Angela Bugayong

About Angela Bugayong

Results-oriented executive with a distinguished and innovative career spanning secondary and postsecondary education interventions. A proven leader in program design, I bring a passion for equity, advocacy, and social impact to every initiative. Demonstrated success in collaborating with secondary and postsecondary institutions, college access and success organizations, corporate and individual donors, and government agencies.Throughout my mission-driven career, I have dedicated myself to closing the degree divide and advancing education equity. My focus revolves around ensuring marginalized students access comparable support to their higher-income peers. Boasting a unique blend of professional and personal experiences, I am poised to leverage my expertise in transforming organizations strategically and critically navigate the landscape of student support.I view challenges as opportunities. My commitment to facilitating quality and affordable opportunities for students, particularly those of marginalized background, underscores my dedication to fostering economic mobility. Let\'s collaborate to drive meaningful change and empower the next generation of leaders.SPECIALTIES: Community Affairs | Recruitment | Strategic Partnerships | Process and Project Management | Community Development | Youth Empowerment | Advising | Public Speaking | Volunteer Management | Partnership Development | Scholarship Design & ManagementCAREER INTERESTS: College Access/Success | Research | Innovation | Corporate Social Responsibility | Philanthropy | Social Impact Investing | Consulting | Sustainability | Community Development | Youth Empowerment & Development | Public and Private Partnerships | Travel | Development

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Students Rising Above

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Drive operational excellence and strategic impact to develop and execute a robust plan to expand its programming and increase its resources. Champion cross-functional collaboration, guide critical change initiatives, and oversee core operational and strategic functions.

Education

• California State University, Los Angeles

  Political Science , Public Administration

Skills

• Youth Development
• Youth Leadership
• Workshop Facilitation
• Philanthropy
• Program Management
• Youth Programs
• Research
• Nonprofits
• Career Counseling
• Volunteer Training
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Student Leadership
• Community Building
• Social Services
• Youth Empowerment
• Fundraising
• Higher Education
• Academic Advising
• Community Service
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Policy Analysis
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Teaching
• Microsoft Office
• Student Engagement
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Team Leadership
• Grants
• Program Evaluation
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Policy
• Student Counseling
• Youth Mentoring
• Public Speaking