The knowledgeable staff of Fresno Barrios Unidos works diligently to meet the needs of our youth, family, and individuals in our community. |
posted Aug 10, 2011 3:50 PM by Mayra Oliver
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posted Jan 12, 2010 9:00 PM by Kelvin Alfaro
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Socorro Santillan graduated from CSU Fresno in 1996 with a B.A. in Chicano Latino Studies. Her first job after she graduated was as a Health Educator at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Ms. Santillan then worked with Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) a grant based program through CSU Fresno, as an After School Program Coordinator. She became the executive director during her three years with GEAR UP. She believes successful collaborations are essential for strong communities as has guided Fresno Barrios Unidos into collaborations and joint efforts with groups as diverse as Planned Parenthood, church congregations and a variety of local youth groups that have created positive outcomes in the community. In 2004 Ms. Santillan joined Fresno Barrios Unidos as the Executive Director and has been the leadership of the organization for over five years. In five years, Socorro has brought vision, direction and accountability to the FBU. E-mail: Socorro |
posted Jan 12, 2010 8:58 PM by Kelvin Alfaro
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updated Aug 10, 2011 3:46 PM by Mayra Oliver
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Sarah believes in the mission and vision of
Fresno Barrios Unidos. She is committed to working and providing families and
youth, the best quality services. Currently, Sarah works with teen parents to
help develop their parenting skills and nutrition education in order to
raise healthy children. Being a teen parent herself, Sarah understands the
difficulties that teen parents struggle with and work diligently to provide a
strong support system for teen parents that seek assistance at FBU.
Prior to joining Fresno Barrios Unidos in 2005,
Sarah worked for the Monterrey County Health Department-WIC program as a
Nutrition Assistant and as a Health Educator/ Teen Success Facilitator for
Planned Parenthood in Salinas and Fresno. In 2007, Sarah received the Latino
Heritage Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Non-Profit Employee by
Assemblyman Juan Arambula.
Sarah was born and raised in Salinas, California,
and moved to the Central Valley in 2004. Sarah enjoys spending time with her
children, Nathan and Sadie.
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posted Jan 12, 2010 8:55 PM by Kelvin Alfaro
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updated Aug 10, 2011 3:46 PM by Mayra Oliver
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Rosalinda has an Associates of Arts Degree from Fresno City College and her Bachelors in Social Work from California State University, Fresno. While attending Fresno State, Rosalinda interned at the Marjaree Mason Center as a Case Manager for women who had been physically, emotional, sexually, economically and verbally abused.
Rosalinda first came to Fresno Barrios Unidos as over two years ago as a volunteer. In 2007, she became part of our team as a part-time Home Visitation Specialist working with teen mothers. In 2008 Rosalinda expanded her duties with FBU as a full time Home Visitation Specialist and Health Educator. Currently, Rosalinda also coordinates Friday Night Fiestas Program.
Rosalinda was Born and raised in Sanger, California and Graduated from Sanger High School. She currently lives in Fresno with her husband and son.
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posted Jan 12, 2010 8:54 PM by Kelvin Alfaro
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Jasmine’s firm belief in
building healthy communities and being part of the change you wish to
see within them is reflected in the mission of Fresno Barrios Unidos.
This is why she is proud to be a Health Educator for the organization.
Her experiences in advocating
for Reproductive Justice issues have ingrained in her the importance
of empowerment through educative programs. She has volunteered with
Planned Parenthood Advocates and as a community field organizer with
the Courage Campaign. She is working on her B.A. in Sociology at CSU
Fresno with a minor in Chicano/Latino Studies and certification in the
areas of Racial Understanding, Cross Cultural Competency, and Nonprofit
Administration through the American
Humanics Program. |
posted Jan 12, 2010 8:52 PM by Kelvin Alfaro
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Mayra is excited to be joining Barrios Unidos as a Service
Coordinator working with FBU volunteers. Mayra had a 6-month full-time internship
with Barrios in July 2008 as a Reproductive Health Educator for the after school
program at Fresno High. She graduated from
University of California, Santa Cruz in August 2009 with a major in Community
Studies. Community Studies focuses on
the study of social change in the context of community and allows Mayra to work
in numerous areas of social change in our communities.
Mayra comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience from
her work with youth at UCSC in the Educational Opportunity Programs office in
the area of Academic Success. She also
volunteered for the Pescadero Project, an after school program, at UCSC.
A Central Valley native, Mayra and her husband are thrilled to
be back in Fresno near her family and childhood towns of Reedley and Dinuba. Mayra
is the oldest of her two siblings, one brother and one sister. Email: Mayra |
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