Hector Chaira is a youth champion with a demonstrated history of impact work. He has extensive experience in expanded learning, community school initiatives, workforce development, housing, and programs that support student achievement and organizational development. Community driven and inspired by grassroots action, his goal is to create access to opportunities that cultivate potential for young people and advance our people and communities.
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Hector Chaira
Director of Education Programs
Fun Facts
If you were a movie genre, what would you be and why?
If I were a movie genre, I would be a fantasy so I can immerse myself in fictional stories and imaginary worlds others have created that are so fascinating.
If you could instantly become an expert in anything, what would it be?
If I could instantly become an expert in anything, I would instantly become an expert writer. A poet! The infinite vocabulary and dynamic curation of words to express feelings or thoughts is powerful and so moving.
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