Building Skills Partnership
Christian Valdez has a diverse background in education and development. With experience in both teaching and program coordination, they have worked at various levels within educational organizations. They hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in Linguistics, Philosophy, and Chicano/a Studies. Currently, at Building Skills Partnership, they hold the position of Director of Development and Impact, contributing to the organization's growth and success. Prior to this, they were an instructor at Lydian Academy, where they taught Spanish, History, and English to students in grades 7-12.
Building Skills Partnership
Building Skills Partnership (BSP) programs improve the quality of life of property service workers in low-wage industries, as well as their families and communities, by increasing their access to education, leadership, and career advancement. Founded in 2007, BSP offers programs throughout California, serving Los Angeles, Mountain View, Oakland, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Jose. The organization serves 5,500 individuals annually and provides opportunities to fully address the unique barriers immigrant workers and their families face in realizing the benefits of social, civic, and economic integration.