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Arely Cardenas, M.S.

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Year Up United at Full-time
📍 San Jose, California, United States

Arely Cardenas is a strategic non-profit executive with over 10 years of experience, currently serving as Director of Enrollment at Year Up. Described by colleagues as a natural and confident leader, she focuses on organizational innovation and inclusion. She holds both a Masters and Bachelors degree from San José State University.

Arely identifies as a first-generation, queer, LatinX individual deeply passionate about mental health and community advocacy. A San Jose native, she is a practicing visual artist and muralist whose vibrant work is inspired by her cultural heritage, nature, and the empowerment of women. She actively fosters community through her art.

She is a professional non-profit leader who is also a visual artist and muralist, creating work that gives voice to her community.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Year Up United
Location
San Jose, California, United States
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Non-Profit Leadership
Her career spans over a decade in the non-profit sector, focused on creating sustainable practices, innovation, and expansion for community-based agencies.
Mental Health Advocacy
A self-described "Mental Health Champion, " she advocates for creating mentally healthy and joyous spaces for all communities.
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Career

Work history

Year Up United
Full-time
10-2017
Visual Artist
Arely Cardenas Art
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY)
5 yrs 10 mos
10-2012 - 2-2014
Health Service Specialist
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
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Education
2011 - 2013
Master of Science - MS
San José State University
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts - BA
San José State University
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