From Head Start Mom to Chief Program Officer: How Tiffany Rose Lacsado Flipped the Script

In this inspiring episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Tiffany Rose Naputi Lacsado shares her journey from being a single mom in a Head Start program to becoming the Chief Program Officer of that very same organization. Tiffany unpacks how cultural identity, vulnerability, and lived experience shaped her leadership style and her impact at The Unity Council—a $60M nonprofit transforming lives in Oakland. From breaking generational cycles to building community-based programs and embracing AI, Tiffany’s story is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership and resilience. If you believe in community-rooted change, this one’s for you.