OUR MISSION

Compton Advocates Coalition is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on empowering the residents of Compton by providing connection to resources, promoting unity, encouraging action-oriented solutions, and cultivating the desire for knowledge. Community is at the heart of our organization and believe that it takes all of us working together to change the narrative. We are all Compton Advocates.

OUR VALUES

INTEGRITY

Know and do what is right

RESPECT

Treat others the way you want to be treated

RESPONSIBILITY

Embrace opportunities to contribute

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Serve the common good

WHERE WE STARTED

In 2019, concerned with our infrastructure, Founder Candace Leos Valdepena set a goal to become educated in local politics and become a part of the solution. She began her journey researching, attending council meetings and talking to other residents about their experiences and history. She realized that the problems Compton faces are decades old. New administrations have inherited issues from past administrations and the cycle has continued. She decided it was time to break the cycle one meeting at a time.

So how do we change the narrative in Compton? Our organization believes that it starts with us and through Compton Advocates, we will continue to work to engage, educate, activate and empower community members. We will continue our work building successful, productive working relationships with our elected officials and building a healthy community.

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EXECUTIVE TEAM

Candace Leos Valdepena

Founder | Executive Director

Mercedes Flores

Secretary

Charles Valdepena

Treasurer

Veronica Clanton-Higgins

Associate Director

Iliana Rodriguez

Director, Communications