Alicia 

Adrienne Buckle
Administrative Coordinator
(661) 868-8306

I started the official Kern County Friday Night Live program in 1989, though there were three “Pioneer” Chapters that came before me. I have been privileged to work with dedicated youth and adults to bring FNL from a Don’t Drink and Drive high school movement to one that teaches resiliency and life skills to youth in order to enable them to become more successful adults.

Together with a group of junior high school students and some very enthusiastic Advisors, I began one of the first Club Live Chapters in the state. These students helped give it a name and a logo. We have also implemented FNL Kids and FNL Mentoring. I believe in the power of young people and also believe that training the adults who support them is essential to helping or communities grow and prosper from the partnership between youth and adults.

Friday Night Live is a program of the Kern County Department of Mental Health. The Kern County Friday Night Live Partnership exists because of collaborations between Kern County Mental Health, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield City School district, Kern High School District and many other agencies and organizations. We have strong support from area businesses and organizations that believe in our mission to help youth become problem free and fully prepared for what lies ahead.

I am amazed at what great things can occur when adults work to provide training and empowerment to youth. I appreciate wholly the dedication of our Advisors who give their time and talent to help youth in a way that is different from teaching and is every bit as important.

Alicia Menta
Club Live Coordinator
(661) 868-8354

Hello I’m Alicia Menta! I’ve been with Friday Night Live for 2 1/2 years. I have always enjoyed working with young people and have had a variety of background working with youth. If you are interested in learning more about Club Live I’d love to hear from you!

Mary Ann Salcido
Friday Night Live Kids Coordinatior
(661) 868-8352

Howdy y’all! My name is Mary Ann Salcido and over the last seven years, I have worked as an FNL Kids Coordinator and Advisor. I truly love my job and enjoy the opportunities it allows me to work with adults and students throughout Kern County.

Friday Night Live Mentoring

(661) 868-8312

Hello, My name is Petra Ramirez and I am happy to be part of the Friday Night Live Team.  I am the coordinator for Friday Night Live Mentoring  and Friday Night Live for High School age students. I have worked with children of all age groups for more than 10 years in the school system and the counseling aspect, as well. Therefore, I greatly appreciate this program because it does not only focus on prevention, but also promotes academic success and empowers our youth to become leaders. I look forward to all the planned activities and working with you. If I can be of assistance to you please do not hesitate to call or email me. 

Daniel Regalado

Youth Prevention Aide  

(661) 868 - 8244  

Hey, I'm new to the FNL family. My name is Daniel Regalado and I will be working with FNL, Kids, Mentoring, and Club Live. So with that said, how can I  help YOU?   

Youth Prevention Aide

(661) 868 - 8328

Youth Prevention Aide

(661) 868-6461

Youth Prevention Aide

(661) 868-8327

Youth Prevention Aide

(661) 868-8328