Ashley Alvarenga graduated from Cal State University Los Angeles in 2021 with a BA degree in Social Work, she previously worked and completed a year-long internship with the Los Angeles Probation Department where she primarily worked with Youth and Adults, has experience working with underserved communities/groups, has volunteered at a Senior retirement home in the past, and worked for the US Census Bureau, helping collect demographic data/conducting interviews within my community, all experience which has helped her better serve and understand the community at St Francis Center. What helps her run programs is building relationships, listening to our community, and observing what their needs are so that she can incorporate and improve existing and new programs.