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Ortensia Robledo, I'm the Office Associate at KIPP Empower Academy. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara in June of 2013, I began my wonderful journey with KEA. Although I'm a Bay Area native, I currently call Los Angeles my home. I love spending my free time learning how to cook new and bold dishes while also listening to cumbias.

Ana Alvarez, I am the Office Manager at KEA. I graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills with an undergraduate degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. I then continued my work at National University where I earned a Master of Science degree in Educational Counseling with a PPS Credential. My work experience includes one year in the position of Special Education Clerk for Bethune Middle School and volunteer cheer coach. From there I went on to work for Cienega Elementary as a teacher assistant for 3 years and now working at KIPP Empower Academy. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Airazulema Alfaro, I am the School Business Operations Manager for KIPP Empower Academy. Prior to holding the SBOM role, I worked as KIPP Empower Academy’s Office Manager. Before joining the KIPP LA team in 2012, I spent 3 years working at New City Public Schools holding two roles: Office Manager and Family & Guidance Coordinator. During her time at NCPS, Airazulema provided professional development for the Operations Team and created an Operations Manual, which included all school and data systems. I graduated from Cal State Long Beach in 2012 obtaining a M.A. in Spanish Literature. I finished a B.A. in Spanish at the University of California, Riverside in 2008. My passion is empowering families to seek higher education for their children. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking and traveling.