Meet Magaly! Our Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

Hello! My name is Magaly Velasco, and I'm excited to introduce myself as Streets Are For Everyone's new Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator.

I'll be taking over Hunter's role, and I'm incredibly grateful for the time they spent training me and helping me transition into this position. Hunter spoke so highly of our volunteers, and I can't wait to get to know the amazing community that makes SAFE's work possible.

Before joining SAFE, I spent the past 10 years working in the animal and pet industry, beginning in pet nutrition and later moving into pet care. Most recently, I served as the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator for Kitty Bungalow, a nonprofit cat rescue in Los Angeles. That experience strengthened my passion for community engagement, volunteerism, and advocacy, and showed me just how much people can accomplish when they come together around a shared mission. It's what ultimately led me to SAFE.

Outside of work, I'm an avid runner and have completed the Los Angeles Marathon seven times, as well as many other local races. When I'm not working or training for my next race, you'll usually find me tending to my garden, baking, or relaxing with a good anime.

I also live in South Los Angeles, so SAFE's mission feels especially personal to me. Whether I'm out on a training run, walking my dog Drumstick, or driving through my neighborhood, I'm reminded of how important it is to create safer streets for everyone. I'm proud to be part of an organization that's working to make that vision a reality.

I'm looking forward to meeting our volunteers at upcoming events and outreach opportunities and learning more about what inspires each of you to support SAFE.

My goal is to help make your volunteer experience as meaningful and rewarding as possible. Thank you for everything you do to support SAFE's mission. I can't wait to work alongside you and make a positive impact together!