Kalina chan

Middle School Program Manager

kchan@breakthroughsv.org

Kalina was born and raised in the Bay Area and received her bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development from San Jose State University. She first joined Breakthrough as a Student Intern while taking a course at SJSU. Upon graduation, she transitioned to a full-time position as Middle School Program Coordinator. She understands the barriers that under-resourced communities and first generation students face and believes in empowering youth to develop skills that help fulfill their academic and professional goals.

Through her role, she is excited to continue supporting youth development and further contribute to Breakthrough and their mission