About the Program
De-Mystifying Social Security is a community-centered education initiative created for low- and moderate-income pre-retirees and their families, with a special focus on communities of color in California.
We are developing easy-to-use educational materials and digital tools that help people better understand their Social Security options before they claim.
The program includes:
Plain-language fact sheets
Step-by-step flow charts
Infographics and social media content
Presenter tools for community organizations
Participant worksheets and planning guides
Interactive digital tools
Tools to explain the Social Security shortfall and policy solutions
Community workshops
Stakeholder outreach
Earned media campaigns to reach broader audiences
Our materials are being shaped through focus groups, user testing, and feedback from the communities they are designed to serve.
Our Team
Leticia C. Miranda
Leticia C. Miranda is a non-profit leader with a track record of success in program development, public education, and public policy. For nearly six years, she represented the Latino community on economic security policy in Washington, DC, developing expertise in Social Security and retirement policy, consumer savings behavior, refundable tax credits, and anti-poverty programs.
She has worked at UnidosUS, the largest Latino advocacy organization in the U.S., and Financial Engines, then the largest Registered Investment Advisor in the U.S., as well as an independent consultant to nonprofits and universities. She has testified before Congress on Social Security solvency and been featured in media outlets including the Washington Post, BBC, Univision, and Telemundo.
Leticia has helped secure over $7.5 million in philanthropic and public funding, including $2.5 million from individual, family, and corporate foundations, three grants from the Ford Foundation's Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Collaborative, and a $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant for UnidosUS and its affiliate network
Founder
Deldelp Medina
Deldelp Medina is a seasoned leader and ecosystem builder who has founded and led four entrepreneur support organizations. With deep expertise in helping founders and business owners harness software as a strategic tool for customer growth and revenue generation, she brings both vision and practical know-how to every engagement.
Based in San Francisco but working globally, Deldelp has built and scaled entrepreneurial ecosystems across the U.S., Mexico, and Europe. Partnering with stakeholders to create environments where innovation and inclusive growth thrive.
Her training in Lean Startup, Design Thinking, cross-cultural engagement, and financial management equips her to deliver results in complex, fast-changing markets.
Whether she’s advising a solo founder or shaping a regional strategy, Deldelp combines tactical execution with a strong equity lens, helping businesses grow with intention, impact, and long-term value.
Consultant
Technology partnerZ Creative Lab
Z Creative Lab is redesigning the founder ecosystem in an era where traditional funding has disappeared by providing skills, funding, and development services that are accessible to businesses at various stages.
We want to help real people build tech-products not search for unicorns. Our primary goal is to unlock the next stage of revenue for founders through technical, or other types of support.
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