Kayla Olvera

Community-Centered Leader | Program Operations, People Development & Social Impact

Ontario, California, United States

About

I am a community-centered leader passionate about building strong teams, effective systems, and services that create lasting social impact. My work has focused on program operations, staff development, community resource navigation, and trauma-informed support. I believe meaningful change happens when organizations invest in both the people they serve and the people delivering that service. As a servant leader, I strive to create work cultures rooted in excellence, empathy, accountability, and human dignity. Through mentorship, performance development, and psychological safety, I help teams grow their confidence, strengthen their skills, and deliver high-quality support to their communities. My leadership approach is informed by trauma-informed peer support practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. I am energized by opportunities to develop people, improve processes, and build programs that increase access, equity, and positive outcomes. My values are deeply shaped by my faith and my belief that every person possesses inherent worth and potential. I seek to serve others with humility, generosity, and a genuine commitment to their well-being. I enjoy connecting with others who are passionate about strengthening communities, developing people, and creating systems that help everyone thrive.

Experience

  • United Way (Full-time · 4 mos)
    • Account Executive
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Community Resource Advisor
      Mar 2026 - Jun 2026 · 4 mos

  • Mental Health Association of San Francisco (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Assistant Program Manager
      Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 · 9 mos

    • Program Coordinator
      Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • MCPSS Peer Support Counselor
      Jun 2023 - Jan 2024 · 8 mos

  • Student Mentor at Ontario-Montclair School District Elementary Schools
    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs

  • HASCO Heating & Air Conditioning (Riverside, California, United States · On-site)
    • Office Manager
      Mar 2017 - Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • Office Administrator
      Dec 2015 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Shift Team Lead at Walgreens
    Feb 2013 - Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 10 mos