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Shay Olivarria is the President of Bigger Than Your Block. The organization is based on creating dialog with youth through experiential learning. Bigger Than Your Block partners with each organization to create a specific, age appropriate, and relevant workshops. Topics for workshops include, but are not limited to:

  • Financial Literacy
  • International Travel
  • Post High School Readiness

Youth Experience

Shay Olivarria has worked with:

  • CalSOAP
  • Say San Diego
  • Girls Inc. of Dallas, Tx.
  • Promise House of Dallas, Tx.
  • San Diego area high schools
  • Los Angeles area high schools
  • Artivist Fim Festival in Los Angeles
  • Normandale Recreation Center in Torrance, Ca 
  • Community Matters based out of Santa Rosa, Ca

Bigger Than Your Block is a proud member of the Infinity Card Program through KCET. All KCET members receive a discount. Please check your membership card for more information.

Think About It....

What do you want to do in 5 years?

Where would you like to travel to?

How much money do you need to be happy?

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