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MEET OUR TEAM

The Faces of Our Organization

ALI BODAGER

Executive Director / Founder

Ali has 6+ years experience as an Executive Assistant in the nonprofit sector and 5 years experience as a Paralegal. She is the heart and the founder of Jacaranda Rising. Her love and passion for Transition Age young adults are what drive her to make our program the best it can be for each young adult who joins one of our Programs.

 

Ali currently resides in Burbank, California. A few of her favorite things are coffee, Star Wars, Jacaranda Trees, and elephants.

THE BOARD

Board of Directors

Jacaranda Rising is managed by 7 incredible board members: Chanel, Charlene, Ali, Nancy (not pictured), Lorri, Luis, and Gaby (not pictured). Their dedication and passion for serving at-risk, transition-age youth is exceptional. There is a wide variety of experience and professions among our team, from accounting to business entrepreneurship to IEP education, and we are so blessed to have them all!

Jacaranda Rising is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions to which are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.  EIN: 86-2772676

© Copyright 2025, Jacaranda Rising

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