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

Patrick Mahoney

President & CEO



Michelle Chinchilla

Senior Director of Strategy & Services

Carlos Hernandez

Director of College & Career Development

Luz Alvarado

Venice High School Site Coordinator

Kim Washington

VP of Philanthropy & Marketing

Jocelyn Cortes

Director of Wellness & Support Services

Victoria Reaves

Director of Philanthropy

Jeanette Beltran

Venice Club Site Director


Veronica Jimenez

VP of Operations



Karen Quiroz

Director of Athletics & Health


Alejandra "Purple" Liera

Director of Club Programs

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

Board Officers

Karen E. Pointer (Bartko Zankel), Board Chair

Keith Drake (City First Bank), Vice Chair

Michael Moskowitz (Mobolize Inc.), Secretary

David Katz (Legion Partners), Treasurer

Board of Governors

Falguni Adams (VICE TV)

Bridget Ahern (Ernst & Young)

Ricardo Barragan (JP Morgan Chase)

Leslie Billinger (Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Co.)

Mark Burchell (U.S. Bank)

Nick Crooks (Jubilee Media)

Olivia Forte

Amir Hemmat (WelcomeTech)

Cathy Hession  (Carol and James Collins Foundation)

David Jarrat (Jarrat Consulting)

Melanie Kaloski (Hispanic Scholarship Fund)

Carol Kim (Shasta Advisory)

Colin Leonard (Clearlake Capital Group)

Michael Mehanna (KPMG)

Al Multari

Josie Padilla (Icelandic Glacial Water)

Mher Panossia (McKinsey & Company)

Patrick Ragen (Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole)

Jr. Regisford (RedOne Productions)

Rick Schlesinger

Rob Schonfeld (Ludeo)

Brian Stolz (Element Biosciences)

Layne Tally (Merrill Lynch)

Board of Trustees

Ned Benson (Director/Screenwriter)

Amy Churan (Robins Kaplan LLC)

Courtney Goldstein (Penske Media Corporation)

Leah Johnson (California Volunteers Fund)

Reid Luna (Capital Group)

Wendy MacGregor  (Microsoft)

Todd Saligman (Capital Group)

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz (CSP Advocacy)

Mark Silverman (FOX Sports)

Katy Tucker (Sunnie)

Pasy Wang  (Cedars Sinai)

Christopher Wong (ArentFox Schiff LLP)