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Mr. Smith has given himself to the Los Angeles community for over 25 years working in many capacities impacting youth and their families. Mr. Smith has worked with (4) four separate City of Los Angeles Mayor’s, CDD General Managers and City Council Members to create develop and implement programs to impact Children, Youth and their Families. Advocated for and spearheaded successful and innovative community programs that impacted Children, Youth & their Families in the areas of youth employment, high school drop-outs, construction job training initiatives and employment opportunities. Thousands of children, youth and their families now benefit from citywide programs such as Communities in Schools, YouthBuild, Community Service Centers, Youth and Family Centers. Mr. Smith worked with policy makers in the city to create public policies to create programs.
Mr. Smith’s background and education brings critical needed components to the BOD as he possesses strong analytical and strategic skills, superior advocacy and communication skills, along with excellent managerial and administrative skills. His service to the Los Angeles community, along with his seasoned community involvement and his public government relations makes him a viable member of the Board of Directors.
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Greg Phillips
Vice-President BOD
Entrepreneur/ Real Estate Development
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A respected man in our community, Mr. Phillips was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Created within him was a desire to help others. He attended California State University at Los Angeles where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Attending law school for one year, while owning and operating Aries Attorney Service, Greg completed all courses and attained a Real Estate Broker's license.
Mr. Phillips put his talents to their highest and best use as an entrepreneur, becoming the owner of a successful real estate firm and several mortgage companies, which he operated for 10 years. For the next 10 years, Mr. Phillips served as Founder, Therapist, Counselor and Executive Director of Shekinah Health Service, Inc., (a non-profit corporation) with a California State licensed 100-Bed Drug and Alcohol Treatment facility in North Hollywood. Contracted with the state department of corrections, Mr. Phillips spearheaded the largest treatment center of its kind, at that time, in Los Angeles county. Mr.
He has been involved with various religious and business organizations in the community; and is always looking to expand the breadth of his services to help as many people as possible. For his efforts, he is the recipient of many community service awards as well as the following prestigious awards:
•Billy Bo Jack Humanitarian Award, Awarded by Native American Citizens.
•Humanitarian of the Year 2002 (Drug and Alcohol treatment ), Wisconsin University.
Mr. Phillips is one of the newest members of the Board of Directors, and his experience and knowledge will be widely used.
Tanya L. Johns
Secretary/Treasurer BOD
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Tanya L. Johns, Secretary
Treasurer BOD
Pastor &Parent
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Ms. Johns is an Evangelist and her God given ministry, Power of Prayer expresses the very essence of her teachings. She teaches that prayer is the key and that faith unlocks the door. She is also a wife, and a mother, always juggling her busy schedule to supply and encourage the body of Christ. She has traveled extensively preaching a message of love, hope and reconciliation. She is known for her eloquent stature and thunderous delivery.
Ms. Johns was educated in the Compton Unified School district and the Los Angeles Unified School district. She completed two years at Long Beach State College, where she had a double major in Psychology and sociology. She was employed in the Aerospace Industry for 2 years. Ms. Johns has two children who are/have attended Lifeline Education Charter School. Her dedication and devotion to the success of this school has been evident since its beginnings. Ms. Johns has served as a member of the Board of Directors since 2006.
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Teresa Sandoval
Parent
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Ms. Sandoval is a devoted parent at Lifeline Education Charter School. She was born in Mexico in 1965, and raised by her grandparents, who lived the life of ranchers while her parents searched for a better life for her as they took a vicious and deadly road to the United States. At the age of eleven Ms. Sandoval came to the U.S. and obtained citizenship. Ms. Sandoval attended school in Bell Gardens, and then attended Compton High School after moving to Compton.
Ms. Sandoval was forced to leave school at the age of 15 to care for her two baby sisters, after the divorce of her parents and her mother’s addiction to alcohol. Ms. Sandoval persevered, attending a local night school which gave her a big advantage on handling her business in the future and controlling her financial life. At the age of 18 Ms. Sandoval obtained her GED. Ms. Sandoval married at the age of 17 and is the mother of seven children.
She first became involved in PTA as Treasurer at Rosecrans Elementary. Despite her troubled childhood, Ms. Sandoval devoted herself to her children and their education. She believes that nothing is impossible to accomplish and takes her role as member of the Board of Directors seriously. Ms. Sandoval’s desire is to give back to the children of the community, and to support and encourage every child’s dream to succeed academically. | |
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