Name: Sonia Valentin

Title: Regional Director - Region 15

Years w/ Company: 9 years

Years w/in Field: My career has evolved within the KLC Family. Starting as an assistant teacher – Center Director. I have been a DM/RD for 8 months.

Education: Working towards BA in ECE from Concordia University

Geographic Location: Los Angeles, CA

Family info/hobbies: I love to shop especially for my 3-year-old son Jordon and spending family time with Jordon and my husband David.

Formative Geographic Location (where did you grow up)?
Los Angeles, but my summers were spent in Cincinnati where I was born.

What do you love most about your job?
I love knowing that the CWRs I oversee allow the children we serve to be a kid and have fun during the time that they are with us.

Who is your hero/why?
My hero is my mother because she gave me direction as I was growing up that has helped me grow into a responsible and productive woman.

What inspires you?
Currently, my team inspires me. I want to make sure that I provide all the needed tools to set them up for success.

What was your favorite subject in school/why?
My favorite subject in school was Basketball. I played on the basketball team for four years and that was how I learned the importance of team success.

What is (or was, growing up) your favorite color crayon?
My favorite color crayon is still green.