Meet Our Staff!
Lauren
My name is Lauren, I was born in San Francisco in April 1998. I moved to Manteca California when I was four years old. During my childhood I discovered my love for the fine arts by being introduced to chorus at the age of six. I also participated in physical activities such as basketball, cheer, track, and volleyball. I’m now a senior activity leader at Presidio Middle School.
Kristy
My name is Kristy and I am a young twenty-two year old pursuing a career in Child Development. This is going to be my fourth official year with the Richmond Neighborhood Center. My interest in working with youth started in high school when I volunteered with the Richmond Neighborhood Center in 2013.
Sufiyan
My name is Sufiyan and I am an Indian Muslim born and raised in San Francisco. I attended Tenderloin Elementary School, and then came to school a Presidio Middle School, George Washington High School. I am currently in my last year at San Francisco State University, getting my degree in Business Management.
Stacey
Hello!! My Name is Stacey, I am 21 years old, and attending San Francisco State University while working as a for the Beacon Program. I attended the Richmond Neighborhood Center Programs as a little girl. Fun facts! I come from a family of Filipino descent. My favorite hobbies are Flag Football, Volleyball, and Art! I am a Gemini and my favorite color is Yellow.
Brandon
Hello everyone! My name is Brandon and I am the Safety and Support for Beacon. I have been with Beacon for about 2 years and was even a student at Presidio (Class of 2013!). I currently work with our E-Sports team to create tournaments for our kids who have a passion for gaming. Our goal for E-Sports is to build a positive community for our gaming club, while giving a space for competitive players to test their skills.
Amadeus
My name is Amadeus and I am a first generation Mexican American San Franciscan. I am a Senior Activity Leader for the Muti-Cultural Identity Based Program here at Presidio. I grew up primarily in the Excelsior and Mission District. I’m currently majoring in Queer /Ethnic studies at City College of San Francisco.
Layla
My name is Layla, and I’m a program leader for the Muli-Cultural/Identify Base Program at Presidio Middle School. I grew up in the Western Addition and Richmond Neighborhoods. My ethnicities are Black, Chinese, Native American, and Samoan. I’m currently enrolled at City College, working on my AA/Transfer. My hobbies include dancing, singing and anything involved with music.
Yahyia
Hello, my name is Yahyia, and I am the Teen Center Program Leader at Presidio Middle School. I attended Francisco Middle School in North Beach, and graduated high school from George Washington. I am currently going to San Francisco State University to obtain my bachelors degree in business.