Meet the Staff

Ana Bernal (they/them) is a Gender Non-Conforming person. They are the coordinator of the Pride Center at Pasadena City College. They were born and raised in East Los Angeles and they are a first generation college student. They started their educational journey at various community colleges such as Yavapai College, College of the Desert and Pasadena City College. They graduated with their bachelors of science in Communications from Cal Poly Pomona. They also hold a master’s degree from Antioch University Los Angeles in Nonprofit Management and are a certified nonprofit professional.

In 2013, Ana founded Q Youth Foundation an LGBTQIA2-S+ nonprofit organization in Los Angeles and in greater California that celebrates culture, diversity and community by opening a dialog to humanize our queer experience through storytelling, play writing, poetry, screenwriting and community activities that include mental health awareness, anti-violence and bystander intervention work that is survivor-centered.

Their experience working with the LGBTQIA2-S+ community has included being the co-chair of the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health for the LGBTQIA2-S+ Underserved Cultural Communities (UsCC) (2022-2024).  Inductee to Honor 41 national list of LGBTQ Latinx role models for (2015). Recipient an LGBT Hero Award for the production of Eastside Queer Stories Festival (2016). They are also a professor at Cal Poly Humboldt University for the Critical, Race and Gender Studies Department (2019-2025).

Ana loves their pup Chimichanga, who is part maltese / part diva, a good espresso americano, catchy music and comics such as the Love and Rockets series, and they enjoy sci-fi and zombie apocalypse genres.

Jessica (she/her/ella) is a Two Spirit, Latina y Xicana femme from the San Fernando Valley who is a published poet, community organizer and theater professional. When she is not working as a Resource Advocate at the Pride Center at PCC, she is taking long walks and exploring nature, learning new recipes, or reading lots of books. She is currently working on PhD applications and her poetry collection, “Euthanasia” and will have her chapter focusing on life as a queer Salvadoreña published next year.  When she is not writing, she is also organizing and attending Two Spirit powwows and ceremonies and serving as one of the co-chairs for the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS) powwow, and multiple theater projects. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, and learning German and Nahuatl.

She received her Dual M.A. from Claremont Graduate University in English and Cultural Studies and Dual B.A. In English and Chicane Studies.

She wishes many blessings to you, and hopes to see you at the center soon. Tlazocamati!

Alfredo Moran (He/Him/El) is Gay Latino from the San Gabriel Valley, who is proud to be Mexican and Salvadoran. He is an English as Second Language Learner (ESL) who is product of the California Community College system and received his Bachelors in Sociology and double minors in Psychology and Pan African Studies from California State University, Los Angeles and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Much of his work experience has been working in diverse settings such as K-12th public schools, foster system, homeless veterans and higher education. He is a strong advocate for everyone to have access to education.

In his personal time, he enjoys listening to music of all kinds, anything from Jazz to House and even gets down to Tamborazo. Loves to go out dance, attend music festivals, travel and watch Rupaul Drag Race.

Alondra (she/they) is a first-generation, queer Latine from the Bay Area who is passionate about centering equity, access, and critical race and queer theory in their work with students both inside and outside the classroom. Outside of PCC, they are highly involved in their graduate student government, community engagement, and on-campus advocacy work. Her background includes a BA in Sociology with a concentration in Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies and Minor in Spanish Language and Literature from Reed College. Much of their previous work experience has involved institutionalizing DEI initiatives, judicial affairs and restorative practices, and multicultural programming for first generation students, queer students, and students of color. She is currently completing her MEd in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs at the University of Southern California. Outside of work, you can catch Alondra reading science fiction and fantasy books, experimenting with a new banana bread recipe, or thrifting.