We’re a small team making big changes in our community, together!

MEET THE TEAM!

Our Staff

non profit leaders of color, los angeles, los angeles speakers, youth development los angeles, BSAP, black student achievement plan, urbanpromise los angeles, LA community leaders, LA Christians

Dionté Grey
CoFounder & Executive Director

Meg Grey
CoFounder & Managing Director

Monserrat Morales
Program Associate

Melanie Garcia
Reading Teacher & Interventionist

Meet Our Board of Directors

  • Dr. Bruce Main

    BOARD CHAIR
    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT OF URBANPROMISE MINISTRIES

  • Jim Gewert

    BOARD TREASURER
    BUSINESS CONSULTANT, JMG CONSULTING

  • Alejandra Sandoval-Pachon

    BOARD SECRETARY
    PREVENTION PROGRAM MANAGER, STRENGTH UNITED

  • Craig T. Nelson

    FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER
    ACTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER

  • Heather VanRheenen

    FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER
    INNOVATIVE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS



  • Chalak Guinses

    BOARD MEMBER
    CHIEF OF STAFF, USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW

  • Roger Avila

    BOARD MEMBER
    SCHOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR, LAUSD

Hear from our Board Members on why they serve @ UrbanPromise LA!

Youth Leadership @ UrbanPromise

  • 2019-20

  • 2021

  • 2022

  • 2022-23

  • 2023

  • 2024

  • 2024-25

  • 2025

  • StreetLeaders 2026

    2026

Meet the StreetLeaders