Michael Macias (they/them), Director of Employment Services
Michael’s career has been built around actions aimed at advocating for the rights of individuals while addressing social inequity for the most vulnerable among us. Their journey is guided by their experiences as an individual who identifies as system-impacted, and their work includes advocating for the rights of individuals experiencing housing insecurity; supporting existing programming designed to provide holistic healing services; and addressing economic inequity through workforce development initiatives. Michael believes in the power of transformational relationships, and they recognize that this work is a catalyst for individual and systemic change. They believe in being in proximity to those they serve, and Michael is committed to building models that amplify the voices and uplift individuals confronting historical marginalization and oppression. Michael is a gifted public speaker and their ability to convert programmatic data into compelling narratives have led to Michael being invited to speak and offer healing practices to audiences throughout the state. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from California State University, Fresno, and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Organizational Leadership.