A small team supports YUCA's day-to-day organizing, youth leadership development, and community relationships.
Kenia Najar Miranda began as a core member with YUCA. She led numerous campaigns and social justice work as a young person for four years before going to UC Santa Cruz.
"You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time."
ED Consultant
Ofelia joined YUCA in 2019 as Executive Director. Born and raised in East Palo Alto, she is driven by her roots in the community, love for the people, and the powerful history of her hometown.
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