YCEI Announcements
Welcome to YCEI
Dear YCEI staff,
I’m pleased to welcome Alexandra Brizuela, program manager of product and content, to the YCEI team. Alexandra officially starts her new role at the Center today, June 3. In this role, she will work on the creation and delivery of RULER, focusing on writing, editing, and updating YCEI content. Her primary focus will be on pre-K to 12 school content, ensuring simplicity and alignment.
Alexandra is an American-Salvadoran graduate from Florida International University. She grew up in Miami , Florida, and has been living in El Salvador for the past 15 years. As the Social Emotional Program Director at the American School of El Salvador , she discovered RULER, which has significantly influenced her work. Alexandra has extensive experience creating SEL curricula to help adults and students with their SEL skills and help create a positive community. She is deeply passionate about SEL, dedicating her career to fostering emotional intelligence and well-being in educational settings.
Alex’s workstation is located at A342 in the 350 George building. She can be reached at alexandra.brizuela@yale.edu or 203-432-4330.
Please join me in extending Alexandra a warm welcome.
Thank you,
Nikki Elbertson
Director of Product Development and Implementation