Laura Patricia Zapata
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate Latina leader with over five years of experience implementing and managing equitable programs to support communities of color.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Family and Youth Services
Central City Neighborhood Partners
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - Current
- As a member of the Executive Leadership, oversee the implementation and ongoing success and development of the Department of Family and Youth Services composed of the following three programs: Koreatown FamilySource Center, Westlake FamilySource Center, and Youth Services, working alongside team and partners to ensure positive program evaluation process, service coordination, outcomes monitoring and attainment.
- Manage and oversee a 3 million dollar LA City contract by the Community Investments for Families Department, FamilySource Centers at CCNP
- Monitor the success of $400,000 distributed to families across the City of LA for Emergency Rental Assistance to maintain Housing Stability.
- Foster blooming and existing partnerships with educational spaces, community partners, and stakeholders for positive collaborations across programs and service delivery.
- Ensure families are supported with a comprehensive experience and resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency, including but not limited to assistance with housing, asset building, and academic achievement; supporting an overarching goal of reinvesting an equivalent of $3,000,000 in increased income/economic resources for the community.
- Coordinate the gathering and review of data to successfully reflect the impact of the department on monthly, quarterly and annual reports as internally and contractually required by CCNP and the Community Investments for Families Department of Los Angeles.
- Oversee, train, and empower 30 staff members in a uplifting, teamwork-focused, and creative problem solving environment to ensure positive performance.
FamilySource Director
Central City Neighborhood Partners
Los Angeles
01.2024 - 06.2024
- As a member of the Executive Leadership, directed the implementation and ongoing administration and development of the CCNP's new FSC, Koreatown FamilySource Center, staff and partners to ensure program successful evaluation process and service coordination, outcomes monitoring and attainment.
- Managed a 1.5 million dollar LA City contract by the Community Investments for Families Department, one of the four newest FamilySource Center in the system
- Established partnerships with educational spaces, community partners, and stakeholders for positive collaborations across programs and service delivery.
- Coordinated the gathering of information and preparation for monthly, quarterly and annual reports as internally and contractually required by CCNP and the Community Investments for Families Department of Los Angeles.
- Oversaw and empowered up to a dozen staff members while fostering an environment that encourages teamwork and creative problem solving to ensure positive performance.
FamilySource Center Program Manager
Central City Neighborhood Partners
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Under the direction of Executive Leadership, oversaw the implementation, administration and development of the FamilySource Center Program, staff and partners, to ensure service coordination and outcomes monitoring and attainment.
- Managed and oversaw 1.5 million dollar LA City contract by the Community Investments for Families Department (CIFD), FamilySource Center in addition to subcontractor agreements with other community organizations.
- Ensured customers were supported with a comprehensive experience and resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency, including but not limited to assistance with housing, employment, asset building, and supportive services; supporting an overarching goal of reinvesting an equivalent of $1,500,000 in increased income/economic resources for the community.
- Coordinated the gathering of information and preparation for monthly, quarterly and annual reports as internally and contractually required by CCNP and CIFD
- Oversaw and engaged with twenty staff members while fostering an environment that encouraged teamwork and creative problem solving.
- Monitored staff and subcontractors and conducted evaluations and desk reviews of the subcontractor performance.
- For the duration of the first 8 months, served as the FamilySource Center Program Coordinator directly overseeing implementation of Westlake FSC contract
Wellness Coach
Central City Neighborhood Partners
Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Engaged and assisted a caseload of 50 families to incrementally move them out of poverty.
- Assessed and identified the needs and goals of families and developed individualized service strategy plans to improve educational attainment and financial capability.
- Ensured youth were prepared to graduate from high school and qualified for post-secondary education.
- Motivated, encouraged and tracked progress of goals, milestones, and outcomes through bi-weekly case management meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA08-2019
Skills
- Bilingual: proficient in conversational and academic Spanish
- Committed to cultivating team leadership through support and guidance
- Project development & management
- Organized and efficient planner
- Punctual, responsible, trustworthy, and follows directions with a sense of urgency at all times
Trainings and Certifications
ExpandLA’s Quality Standards and Impact Task Force for LA County, June 2025: Contribute to the expanded learning sector by developing a framework and impact metrics for high-quality expanded learning in Los Angeles County
VITA/TCE Certification, January 2025: Intake/Interview and Quality Review Exam & Volunteer Standards of Conduct
Jewish Federation of Los Angeles United Leadership Project, June 2024: The United Leaders Project (ULP) convened civic leaders from diverse racial, faith, and cultural backgrounds across Los Angeles for a 10-month expert-led leadership training program aimed at fostering professional growth, bridge building, and community impact.
Mandated Report CA, August 2024: California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
ADP, August 2024: Sexual Harassment Training, Office Safety Training
Partners In Change, July 2022: Coaching for Supervisors
Asset Building Clinic, April 2021: Financial First Responder
FDIC, October 2019: Money Smart Training Modules
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Family and Youth Services
Central City Neighborhood Partners
07.2024 - Current
FamilySource Director
Central City Neighborhood Partners
01.2024 - 06.2024
FamilySource Center Program Manager
Central City Neighborhood Partners
08.2020 - 12.2023
Wellness Coach
Central City Neighborhood Partners
10.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano Studies
University of California, Berkeley
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