Lead Strategist
Ernest Johnson
Publications
- Crenshaw Community Control (C3) Specific Plan
- UCLA Community Collaborative with Downtown Crenshaw Rising
Working with developmentally disabled adults. Making sure individuals get employed through paid internship programs.
Downtown Crenshaw Rising is a community organization led by residents that work in collaboration to acquire land to then develop projects that reflect the community vision. Their current conflict to purchase the Crenshaw Mall led them to be clients for the UCLA Planning Department. The final toolkit, C3, is a holistic planning assessment for the Crenshaw District as it relates to the housing, social economy, transportation, environmental equity, and political needs of the community.
I was directly responsible for researching the environmental vulnerabilities of the community as they relate to the vacant land and blighted industries. Also, a majority of my research explored how the economic development of the community could be galvanized through cooperatives and private partners.
Human Resources
Darrylette L. Bass
Darrylette L. Bass holds 8 years of experience in the field of Human Resources Administration. Prior to coming to the Workforce Development Center, Darrylette was the Assistant Program Director for the North Orange Community College District High School Diploma Program, where she led initiatives that assisted developmentally disabled adults in gaining their high school diploma and employment. In her current position, she is committed to successfully managing the day-to-day of employee relations. Darrylette’s responsibilities include recruiting potential staff, overseeing the hiring process, facilitating onboarding and specified staff training, staying current and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, and maintaining the confidentiality of staff and client files.
Darrylette’s passion is providing resources and support to help clients and staff realize and reach their full potential. Darrylette received a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling and a PPS credential from the University of La Verne. She holds a Person-Centered Planning Certificate, in addition to multiple HR Manager Certifications. She is a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and is associated with various Chambers of Commerce throughout Los Angeles County.
Job Developer
Jeanetta Burton
Jeanetta is a dedicated and passionate advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. As a Person-Centered Assessment Specialist at Workforce Development Center, Jeanetta works tirelessly to help these individuals achieve their goals and find meaningful employment.
With several years of experience in the field, Jeanetta has developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with developmental disabilities. She uses this knowledge to address each person’s specific needs and help them overcome any barriers to employment.
Consultant
Kaelyn Lopez
Kaelyn is a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and experienced management and coordinating specialist with 8 years of experience in program management, production, and community outreach. Her educational background includes applied business management and healthy lifestyle coaching. This knowledge in research, analytical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving allows her to facilitate effective internal communication for projects and lead new business initiatives. Her passion for technology, helping others, and teamwork makes her a great fit for understanding client objectives, conceptualizing digital tactics that meet those goals, and overseeing the successful execution of programs.
Meet our expert team dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through employment opportunities.
Address
3435 Wilshire Blvd Suite A-19, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
Contact
Phone : 310 867 0651
Email : mj@workforcela.org
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