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About Rebuild 52
Rebuild 52 is a purpose-driven organization committed to advancing family stabilization through integrated, trauma-informed pathways that strengthen individuals, restore dignity, and cultivate thriving communities.
Our Model
The Rebuild 52 Family Stabilization Model™ is a faith-informed and evidence-informed framework that integrates trauma-informed care, mentoring, restorative support, and community connection to guide individuals and families from crisis toward resilience and lasting stability.
Designed to address the emotional, relational, and environmental drivers of instability, the model strengthens families, restores dignity, and cultivates resilient, thriving communities.
Our Mission
Rebuild 52 International ignites holistic transformation by providing training, mentoring, and trauma-informed, faith-responsive support groups that equip individuals and families to live shame-free, overcome adversity, and achieve sustainable stability.
Our Vision
We envision transformed lives and thriving communities where the brokenhearted are healed, families are restored, and individuals live free from fear, addiction, and limiting beliefs—where every individual has the opportunity, support, and empowerment to pursue their purpose and achieve lasting well-being.
Our Pillars
Family Stabilization
We strengthen the foundational structures that allow individuals and families to move beyond crisis toward safety, continuity, and long-term well-being. By addressing root drivers of instability, we help create the conditions where healthy families and thriving communities can flourish.
Trauma-Informed Care & Restorative Support
Our work integrates trauma-informed principles that recognize the impact of adversity on emotional, relational, and behavioral health. Through restorative support, we help individuals and families heal, rebuild trust, and move forward with strength and dignity.
Mentoring, Leadership & Personal Development
We equip individuals with the guidance, skills, and leadership capacity necessary to achieve lasting independence. By cultivating personal growth and emerging leaders, we help transform lived experience into pathways for purpose and contribution.
Community Connection & Resource Navigation
Lasting stability requires coordinated support. We connect individuals and families to trusted resources, community networks, and cross-sector services that strengthen protective factors and expand opportunity.
Spiritually Grounded Care
Guided by faith-informed values of compassion, dignity, and hope, we serve individuals and families from all backgrounds with respect and cultural humility — supporting the whole person while fostering environments where healing and transformation are possible.
Our Story
Founder & Executive Leadership
Christian Ponciano, MBC
Founder & Executive Director
Rebuild 52 International
Christian Ponciano is a family stabilization architect and faith-informed systems leader dedicated to strengthening communities by advancing trauma-informed pathways from crisis to resilience. As the founder of Rebuild 52 International, he is building a scalable model designed to restore dignity, equip families to live shame-free, and cultivate generational well-being across diverse communities.
Christian holds a master’s degree in biblical counseling and brings a rare integration of spiritual leadership, behavioral health training, peer support, and community systems experience. His professional credentials and certifications include:
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Certified Medical Peer Support Specialist
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Certified Peer Support Specialist – Youth (Loyola University–affiliated training)
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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC-1)
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ASIST-Certified (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
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CERT-Certified Community Emergency Response Team (CERT/FEMA)
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DEEP Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Peer Educator
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Licensed Health, Accident, and Life Insurance Agent
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Prepared and enrich certified
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City of Los Angeles Mayor's office Crisis Response Team certified
He is extensively trained in crisis response, trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, anger management, and parenting education, equipping him to work effectively with individuals and families experiencing acute stress, loss, and long-term adversity.
Christian also serves as a Commission Chaplain and has worked with multiple hospice agencies, where he has provided initial spiritual assessments for patients and families, end-of-life spiritual support, and compassionate accompaniment during moments of transition. His chaplaincy experience includes facilitating faith-based grief and loss support groups, bereavement care, and postvention services for families and communities impacted by death and traumatic loss.
In addition, Christian has served as a volunteer with the Crisis Response Team (CRT) in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of the City of Los Angeles, supporting individuals and families during community crises and emergencies.
His leadership extends throughout Los Angeles County, where he currently serves as:
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Chair, Faith-Based Advocacy Council (FBAC), Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
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Member, Los Angeles County Faith Alliance
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Member, La Alianza Ministerial Hispana
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Active Member, Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), including foster care and family advocacy efforts
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Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Community Planning Team (CPT)
Isela Ponciano
Co-Founder & Community Health and Engagement Leader
Rebuild 52 International
Isela Ponciano is the Co-Founder of Rebuild 52 International and serves as a key leader in advancing the organization’s community health, outreach, and family-centered initiatives. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to culturally responsive care, faith-informed support, and practical solutions that strengthen individuals, families, and neighborhoods across Los Angeles County.
Isela is a Community Health Worker with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), bringing hands-on experience in resource navigation, systems coordination, and community-based support. In this role, she provides extensive resource linkages, helping individuals and families connect to mental health services, social supports, and county and community-based programs. As a trusted community and faith leader, she plays a vital role in reducing stigma around mental health, particularly within underserved and faith-based communities, and in bridging the gap between families and available services throughout Los Angeles County.
In addition to her community health work, Isela is a Chaplain with Crisis Response Chaplains, trained in crisis response and trauma-informed care. She provides compassionate support during emergencies, personal crises, and community incidents, offering presence, guidance, and care to individuals and families during some of their most difficult moments.
Isela’s passion is centered on supporting women and girls who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, and housing instability, as well as individuals and families impacted by trauma and displacement. Her approach is grounded in dignity, safety, and empowerment, ensuring survivors are met with compassion and connected to appropriate resources and ongoing support.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and brings a unique ability to integrate mental and behavioral health concepts with spirituality as a tool for healing and wellness. Isela skillfully navigates faith-informed support while respecting individual beliefs, creating inclusive spaces where healing, resilience, and hope can flourish.
Known as a visionary and solution-driven leader, Isela is constantly thinking ahead—identifying gaps, building partnerships, and locating resources to meet emerging community needs. Her forward-thinking mindset and relentless advocacy ensure that Rebuild 52 remains responsive, innovative, and effective.
Within the organization, Isela provides wisdom, insight, and steady support to the leadership team.