Vielka Guarascio, Management Analyst, Office of the City Manager – Housing and Homeless Division
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Vielka Guarascio is a Management Analyst in the Housing and Homeless Division for the City of Manteca. Her career started at the City in January 2022, when she joined the City Attorney’s office as a Legal Assistant. During this time, she actively participated in many of the City’s projects and homeless issues.
“The opportunity to work for The City of Manteca was enticing for several reasons,” explained Guarascio. “With a decade of legal experience, I felt well-prepared for a role in the public sector, particularly considering my earlier exposure during my student internship with the City of San Jose,” said Guarascio.
She added, “Returning to the public sector, this time in a legal capacity, felt like a natural progression and a significant milestone in my career. The added opportunity to work for the City where I reside was especially appealing, as I genuinely want to contribute my skills and efforts to its betterment.”
One of Guarascio’s main commitment is addressing the challenges of homelessness in our community. “The City continues to devote and develop new resources to ensure homelessness is preventable, brief, and infrequent. I am dedicated to helping the Housing and Homeless Division ensure that vulnerable residents have the adequate resources and make the connection to the appropriate supportive services.”
“What I like most about working for the City of Manteca is the opportunity to create a positive impact through my work. The work is diverse and meaningful, with each day presenting new opportunities to make a positive impact in Manteca. Knowing that the projects and initiatives I’m involved in directly contribute to, and help, the most vulnerable in the community. I also appreciate the team atmosphere, collaborative spirit, and great group of individuals to work with,” declared Guarascio.
“My typical day is quite dynamic,” exclaimed Guarascio. “I engage in various meetings, including those related to homelessness, the development of the navigation center, and available resources. I also work closely with Community Resource Officers to collaborate with faith-based, non-profit organizations, and other public entities to collectively provide resources for Manteca’s homeless community.
“Beyond the workplace, I am a huge sports fan and love to attend as many professional games as possible. I also enjoy exploring new destinations through travel and spending quality time with my family,” said Guarascio.
“If you are living unhoused, or at risk of becoming unhoused, please call (209) 456-8556; we can assist in connecting you with accessible resources and supportive services,” Guarascio concluded.
Manteca is a full-service City with police, fire, public works, water, trash, and sewer services. For more information call the City Manager’s office at (209) 456-8556, email Feedback@manteca.gov, or go online to https://www.manteca.gov.
Incorporated in 1918, Manteca has a diverse population of 86,928. Manteca continues to grow at 4.1 percent a year. The City has 25,670 households with a median home price of $432,100. The median annual household income is $82,538.