Our Team
Local Leadership
Lida Jennings
Executive Director
Teach For America Los Angeles
Lida has been with Teach For America LA for over a decade becoming the Executive Director in 2013. She is a passionate advocate for educational excellence for all kids and deeply believes that every child deserves the opportunity of an excellent education that sets them on the path to the life of their choosing.
Meet Our Staff
VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Ashley Terada
VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF PROGRAM
Michelle Hatchford
SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT
Megan McGuane
MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Tanya Gonzalez
MANAGING DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT
Megan Kostecka
DIRECTOR, TALENT & SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Oscar Barajas
DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & LEARNING
Kayla Camacho
DIRECTOR, INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Lelan Fernando
DIRECTOR, ALUMNI IMPACT
Kelsey Gilliland
DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT
Cedric Jones
MANAGER, INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Ricki Herrera