Our Team

OUR BOARD

June Getz, Chair

COO and leader of large nonprofit with extensive HR and operation expertise within large organizations.

Mary Jane Wagle, Vice Chair

Retired experienced non-profit leader committed to serving communities most in need throughout the Los Angeles Area. She possesses extensive executive and fiscal management expertise.

Jody Molodow, Secretary

Retired and experienced district level administrator focused on serving at-promise student populations, with extensive expertise on special education issues affecting school communities and districts.

Dr. Lynnette Jenkins, Member

Non-profit executive and entrepreneur focused on development of Infrastructure, Housing & Asset Management, Community Service Resource Management, Private Equity & Venture Capital as well as Mergers and Acquisitions evaluation expertise.

Damian Loporto, Member

Facilities management professional with over 2 decades of experience in overseeing the strategic management and efficient operation of schools. Expertise with optimizing facility performance, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Manny Guardado, Member

Veteran educator with core belief that equal access to education is fundamental for the success of an individual. He brings years of expertise in audience engagement and strategic planning for arts education non-profits, museums, and school communities.

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EXECUTIVE TEAM

Margret Woelke, Executive Director

Cesar Lopez, Founder and Executive Director

Thought leader in learning, collective wellness and education with over 2 decades of extensive experience leading and developing innovative schools, learning systems and wellness-centered growth systems.

In his various capacities, he has partnered with leading innovators to implement transformative approaches and practices in schools. 

He possesses the unique experience of opening new schools within the traditional school district sector and the independent charter school sector; providing a keen understanding of traditional and entrepreneurial systems of education.