Candace Leos Valdepena

About Candace Leos Valdepena

Dedicated and resourceful administrative, nonprofit, and community engagement…

Experience

1. Regional Subcontractor Administrator

   CHIRLA

   Aug 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   I serve CHIRLA as an administrator currently overseeing multiple state grants for our organization, where I efficiently manage and support over 40 sub grantees in Southern and Central California. My responsibilities encompass handling all aspects of grant administration, from processing funding requests to organizing monthly meetings with subcontractors for updates and support. Additionally, I play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy, conducting monthly accounting reconciliations, and overseeing the drafting and execution of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for sub grantees. My commitment to process optimization is reflected in my role where I continuously update internal procedures to ensure the department operates at peak efficiency. With a keen eye for detail, I also manage statistical and financial data in our centralized database, generating complex data reports for reporting purposes.In addition to my administrative expertise, I am proactive in monitoring program updates within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, promptly incorporating changes into our internal procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. I take pride in providing transparent and accurate reporting on the status of all grants and sub grantees\' performance to the California Department of Social Services.

Education

• Irvine Valley College

  Psychology

  2009 — 2011

• Pacific Oaks College

  Community Psychology

  2020 — 2022