Meet the Team

Ella C.

Hi my name is Ella and I am currently an 11th grader at Renaissance. The reason I joined Girls Build is because I wanted to give back to my community and be able to teach future generations about important issues they will face later in life. Although I am unsure of future careers I will pursue, I aspire to contribute to the STEM work field and inspire other young women who want to work in STEM. A fun fact about me that very few people know is that I like baking.

Alejandra D.

Hi my name is Alejandra and I am currently an 11th grader at Renaissance. The reason I am in Girls Build is to be able to teach and empower the future generation. Money is one of the most important factors that play a role in society which is why we are here to offer solutions to overcome possible financial challenges. I aspire to be a petroleum engineer and demonstrate to other young girls that it is possible to work within the STEM Field. A fun fact about me that very few people know of is that I dislike avocado since apparently people say it is really delicious.

Marilyn V

Hi my name is Marilyn and I am currently an 11th grader at Renaissance. The reason I want to join Girls Build is to help other students learn more about financial literacy and being responsible with money. I think learning about financial literacy is important and can be very helpful to students in the future. My future goal, I aspire to be a doctor or a psychologist and help people in any way that I can. A fun fact about me that very few people know is that I love nature and animals and want to travel a lot when I am older.

Ms. Loo
Team Coordinator

Ms. Loo is a high school math teacher that enjoys sparking curiosity in students of all ages. This is her fourth year facilitating ELARA's Girls Build team and loves the girls' enthusiasm to be savvy with their finances and impart knowledge in their community. Her role model is Angela Duckworth, the author of Grit. When she is not deciphering math problems, you'll find her spending time with her husband, 48-hour traveling, and dancing. Ms. Loo's favorite quote is from John Wooden, "Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece."

Daisy DLR

Hey, my name is Daisy De La Rosa, a senior at Renaissance. One of the many reasons I want to contribute through GirlsBuild is because I want to give back to my community. A future goal of mine is to be an owner of an urban planning cafe that aids to the disadvantaged and agriculture. A fun fact about me that very few people know is that I am a “everything kid”, meaning I have many hobbies which to some people seem unexpected.

Kalee H.

Hi my name is Kalee and I am currently an 11th grader at Renaissance. The reason I am in Girls Build so I am able to teach others about how incredible STEAM careers are and that its an incredible thing to learn!! My future goal, i aspire to be a neuroscientist and be a role model to others. A fun fact about me that very few people know is that I make dad jokes pretty often.

Emily V

Hi my name is Emily. I am currently an 11th grader at ELARA. The reason I want to be in Girls Build is to share knowledge to my community by teaching them the importance of being financially smart. Joining this club, I had little knowledge about financial literacy and I want to give back by sharing what I have learned. Currently, I want to pursue a few career options. A fun fact about me is that I like to making scrapbook pages when I’m free to work on it or when I’m stressed :D .

East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy
East LA Renaissance Academy is an Urban Planning and Public Policy pilot school of LAUSD. Our goal is to encourage financial literacy and inspire students in LAUSD and beyond.

Kailee F.

My name is Kailee F. and I am currently an 11 grader at Renaissance.The reason I want to contribute to the community through Girls Build is to inspire curiosity in the STEAM fields. I aspire to be an Architect. A fun fact about me that very few people know is that I have a phobia of spiders.

Naralin M.

Hi my name is Naralin and I am currently an 11th grader at Renaissance. The reason I want to contribute to the community through Girls Build is to teach others about financial literacy. My future goal, I aspire to be a certified nurse midwife and support other women. A fun fact about me that a few people know of is that I like to read in my free time.

Wendy V

Hi my name is Wendy. I am currently a 12th grader at Renaissance. The reason I want to be in Girls Build is to teach the youth in our community about financial literacy. My future goal, I aspire to become a robotics engineer and/or animator. A fun fact about me that a very few people know is that I collect beads and like to make charms in my free time.