About Us 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles bridges the opportunity gap for resource-limited youth by providing safe, empowering spaces to learn, explore, and dream. 


By providing vital programs in academics, leadership, and wellness, and partnering with the community for enriching experiences, we empower kids and teens to THRIVE. We are remain committed to expanding our safe spaces and fostering authentic self-discovery for even more young people in Metro LA.


How We Uplift Youth

Meet the Dream Team

Leadership Team

Patrick Mahoney CEO & President of BGCMLA

Patrick Mahoney

President & CEO

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Kim Washington

VP of Philanthropy & Marketing

Veronica Jimenez

VP of Operations

Michelle Chinchilla

Senior Director of Clubhouses & Programs

Clubhouse Site Directors

Patrick Mahoney CEO & President of BGCMLA

Ricardo Zelaya

Bell Gardens Site Director

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Alejandra "Purple" Liera

Challengers Site Director

Laura Ochoa

Watts/Willowbrook Site Director

Jeanette Beltran

Venice Site Director

School Site Coordinators

Patrick Mahoney CEO & President of BGCMLA

Luz Alvarado

Mark Twain Middle School Site Coordinator

Pedro Flores

Venice High Site Coordinator

Jeanette Beltran

Venice Site Director

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Kimberly Washington

VP of Resource Development 

As Vice President of Resource Development, Kimberly brings over seven years of development experience to the team. Having a deep personal commitment for advancing the lives of underserved children, Kimberly has shaped the fundraising initiatives of Boys & Girls Club Metro Los Angeles (BGCMLA) through her strategic vision, expansion of vital fundraising programs and securing transformational gifts that ensure the Clubs’ sustainable growth.

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Board of Directors

Governors

Karen E. Pointer (Bartko Zankel), Board Chair

Keith Drake, Vice Chair

Michael Moskowitz  (Mobolize Inc.), Secretary

David Katz  (Legion Partners), Treasurer

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Ricardo Barragan (JP Morgan Chase)

Olivia Forte

Cathy Hession  (Carol and James Collins Foundation)

Michael Mehanna  (KPMG)

Al Multari

Josie Padilla  (Icelandic Glacial Water)

Rick Schlesinger

Brian Stolz  (Element Biosciences)

Andrew Tennenbaum (Flashpoint Entertainment)

Trustees

Falguni Adams  (VICE TV)

Bridget Ahern  (Ernst & Young)

Ned Benson (Director/Screenwriter)

Leslie Billinger  (Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Co.)

Mark Burchell (U.S. Bank)

Amy Churan (Robins Kaplan LLC)

Nick Crooks  (Wave Sports)

David Greenbaum (Disney Live Action & 20th Century Studios)

David Jarrat  (Jarrat Consulting)

Leah Johnson  (California Volunteers Fund)

Melanie Kaloski

Carol Kim (Shasta Advisory)

Colin Leonard  (Clearlake Capital Group)

Reid Luna  (Capital Group)

Wendy MacGregor  (Microsoft)

Mher Panossian (McKinsey & Company)

Jr. Regisford  (RedOne Productions)

Patrick Ragen (Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole)

Rob Schonfeld

Todd Saligman (Capital Group)

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz (CSP Advocacy)

Mark Silverman (FOX Sports)

Layne Tally (Merrill Lynch)

Katy Tucker (Sunnie)

Pasy Wang  (Cedars Sinai)

Christopher Wong (ArentFox Schiff LLP)