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I am a Program Coordinator at HCA, where I get to combine my passions for creativity and community by leading classes for all ages. With a background in visual arts, graphic design, and youth leadership, I enjoy creating welcoming, fun spaces where residents feel encouraged to connect and express their creativity. I care deeply about helping residents grow not only in their artistic abilities, but also in their confidence, sense of purpose, and willingness to try something new.
- Favorite food: Al pastor burrito
- Favorite animal: Capybara
- Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting (1997)
- Superpower: Teleportation
Carla is the President and Owner of Healthy For Life Fitness Group and CALM Yoga for 22 years. Carla is a certified Senior Fitness Specialist, Yoga Instructor, Strength & Conditioning for Seniors Consultant & Specialist, Posture & Mobility Specialist, Certified in Mobility & Performance and Functional Fitness. The focus of all classes taught by Carla is to maintain independence as adults and seniors for as long as we can for the rest of our lives.
- Favorite food: Sea bass
- Favorite animal: Cocker Spaniel
- Favorite movie: Forrest Gump (1994)
- Superpower: LOVE
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I’m a Program Coordinator at HCA, where I get to plan and instruct classes in the areas of music, art, and all things creative expression. I’m passionate about cultivating spaces where creativity thrives and love bringing a bit of fun and structure to every project. I’m always looking for ways to make things smoother—and a little more playful!
- Favorite food: Italian! All things bread & pasta
- Favorite animal: Pygmy Marmoset
- Favorite movie: The Shack (2017)
- Superpower: Making tasks into a game
I have been with HCA for 15 years, serving as Art Director & Program Instructor in the Antelope Valley. I’m passionate about teaching art to help students reduce stress, enhance creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and experience its healing benefits. In addition to in-person teaching arts-based classes at Arbor Court and Essex Tower in Lancaster, CA, I also offer online classes through HCA Live in watercolor, cartooning (drawing), and tech help. Outside of HCA, I maintain my own art practice, focusing on illustration, design, and large-scale murals. My freelance clients include Disney, Airbnb, Uber, the National Geographic Society, Airstream, REI, and Bandits Bandanas.
- Favorite food: Kunefe
- Favorite animal: Baby Highland Cow
- Favorite movie: Children of Men (2006)
- Superpower: Flight OR endless paint