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Kevin S. Reed - Board Chair

Vice President and General Counsel, University of Oregon

Kevin Reed is the Vice President and General Counsel for the University of Oregon and was formerly the Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs at UCLA. A civil rights lawyer by training, Reed served as general counsel of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the nation’s second largest school district. Prior to joining LAUSD, Reed spent six years as a managing attorney for the western regional office of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. Afterward, he spent nearly eight years in a boutique litigation firm.

Reed received his JD, cum laude, from Harvard Law School and his bachelor’s degree with distinction, from the University of Virginia. He is a member of the California, New York, and Massachusetts state bars.

Kevin Reed is the Vice President and General Counsel for the University of Oregon, and was formerly the Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs at UCLA. A civil rights lawyer by training, Reed served as general counsel of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the nation’s second largest school district.
Prior to joining LAUSD, Reed spent six years as a managing attorney for the western regional office of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. Afterward, he spent nearly eight years in a boutique litigation firm. Reed received his JD, cum laude, from Harvard Law School and his bachelor’s degree with distinction, from the University of Virginia. He is a member of the California, New York, and Massachusetts state bars.
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Jon Goodman

Jon Goodman - Board Vice Chair & Secretary

Former President, Town Hall Los Angeles

Jon Goodman, former President of Town Hall Los Angeles, has occupied several leadership positions in projects designed to strengthen the Los Angeles region, as well as in academia and businesses outside of California. Under her leadership, Town Hall Los Angeles became the venue of choice for world leaders in business, politics, and culture. Prior to Town Hall, as Director of the EC2 Incubator at University of Southern California’s Annenberg Center, Goodman built and led the nation’s first new media incubator. Before founding EC2, she was the Director of the Entrepreneur Program at USC, where she led it to the top-five national rankings. Before relocating to Los Angeles, Goodman served as research professor and as the founder and Director of the University of Houston/Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center at the Bauer College of Business Administration.

Goodman earned her PhD in Strategy and Microeconomics from the University of Georgia, and her MBA from the University of Connecticut.

Jon Goodman, former President of Town Hall Los Angeles, has occupied several leadership positions in projects designed to strengthen the Los Angeles region, as well as in academia and businesses outside of California. Under her leadership, Town Hall Los Angeles became the venue of choice for world leaders in business, politics, and culture.

Prior to Town Hall, as Director of the EC2 Incubator at University of Southern California’s Annenberg Center, Goodman built and led the nation’s first new media incubator. Before founding EC2, she was the Director of the Entrepreneur Program at USC, where she led it to the top-five national rankings. Before relocating to Los Angeles, Goodman served as research professor and as the founder and Director of the University of Houston/Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center at the Bauer College of Business Administration. Goodman earned her PhD in Strategy and Microeconomics from the University of Georgia, and her MBA from the University of Connecticut.

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Peter Scranton

Venture Entrepreneur

Peter Scranton has developed early-stage venture companies, including an entrepreneurial venture partnership in retail marketing and a business service company dedicated to building employee engagement and productivity. Prior to developing venture opportunities, Mr. Scranton worked on client strategy, capital development, community assessment, and feasibility and development planning for healthcare and science projects for Jensen + Partners, a project and construction management firm. Mr. Scranton was a principal in the Atlantic Advisory Group concentrating on strategic alliances, process management, and raising capital for high tech and internet companies. Previously, Mr. Scranton developed a company that provided policy analysis via the Web and advised edutainment companies. He earned an M.A.O.M from Antioch University and his undergraduate degree from Yale University.
Peter Scranton Venture Entrepreneur Peter Scranton has developed early-stage venture companies, including an entrepreneurial venture partnership in retail marketing and a business service company dedicated to building employee engagement and productivity. Prior to developing venture opportunities, Mr. Scranton worked on client strategy, capital development, community assessment, and feasibility and development planning for healthcare
and science projects for Jensen + Partners, a project and construction management firm. Mr. Scranton was a principal in the Atlantic Advisory Group concentrating on strategic alliances, process management, and raising capital for high tech and internet companies. Previously, Mr. Scranton developed a company that provided policy analysis via the Web and advised edutainment companies. He earned an M.A.O.M from Antioch University and his undergraduate degree from Yale University.
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Louis Gomez

Louis Gomez

Department Chair of Education, UCLA

Louis Gomez is the Department Chair of Education at UCLA. He is also a Professor of Urban Schooling and Information Studies, and holds the MacArthur Chair in Digital Media and Learning in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. Gomez is also a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. His research interests encompass improvement science in education, the application of computing and networking technology to teaching and learning, applied cognitive science, and human-computer interaction. Gomez holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY-Stony Brook and a doctorate in cognitive psychology from UC Berkeley.
Louis Gomez is the Department Chair of Education at UCLA. He is also a Professor of Urban Schooling and Information Studies, and holds the MacArthur Chair in Digital Media and Learning in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. Gomez is also a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
His research interests encompass improvement science in education, the application of computing and networking technology to teaching and learning, applied cognitive science, and human-computer interaction. Gomez holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY-Stony Brook and a doctorate in cognitive psychology from UC Berkeley.
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Ivette Peña

Court Counsel/Chief Deputy, Legal Services for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Ivette Peña is Court Counsel/Chief Deputy, Legal Services for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Peña advises the court on employment, labor, and personnel matters involving its employees and other legal issues pertaining to the operation of the court. She also manages the court’s attorney workforce. Previously, Ms. Peña worked with a law firm where she represented school districts and community colleges. In 2013, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye appointed Ms. Peña to serve as an advisor to the Court Interpreter Advisory Panel. In 2015, she was appointed to serve as a member of the Language Access Plan Implementation Task Force. Ms. Peña received her JD from Harvard Law School, where she also served as the assistant editor of the International Law Journal, research assistant to Professor Phillip Heyman, and President of La Alianza. She received her undergraduate degrees in economics and urban studies from Brown University.
Ivette Peña is Court Counsel/Chief Deputy, Legal Services for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Peña advises the court on employment, labor, and personnel matters involving its employees and other legal issues pertaining to the operation of the court. She also manages the court’s attorney workforce.
Previously, Ms. Peña worked with a law firm where she represented school districts and community colleges. In 2013, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye appointed Ms. Peña to serve as an advisor to the Court Interpreter Advisory Panel. In 2015, she was appointed to serve as a member of the Language Access Plan Implementation Task Force. Ms. Peña received her JD from Harvard Law School, where she also served as the assistant editor of the International Law Journal, research assistant to Professor Phillip Heyman, and President of La Alianza. She received her undergraduate degrees in economics and urban studies from Brown University.
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Claudio Chavez

Principal, CWG Capital

Claudio Chavez has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions and related investments. Currently, he serves as the Principal of CWG Capital. Mr. Chavez was formerly Chief Executive Officer of Arch Bay Capital, LLC, an investment and asset management company. During his time there, he was responsible for restructuring management of Arch Bay and its strategic direction, including investment and disposition strategy and management of operations and asset management functions. Mr. Chavez was in private law practice for over 15 years, primarily representing investors and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. He was also a partner in the international law firms of DLA Piper US, LLP and Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP. Mr. Chavez earned his JD from the University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall and his undergraduate degree from Pitzer College.
Claudio Chavez has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions and related investments. Currently, he serves as the Principal of CWG Capital. Mr. Chavez was formerly Chief Executive Officer of Arch Bay Capital, LLC, an investment and asset management company. During his time there, he was responsible for restructuring management of Arch Bay
and its strategic direction, including investment and disposition strategy and management of operations and asset management functions. Mr. Chavez was in private law practice for over 15 years, primarily representing investors and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. He was also a partner in the international law firms of DLA Piper US, LLP and Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP. Mr. Chavez earned his JD from the University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall and his undergraduate degree from Pitzer College.
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Dr. Robert Cherry

Chief Medical & Quality Officer, UCLA Health

Dr. Robert Cherry was named Chief Medical and Quality Officer for the UCLA Health System in January 2014. Reporting to the President of UCLA Health, the Chief Medical and Quality Officer is responsible for system-wide quality improvement efforts. Dr. Cherry develops collaborative approaches to quality and value-based care for populations across the continuum of care; coordinates innovative methods in the use of analytics, informatics, and advanced computational techniques that are designed to raise clinical quality, improve patient experience, and provide value to patients. Prior to joining UCLA Health, Dr. Cherry was the Director for Clinical & Operational Effectiveness at Navigant Consulting in Chicago. He also served as the Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness, and Professor of Surgery for Loyola University Medical Center.

Dr. Cherry received his medical degree from Columbia University and his master’s degree in healthcare management from the Harvard University School of Public Health.

Dr. Robert Cherry was named Chief Medical and Quality Officer for the UCLA Health System in January 2014. Reporting to the President of UCLA Health, the Chief Medical and Quality Officer is responsible for system-wide quality improvement efforts. Dr. Cherry develops collaborative approaches to quality and value-based care for populations across the continuum of care;
coordinates innovative methods in the use of analytics, informatics, and advanced computational techniques that are designed to raise clinical quality, improve patient experience, and provide value to patients. Prior to joining UCLA Health, Dr. Cherry was the Director for Clinical & Operational Effectiveness at Navigant Consulting in Chicago. He also served as the Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness, andProfessor of Surgery for Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Cherry received his medical degree from Columbia University and his master’s degree in healthcare management from the Harvard University School of Public Health.
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Ricardo Barragan

Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Ricardo Barragan is a managing director and banker in the Private Bank at J.P Morgan’s Los Angeles office. He has almost three decades of experience in the financial industry and is responsible for advising clients on a range of personal wealth matters including investment management, portfolio construction, asset allocation, credit solutions, estate planning, and charitable giving. Prior to joining the Private Bank, Mr. Barragan was a Senior Delta One Sales Manager at J.P. Morgan in New York. He joined the Equity Derivatives Group as an equity swaps trader and became Head of Sales for the Equity Finance desk in 2002. Mr. Barragan was also responsible for client relationships in Latin America and South Africa for American Depositary Receipts at J.P. Morgan. In 1988, he joined the firm as a management trainee on the Global Credit Risk Management team. Mr. Barragan co-chaired the Corporate & Investment Bank Black Leadership Forum at J.P. Morgan. He co-chaired the Sales & Trading Summer Internship Programs and has worked with Diversity Recruiting at J.P. Morgan. Mr. Barragan was selected as one of Diversity MBA Magazine’s “Top 100 under 50” Executive Leaders. He is also a recipient of the Harlem YMCA’s “Black Achievers in Industry” award. Mr. Barragan is a graduate of Wesleyan University and received his MBA from Columbia Business School.
Ricardo Barragan is a managing director and banker in the Private Bank at J.P Morgan’s Los Angeles office. He has almost three decades of experience in the financial industry and is responsible for advising clients on a range of personal wealth matters including investment management, portfolio construction, asset allocation, credit solutions, estate planning, and charitable giving.
Prior to joining the Private Bank, Mr. Barragan was a Senior Delta One Sales Manager at J.P. Morgan in New York. He joined the Equity Derivatives Group as an equity swaps trader and became Head of Sales for the Equity Finance desk in 2002. Mr. Barragan was also responsible for client relationships in Latin America and South Africa for American Depositary Receipts at J.P. Morgan. In 1988, he joined the firm as a management trainee on the Global Credit Risk Management team. Mr. Barragan co-chaired the Corporate & Investment Bank Black Leadership Forum at J.P. Morgan. He co-chaired the Sales & Trading Summer Internship Programs and has worked with Diversity Recruiting at J.P. Morgan. Mr. Barragan was selected as one of Diversity MBA Magazine’s “Top 100 under 50” Executive Leaders. He is also a recipient of the Harlem YMCA’s “Black Achievers in Industry” award. Mr. Barragan is a graduate of Wesleyan University and received his MBA from Columbia Business School.
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Jason Feuerstein

Jason Feuerstein

Managing Director, TMT Investment Banking, Bank of America

Jason Feuerstein lives in Los Angeles and works as an investment banker in Bank of America’s TMT Group. Prior to his role in investment banking, Jason was a commercial banker, heading Bank of America’s Entertainment Finance Group and working at MUFG Union Bank. Feuerstein has also worked in film, television, and commercial production in New York. He earned his undergraduate degree in English literature and philosophy from Washington University and his MBA from Columbia University.
Jason Feuerstein lives in Los Angeles and works as an investment banker in Bank of America’s TMT Group. Prior to his role in investment banking, Jason was a commercial banker, heading Bank of America’s Entertainment Finance Group and working at MUFG Union Bank. Feuerstein has also worked in film, television,
and commercial production in New York. He earned his undergraduate degree in English literature and philosophy from Washington University and his MBA from Columbia University.
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Rita Ravindra

Chief Operating Officer, FitPlan

Rita Ravindra is a start-up business executive with expertise in business development, finance, fundraising, strategy, and global business operations. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer for FitPlan, which is a subscription-based fitness app. Prior to FitPlan, Rita founded MiaMia Beauty, which is a data-driven social beauty platform for Millennials and Gen Z. Previously, she was the VP of Operations and Business Development at two other seed-stage start-ups in Los Angeles. At MySpace, Rita served as both VP of International Strategy and VP of Business Development. She began her career in investment banking. Rita earned her MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and her undergraduate degree in economics from UCLA.
Rita Ravindra is a start-up business executive with expertise in business development, finance, fundraising, strategy, and global business operations. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer for FitPlan, which is a subscription-based fitness app. Prior to FitPlan, Rita founded MiaMia Beauty, which is a data-driven social beauty platform for Millennials and Gen Z.
Previously, she was the VP of Operations and Business Development at two other seed-stage start-ups in Los Angeles. At MySpace, Rita served as both VP of International Strategy and VP of Business Development. She began her career in investment banking. Rita earnedher MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and her undergraduate degree in economics from UCLA.
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LaTonia Lopez

LaTonia Lopez

President, Animo Classified Employees Association (ACEA)

LaTonia Lopez is the President of the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), a partnership with Green Dot educational and vocational employees. Lopez has worked passionately doing “HEART work, that’s hard work” in the South Los Angeles private and public sectors of education. LaTonia’s collaborative efforts have given voice to the scholars, parents, and employees that are the stakeholders of the organization. Her advocacy skills for Green Dot Special Needs, future scholars, and leaders of the Ánimo educational family speaks volumes.

Lopez is very resourceful when it comes to working with scholars, parents, and community organizations within the South Los Angeles area. Mrs. Lopez earned her master’s degree in education and leadership from Antioch University.

La Tonia Lopez is the President of the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), a partnership with Green Dot educational and vocational employees. Lopez has worked passionately doing “HEART work, that’s hard work” in the South Los Angeles private and public sectors of education.
La Tonia’s collaborative efforts have given voice to the students, parents, and employees that are the stakeholders of the organization. Her advocacy skills for Green Dot Special Needs, future scholars, and leaders of the Ánimo educational family speaks volumes. Lopez is very resourceful when it comes to working with students, parents, and community organizations within the South Los Angeles area. Mrs. Lopez earned her master’s degree in education and leadership from Antioch University.
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