Michelle Guevara

Michelle Guevara is an experienced professional currently serving as the Learning and Development Manager and Site Director at Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA) since August 2019. In this role, Michelle has successfully created and developed school needs assessments, managed a caseload of at-risk students, and collaborated with stakeholders to implement sustainable programming. Previously, Michelle held the position of Site Coordinator at CISLA from August 2013 to June 2019, where responsibilities included connecting students and families to essential services, founding a weekly student book club, and leading recognition initiatives. This role culminated in receiving the Community Partner of the Year award in 2015. Earlier career experience includes a position as Student Building Supervisor and Coordinator at UCLA Recreation, where Michelle managed staff scheduling and aided in the hiring and training processes. Michelle holds a degree in Political Science and History with a focus on International Relations from UCLA and is currently pursuing further education at Pasadena City College.