Angelica Lara Fajardo

Angelica Lara Fajardo currently serves as the Coordinator of Student Recruitment and Retention at West Contra Costa Unified School District since April 2023. In addition, Angelica has been a Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor with the California Department of Education since December 2021. Previously, Angelica worked at Contra Costa County Office of Education from March 2020 to March 2023 in various roles, including Homeless and Foster Youth Liaison and Youth Services Specialist I, focusing on academic and employment case management for foster youth. Angelica also held several positions at West Contra Costa Unified School District from September 2013 to March 2020, such as Bilingual Truancy Technician and School Administrative Assistant. Academically, Angelica is pursuing a Master of Arts in Leadership at Saint Mary's College of California, following a Bachelor's Degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies from the same institution, supported by multiple associate degrees in social sciences.