George Chacon

About George Chacon

As the Deputy Director of the Dream Resource Center (DRC) at UCLA Labor Center, I lead the overall program and operations management of the DRC, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of our programmatic and strategic goals. With over eight years of experience in the education and social justice fields, I have developed a strong passion and expertise in immigrant rights, leadership development, community organizing, and power building.My mission is to provide young immigrant leaders with the skills, resources, and networks they need to enact community and systems change. I have trained and mentored 18 immigrant youth leaders who have empowered over immigrants in accessing resources, mutual aid funds, and community networks. I have also raised and secured over in leadership awards for immigrant youth leaders, and organized with coalitions to protect immigrant communities and limit large-scale deportations. I am committed to advancing the rights and dignity of immigrants and creating a more equitable and inclusive society.

Experience

1. Deputy Director, Dream Resource Center

   Ucla Labor Center

   Apr 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Roles and Responsibilities• Lead the overall program and operations management of the Dream Resource Center, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.• Oversee the staff development and power building strategic plan of the Dream Resource Center. • Directly oversee 2 projects and supervise 3 project coordinators who focus on immigrant youth leadership development and alumni relations.Key Accomplishments• Launched new alumni engagement strategy in leading 8 alumni leaders to plan alumni-focused events.• Developed databases of alumni and external partners to track and compile 300+ interactions and improve recruitment and fundraising.• Strengthened staff development by creating resources and spaces focused on professional development, reflection, and providing feedback.• Designed project plans and management portfolio to track and evaluate project deliverables, increasing staff capacity and communication.

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor’s Degree, International Development Studies, Minor in Education Studies

Skills

• Youth Culture
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Youth Empowerment
• Youth Outreach
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Event Organizer
• Mediation
• Community Outreach
• Workforce Development
• Youth Development
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Fundraising
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Workshop Facilitation
• Volunteer Management
• Leadership Development
• Event Planning
• Coordinating Events