Hazel Gonzales, MBA, has a diverse work experience in the non-profit sector. Hazel has worked as the Director of People & Culture and Associate Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire since 2008. In these roles, they have been responsible for supporting 3,300 youth in Orange County, nurturing community bonds, developing impactful programs, managing teams, and boosting partnerships by 75%. Hazel has also initiated a successful performance management system. Prior to this, Hazel worked as a Learning Facilitator at the Tiger Woods Foundation from 2006 to 2008. In this role, they created interactive curricula for STEM classes and maintained a student retention rate of 75%.
Hazel Gonzales, MBA completed their Master's Degree in Business Administration from Brandman University in 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services, Mental Health from California State University, Fullerton in 2005. In November 2016, they also obtained a certification in Organizational Development from Brandman University, which is part of the Chapman University System.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire
Big Brothers Big Sisters believes every child is born with potential. Yet, one-third of the nation’s youth are growing up without a mentor who can help them overcome challenges such as poverty, unstable housing, absentee parents, and lack of access to educational resources. Since 1958, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire has provided youth facing adversity with professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. We tackle society’s issues head-on by delivering prevention-based, solution-focused mentoring programs that provide pathways for disconnected youth to achieve their educational dreams and succeed in living wage careers. With a caring mentor in their corner, youth are able to strive for long-term success and achieve their full potential. Our 4,000 volunteers, 4,000 children and families, staff, board of directors, and donors have chosen to invest in the future of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Together, we empower youth. We inspire change. And we ignite potential. All through the power of mentoring.