Eduardo Arellanes Loeza

Vice President of programs and instruction

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eloeza@breakthroughsv.org

As the Vice President of Programs and Instruction, Eduardo leads BTSV’s programming from middle school admissions through college matriculation. He sets the vision for the program team, develops strategies and resources to ensure high-quality, effective programming for students and families, and coaches staff as they execute the vision. 

Eduardo started at BTSV as the Director of Admissions and Middle School Programs in 2019. Prior to BTSV, Eduardo was a Director at the Center for Educational Partnerships at UC Merced, where he supported three school districts by strengthening college readiness counseling, designing academic interventions, and analyzing data to guide decisions, bridging the gap from K-12 to higher education.

Eduardo grew up in Los Banos, CA, a small town in the heart of the Central Valley, and was the first in his family to attend college. He has a B.S. in Economics and B.A. in Chicano Studies from UC Irvine and a Master’s in School Counseling.

In the background on his Zoom calls, you can see Eduardo’s extensive collection of sports memorabilia (especially the 49ers and Kings) and 1980s and ‘90s toys that fuel his childhood nostalgia.

“My favorite part of my job is seeing BTSV’s students develop the academic foundation and skills needed to achieve their higher education dreams as a result of our programming.”