About Us

We believe in setting a great example for others.

Who We Are

We all come to this work from different places and backgrounds but our aims are the same. We’re building a community that supports Scholars and families with equity, accountability, partnership and kindness. Meet Team CORE…

James Cordon

Scholar Success Coach

Paola De La Mora

Parent Academy Supervisor

    Brandon Ervin

    Program Director

      Fernando Garcia

      Fernando Garcia

      Operations Supervisor

      Aiden Giadamez

      Grants & Data Manager

        Jamiyah Hughes

        Jamiyah Hughes

        Scholar Success Coach

        Swainston

        Beth Hull

        Executive & Development Assistant

          Donovan Jackson

          Scholar Success Coach

            Jeff Jones

            Jeff Jones

            Executive Director

            Natalie Martin

            HR Coordinator & Training Supervisor

            Jill Moat - Operations Director

            Jill Moat

            Operations Director

            Laura Novakovich

            Laura Novakovich

            CORE Academy Curriculum Coordinator

            Richard Johnson

            Richard Johnson

            Alumni Liason

            Vita Johnson

            Vita Johnson

            Director of Innovations

            “CORE gave me the courage and skills to set higher expectations for myself. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for the program and the people.”

            - Adriana, Class of 2019

            Board of Trustees

            Amy Hunter, Chair

            Rory Reid, Vice-Chair

            Janae Downey, Treasurer

            Anthony Degado, Trustee

            Bo Bernhard, Trustee

            Archie Perry, Trustee

            Michael Flores, Trustee

            Shaundell Newsome, Trustee

            Stephanie Saldana

            Financials

            We are a tax-exempt public charity in good standing under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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