OUR TEAM

Emma Hernandez, she/her/hers

M.A., M.S., Chief Executive Director

emma.hernandez@scdcorp.org

Emma Hernandez is the Chief Executive Officer of the Southeast Community Development Corporation. Prior to that she was the Chief Operating Officer beginning 2017. During her time as CEO, Emma shifted SCDC’s program curriculum so that it includes advanced STEM programming for students from 2nd to 12th grade and brought greatly needed resources; such as tutoring for school-age children, free Chromebook, and free hotspots. As CEO, Emma is dedicated to ensure that SCDC’s mission drives every program so that the Southeast Los Angeles residents are healthy, educated and productive individuals who are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow.

Michelle Flores, she/her/hers

B.A. In Spring 2026, Outreach Program Manager / Instructor

michelle.flores@scdcorp.org

Michelle is the Outreach Program Manager. She started as a volunteer with SCDC and is currently an employee, eager to have an impact and create a better future for her community. She strives in providing and ensuring her community is able to access basic needs. Oversees the outreach department as well as the business aspect of the organization.

Marian Gomez, she/her/hers

B.S., Tech Project Lead / Robotics Instructor

marian@scdcorp.org

Marian is SCDC’s Tech Person and one of their instructors. She is a 2023 grad from Cal State LA with a BS in Computer Science. Marian joined the SCDC team back in 2021 as an Americorps Civic Action Fellow Undergrad Intern. She now oversees our Salesforce applications as well as being our go-to for engineering + coding classes and the lead in our Tech Projects. She is currently SCDC’s Lead Coach for our FLL and FTC Robotics programs.

Amber Curiel, she/her/hers

B.s. in Spring 2025, Youth Instructor

I am a first generation college student majoring in Biology. As student myself I want to help navigate the youth in my community to higher education specifically in the stem field. Through my experiences and connections I hope to give the students unique experiences and opportunities.

Mariela Hernandez, she/her/hers

B.S. in Spring 2026, Outreach Assistant

I am first generation transfer student majoring in sociology and minoring in Child Development. I am college corp fellow here at SCDC. I hope to contribute to SCDC mission in creating a space for adults and children to feel empowered. I look forward to making a positive impact in the community one person at a time to create upward mobility specifically in the Southeast LA region.