Mayte Rojas is the Director of Permanent Supportive Housing at The Whole Child, where she leads programs that provide long-term housing stability and supportive services to families, older adults, and individuals experiencing homelessness. In her role, she oversees program operations, staff development, strategic partnerships, and service delivery to ensure participants receive the resources and support they need to build stable, healthy lives.
Since joining The Whole Child in 2019, Mayte has served in a variety of leadership and direct service roles, including ICMS Case Manager, ICMS Coordinator, Shelter Coordinator, ICMS PSH Supervisor, and ICMS PSH Interim Director. Her progression within the organization reflects her dedication to advancing equitable housing solutions and strengthening programs that create lasting community impact.
With nearly a decade of experience in housing and homeless services, Mayte has worked alongside families, older adults, and individuals living with mental health conditions. She is passionate about advancing housing stability through Housing First and trauma-informed practices and believes that safe, stable housing is the foundation for individuals and families to thrive. As a first-generation college graduate, she is committed to expanding opportunities for underserved communities and is continually inspired by the resilience and strength of the people she serves.
Mayte earned her Master of Global Entrepreneurial Management through a joint international program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, IQS School of Management in Barcelona, Spain, and Fu Jen Catholic University in New Taipei, Taiwan. During her graduate studies, she lived abroad in both Spain and Taiwan, gaining a global perspective on leadership, innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration. She also holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Child and Adolescent Development and Chicana/o Studies from California State University, Northridge.
Born and raised in Los Angeles and proud of her Mexican heritage, Mayte enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, exploring national parks, watching sports, and spending quality time with her family. She is passionate about lifelong learning and strives to bring empathy, collaboration, and innovation to her leadership every day.