Ryan Hazelton - Executive Director
Hello, my name is Ryan Hazelton. Originally from San Diego where I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Communications from UC San Diego, I moved to San Francisco over 15 years ago in pursuit of a career in digital advertising. After a few years, I left the tech sector to dive into nonprofit fundraising at Holy Family Day Home, a SF nonprofit preschool in the Mission providing early childhood education and family support services. I continued to fundraise as the Senior Philanthropy Officer at Safe & Sound, a SF based children’s advocacy organization focused on child abuse prevention. Prior to joining Mariposa Kids, I served as Interim Development Director at Gateway Public Schools in SF.
Most recently, I served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Tandem, Partners in Early Learning and am a 2023 alumnus of Leadership San Francisco. Additionally, I am a 2019 alumnus of the New Leaders Council - SF and I serve as an Emeritus Board Member of the Thomas Edison Charter Academy after serving as President of their Board of Education. |
Taylor Vecchioni - Site Director Hello, my name is Taylor. I grew up in Michigan where I attended Central Michigan University and earned a degree in Online Journalism and Leadership. I truly found my passion working with kids when I was a recreation leader for the City of Dublin. I love working with youth and watching their creative spirits and minds grow! In addition, I have always had a passion for sports, especially soccer, and I was a coach for a youth soccer team back in Michigan.In my free time, you can find me on the soccer field, snowboarding in Tahoe, on a hike up in the mountains, camping, reading, writing, photography, creating art projects and spending time with family, friends, and my little blind dog named Lamar! I am also an avid adventurer and I love to travel all over the world. |
Anjelica Arias - Recreation Leader
Hi! My name is Anjelica Arias. In the past, I worked at Lil' Kickers Soccer Program where I taught kids how to play soccer. I was also a program aid at an after-school program in San Diego this past summer. I am from San Diego and moved to San Francisco to attend San Francisco State University where I am studying to be a nurse. I have always had a passion for working with kids which is why I hope to become a pediatric nurse in the future.
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Priscila Moncada - Recreation Leader
Hi! My name is Priscila Moncada and I’ve worked with kids since high school. I worked at the Boys and Girls Club Columbia Park almost all my years in high school and ever since then I’ve had a passion working with kids. My goals while working with kids is helping them express themselves and providing a safe environment for them to be comfortable in. Moreover, I am currently a student at San Francisco State majoring in criminal justice with a minor in sociology; once I receive my degree I hope to help communities become safer for future generations. My hobbies outside of work include, being around my friends and family, baking, hanging out with my dog, and traveling!
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Erandy Reyes - Recreation Leader
New Rec Leader bio coming soon.
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Maile Yoshida - Recreation Leader
Greetings, my name is Maile (My-lee) Yoshida. As a San Francisco local, I was fortunate enough to have a few years experience working for both Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco and Stonestown Family YMCA. It was during this time I saw the power behind community based organizations and how much it means to the families that depend on them. I'm a communications major and I hope to use my education to work in the non-profit sector for institutions that give back to the community like Mariposa Kids. When I'm not studying or working I enjoy going on long drives and exploring the beauty that is the Bay Area.
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Emily Yu - Recreation Leader
My name is Emily Yu. I have been working with children for a couple of years now, I used to volunteer and work for the Salesian Boys' and Girls' Club in North Beach. I've also worked in art camps and enrichment after school programs in the Bay Area. By Spring 2023, I will have earned my degree in Psychology emphasis on child development and adolescents. I want to still work with children in the future, hopefully. I'm looking into becoming a child therapist or a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. When I am not at Mariposa Kids, I love to stay home and hang out with my dog! I am also an avid reader and ballet dancer.
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OPEN ROLE - Substitute Recreation Leader
New bio coming soon.
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