THE TEAM

Meet your 2019-2020 GBLA team! We have 34 students on our team!

Julisa galvan

President/Content & Literacy Writer/Videographer
12th grader
Returning member
Bio: 17 year old Senior. Has been in Sylmar Charter High School for 2 years, the first year becoming a member of Girls Build LA.
Fun Fact: Has been playing Tennis since Freshman year. 4 year Varsity player, winning District Tournament while being a Freshman.

erika molina polanco

Vice President/Web Designer/Graphic Designer
12th grader
Returning member
​Bio: 17 year old Senior.  Erika helped to create Girls Build LA at Sylmar (2018-Present). Has been a member since the beginning of the club.
Fun Fact: She is one of the funniest and goofiest person to be around. Erika can make anybodies' day with a smile.
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Vanessa ortega

Sergeant-At-Arms/File Manager
12th grader
New member
Bio: 19 year old Senior. Vanessa became involved in the club her 12th grade year. Ever since joining, she has been in charge of keeping peace in the group.
Fun Fact: Vanessa is the oldest member of the team!

Daisy Figueroa

Treasurer/ASB Representative/ Fundraising Chair
11th grader
New Member
Bio: Daisy is very hands on in every step of our team. Since joining in mid summer, she has been a key member for the success of the team. 
Fun Fact: Daisy is currently a member of the Mayor's Youth Council to advocate for causes relevant to the youth of Los Angeles!

Vanessa Aguirre

Secretary
12th grader
New Member
Bio: Vanessa is a very charming and energetic girl.
Fun Fact: Her favorite chocolate is Hershey's!
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Tania Ramirez alas

Web Designer/Grapher Designer
12th grader
Returning member
Bio: 18 year old Senior. She is one of the returning members, and helped with the creation of the club.
Fun Fact: She is one of the smallest persons on the team!

katherine romero

Social Media Manager/Photographer
12th grader
Returning Member
Bio: 18 year old Senior. Kathy was one of the creators of the group. She is the most quiet and lovely person on Earth!
Fun Fact: Kathy makes every picture in this web possible, thanks to her great photographer skills!

Natali  aguilar

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Natali is 16 years old and is very sweet and energetic. She is one of the newest members but is always willing to lend a hand!
Fun Fact: Natali plays on the Softball team!
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Michelle alvarez

9th grader
New Member
Bio: She is the youngest member. But even so, she is incredibly mature and fun to be around.
Fun Fact: Michelle is our little baby!

samantha alvarez

 9th grader
New Member
Bio: Samantha is one of our youngest members- she is 14 years old!
Fun Fact: Samantha's career goal is to become a Zoologist!

guadalupe avina

 9th grader
New Member
Bio: Lupe is 15 years old and her older sister was also part of Girls Build years ago.
Fun Fact: She works at the student store!

miranda ayala

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Miranda is 15 years old, very outgoing, and very goal-oriented!
Fun Fact: Miranda helped to create the Pay It Forward logo!

jose cortez

12th grader
New Member
Bio: Jose is always laughing and joking around, and always has a smile on his face!
Fun Fact: Jose is one of Ms. Luna's TA's!

ruby cortez

9th grader
New Member
Bio: Ruby is one of our newest members and is very creative!
Fun Fact: She likes the LA Dodgers!

diana de la o cervantes

11th grader
New Member
Bio: Diana is a new member. She is 16 years old and loves to dance!
Fun Fact: She loves Starbucks!

Jessika duenas

9th grader
New Member
Bio: Jessika is 14 years old and is one of our newest members!
Fun Fact: Her career goal is to be a vet!

marlon espinoza

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Marlon is one of our members with so much energy! His career goal is to be a vet!
Fun fact: He likes Supreme!
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Dalilah Garcia

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Dalilah is one of our newest members who manages her time well in school- soccer, folklorico, and advanced classes!
Fun Fact: Dalilah loves music, soccer, and stickers to go on her water bottle!

samantha german

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Samantha is a very quiet and focused student!
Fun Fact: Samantha's career goal is to work in interior design!

guadalupe gomez

12th grader
New Member
Bio: Lupe is very focused on her success- she is currently taking 3 AP classes!
Fun Fact: Lupe will be attending UC Berkeley to study Mechanical Engineering!

Joselyn gutierrez

12th grader
New Member
Bio: Joselyn is a very sweet and helpful student! She is always willing to help anyone.
Fun Fact: Joselyn likes to make people laugh!

yasmin juarez

11th grader
New Member
Bio: Yasmin is a sweet girl who joined the club to make a difference int he community.
Fun Fact: Yasmin loves makeup!

andrea menendez

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Andrea is a cheerful and kind person. She is determined to achieve her goals.
Fun Fact: Andrea loves to dance!
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teresa miranda

11th grader
New Member
Bio: Teresa is focused on her goals and is very motivated to do well in school.
Fun Fact: She wants to work in Patient Care!

hugo molina aparicio

12th grader
New Member
Bio: Hugo is very friendly and likes to make people smile!
Fun Fact: Hugo helped to upcycle old boxes for our clothing drive!

edwin morales romero

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Edwin is very energetic and likes to make people laugh.
Fun Fact: He plays on the boys soccer team!
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josefina nava flores

11th grader
New Member
Bio: Josefina is a sweet girl who is always willing to help her friends.
Fun Fact: Josefina's favorite candy includes Jolly Ranchers!

walter orellana

12th grader
New Member
Bio: Walter is funny and is always willing to help anyone out.
Fun Fact: Walter's favorite chips are Funyuns Flamin Hot.

viviana perez

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Viviana is a bright girl who focuses on achieving her goals.
Fun Fact: She plays on the soccer team!
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glenda ramirez

12th grader
Returning Member
Bio: Glenda is a determined and creative girl and loves to make people laugh.
Fun Fact: She creates a lot of the posters for the club!

Maria Ramirez

10th grader
New Member
Bio: Maria is shy, trustworthy, and responsible!
Fun Fact: She wants to be a nurse!

keila rivera

12th grader
New Member
Bio: Keila is very sweet and a great friend! She always puts a smile on people's faces!
Fun Fact: Keila's career goal is to work in the medical field!
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jeannette vasquez

12th grader
New Member
Bio: Jeannette is determined and always willing to go the extra mile for anything she does!
Fun Fact: She has a bunny as a pet!

delylah vazquez

11th grader
New Member
Bio: Delylah is very active at school- she has participated in school plays and singing competitions!
Fun Fact: She can play the ukulele!

Ms. Luna

GBLA Coordinator/A-G Counselor
Bio: This is Ms. Luna's 2nd year as Coordinator for GBLA at Sylmar CHS. Her main role at school is to help students get on track to graduate.
Fun Fact: She works at three schools!

Ms. Delgado

GBLA Coordinator/College Counselor
Bio: This is Ms. Delgado's 2nd year as Coordinator for GBLA at Sylmar CHS. Her main role at school is to help students with college and career readiness.
Fun Fact: Ms. Delgado likes to do many arts and crafts!