Shaila Mendoza is the Director of Housing Navigation of The Whole Child. She joined the organization in June 2018. As the Coordinated Entry Systems Manager, Shaila collaborated with community organizations throughout Service Planning Area (SPA) 7 to provide support to families experiencing housing instability. As the Director of Housing Navigation, Shaila ensures that TWC Family Solution Center operates efficiently and effectively in preventing families falling into homelessness and housing families in need of permanent housing. She make sure that TWC’s contractual obligations are being met. During her time with The Whole Child, she has supported the housing of families, implementing, and strengthening of policies for the housing
Shaila has over five years of experience working in the social service sector. Shaila is passionate about making sure that families have access to housing to promote the success of children and youth in the community. As a graduate student, Shaila’s research focus was understanding the needs of those experiencing housing instability and implementing policies and procedures that would allow organizations to better serve those in underrepresented populations.
Shaila holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from Azusa Pacific University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
Shaila enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and learning something new. She enjoys nature and growing plants and/ or vegetables. She grew up in East Los Angeles and currently resides in Los Angeles County.