Lead Staff
The origins of LA’s BEST as a pilot project of the Mayor’s Office in partnership with LAUSD are still evident today: The President & CEO and administrative staff have offices in Los Angeles’ City Hall, and the Chief Operating Officer and program/operations leadership staff are housed in district offices. We work hand-in-hand to educate kids, keep them safe, and stay as fresh as the streets.
CORPORATE STAFF
Responsible for fundraising, communications, finance and administration.
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Carla Sanger President & CEO
Connie Aguilar Administrative Assistant
Beatriz Amaro Contracts Assistant
Zainab Ali Communications Manager
Christine Bell Administrative Associate
Kirby Chong Corporate Financial Analyst
Harold Haizlip Corporate Consultant, After School Arts Program (ASAP)
Francine Harcum Director of Administration
Sylvia Hernandez Transportation Coordinator
Cassandra Krause Director of BEST Friends
Laura Martinez Grants Manager
Steve Mocalis Chief Financial Analyst
Cathy Negrete Accounting Associate
Daryl Niemerow Director of External Affairs
Patty Phillips Donor Relations & Events Manager
Catherine Stringer Vice President, Development & Public Affairs
Sharon Yarbrough Senior Vice President
Allison Zack Development & Communications Associate
OPERATIONS STAFF
Responsible for day-to-day program operations, staff development and training, and curriculum development.
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Debe Loxton Chief Operating Officer
Edith Ballesteros Director of BEST Fit
Tommy Brewer Director of Staff Development
Lynette Bynoe Director of Volunteers
Ronnie Cavalluzzi Director of Student Support Services
Regino Chavez Director of Evaluation
Maria Cuevas Regional Director
Mario Davila Director of ASAP
Deanna Galarza Regional Director
Elizabeth Garcia Regional Director
Oscar Lopez Director of Technology
Robin Morhar Operations Analyst
Stela Oliveira Director of Education
Dee Ann Rivera Director of Citywide Events
Olivia Romo Director of Human Resources
Rebecca Turner Director of Operations
Mildred Zozulenko Financial Analyst
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