Meet The Team
At the heart of Neighborhood Homework House is a passionate team dedicated to empowering students and families through education, mentorship, and community support. Get to know the people who work behind the scenes—and on the front lines—to make our mission possible every day.
Executive Director
Sereyna a.
Sereyna Avila is a San Gabriel Valley native and Azusa Pacific University alumna who brings over two decades of executive leadership to Neighborhood Homework House. Her corporate career includes a decade as Vice President at a Beverly Hills-based mortgage firm and founding Amposta Consulting, a woman- and minority-owned HR and organizational development firm. She brings that same operational excellence and people-first philosophy to NHH and is thrilled to be leading the team.
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Development and Communications Coordinator
Emelin B.
Emelin joined Neighborhood Homework House as the Development & Communications Coordinator, bringing a background in graphic design, marketing, and creative storytelling to the team. She is passionate about using her skills to share resources with the community, tell the stories of Neighborhood Homework House, and highlight the impact the organization has on Azusa students and families.
Emelin is the proud mom of two daughters, one of whom attends school in the Azusa Unified School District. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and creating lasting memories together.
Upper Elementary Coordinator
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Jacqueline Rosie C.
Rosie, a proud Azusa native and Homework House alumna, joined the NHH team in July of 2025. She recently graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Marian University Wisconsin, where she also played for the Women’s Soccer team. In her free time, Rosie enjoys watching tv shows, traveling, hiking, playing soccer, and spending time with her family and friends. She is committed to fostering a positive, energetic space for children to grow and learn and is excited to join NHH as the Upper Elementary Coordinator.
Early Learning Program Coordinator
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Amy G.
Amy arrived to Azusa in 2001, attended Mountain View Elementary, and graduated from Gladstone High School in 2010. After high school, she attended Marymount California University and graduated with her Bachelor's degree in 2014. Amy has been a participating member/parent in NHH and is familiar with the program. She joined the team in 2023 and comes with a deep background of Early Childhood development. She is passionate about building and empowering her community.
Teen and Alumni Coordinator
Darlene G.
Darlene, an Azusa Native, grew up attending schools in the Azusa Unified School District. She joined the team in January 2023 as an elementary intern, and later as a part of summer staff. Darlene graduated Azusa Pacific University with her BA in Psychology in 2023, which has equipped her to serve NHH families as the Teen and Alumni Coordinator. Her passion for serving Azusa families has led her to be an active member in the community, and she is excited to partner with Azusa families and to continue her journey with NHH.
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Administrative Coordinator
Joseph L.
Joseph was born and raised in Northeast Los Angeles. He now lives in West Covina with his wife and 3 children. In the Spring of 2025, Joseph graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Kinesiology. In the past, Joseph has served in the elementary program as a program assistant and also a tutor in the high school program. He believes that NHH is a place where students and families can gain access to opportunities that can lead to a lifetime of success. In his free time, he loves running, sports, and family vacations.
Volunteer Coordinator
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Janae M.
Janae grew up in the neighboring city of West Covina. She joined the team in February of 2024 as an intern for the elementary program and worked as a part of our extended summer staff. Janae graduated from Azusa Pacific University with her B.S. in Psychology and will be pursuing her Master's in Social Work at California Baptist University. In her free time Janae loves to spend time with family and friends. Janae is passionate about helping others and giving back to the community, especially as the Volunteer Coordinator at NHH.
Director of Programs
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Carlos M.
Carlos Miranda was born and raised in the city of Boyle heights/East Los Angeles. He is proud of being raised by a single mother who migrated from Guatemala to the U.S. Carlos attended East Los Angeles College, transferred to Azusa Pacific University, and majored in Sociology. He has been working with youth since 2010 and has had the opportunity to volunteer for multiple organizations such as Boyle Heights 4 Square Church, Young Life East Los Angeles and previously worked as the Teen and Alumni Coordinator at NHH. In his free time, Carlos enjoys the small things in life such as hanging out with friends, playing sports, and eating some good tacos al pastor.
Family Engagement Coordinator
Noemi Z.
Noemi has lived in Azusa since 2003 and graduated from Azusa High School. She has 4 kids and has been a parent volunteer within the Azusa Unified School District. Noemi has been involved with Neighborhood Homework House for 7 years and is passionate about the work done here. In her spare time, she likes to spend quality time with her family and go on fun adventures. She looks forward to working alongside NHH families.
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We're always looking for compassionate, driven individuals to join our mission. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of Azusa students and families then explore our current openings