Ingrid Alfaro

Ingrid Alfaro has a diverse work experience history. Ingrid started their career as a Marketing Intern at Associated Students, Inc. of SF State in 2014, where they provided support to the marketing team and managed social media accounts. Ingrid also worked as a Graphic Designer Intern at Community Arts Design Studio, where they gained experience in graphic design. In 2014, they joined the Associated Students of San Francisco State University as a Marketing Assistant, where they maintained an updated calendar for events and handled communication with clients and team members.

In 2016, Ingrid became a Master Artist at Paint Nite, showcasing their artistic skills. Ingrid then transitioned to the nonprofit sector, working as a Parent Child Educator at Brighter Beginnings from 2017 to 2018, providing support to parents and facilitating child development programs. Ingrid later became a Financial Education Coordinator at SparkPoint within the same organization, focusing on financial education for individuals and families.

In 2012, Ingrid joined Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and held various roles, including Area Finance Coordinator, Delta Tau Chapter Treasurer and Chapter Orientation Advisor, and Assistant to the Vice President of Finance. Their responsibilities included providing financial support, training, and record-keeping for the organization.

Ingrid also had involvement with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano as a Community Advisory member from 2019 to 2020.

Overall, Ingrid Alfaro has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, financial education, marketing, and creativity throughout their work experience.

Ingrid Alfaro attended San Francisco State University from 2010 to 2015, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Visual Communication Design. Additionally, they studied General Education at Berkeley City College, although the exact dates of their enrollment are not provided.

In terms of certifications, Ingrid obtained several additional qualifications. In October 2022, they obtained a Financial Security Certification from Change Machine. In December 2022, they completed courses on Effective Financial Counseling for People Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits at the National Disability Institute and The Culture of One: Moving Beyond Cultural Competence at the California Training Institute (CalTrin).

In May 2022, Ingrid earned an Adult Mental Health First Aid USA certification from the C.O.P.E. Family Support Center. In March 2019, they completed the Money Management Essentials program offered by the AFCPE® (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®).

Furthermore, they received certificates of recognition for their participation in speaker series events. In June 2019, they were recognized by the California Legislature Assembly - Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, 15th District, and the State of California Senate - Senator Nancy Skinners, 9th Senate District.

Finally, Ingrid obtained an Advance Financial Coaching certification from Change Machine in April 2023.