Oakland Promise
Yadira Hernandez-Figueroa currently serves as a Program Coordinator at Oakland Promise, where previously held the position of Program Associate. Prior experience includes directing the Themsetor Affairs at Central Valley Scholars, where a Student Themtorship Program was developed to connect students with college mentors. Yadira participated as a Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, engaging in policy-making and research. Additional experience includes leading a group of children in summer activities at Merced City Parks and Recreation and mentoring high school students at Berkeley High School's Bridge Program. Yadira is a valedictorian graduate of Merced High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Oakland Promise
Oakland Promise is available to young learners (from newborns to college students) and their families provide every child with financial resources, educational programming, mentorship, and a supportive community to assist them and their families in pursuing and succeeding in higher education and the career of their choice.