Integrity
We are honest and guided by strong moral principles
Accountability
We are responsible to all stakeholders for all we do
Collaboration
We actively work together to reach our goals and outcomes
Professionalism
We are committed, respectful, responsive, and reliable with each other in all we do
Excellence
We have high expectations and are outstanding in all we do
Diversity
We celebrate the uniqueness and differences of all with whom we work and serve
Equity
We are just, unbiased, and inclusive of all with whom we work and serve
At the LA Promise Fund, we believe that education remains one of the most powerful tools to break century-old cycles of oppression, violence and poverty for students, their families, and communities. We believe education can chisel away at racism by teaching diverse histories and perspectives and by disrupting a predominately white male perspective that has excluded and actively erased the voices and contributions of people of color. Institutionalized racism and systemic injustice pervade many aspects of society today, especially for our African American students and families. We are committed to eradicating racism within our organization, raising our voice against racism, and uplifting our South LA community and beyond.
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Megan Chernin
Co-Chair of the Board
Stephen Prough
Salem Partners
Cathy Bender
Amazon Web Services
Paul de Bernier
Mayer Brown LLP
Donnell Beverly, Jr.
Russell Westbrook Enterprises
Tanesha Duncan
Amgen Inc.
Ivelisse Estrada
Univision, Retired
Fernando Fernandez
The Jaime Escalante Program
Sophia Garcia
Verizon
Dean Hallett
Hallett Leadership
Kathleen Kennedy
Lucasfilm
Elizabeth Mann
Mann Legal Team
Frank Marshall
The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Brian McNamee
Amgen, Retired
Simon Osborn
Goldman Sachs
Ali Powell
Microsoft
Melissa Stephens
Ares Management
Alison Temple
Wild Card Creative Group
Jaime Ernesto Uzeta
Strategy and Innovation Consultant
Amit Verma
PwC
Danielle Vick
Citi Private Bank, Retired
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook Enterprises
Veronica Melvin
CEO/President
Michelle Cheang Ed. D.
Chief Advancement Officer
Kyle Miller
Chief Strategic Officer
Donna Jacobson
Chief Academic Officer, Westbrook Academy
Carla Yorke
Chief Program Officer
Liliana Vasquez
Chief Operations Officer
Leslie Aaronson
Senior Director of Career Pathway Connections
Patricia Agalzoff
School Business Operations Manager,
Westbrook Middle School
Josh Arcia
Career Pathway Connections Manager
Wendy Ayuso
Family & Community Outreach Manager
Kristen Balagtas
Office Manager / Executive Assistant
Raymundo Baltazar
Associate Director of Arts Programs
Lawrence Berment
Director of Information Technology
Renee Bixby
ABE Lab Technician / Site Coordinator,
Pasadena Bio Collective Distribution Center
Roc’kale Bowman
STEM Manager, Black College Success
Monica Cardona
Senior Director of Family & Community Outreach
Camira Carter
Director of People & Operations
Charles Daroy
Technology Manager
Westbrook Middle School
Sarah Escajeda
Associate Director of Parent Engagement
Jasmine Evans
Black College Success, Academic Advisor
Jolene Fernandez
Artsmatter Teaching Artist
Lori Hashimoto
Associate Director of School Operations
Luz Hernandez
ABE Lab Technician / Site Coordinator,
California State University, Channel Island Distribution Center
Jhonathan Jimenes
Technology Manager, Westbrook High School
Christina Korn
Director of Arts Programs
Yazmin Mendez
Associate Director of Youth Leadership
Emely Moreno
Career Pathway Connections Manager
Jamia Morton
Associate Director of Black College Success
Camly Nguyen
Associate Director of Data & Analytics
Zeidy Revolorio
Principal,
Westbrook High School
Matt Reynolds
Artsmatter Teaching Artist
Alex Rincon
Associate Director of Advancement
Daisy Rodriguez
Black College Success, Academic Advisor
Nicole Rojas
Director of Community School Programs
Flor Romero
Associate Director, Career Pathway Connections
Yanelly Rubio
School Business Operations Manager
Westbrook High School
Hugo Sanchez
Director of Finance
Stefanie Sanchez
Communications Manager
Gerrel Sayles
Black College Success, Academic Advisor
Ibert Schultz
Executive Director, Black College Success
Karin Steinhauer
ABE Site Coordinator / Lead Lab Technician, Pierce College Distribution Center
Jade Stevens
Director of Communications
Riordan Tenney
People & Operations Manager
Nina Torres
Black College Success, Academic Advisor
Leslie Tresun Ed.D
Director of Grant Management
Chris Valenzuela
Data & Analytics Manager
Darla Vance
Principal,
Westbrook Middle School
Stacy Zamora
ABE Site Coordinator / Lab Technician, South LA Distribution Center
The Young Professionals Council (YPC) is a group of dedicated allies who are committed to supporting the mission and programs of the LA Promise Fund.
The LA Promise Fund would like to thank all of its donors for their generous support and give special recognition to our partners that contributed over $10,000 in the last year. We are especially grateful to Amgen, a longtime sponsor that has made considerable contributions to the organization’s fiscal and organizational health.