Our 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
Kirby Chong Corporate Financial Analyst
Morenike Efuntade Evans Director of Communications
Francine Harcum Director of Administration
Sylvia Hernandez Transportation Coordinator
Cassandra Krause Director of Development, Strategic Relationships
Robin Manzer Director of Development, Grants
Belma Michael Johnson Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs
Steve Mocalis Chief Financial Analyst
Cathy Negrete Accounting Associate
Lorena Parra Manager of Development Operations
Patty Phillips Director of Development, Fundraising Events
Lauren Schick Digital Media & Communications Manager
Robyn Ritter Simon Vice President, Development
Sharon Yarbrough Senior Vice President

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
Ann Marie Johansen Director of Operations - Finance
Oscar Lopez Director of Technology
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