Favorite Parts of Working in Education as an Upward Bound Project Director
Lidia, a Project Director III at an education non-profit, finds the greatest fulfillment in connecting with "other folks that are just as passionate about working with youth," sharing their dedication to community service and witnessing the growth of the young scholars under their care. This shared passion, fostered through professional networks, sustains Lidia's commitment to the field.
Youth Development, Nonprofit, Community Engagement, Networking, Passion
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Lidia Alfaro Chavez
Project Director III, Upward Bound
Education Non-Profit
UCLA, 2014
Pepperdine University, MA Social Entrepreneurship & Change, 2017
Anthropology, Sociology
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Working with passionate individuals who share a commitment to youth development and community service
2. Attending professional conferences to network and share experiences with like-minded colleagues
3. Witnessing the growth and development of young scholars and leaders
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I really enjoy meeting other people who are just as passionate about working with youth and serving their community as I am. It's great to attend professional conferences and meet new staff members.
We can connect and talk about these passions. We can also discuss how wonderful it is to see the youth in our care grow into young scholars and leaders.
It's amazing to have a network of like-minded individuals. They share a passion and understand the "why" behind my dedication to this industry, field, and job, because we love it so much.