MEET OUR TEAM
The Faces of Our Organization
ALIÂ 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: Gaby Carrera, Charlene Allen, Ali Bodager, Nancy Geroso (not pictured), Luis Curet, Chanel Williams, and Lorri Hubert. 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!
