October 7, 2021
Los Angeles, CA – Jaime Balboa has been named the new Executive Director of 826LA, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills and helping teachers inspire their students to write. All of 826LA's programs are free of charge, and are held at centers in Mar Vista and Echo Park and at Writers’ Rooms at Manual Arts High School in South Los Angeles and Roosevelt High School in Boyle Heights. 826LA also offers a wide range of online programming.
Mr. Balboa has spent his career and educational pursuits as a passionate advocate for the writing process and a champion for marginalized populations. He believes this job would be the culmination of his personal passions and professional expertise. "It’s an honor to be chosen to serve in this role. I love writing and the writing process. I'm thrilled to help 826LA unlock and develop the creative power of writing in the students we serve. That's a fantastic mission that I get to help advance--and what an outstanding team of volunteers and staff that I have the pleasure of joining,” said Jaime Balboa. “The pandemic has irrefutably highlighted social inequities especially in the field of education. Now more than ever, the world needs 826LA, and I can think of no more important a cause to dedicate my efforts to. I’ve seen firsthand how access to quality educational enrichment programs like 826LA is vitally important in the lives of students. I am absolutely thrilled to be chosen to build upon and expand 826LA's legacy of improving educational outcomes for our students.”
Added 826LA Board President, Susan Ko, “On behalf of the 826LA board, I am so proud to welcome Jaime Balboa as the new Executive Director of 826LA. Not only does Jaime
have the nonprofit experience, passion for social justice, and heart for 826LA’s mission of supporting students with their writing skills, he is a leader with high character who demonstrates compassion and humility in his work and life. Especially given the challenges of a global pandemic, racial reckoning, and growing achievement gaps for communities across the country, we believe that this moment necessitates true leadership and we can think of no one better than Jaime to meet the mission of 826LA through our next chapter of growth.”
The appointment of Balboa follows a thorough recruitment process overseen by 826LA in partnership with Envision Consulting—a minority-owned firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions.
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Los Angeles, CA – The Writers Guild Foundation, a nonprofit that preserves and promotes the history and craft of writing for the screen, has announced its selection of Lawrence Silveira as its new Development Manager.
Mr. Silveira has worked for several years in the nonprofit arena in both Chicago and Los Angeles, most recently as the Development Coordinator for the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.
"From programs that benefit emerging screenwriters to preserving the history of writing for the screen, the Writers Guild Foundation does some pretty awesome work,” said Mr. Silveira, “I am so incredibly thrilled to be joining their team as the new Development Manager. I can't wait to get started meeting with donors and working on all of the WGF's exciting fundraising initiatives."
Among other responsibilities, Mr. Silveira will be tasked with setting and guiding the strategy for all fundraising.
The appointment of Silveira follows a thorough recruitment process overseen by The Writers Guild Foundation in partnership with Envision Consulting—a minority-owned firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions.
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Envision Consulting is a minority-owned firm specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, our partners and consultants are former nonprofit executive leaders who now use their collective experience and inspiration to uplift nonprofits and the communities they serve. Our broad spectrum of services helps increase revenues, expand awareness and strengthen service delivery to the clients who need us the most. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integrated into our practices, including inclusive surveys and stakeholder interviews, focus groups, structured hiring processes, a focus on anti-biased decision making and much more.
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Los Angeles, CA –Working Wardrobes, an Orange County-based nonprofit that helps people overcome challenges so they can achieve the dignity of work and “The Power of a Paycheck,” has announced its selection of Bonni Pomush as its new CEO.
Pomush, who has a master’s degree in Family Resources and Human Development from Arizona State University, worked for 15 years administering programs in government agencies before joining the nonprofit world in 2009. Among her notable successes, she has secured $6 million in capital campaign funding and $1 million annually in partnership with board members and volunteers.
“Bonni Pomush is going to be the perfect leader to continue our mission, champion our programs and partner with clients we serve," said outgoing CEO of Working Wardrobes, Jerri Rosen who is set to retire after 31 years at the helm of the organization. “She is an engaging and dynamic leader who is committed to putting her strengths to work by being of service to the community. Her research and strengths-based leadership approach has resulted in the national accreditation of centers, turning around budgets, and retaining high quality employees by creating and implementing performance-based pay systems. I have been truly impressed by her passion and energy and have full confidence that we have found the right person to lead Working Wardrobes into the future.”
Pomush, who officially begins her tenure with Working Wardrobes on November 8, 2021, will assume the full responsibilities of CEO on January 1, 2022.
The appointment of Pomush follows a thorough recruitment process overseen by Working Wardrobes Board of Directors and its Executive Team, in partnership with Envision Consulting—a minority-owned firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions.
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Envision Consulting is a minority-owned firm specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, our partners and consultants are former nonprofit executive leaders who now use their collective experience and inspiration to uplift nonprofits and the communities they serve. Our broad spectrum of services helps increase revenues, expand awareness and strengthen service delivery to the clients who need us the most. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integrated into our practices, including inclusive surveys and stakeholder interviews, focus groups, structured hiring processes, a focus on anti-biased decision making and much more.
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594 E. Colorado Blvd., #230
Pasadena, CA 91101
Los Angeles, CA – Jaime Zavala has been named the new Executive Director of artworxLA, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that combats the epidemic high school dropout crisis with a long-term, sequential arts program. As Executive Director, Zavala will oversee all programs and fund development efforts, as well as the fiscal health and structural soundness of the artworxLA, a $1.5 million organization serving approximately 1,000 students in 31 alternative high school classrooms in nine school districts annually.
"It is an honor to join the team at artworxLA as we come alongside continuation high school students and help them realize that they have purpose and a destiny that is waiting to be unleashed as they engage with the arts. There's nothing better than being a part of a mission and vision that is about transforming lives!,” says Zavala, who most recently served as Executive Director of Olive Crest, Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization serving at-risk children and families.
The appointment of Zavala follows a thorough recruitment process overseen by GSGLA in partnership with Envision Consulting—a nonprofit consulting firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, specializing in executive and supported search, strategic planning and partnerships, and other organizational transitions.
“We are so thrilled that Jaime is coming on as the new Executive Director of artworxLA. He brings with him a deep understanding of the students we serve and he is a strong leader who will help drive artworxLA into the next era with vision and passion,” says Nicolle Barnette, Board Chair.
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Envision Consulting is a minority-owned firm specializing in executive and supported search, strategic planning and partnerships, and other organizational transitions. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, our partners and consultants are former nonprofit executive leaders who now use their collective experience and inspiration to uplift nonprofits and the communities they serve. Our broad spectrum of services helps increase revenues, expand awareness and strengthen service delivery to the clients who need us the most. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into our practices, including inclusive surveys and stakeholder interviews, focus groups, structured hiring processes, a focus on anti-biased decision making and much more.
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About artworxLA
Founded in 1992 as The HeArt Project, artworxLA now serves approximately 1,000 students in 31 alternative high school classrooms in nine school districts annually. In 2018 artworxLA expanded its partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District to establish Central High School – John Adams Branch as the Design and Media Arts Academy. Over the years, artworxLA has established and maintained partnerships with nearly every major cultural institution in Los Angeles, as well as a number of professional art venues, creative businesses, and working artists of all disciplines.
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Los Angeles, CA – Upward Bound House, a nonprofit whose mission is to eliminate homelessness among families with children in Los Angeles, has named Kiara Payne as its new Director of Programs. Upward Bound House provides housing, supportive services, and advocacy, and operates programs in Santa Monica, Culver City, South Los Angeles and Compton.
Payne brings an extensive background in the social service industry, including in affordable housing property management and programs serving the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Most recently, Payne served as Director of Programs at Ascencia, creating operational policies and procedures that allowed for continued and safe service delivery through the pandemic, working in collaboration with the City of Glendale, Homeless Services Division, the Department of Health Services, the Department of Public Health, and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
“Everyone deserves a safe and affordable home and I am so excited to continue the fight against homelessness as the Director of Programs at Upward Bound House,” said Payne.
As Director of Programs, Payne provides strategic leadership on program content, implementation and evaluation of programs, as well as oversees program operation. In this role, Payne also serves as an Upward Bound House regional representative, establishing and maintaining partnerships to advance the organization’s mission.
“We are thrilled to announce Kiara Payne as our new Director of Programs. At Upward Bound House, we believe every family has the potential to succeed, and our team helps make that success a reality. Kiara, with her passion and experience, was the right person to fill such an important role for us,” said Executive Director, Christine Mirasy-Glasco.
The appointment of Payne follows a thorough recruitment process overseen by Young & Healthy in partnership with Envision Consulting—a minority-owned firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions.
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