Katherine Lucero
Area Program Supervisor
Los Angeles Unified School District - Beyond the Bell - Youth Development Program
““For we know that all children can learn, but the question is do we have the will to ensure that it happens.””
Katherine Lucero is a committed community builder. Her community building began when she was on-boarded as a summer camp counselor for Regis House Community Center in West Los Angeles. She had been a camper at Regis House Community Center for four years prior. Although she had minimal prior experiences working with youth and families, she quickly learned how to educate, entertain, and provide resources, as did her prior counselors. She enjoyed the personal fulfillment feeling that came along with it and knew she needed to continue giving back to her community.
After attaining her B.A. at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in Literature and Minor in Latin American and Latino Studies, she simultaneously began giving back to her community through Lakeshore Learning as a “Crafts for Kids” facilitator, and as a Program Worker for the Los Angeles Unified School District – Beyond the Bell - Youth Development Program in 2013. As she grew and gained further community building opportunities in both fields, she recognized her ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with various stakeholders.
Through Katherine’s current role within the District as an Area Program Supervisor and the progressing power of her strengths: Strategic, Achiever, Responsibility, Individualization and Focus; she is able to be the strong advocate and innovative driving force in creating opportunities and access for various stakeholders within the Los Angeles county communities.
““I have gained access, now I must give access.””