Veejay A.

Associate Program Director @Equality California

Los Angeles, CA, US

Provide leadership for a programmatic portfolio of funded by state, and private foundations, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines, achieving deliverables, and strengthening relationships with program officers. Oversee a diverse set of initiatives spanning diversity, equity, and inclusion training, education advocacy, health equity, and emergency preparedness, while positioning programs for long-term sustainability through evaluation, reporting, and future grant development. Partner with the grants and development teams to secure funding opportunities, craft program proposals, and align resources with organizational priorities.Supervise program managers, providing coaching, professional development, and leadership training to build managerial capacity and enhance team effectiveness. Guide staff in program execution, including event coordination, curriculum development, training facilitation, and data analysis. Represent the organization through active engagement with elected officials, community partners, and stakeholders at advocacy events, town halls, and convening, strengthening visibility and expanding partnerships to advance equity-driven impact.

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts, Asian American Studies

California State University, Fullerton

Master of Science (M.S.), Higher Education