Gioconda Lopez
BECAUSE after emigrating from Nicaragua to the United States, she came to Para Los Niños in 1982 as a participant in a worktraining program and rose to become vice president of human resources and risk management.
BECAUSE she is our longestserving employee.
BECAUSE in her position, she ensures that Para Los Niños maintains high ethical standards and practices.
BECAUSE with a bachelor’s in business administration, an MBA, and a graduate certificate in human resources, she is a living example of the power of education.
BECAUSE she is a mentor and inspiring leader.
BECAUSE she has an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children, youth and families.
Fast Facts
In 2007, over 583,000 people in Los Angeles County lived in extreme poverty
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87% of children of immigrant families in Los Angeles County are U.S. citizens
