Patricia Alvarez
Assistant Public Admin Analyst

Patricia graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2019 with a Bachelors of Art in Child & Adolescent Development: Applied Developmental Science. She has volunteered in educational programs such as LA’s Best after school program, childcare centers and youth occupation-training programs. Patty began working with the RISE UP study as an interviewer in 2014.  

Juan Gonzalez
​Assistant Public Admin Analyst

Juan graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2018 with a Bachelors of Science in Public Health. During his undergraduate studies, he volunteered and interned for organizations aiding low income families . These organizations include MEND, the Child Development Institute, and Food Forward. Juan has been working with the RISE UP team since Fall of 2018. 

Jaclyn Kido
​Assistant Public Admin Analyst

Jaclyn graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2018 with a Bachelors of Science in Public Health. During her undergraduate studies, Jackie volunteered for the Peer Health Exchange program at CSUN, which educated high school students on sexual health, substance abuse, and mental health. Jackie has been working with the RISE UP team since Fall of 2018.

​Fidel Matamoros
Assistant Public Admin Analyst
​Fidel has been working with the RISE UP Study since 2018. He brings both fun and energetic energy into the workplace. During his free time, Fidel enjoys being in the company of his friends and family. He is also a graduate from California State University, Northridge and majored in Social and Behavioral Sciences.