Vincianna Reed
Vincianna Reed is the Bay Area Housing Director at Beloved Village, where she leads housing initiatives that provide stability, safety, and opportunity for youth and young adults transitioning from incarceration and system involvement. Vincianna is deeply committed to housing equity, community-driven solutions, and trauma-informed care. With over a decade of experience in youth advocacy and […]
Omega Moore
Omega Moore she/her was born and raised in Compton, CA. Directly impacted by the system, she was raised by her grandparents. As a youth, she struggled to navigate the challenges of LA street life, seeking love and support in difficult circumstances. Despite these obstacles, she overcame adversity and is now a dedicated mother and sister, […]
Desiree Victor
Desiree is a self-identified Xicana, born and raised in San Jose, California, with roots in Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico. She brings her lived experience as a formerly system-impacted young mother—who had a 7th-grade education at the time—along with a Master’s degree in Chicanx Studies/Education, and over 20 years of community work, to her role as Director […]
Nusayba Guiro
Nusayba Guiro is currently pursuing an advanced master’s degree in Social Work at Portland State University, with plans to graduate next year. Her academic journey has been deeply personal and transformative, marked by consistent top performance and a steadfast dedication to social work. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Bennett College, the first […]
Adanely Duenas
Nely was born in Mexico and raised in East Oakland, California. She is a formerly incarcerated woman, a daughter, a sister, and a proud Latina. Because of her life and how she experienced it, Nely is now an active organizer in her community. She has been organizing with and for her people since 2019. She […]
LaTondra Williams
Latondra Williams (she/her) is originally from San Antonio, Texas, but has called Los Angeles home for over 20 years. Her extensive experience in the hospitality industry has equipped her with excellent people skills. As a licensed professional, she is dedicated to teaching financial literacy—an essential, yet often overlooked subject in traditional education. In her free […]
Eboney Ellis
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Mea Domingo
When Mea was a child, CPS and DCFS were consistently a part of her family dynamic, and at the young age of 16 she was already homeless. After barely graduating high school, she packed up and moved 400 miles away for a fresh start. After some time, she began to recognize education as a tool […]
Alex Volpe
Alex Volpe is the Executive Director at Beloved Village. Alex has been working with underserved youth and families for 20+ years. Upon completing her Masters in Social Work at the University of Chicago in 2005, Alex worked as a therapist at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, a residential treatment facility in Chicago. After moving […]