510-476-2625
mlam@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Marcus Lam has served the New Haven community since 1998 as a teacher, site administrator, and district level administrator. He's been blessed with the opportunity to work with students, families, and the community in a variety of ways that have provided him with the experiences to help lead the UCFC. He values the relationship between families and their schools and is excited for the opportunity to lead the UCFC in strengthening these connections and removing barriers for student success.

(510) 476-2780
jhawkins@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Jennifer Hawkins was awarded the 2022 Administrator of the Year Award for the Region 6 Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) on February 4, 2022. In November 2021, she was nominated by New Haven Unified School District as classified administrator of the year. Since 2021, she has been the Coordinator of the Union City Family Center, and began her work there as Manager in 2014. Prior to UCFC, Jennifer demonstrated passion for youth development, higher education, and youth/family/community empowerment with other nonprofit program organizations, and in school administration, and expanded learning environments.

Nancy George, UCFC Executive Director (Retired)

(English/Spanish)
(510) 476-2770, ext. 61112
earamirez@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Ernesto Avina-Ramirez was hired as the Union City Family Center’s Staff Secretary in February of 2018.

Community Specialists

(510) 476-2770, ext. 61061
irivas@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Imelda has been part of New Haven Unified School District since 1997 in various capacities.  As an Early Childhood Community Specialist, she works with families with children ages 0-5.

(510) 476-2755
lvillegas@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Lourdes has been a part of UCFC since October 2013; and a part of the New Haven Unified School District since 2008. A proud Union City resident, she spreads hope to many in the community and is passionate about supporting families and individuals with access to resources.

(English/Spanish)
(510) 476-2770, ext. 60909
nmoussavi@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Nora is a native of Union City, California. Mrs. Moussavi worked as a Contract Administrator in the High Tech Industry for over ten years. While volunteering in her children’s schools, Mrs. Moussavi discovered a new passion for working with students.

Family Service Assistants

(510) 476-2770, ext. 60650
jabad@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Janice joined UNION CITY FAMILY CENTER in February 2016. A proud spouse of a U.S. Air Force veteran, she has served military communities for over 14 years, both in the United States and overseas, as an educator, family and early childhood development advocate, mentor and volunteer.

(English/Spanish)
(510) 476-2770, ext. 60025
mblancas@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Melissa is a proud Union City resident. Raised in the Decoto community, she has been part of NHUSD since January 2013. Her passion has always been helping others and being involved in community leadership and engagement.

(510) 476-2770, ext. 60558
cdalman@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Clarissa (Clare) earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development, with a minor in Asian American Studies, from UC Davis.  After working in early childhood education, the biotech industry, social services, and the dental field, Clare took some time to focus on raising her four daughters.

(English/Spanish)
(510) 476-2770, ext. 20449
rmacleod@nhusd.k12.ca.us 

Rene MacLeod joined UCFC in October 2023. Rene is a proud Union City resident, he has two children attending NHUSD schools.

(510) 476-2770, ext. 60668
chmartin@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Raised in Los Angeles, CA for most of her life, Charmaine has proudly made Union City, CA  her home now for over 12 years with her husband and 3 daughters.

(510) 476-2770, ext. 61083
edpacheco@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Edgar Pacheco was born in Mexico and moved to the USA at the age of thirteen. He grew up in a very traditional Latino family where he learned the importance of hard work and respect for one another.