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knowledgeable of high growth economic opportunities within the California, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wisconsin along with the ability to work collaboratively with the employer community. The following are the positions that will be funded along with highlights of our qualified staff: Tony Hord, Supervisor (FTE 13.5%~ Has more than 12 years of experience in managing youth and adult projects under a variety of funding resources and managing case managers, job developers and trainers. He also has extensive experience working with youth offenders between the ages of 14 to 21; is familiar with after-school programming, leadership development, life skill workshops and is familiar with the Southern California economic climate and high growth industries. He has spent some time developing relationships with Labor Unions and Employers in order to connect them with workforce development. He understands the importance of meeting program goals and program performance. Possess a B.A from Loyola and an N.D. from Trinity College. He is also a Certified Life Coach. Currently, he is enrolled in Cornell University's Organizational Management Program. He will provide program guidance for meeting program performance measures and accountability, staff oversight, monitoring, staff training and coaching; and other managerial duties as required. Yvonne Elizondo, Lead Case Manager (FTE 20%) Ms. Elizondo has more than 10 years of experience working as a case manager and brings with her tremendous insight into building solid relationships with participants. She is very familiar with WIA processes and understands how to effectively leverage resources. She is a graduate of Arizona State and has also received her Certification in substance Abuse Counseling. She will provide case management, oversight of outreach and recruitment, coordination of services; leveraging of resources and provide staff with successful techniques to maintain the engagement of youth in the program. Ms. Elizondo will also provide Life skills workshops and NRF Customer Service Certification Training. Jessica Ku, Jr. Case Manager (FTE 100%) Ms. Ku has over 4 years of experience working with offenders and other high-risk populations and understands the processes of co-enrollment and the leveraging of both internal and external resources. Previously as KCCD Youth Workforce Program Case Manger, Ms. Ku worked to improve the employment outcomes for Asian at-risk and adjudicated youth in Los Angeles and Orange County through collaborations, advocacy and program development. Passionate about building the capacity of the community, Ms. Ku has empowered her community as the APEX Co-Chair of Special Events, Project New Speak Director of Community Outreach, Host of GBC AM 1190 "Meeting the Next Generation", Advisor on NAPAFASA AAPI Impaired Driving Prevention Project's Advisory Committee, and Legal Investigative Intern at D.C. Prisoners' Legal Services Project. As an AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) alum, Jessica dedicated a year of service to combating poverty in Los Angeles and Orange County. Ms. Ku graduated with honors from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Criminology, Law & Society. She will provide case management, guidance and counseling; job readiness workshops and job development for participants. ReEtta Pyburn, Clerical Support (FTE 9%) provides administrative support for The BRIDGE. She is certified as a Customer Service Specialist and provides an excellent example to the youth in our programs. Page ~ 13 EXHIBIT A