Staff: Mariah Ochoa (She/Her)

Mariah is a Mentor who works with children and youth to build meaningful relationships, provide guidance, and help them develop the confidence and life skills needed to succeed.

Mariah believes that strong, supportive relationships have the power to change a young person's life. As someone who participated in youth mentorship programs growing up, she experienced firsthand how positive mentors build trust, encourage growth, and create opportunities for success. Those experiences inspired her to become the mentor she once needed and to help young people recognize their strengths, overcome challenges, and believe in their potential, and explore their passions.

Mariah has experience supporting children and families through mentorship, advocacy, and community-based services while fostering safe, supportive environments where youths can thrive.

Mariah is a first-generation college graduate who earned her degree with honors and is committed to making a lasting, positive impact in the lives of children and families. Mariah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Los Angeles.