Our team
Meet our Team Members
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Arellana Barela Levenson
Founder + CEO
Shapes the vision and direction of Cultivar. Leads partnerships, strategy, and growth while keeping the work rooted in family, trust, and long-term opportunity.
Money Belief
When people see themselves in the future, they move differently.
Frank Arce, Ed.D.
Academic Advisor
Helps shape how the work is taught, tested, and understood. Supports curriculum, learning design, and building a model that connects research to real life.
Money Belief
When people understand the system, they are more likely to participate in it.
Avery Cordero
Communications + Connectors
Pays attention to what people actually listen to. Shapes messaging, student voices, and how Cultivar shows up across campus and online.
Money Belief
If you can explain it simply, you understand it.
Nina Banks
Social + Program Support
Supports campus communications and helps bring student voice into the work. Works across communications, partnerships, and day-to-day program support.
Money Belief
Small actions build momentum.
Jonathan Perez
Design + Brand
Turns ideas into something people can see and connect with. Supports website, visual design, and how Cultivar shows up across platforms.
Money Belief
Good design helps people understand and trust what they’re seeing.
Sam Levenson
Contributor + Money Moves Correspondent
Asks the questions most people don’t think to ask. Brings student perspective into the work and helps turn money into everyday conversations.
Money Belief
Start early, even if it’s small.
