Araceli Velasco

Araceli Velasco is a highly experienced professional specializing in people operations, currently holding multiple roles as a People Operations Specialist and Office Coordinator at Zinc Collective, Blue Leadership Collaborative, and DigiDems since January 2022. Prior to these positions, Araceli served as Chief of Staff and Donor Relations Manager at the National Hispanic Media Coalition from December 2018 to January 2022, as well as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. Additional experience includes working as a Job Placement Specialist at Alma Family Services and a Clerk at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy. Araceli holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and Public Relations from California State University, Los Angeles, and an Associate of Arts from Santa Monica College.