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
Dean Hallett
Hallett Leadership
Peter Jarowey
Vertical Entertainment
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
Patricia Agalzoff
School Business Operations Manager,
Westbrook Middle School
Wendy Ayuso
Family & Community Outreach Manager
Shahira Badran
Site Director
Amgen Biotech Experience
Kristen Balagtas
Sr. Office Manager / Executive Assistant
Raymundo Baltazar
Director of Arts Programs
Lawrence Berment
Sr. Director of Information Technology
Roc’kale Bowman
STEM Manager
Black College Success
Monica Cardona
Sr. Director of Family & Community Outreach
Camira Carter
Director of People & Operations
Charles Daroy
Technology Manager
Westbrook Middle School
Sarah Escajeda
Director of Community Schools
Jasmine Evans
Lead College Access Manager
Black College Success
Leah Goldman
College Success Manager
Black College Success
Lori Hashimoto
Director of School Operations
Luz Hernandez
Senior ABE Lab Technician & Site Coordinator,
CSU, Channel Island Distribution Center
Jhonathan Jimenes
Technology Manager, Westbrook High School
Christina Korn
Senior Director of Arts Programs
Samantha “Sam” Leano
ABE Lab Technician & Site Coordinator
Pasadena Bio Collaborative Incubator
Beranger LeFlanc
Artsmatter Teaching Artist
Tonysha Miles
College Access Manager
Black College Sucess
Emely Moreno
Senior Manager
Career Pathway Connections
Jamia Morton
Director of Black College Success
Camly Nguyen
Director of Data & Analytics
Robert Nguyen
Lab Technician & Site Coordinator, LA Trade Technical College
Hector Pimentel
College Access Manager
Black College Success
Melanie Ramirez
Associate Director of Youth Development
Zeidy Revolorio
Principal,
Westbrook High School
Matt Reynolds
Artsmatter Senior Teaching Artist
Alex Rincon
Sr. Associate Director of Advancement
Daisy Rodriguez
Lead College Success Manager
Black College Success
Gino Rodriguez
Career Pathways Connections Manager
Flor Romero
Senior Associate Director,
Career Pathway Connections
Yanelly Rubio
School Business Operations Manager
Westbrook High School
Hugo Sanchez
Director of Finance
Raven Sanchez
Artsmatter Teaching Artist
Stefanie Sanchez
Communications Manager
Gerrel Sayles
College Access Manager
Black College Success
Ibert Schultz
Executive Director
Black College Success
Karin Steinhauer
Senior ABE Site Coordinator & Lead Lab Technician,
Pierce College Distribution Center
Jade Stevens
Sr. Director of Communications
Riordan Tenney
People & Operations Manager
Leslie Tresun Ed.D
Sr. Director of Advancement, Strategy & Analytics
Chris Valenzuela
Data & Analytics Manager
Darla Vance
Principal,
Westbrook Middle School
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.