Paul Pulver & Johanna Atienza - Driving Innovation and Equity in Education

Send us a text

Johanna Atienza and Paul Pulver are the Chief Growth and Innovation Officer and the CEO of Options for Learning respectively.

Johanna brings over 15 years of experience in higher education and community-based programming to her role. Before joining Options for Learning in 2022, she served as the Associate Vice President of Advancement and External Relations at Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School. Johanna oversees strategic initiatives, program innovations, communications, admissions, and project management at Options for Learning, and is deeply passionate about educational equity, early childhood education, mental health, foster youth, and anti-bias education. She's actively involved in local initiatives like Growing Together Pasadena and All Children Thrive Pasadena, as well as supporting organizations like Leadership Pasadena, Ability First, and the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena. Johanna holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with minors in film and sociology from USC, along with a Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law.

Paul Pulver, who has been the CEO of Options for Learning since 2019, oversees all the organization's programs and operations, serving nearly 9,000 children annually across 90 sites and 300 classrooms throughout the greater San Gabriel Valley. With over 35 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Paul is known for facilitating organizational growth and has held leadership roles at various nonprofits, including as Executive Director for Pathways LA, Vice President of Development and Communications for Maryvale, and Executive Director for United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County. Paul currently serves as the Vice President of the Board for the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles and is a board member of Su Misericordia, a faith-based organization supporting indigenous people in Mexico. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries and a ministry credential from Azusa Pacific University. Outside of his professional life, Paul enjoys sports, gardening, and cherishing time with his wife, three children, daughters-in-law, and three granddaughters.

Together, Johanna and Paul are making significant strides in fostering educational opportunities and supporting families across Los Angeles County. Tune in as we explore their inspiring work, dedication to social impact, and commitment to building communities where children and families can thrive.

Website: optionsforlearning.org
Phone: [phone]
Instagram: @optionsforlearning

___________________

Music Credits

Intro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG

__________________

My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
[e-mail]