Paola Caballero

Dynamic and bilingual Program Coordinator dedicated to empowering underserved, foster, and at-risk youth through academic support, college preparation, and life-skills development. Experienced in coordinating multi-site programs, maintaining strong student relationships, and using data to tailor individualized support plans. Skilled in event coordination, outreach, and collaborative teamwork to promote positive youth outcomes.

Director of Educational Programs at Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation (2025-10 – Present)

• Planned, coordinated, and facilitated college-readiness programs serving 50–150 low-income and at-risk students across Kern County, ensuring high-quality delivery of academic enrichment, career exploration, and postsecondary preparation activities.
• Built and maintained strategic partnerships with multiple school districts, community organizations, and university stakeholders to expand access to resources, increase student engagement, and strengthen long-term college-access pathways.
• Led full-cycle event logistics for large-scale educational and outreach events, including developing schedules, managing registration systems, securing transportation, coordinating staff assignments, and ensuring compliance with organizational and district policies.

Program Coordinator at Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation (2023-09 – 2025-10)

• Completed immersive, hands-on experiential learning through AmeriCorps and Kern County Superintendent of Schools programs, gaining practical skills in student support, community engagement, and educational service delivery.
• Engaged in structured leadership development and professional training seminars, strengthening competencies in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and project coordination.
• Provided program facilitation and event support, assisting with activity setup, participant coordination, materials preparation, and on-site operations to ensure smooth and effective program implementation.

AmeriCorps Member / Student Mentor at Child Abuse Prevention Center (2020-08 – 2023-08)

• Provided direct support to foster and homeless youth, delivering instruction in financial literacy, academic skill-building, and college-readiness to promote long-term educational and personal success.
• Developed trusting, supportive relationships with students and collected individualized data to assess needs, inform service plans, and design goal-oriented career and postsecondary pathways.
• Delivered personalized life-skills coaching, offering one-on-one guidance in areas such as budgeting, time management, self-advocacy, and independent living to help youth successfully transition into adulthood after high school.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – California State University, Bakersfield (2020-08 – 2024-12)