Dr. Didarloo serves as a Program Coordinator at CA Center, working on the development, launch, growth, and improvements of a public-private partnership tech apprenticeship program.
She holds academic degrees in Child Development (A.A., B.A., and M.A.) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.). With over five years of experience as a Lecturer in the Department of Child and Family Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, Dr. Didarloo has taught courses such as Ethnic Identity and Cultural Awareness in Children and Families, Social and Emotional Development, and Research Methods in Child Development. Her research focuses on dismantling systemic barriers that impact historically underserved communities, particularly within academic settings.
Beyond teaching, Dr. Didarloo has served as a Program Coordinator for impactful initiatives, such as the CREAR Futuros Mentorship Program (funded by the Hispanic Federation) and the Verizon Innovative Learning Program (funded by Verizon). In these roles, she has overseen program operations, facilitated training, and conducted research and evaluations, all contributing to the advancement of educational equity and innovation.