Aljon Loberia is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in community service and job coaching. Currently serving as a Case Manager and Employment Specialist at the Union of Pan Asian Communities since January 2020, Loberia previously held positions as a Community Connector at 2-1-1 San Diego and a Peer Job Coach at the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Additional experience includes roles as a Program Leader at arc After School & Experiential Education, an Instructor at the YMCA of San Diego County, and an Electronics Team Member at Target. Loberia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and an Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology from Southwestern Community College District, complemented by a high school diploma from Morse High School.
Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)
UPAC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides health and human services to under-served Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, Middle Eastern, East African, African American and other ethnic populations of San Diego. UPAC’s major areas of focus include: -Mental Health Services for Adults, Older Adults, Children & Adolescents -Addiction, Treatment & Rehabilitation Services for all ages -Home Ownership Counseling to first time home buyers and foreclosure prevention education to existing -Inspiring youth through mentorship in technology, business exposure, work readiness, community involvement and secondary education exploration -Addressing community and domestic violence through parental, child, couple and family relationship building, education, empowerment and community pride Our programs focus on assisting our clients in meeting a wide range of needs through a personalized approach which recognizes the diverse ethnic and cultural identity of children, youth, adults and families. UPAC’s culturally competent staff members speak over 30 different languages and dialects. Guiding clients every step of the way as they confront life’s challenges, UPAC is dedicated to improving their quality of life by building trust and achieving sustainable results.