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

            Meka Oliver

            Career We Can Supervisor

              Nayeli Escalante-Moreno

              Nayeli Escalante-Moreno

              Scholar Success Coach

              Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort

              Richard Johnson

              Richard Johnson

              Alumni Liason

              Tara Romero

              Tara Romero

              Scholar Success Coach

              Swainston Middle School | T-Birds Cohort

              Tatiana Santos

              Scholar Success Coach

              Swainston Middle School | Highfliers Cohort

              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

              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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