PIVOTAL
Monica Flynn is the Post-Secondary Outreach Coach at PIVOTAL, working closely with current and former foster youth to determine and reach their educational and career goals. Prior to this, Monica worked as a Registered Behavior Technician at A is for Apple, Inc., implementing programs to help children with Autism meet behavioral and developmental goals. Monica also has experience teaching English in Spain and working as a private English tutor. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon, Monica brings a wealth of experience in education and behavioral support to their role as an outreach coach.
PIVOTAL
PIVOTAL, formerly called Silicon Valley Children's Fund and TeenForce is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to improving educational and life outcomes for foster youth. PIVOTAL has provided over $3M in scholarship dollars to foster youth in Silicon Valley. Our persistent coaching model provides high school and college foster youth continuous mentor support, education planning, tutoring, career exploration and an unconditional commitment to help them define and achieve their life dreams! PIVOTAL scholars are 10x more likely to graduate from college, compared to only 3% of foster youth nationally. PIVOTAL helps foster youth acquire the skills, habits and work experience to fulfill their potential. Our staffing agency model makes it convenient and cost-effective for employers to hire teens and generates revenue to support our activities. Visit teenforce.org to learn more about our staffing model. For more information about our organization please email us: info@pivotalnow.org