Meet Our Team

JAQUELIN VALLADARES
Marketing & Technology
- Languages spoken: English & Spanish
- Joined September 2025
About:
I joined Special Kids Connect in September 2025. I earned my degree in Design from the University of California, Davis, where I focused on Graphic Design and Visual Arts. Throughout my studies, I learned to approach my work with an audience-centered mindset, thoughtfully considering how visual communication, accessibility, and clarity can better serve diverse communities.
At Special Kids Connect, I blend creativity and strategy to create thoughtful marketing materials that reflect our mission and help us connect with more families. I care deeply about designing work that is not only polished and engaging, but also inclusive and accessible to individuals of all abilities and cultures. Being able to use my creative skills to support and uplift others is something I truly value.
What I like best about working at Special Kids Connect:
What I love most about working at Special Kids Connect is the opportunity to give back to the community I grew up in and to contribute to an organization that creates lasting impact. It has been an honor to support families in any way I can and to contribute to a safe, welcoming environment where they can access information, strengthen their voice, and feel empowered.
Fun fact:
My go-to coffee order is an iced vanilla latte.
Photos courtesy of Bruce Haase Photography
