Leo Meza is a UFC alumni where he learned the importance of education and professional development. It is very exciting for him in this full circle moment where can take part in the NextGen board.
Leo has studied computer science and economics from various institutes and currently works in tech but is also an aspiring screenwriter. …
Candi Marie is a creative visionary whose star is rising and shining bright as a dynamic new multi-hyphenate talent. She is a Meisner trained actress, TV Producer, and Chief Creative Officer of her own media company Candi’s Creative. Hailing from Jacksonville, FL., her southern charm and hard work have earned her opportunities she could only …
Jhamasa was born in Orange, California April 24, 1990. She was raised in Los Angeles, CA, and spent most of her childhood in care. She has many siblings (biological + foster) and considers herself a part of a large community that is seen as family. She received her B.A. in Entrepreneurship from Jackson State University …
Amy Lassere has worked in non-profit development for nearly 20 years. Currently, she is the Senior Director of Development at UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies. In addition, she has also worked as a development officer for the American Red Cross and UCSB’s Arts & Lectures. While her daily job is to support programs, …
Lauren Kolodin was born in Potomac, Maryland but made the move to Los Angeles in 2014. She moved 2 weeks out of high school, at 17 years old, to pursue a career in acting but found her way into songwriting. Lauren ended up releasing a few songs under her own artist project in 2018 and …
Mike has been involved with United Friends of the Children since January 2021, initially serving as an observing member of the board of directors through UCLA Anderson’s board fellows’ program. Apart from United Friends of the Children, Mike has also been involved in volunteering with several nonprofits in the Los Angeles Area.
Currently, Mike is a …
As a newer member of the Next Gen Board, Seymone calls upon her background in Clinical Psychology to anchor her experience with UFC.
An overgrown kid herself, Seymone appreciates the opportunity to be a part of community work that is so rooted in adding value to the lives of our local youths.
Most importantly, at a time …
Maurice James has been a part of the United Friends family for almost 20 years and is proud to serve on the NexGen Board. He also volunteers with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) helping teaching entrepreneurship to underserved youth.
Maurice graduated from Columbia University with a degree in A.I. Computer Science and also holds an …
Cathleen Cull joined the NextGen Board in January 2023 after serving as an active volunteer and leader with the Junior League of Los Angeles for 14 years. It was Junior League’s community impact, specifically those initiatives focused on transitional age foster youth, that most inspired her. She is passionate about service and making a difference …