Staff: Starla Miles

Starla Miles serves as the Program Director for Friends of the Children – Stockton, where she is dedicated to empowering youth, strengthening families, and creating meaningful opportunities for children to thrive.

In her role, Starla oversees program operations, supports professional mentors, and builds strong partnerships with schools and community organizations to ensure children and families receive consistent, individualized support. With a passion for youth development, community engagement, and advocacy, Starla believes every child deserves a caring adult who sees their potential, believes in their future, and provides the encouragement needed to succeed. Her commitment to this mission is deeply personal. Having experienced challenges during her own childhood, Starla understands firsthand the lasting impact that positive role models, supportive relationships, and a strong community can have on a child’s life.

Through her leadership, Starla strives to create an environment where children feel valued, families feel supported, and every child has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

“Every child deserves someone who believes in them, stands beside them, and reminds them that their circumstances do not define their future.” — Starla Miles

Email: smiles@friendsstockton.org