A dedicated group of community leaders committed to advancing A Step to Freedom's mission — ensuring the organization remains financially sound, mission-focused, and accountable to South Los Angeles.
Our Governance
Meet the Board
Our board brings expertise in nonprofit management, community development, law, and social enterprise — grounded in a shared commitment to South LA's transformation.
Vice President & Market Leader, Enterprise Community Partners
Executive Committee
District Director, Office of Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, 54th Assembly District
Executive, Governance Committee
Nurse Case Manager Liaison, Elevance Health
Executive, Finance Committee
Vice President, People & Culture, Skims
Sergeant LA County Sheriff Dept.
Sr. Community School Coordinator, Los Angeles Education Partnership
Strategic Direction
The board's strategic plan focuses on infrastructure, impact, and institutional sustainability for South LA's justice-involved adult community.
Secure or expand permanent program space in South LA — creating a stable, dedicated hub for ASF's full continuum of housing, workforce, and mental health services.
Scale participant capacity, strengthen the Rise & Thrive Workforce Accelerator, expand women's services following the 2024 site opening, and formalize outcome tracking for long-term data-driven improvement.
Diversify revenue through a balanced model of individual giving, institutional grants, and contracted services (ECM through Molina Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross). Build operating reserves and reduce dependency on any single funding source.
Recruit new board members with targeted expertise, formalize board orientation and continuing education, and develop the next generation of ASF organizational leaders from within the community.
Board-Led Initiatives
The board actively leads and participates in these campaigns to build long-term organizational strength.
Our annual fund powers day-to-day programming — from case manager salaries and housing costs to outreach supplies and emergency support for individuals in crisis. Every gift, every year, keeps us going.
Annual Campaign: January 1 – December 31, 2026
Make Your Annual GiftOur board has committed to matching every gift dollar-for-dollar up to a limited amount. Give now and your donation instantly doubles for South LA adults in our programs.
Contact us for current match details
Claim Your MatchJoin us this winter as we take blankets, warm clothing, hygiene supplies, and resources directly to South LA's unhoused residents. 10,000+ blankets distributed since 2014 — and counting.
September - November, annually
Volunteer for OutreachBoard Accountability
Board Giving
Every board member gives annually
Board Members
Years Governed
Fiduciary oversight since 1991
Annual Meetings
Plus committee meetings throughout the year
Join the Movement
Your investment in ASF directly advances the board's strategic priorities — from expanded housing capacity to the Rise & Thrive Workforce Accelerator. Every gift counts.
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