Staff Continue to Grow With TEL HI
July 27, 2015
This summer began with a lot of changes in our staffing roles at TEL HI. It was with some sadness that we had to say goodbye to one of our Program Managers, Nora Ledoux and our Director of Programs, Tony Tyson, as they embarked on new career opportunities. On the other hand we were able to celebrate many new promotions as staff took on new roles at TEL HI.
Jora Atienza Washington
Director of Programs
Background
Jora has been with the organization since 2010 when she came on-board to start our Youth Employment Services (YES) Program. Since 2011, she has served as the director of all of TEL HI’s offsite programs: North Beach-Chinatown Beacon at Francisco Middle School, Futurama After School and Teen Learner Pathway programs at Galileo High School and the Teen Center at North Beach Place.
Theresa Alvarez
Associate Program Director
Background
Theresa started working with TEL HI in 2010 as the Program Manager for the TEL HI North Beach-Chinatown Beacon program at Francisco Middle School. Before coming to TEL HI, Theresa worked with Mission Neighborhood Centers as the Family Neighborhood Organizer at Mission Beacon Center inside Everett Middle School. In her expanded role as the Associate Program Director Theresa will oversee the After School Academy, Summer Camp Program and the TEL HI North Beach-Chinatown Beacon program at Francisco Middle School.
Jeffrey Ng
Operations Manager
Background
Jeffrey attended TEL HI’s After School Academy (ASA) when he was in third grade. He wanted to give back to the organization by volunteering as a Youth Leader when he was in high school. Jeffrey has been employed with TEL HI since 2005 and his role and responsibilities has shifted from being a part time ASA tutor, full time recreation coordinator and eventually the Manager of the ASA and Summer Camp Program, which he has overseen the last five years.
Rahul Sharma
Galileo High School Programs Manager
Background
Rahul most recently served as Galileo High School program’s Assistant Manager for the 2015 school year and Interim Manager with the departure of Norah in February. He has almost 9 years of professional experience in the youth development field, having worked in Sacramento with the YMCA as well as providing leadership with Marina Middle School’s after school and summer programs. He is currently pursuing a masters in School Counseling at UCSF.
Josel Tongson
Senior Program and Volunteer Manager
Background
Josel started at TEL HI as the Volunteer Manager and Development Associate in September 2011. Before coming to TEL HI, Josel worked for St. Raymond as the Office Manager for the parish. Prior to arriving at TEL HI, Josel worked for the County of San Mateo.
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