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About the Youth and Education Office

Logo for the Youth and Education department which says, "PHX Achieves"

The mission of the office is to create and promote strategies that work toward educational excellence for Phoenix youth, from cradle to career, by:

  • Increasing resources and partnerships to promote student achievement through innovative programs such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) that link Phoenix with 21st-century global workforce initiatives.
  • Strengthening communication among children, parents, and educational stakeholders prepares youth for education, careers, and life.
  • Ensuring every third-grader in our city will read proficiently through collaboration, resources, programs and policy.
  • Celebrating educational achievement among all youth to help them reach their fullest potential.

Tim Valencia, Youth and Education Director
(602) 256-3426, tim.valencia@phoenix.gov

Briselda Rodriguez, Youth and Education Programs Manager
(602) 256-4388, briselda.rodriguez@phoenix.gov

Melissa Boyle, ​Community and Education Engagement Manager
(602) 495-0311, melissa.boyle@phoenix.gov

VACANT, Family Education Specialist

Casey Diaz, Family Advocate
casey.diaz@phoenix.gov

Lourdes Huanuco-Diaz, Family Advocate
lourdes.huanuco.diaz@phoenix.gov

Milvia Sanchez, Family Advocate​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
milvia.sanchez@phoenix.gov

Anahi Galarza, Family Advocate
anahi.galarza@phoenix.gov

Victoria Gameros, Family Liaison
victoria.gameros@phoenix.gov

Gabriella Herrera, Family Liaison
gabriella.hererra@phoenix.gov

Alexandra Gallegos, Site Coordinator
alexandra.gallegos@phoenix.gov

Pamela Mancilla, Site Coordinator​​
pamela.mancilla@phoenix.gov

Lilia Olivarez, Site Coordinator
lilia.olivarez@phoenix.gov

Education Initiatives and Programs