Staff
Youth Speak Collective staff have the passion to revitalize and uplift the Northeast San Fernando Valley and create long-term social and systemic change for the youth in the Pacoima area.
Full-Time
David Andrés Kietzman, Executive Director & Co-Founder
Melissa Khamvongsa, Director of Development
Mayra Esparza, Youth Services Coordinator
Maribel Palafox, Community Organizer & Discovery Afterschool Coordinator
Diana Jimenez, Community Organizer & Executive Assistant
To Read more about the Youth Speak staff click on their ‘Staff Spotlights’ below:
- Jonnae Thompson
- Ruany Castro
- Emelie Castillo
- Luis Miguel Alvarez
- Jashua Christopher Ortiz
- Vanessa Vazquez
- Andrea Castellanos
- David Andrés Kietzman
- Jose Sandoval
- Kimberly Gomez
- Melissa Khamvongsa
- Mayra Esparza
- Maribel Palafox
- Mike Centeno
- Rachel Kelly Martínez
- Edwin Ivan Ramirez
Student Spotlights:
