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
Christine Bell Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Donna Brown Guillaume Director of External Affairs
Barbara Bushnell Vice President, Development
Kirby Chong Corporate Financial Analyst
Francine Harcum Director of Administration
Sylvia Hernandez Transportation Coordinator
Cassandra Krause Director of Development, Strategic Relationships
Robin Manzer Director of Development, Grants
Steve Mocalis Chief Financial Analyst
Cathy Negrete Accounting Associate
Patty Phillips Director of Development, Fundraising Events
Catherine Stringer Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs
Sharon Yarbrough Senior Vice President
Allison Zack Digital Media & Communications Manager
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
Jennifer Cano Director of Digital Learning
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
Richard Prieto Citywide Events Coordinator
Dee Ann Rivera Director of Operations
Olivia Romo Director of Human Resources
Rebecca Turner Director of Operations
Mildred Zozulenko Financial Analyst
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