Efrain has over 15 years of experience in the field of education, nonprofits, and working with immigrant families and youth. He is the proud father of a 6-year-old and a 10-year-old, who push him to become a better human being day by day. Efrain Barrera immigrated to San Francisco's Mission District from El Salvador at the age of 15. He attended Mission High School and the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Education.

Efrain is the Latino Task Force Director for Mission Language and Vocational School.