Yami Villanueva

Yami Villanueva is an experienced nonprofit leader currently serving as the Chief Development Director at Communities In Schools of Los Angeles since January 2020. Previously, Yami held the position of Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at Para Los Niños from February 2013 to January 2020, overseeing fundraising strategies that supported a diverse range of programs for children and families. Yami's career includes key roles such as Program Officer at California Community Foundation, where focus areas included affordable housing, and Director at East LA Community Corporation, with responsibilities in strategic planning and program funding aimed at assisting low-income families. Yami started the professional journey as a youth academic coordinator and parent organizer at Community Coalition, emphasizing education access for marginalized youth. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Urban Planning from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in History from UCLA.