Our Team

Meet the Teach For America Los Angeles Team.

Lida Jennings

Executive Director

Teach For America Southern California Regions: Los Angeles and San Diego

Lida has been with Teach For America for over a decade becoming the Executive Director of the Los Angeles region in 2013, adding San Diego to her portfolio in 2024. She is a passionate advocate for educational excellence for all kids and deeply believes that every child deserves the opportunity of an exceptional education that sets them on the path to the life of their choosing.

Meet Our Staff

VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL LEADERSHIP

Ashley Terada

VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF PROGRAM

Michelle Hatchford

VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Megan McGuane

DIRECTOR, TALENT & SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Oscar Barajas

MANAGING DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & LEARNING

Kayla Camacho

ASSOCIATE, OPERATIONS

Victoria Figueroa

DIRECTOR, ALUMNI STRATEGY AND IMPACT

Sean Gilley

MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALUMNI STRATEGY AND IMPACT

Kelsey Gilliland

MANAGING DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND IGNITE

Cedric Jones

MANAGING DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT

MK Kostecka

MANAGER, MATRICULATION AND ONBOARDING

Ivan Nordendale

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