BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOEY ARREGUIN [Chairman]
Professional Music Producer, composer, recording studio owner, music publisher. Extensive background in film, television, and other commercial music applications. CEO of CLAMA and Executive Director of Project RYTMO.
EDDIE ESPINOZA [Music Educator, Youth Counselor, Pastor]
Music Educator, High School Counselor for El Modena High School, Pastor, Worship Leader for Vineyard Ministries/ Presbyterian churches, highly recognized songwriter, Masters Degree in counseling.
JIM ORTIZ [Pastor]
Pastor of My Friend’s House Assembly of God Church (Whittier, CA) Former Board Chair for Latino Coalition, highly regarded community leader.
TIM RODRIGUEZ [Art Director, Youth Pastor, Community Activist]
Art Director for SEVEN STYLEGUIDES Design House, Youth Pastor, Community Organizer.
ALICIA RODRIGUEZ [!]
DIANE MASSETH-JONES [Grant Specialist, YWCA Executive Director]
Masters Degree in Community Health, Certified Grant Specialist and Health Educator. Executive Director of YWCA of North Orange County and American Lung Association of Orange County. Many publications through American Lung Association of Orange County Committee. Listed as one of the top 25 Most Influential People in the North Orange County Magazine (2006), along with many other national honorary recognitions.
LISA MANOR-ARREGUIN [Human Resources Specialist, Songwriter, Vocal Coach]
Masters Degree in Industrial Psychology/Human Resources, professional songwriter, vocal coach.
DR. JOSE ARREGUIN [Professor, Pastor, Hispanic Community Leader]
Professor Emeritus Fuller Theological Seminary, Founder of the Hispanic Department at Fuller, Educator and recognized leader among Hispanic community in intercultural communications.
ADVISORY BOARD/TEACHING ARTISTS
TONY KIM [Capacity Building Supervisor]
Over 10 years as an advisor in both faith-based and community organizations. Has worked with and provided extensive capacity training and seminars in various topics to more than 300 faith-based and community organizations.
JEWEL AKENS [Oldies Singer]
Singer of the classic 1965 hit single, “The Birds and the Bees” Toured with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars and appeared on American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, Shindig among others. Artist Credits include Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Bobby Darin among others.
JUSTO ALMARIO [World Renowned Latin Jazz Saxaphonist]
Artist/Recording credits include Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz and Christina Aguilera. Annual performances for Grammys + Latin Grammy award shows. Numerous jazz, Latin jazz recordings with major record labels, television recordings and film credits including "Selena", "The Mambo Kings" and with actors Andy Garcia, Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez.
KARL CARRASCO [Professional Keyboardist, Arranger, Producer]
Professional recording artist, Grammy Nomination. Professional Music Director and accompanist for artists including, Jewel Akens, The Temptations, The Association, The Coasters, Spencer Davis, Brenton Wood, Cannibal & the Headhunters, comedians George Lopez and Paul Rodriguez.
DORIANA SANCHEZ [Professional Choreographer]
Choreographer for Cher, Jane’s Addiction, Latin Grammys, Rolling Stones, etc. Highly solicited for her expertise as live Las Vegas show director and theatre choreography internationally. Worked with numerous rock bands and created choreography for China’s Galaxy Circus, Cirque D’Soleil and East L.A. Classic Theatre productions.
ABRAHAM LABORIEL [World Renowned Bassist, Latin Recording Artist]
Masters Degree from Berklee Conservatory of Music in Boston. World renowned bassist, most notably for recording with artists Sergio Mendes, Tito Puente, Ivan Lins, Joe Sample, Herb Albert and internationally known jazz group The Crusaders. Among his Film/TV credits are “CHPS”, Jamie Foxx, CBS, NBC, ABC, The Grammy’s and many others. His son Abe Jr. is a drummer for Paul McCartney, Green Day and Seal.
ALAN O'DAY [Oldies Singer, Songwriter]
Co-Writer of the Righteous Brothers hit single “Rock-n-Roll Heaven” and writer of Helen Reddy’s #1 hit single “Angie Baby” and writer and singer of his own 1977 #1 hit single, which sold more than two million copies, “Undercover Angel”. Alan also co-wrote over 100 songs for Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies.
ROSIE HAMLIN [Oldies Singer]
Songwriter and singer of 1961 classic hit single “Angel Baby”. Artist include Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Freddy Fender and many more. First Latina singer elected to the “Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame”.
DEL ATKINS [World renowned Hip Hop Bassist]
Artist credits include Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, James Ingram, Lou Rawls, Pointer Sisters and Patti LaBelle
RICKY Z [Professional Musician]
Guitar player for Jessica Simpson.
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MATEO LABORIEL [Music Producer]
Producer for Jamie Foxx + numerous soundtracks for MTV & Adam Sandler