Our Team
We are more than community based, we are part of it.
About 70% of our staff members live in Lawndale. We know its people, its history, and its strengths and are committed to helping it thrive.
Dr. Dennis Deer
Vice President of Organizational Health & Management
Dawn Ruzich
Vice President of Research & Development
Director of Human Resources and Administration
Legal
KaDarryl Bell
Case Coordinator
Laura Hardwicke
Staff Attorney
Outreach
Shanika Brown
Outreach Supervisor
Andrew Brooks
Outreach Worker
Darnell Woods
Outreach Worker
Gerral Davis
Outreach Worker
Henry Lovelady
Outreach Worker
John Racasi
Outreach Worker
Marvin Harris
Outreach Worker
Napoleon English
Outreach Worker
Case Managers
Carli Taylor
Case Manager Supervisor
Diana Glende
Case Manager Supervisor
Ahmani Joseph
Case Manager
Anthony Brown
Case Manager
Darrin Brown
Case Manager
Heather Saunders
Case Manager
Steven Space
Case Manager
Kilopatria Sims
Case Manager
Administrative
Kenneth Simon
Accountant
Luis Silva
Facilities
Tomas Ramirez
Lead Trainer and Restorative Justice Practitioner
