F.A.S.T. stands for Family and Staff Team. In a traditional setting, schools will often have a PTA or PTO. Vibrant Minds Charter School has created F.A.S.T., which involves all stakeholders -- scholars, staff, and parents. The primary mission of F.A.S.T. is to promote family involvement in the co-creation of VMCS and its vision for a strength-based approach to teaching and learning. F.A.S.T. coordinates volunteerism, mentoring, and fundraising. EIN# 81-3838309
PRESIDENT, ITZEL VASQUEZ
Itzel and her three children arrived at VMCS in the fall of 2021. She is the mother of two current Vibrant Minds scholars: Luke, who is in third grade, Kylo who is in second grade, and Khloe, a VMCS alumni who is currently in eighth grade. Itzel has resided in Anaheim with her family for the past 15 years, and they are engaged citizens. Itzel is grateful for the chance to as the president of FAST because she feels that parents have a huge influence on the success of the school where their children attend. She has truly enjoyed getting to know the team over the past three years and working with the parents and scholars. When not volunteering or working, she enjoys spending time in her ministry and engaging in outdoor activities.
VICE-PRESIDENT, MARINA CANCINO
Bio coming soon
TREASURER, YVETTE LAVALLE
Yvette LaValle is a founding parent of Vibrant Minds Charter School. She has been a part of F.A.S.T for 6 years, serving in various leadership positions. Yvette is a parent to two scholars and has been on staff as a Program Specialist for 3 years. Yvette's background is in education for over 20 years. Yvette enjoys traveling with her family and DIY projects.
SECRETARY, ISABEL DOMINGUEZ
Isabel Dominguez has two daughters currently at Vibrant Minds, Abby (2nd grade) and Lexy (Kindergarten). For the past two years, she volunteered on the FAST Board at Vibrant Minds Charter Schools. She is excited about the opportunity to become more involved in the decisions affecting our scholars’ education and school experience.
Isabel is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Skyland Property Management. She is responsible for all the company’s financial functions, including but not limited to accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. Her career spans more than 14 years of varied experience in property management and financial management. Isabel graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Emphasis in International Business and Marketing. She joined the Real Estate profession and obtained her California Real Estate License.
She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
Isabel is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Skyland Property Management. She is responsible for all the company’s financial functions, including but not limited to accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. Her career spans more than 14 years of varied experience in property management and financial management. Isabel graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Emphasis in International Business and Marketing. She joined the Real Estate profession and obtained her California Real Estate License.
She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
WAYS AND MEANS CHAIRPERSON, JESSICA AGUILAR
Jessica Aguilar was born and raised New England girl at heart. She moved to CA right after college and couldn’t resist the sunshine. A few years after moving to CA, she met her husband, and local SBCO Fire Captain, Omar. Together they have lived in Anaheim for over 6 years. They have two young boys: Declan (6 years old), who is in Kindergarten and enjoying his first year at Vibrant Minds, and Bryce (16 months old), who will hopefully be able to start VM in 2025. In her spare time, she love spending time with her family doing any outdoor activities from skiing to golfing, bike riding to hiking, traveling, and just relaxing at the beach.
Professionally, her background is in Sales, Marketing and Fundraising Management. Previous to her current role, as Director of Brand & HR for Vanity Belle, a bridal beauty company; She was a Divisional Director with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for over 10 years. She have a passion for executing spectacular events, a keen eye for details, and believe whole-heartedly in the power of community giving.
She is appreciative and honored to be nominated for this role on the FAST committee. She is excited about the opportunity to become more involved in the decisions affecting their kids’ education.
Professionally, her background is in Sales, Marketing and Fundraising Management. Previous to her current role, as Director of Brand & HR for Vanity Belle, a bridal beauty company; She was a Divisional Director with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for over 10 years. She have a passion for executing spectacular events, a keen eye for details, and believe whole-heartedly in the power of community giving.
She is appreciative and honored to be nominated for this role on the FAST committee. She is excited about the opportunity to become more involved in the decisions affecting their kids’ education.
