Photo of two girls wearing backpacks, smiling.

Our all-woman board, with a majority being women of color, brings deep personal connection to the communities we serve. Each member has navigated their own mental health challenges, some since childhood and others as adults, which fuels their commitment to our mission. This lived experience, paired with their diverse expertise, drives Life I Love's impact, ensuring our programs resonate deeply with the girls we support and create lasting change.

Angelica Rodriguez

Board President

Angelica is an experienced, culturally-responsive teacher with a proven track record of leadership and positive outcomes among learners of all ages, possessing strong communication and critical thinking skills, alongside a Master of Arts degree in Urban Education with an emphasis in Administration & Policy from Loyola Marymount University.

connect

Dr. Michele Darchuck

Board Vice President

Michele brings her dedication to education and commitment to her country, as she has been appointed by the US Secretary of Education to serve on the Regional Advisory Committee, where she passionately collects information on the education needs and works toward addressing those needs.

connect

Najwa Webster

Board Secretary

Najwa Yasmeen is an experienced educator and coach who combines her passion for coaching and professional development in her role as Chief Wordsmith and Action Taker at Words & Action, LLC (W&A). She brings her coaching expertise to the Life I Love School's Board of Directors.

connect

Sazan Ghafur

Board Treasurer

With over a decade of experience in the field of education, Sazan is a highly qualified professional, holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Stanford University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.

connect

Onyi Apakama

Board Director

With over a decade of dedicated service in education, Onyi is a passionate advocate for community empowerment, bringing her creative leadership and relentless drive for equity to her role on the Board of Directors at the Life I Love School nonprofit.

connect
Photo of Chasmin Moses smiling.

Chasmin Moses

Founder & Executive Director

Chasmin Moses, an Oakland native, began her career as a 4th-grade teacher at Reach Academy through Teach For America Bay Area (TFA) in 2013, later transitioning into leadership development roles. After over a decade in education, she moved into the tech industry but continues to stay connected to education by mentoring, serving on nonprofit boards, and founding initiatives like the Life I Love School. Outside of work, Chasmin enjoys post-workout saunas, spending quality time with her daughters, Zoe and Noa, and
bike riding with her husband, Travis.

connect
Chasmin Moses
Founder & Executive Director
chas@lifeiloveschool.org