Los Angeles in 2014. She moved 2 weeks out of high school, at 17 years old, to pursue a career in acting but found her way into songwriting. Lauren ended up releasing a few songs under her own artist project in 2018 and …
Amy Lassere has worked in non-profit development for nearly 20 years. Currently, she is the Senior Director of Development at UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies. In addition, she has also worked as a development officer for the American Red Cross and UCSB’s Arts & Lectures. While her daily job is to support programs, …
Matt is the Chief Executive Officer at United Friends of the Children (UFC). Established in 1979, UFC is one of the most successful and admired organizations serving foster youth in Los Angeles. A perceptive leader and proven strategist, Matt is known for his ability to guide people and organizations toward imagining and realizing the highest …
Angela Blackshear currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at United Friends of the Children. She is responsible for oversight of the administrative, programmatic, evaluative, and HR functions within the organization. Angela joined United Friends in (2017) serving as the Senior Director of Housing where she was responsible for the operational success and development of …
United Friends of the Children has hired, Derric J. Johnson, as its newly appointed Chief Programs and Policy Officer, to lead UFC’s policy advocacy and strategic partnerships, as well as provide thought leadership to the sectors impacting current and former foster youth. As UFC enters a new strategic planning period, Derric will be a key …
“Hello everyone, my name is Iberia Calix, and I am excited to work alongside you as the Director of Housing. A little about me – I graduated from Cal State Northridge with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. I have worked at various housing organizations, such as Covenant House and First Place for Youth. I am …