KEVIN AL PEREZ
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President
Kevin Al Perez is a proud queer Guatemalan, born and raised in San Fernando Valley, CA. Kevin's movement work began together with his mother who introduced him to local community work like neighborhood council meetings, union meetings, and school advocacy work as a child. It is through these local involvement Kevin was empowered and encouraged to practice community organizing and strategizing for social change throughout his lifespan. Kevin became hugely involve in school organizing and social justice throughout his educational career. Kevin graduated with a B.A in History & Queer Studies in California State University, Long Beach and a Master in School Counseling with a PPS Credential at California State University, Northridge.
Recently, he served in the Los Angeles Unified Human Relations Commission for diversity and equity, was part of the Resist Foundation Grant-Making panel which redistributed resources to frontline grassroots groups across the U.S, and in June 2023 recognized as a California State Capital Pride Honoree. Kevin hopes to create a brave San Fernando Valley for all our LGBTQ+ community members to thrive and turn up for social justice.
Email: kevin@somosfamiliavalle.org
Alexandra Casanovas, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, is a first generation, queer, Bolivian- American, woman of color. Since 2015, she has been part of SFV pride committees, helped produce community events across the valley, and also served as an LGBTQ+ Youth Mentor. Alexandra graduated from California State University, Northridge with her B.S in Health Administration and Masters in Public Health.
Alexandra hopes to create the queer representation she only dreamed of having when she was younger in the valley. As a daughter from a conservative Bolivian family, Alexandra understands the importance of education for parents when it comes to family acceptance and she hopes more programs will become available in the valley in the future. On her free time Alexandra enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, hiking, watching movies with her partner, and trying new foods.
Email: alexandra@somosfamiliavalle.org
ALEXANDRA CASANOVAS
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Vice President
Kevin Franco
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​Secretary
​Kevin Franco is a non-binary, Queer Guatemalan living in Van Nuys. As a scholar practitioner in the field of higher education and student affairs, Kevin is passionate about enacting system-wide educational change. His experience builds on 12+ years working in the non-profit and higher education sector in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City with high school youth, undergraduate students, and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. He is a proud alumni from the University of California, Berkeley where he received his BA in Sociology and New York University where he received his Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs with a concentration in Social Justice.
Kevin joined the Somos Familia Valle board because he wants to be involved in the local movement of making the San Fernando Valley LGBTQIA+ friendly. As a product of LAUSD and the Valley (818), Kevin believes that LGBTQIA+ valley residents are deserving of resources and assistance to reach their full potential. In the board, Kevin serves as Somos Familia Valle's Secretary and grant writer. In his free time, he enjoys dancing, going to festivals, and exploring the food scene in the San Fernando Valley.
Email: kfranco@somosfamiliavalle.org
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