ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN’S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER 13A

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Exhibit A Dr. Arriola-Nickell has over ten years of successful public programming experience, working with a diverse range of projects and implementing education programs for children, youth and adults. She has a strong background in administration, organizational development and management. Her affiliations are: Marquis Who's Who of American Women 2005; County of Orange Certificate of Recognition 2000; Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 2000; California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition 2000; Orange County's United Way Hispanic Development Council Multi -Ethnic Leadership Institute 2000. WIB-Case Manager -Mercedes (Meche) Avirad has worked at the Center for the past 6 years. Ms. Avirad holds a BA is Psychology from California State University, Fullerton. Two years ago she stepped into the position as Case Manager for our WIA program, and is proficient at working with the computer reporting system and student documentation. Additionally, she has experience in working with disadvantaged youth, ages 5 to 17 teaching bi-lingual education and academic tutoring for academic improvement while living in Peru. Literacy Coach --Rebecca Nelson is a Bi-lingual credentialed teacher who has worked in the OCCTAC After -School Learning Academy Program as our Instructional Specialist for the past two years. She is trained in administering the HOSTS Learning System, HOSTS Learner Link and STAR Reading. In addition, Rebecca is a former business owner, who returned to her vocation, educating children and youth in her community. Arts/Technology Mentor -Hector Zaragoza has been teaching for the past ten years. He has focused primarily on teaching at -risk youth, as well as students from the Juvenile Justice System. Hector Zaragoza worked close to ten years with the Orange County Department of Education and learned to motivate and work with a variety of students and their unique learning styles. Hector Zaragoza has been teaching at OCCTAC for the past two years. He has a strong background in visual arts and technology (with emphasis in graphic design). He is the owner and designer of HEIRO Clothing. C. Fiscal Capacity Financial Stability. The Center receives regular monthly tuition to assist with general operations; and has secured several new contracts with the following agencies: 1) Santa Ana Unified School District to provide Tutoring services, Music Therapy and Early intervention; 2) Regional Center to provide Socialization Training to Children and Youth with Disabilities; 3) County of Orange, Social Services to provide Tutoring and After -School Programs to youth with Emotional Disabilities and Behavioral Problems. In addition, OCCTAC was also awarded a Community Development Grant from the City of Santa Ana to provide Arts & Literacy Instruction to Youth with Special Needs. Furthermore, OCCTAC has received support from a variety of local community groups, business and community foundations that award grants and contributions, such as the Santa Ana Kiwanis group, Wells Fargo, Orange County Community Foundation, Disney Foundation, Boeing and others. Combined with the grants, the tuition revenues and existing contracts, OCCTAC can ensure the program's viability. Because OCCTAC has been successful in demonstrating its ability to make significant progress with their students, they have gained the support and recognition of many local schools and organizations. This support has come in the form of increased student enrollment, public 13