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Learn how our Strategic Plan is guiding the growth of our expanded learning programs while helping families thrive, investing in our staff, strengthening partnerships, and building the systems that support every child.

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.

Katherine Lucero

Regional Director

Katherine Lucero is a committed community builder with over 10 years of experience in the field of Expanded Learning. Her community building began as a summer camp counselor for West Los Angeles’ Regis House Community Center, where she now serves as a Board Member. After attaining her B.A. at the University of California, Santa Cruz, she began working with LAUSD – Beyond the Bell – Youth Development Program in August 2013 and held various leadership roles during her time with the program. Katherine joined the LA’s BEST family as Staff Development Program Coordinator in August 2021 where she led a collaborative and innovative team through the development, promotion, and facilitation of professional development opportunities for various LA’s BEST district-wide staffing roles. Katherine now leads as a Regional Director for the South Region where her role is to coach, lead, develop, and support key organizational stakeholders and systems to ensure the enhancement, access, and sustainability of quality programming.
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