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LA's BEST Partnership & Collaboration Inquiry Form
Thank you for your interest in partnering with LA’s BEST! We are excited to explore opportunities to collaborate and positively impact the lives of the students and families we serve. This form is designed to gather essential information about you and/or your organization, your proposed partnership, and how to align our efforts for mutual success.
Please take a few minutes to complete the form, providing as much detail as possible. Your responses will help us assess the potential for collaboration and guide our next steps.
Deanna Galarza
Director of Leadership Development
Deanna began working at LA’s BEST in 1994, and has more than 30 years of experience working with youth. She is responsible for providing support and development to the North Region. Her role includes monitoring program sites to ensure that program values are implemented, and that sites are in compliance with terms and conditions of grants. Her role also encompasses being responsible for creating and supporting continuous learning opportunities, and assisting staff in successfully integrating ideas and strategies towards quality student engagement. Deanna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State Northridge, and has committed her career to youth because she loves to work with those working for the future.