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LAEP depends on a vast movement of supporters – including our board of directors, schools, corporate partners, volunteers, funders and our resource council. The work we do would not be possible without the generous support of many people. We would like to thank all of the individuals, corporations, clubs, organizations, and foundations that have supported us in the past and will continue to support us in the future.
Resource Council members assist our high school students in developing academic competency, as well as industry-related knowledge and skill, through stimulating classes and real-life learning experiences. They provide leadership and support to our staff, leadership and board, serving as advocates to educational, political, and business communities to raise awareness of the program and build community support. Our council provides valuable resources to our students and the organization, helping to raise our profile within their specific sector, linking students to new resources and opportunities. Interested in joining the Resource Council or learning more? Contact us.
Rosie Alvarez
Production Risk & Insurance
Netflix
Perry Bankston, Ph.D.
Retired Project Manager
Jet Propulsion Laboratory/Caltech
Marcia Gonzales
Retired Deputy City Attorney
Retired – LA City Attorney
Diana C. Jaque
Senior Law Librarian
USC Gould School of Law
Daniele Johnson
Corporate Secretary
State Bank of India
Emily Sukman
Community Engagement Officer
First Foundation
LAEP’s work is made possible by individual donors, local and national foundations, and government funding. We deeply appreciate the support of our generous philanthropic partners over the decades. Current funders:
Dr. Eric Barela has worked as a measurement & evaluation professional for over 2 decades, helping organizations to better understand and act on their social impact. He’s currently a Senior Consultant with Raya Cooper Impact Consulting and previously worked at Salesforce, where he led efforts to measure the social impact of the company’s work with nonprofits and educational institutions across the globe. He began his career working with the Los Angeles Unified School District and with the nonprofit, Partners in School Innovation. Eric previously served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the American Journal of Evaluation.
Eric grew up in East LA and was educated in the Montebello Unified School District. He holds a Ph.D. in education from UCLA. He loves a good road trip, with his husband serving as trusty navigator.