Board of Directors

Ursula Worsham M.S. and Ed.D

Ursula Worsham is currently the Admissions Director at the University of Irvine’s Medical School. In her previous role, Mrs. Worsham served as Assistant Director of Admissions at the USC Rossier School of Education. Ursula has worked in admissions for both undergraduate and graduate students since 1998 and has expertise in college and professional school admissions, assessment, career services and international student admissions. 

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Board Secretary Term Through November 2022

Bryan Gonzalez - AVP Relations Manager City National Bank

Bio to be posted

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Board Member Term Through August  2023

Marina Samson, JD, MBA

Marina Samson is a practicing attorney at Los Angeles office of Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs and her legal practice includes a wide range of state and federal court matters, with emphasis on and labor and employment, civil rights, business litigation, and white-collar crime. Marina is passionate about justice and advocacy.

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Board Member Term Through February  2023

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Yusef Alexander

Yusef Alexander serves as VP & Chief Business Development Officer supporting the company's asset expansion and philanthropic growth efforts. This involves all new business aspects including sourcing deals, and third-party property management. Additionally, Mr. Alexander is a founding member and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Literacy Up Project, a non-profit dedicated to advancing childhood literacy in underserved communities. 

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Board Member Term Through February 2023​

Joss Tillard Gates

Joss Tillard Gates is a senior policy program director at Enterprise Community Partners.

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Board Member Term Through February 2023