The Leadership Staff
Executive
Juan C. Torres, M.P.A. Executive Director, CEO and Chief Learning Officer
Juan Carlos Torres, MPA, has been working with the Gang Alternatives Program (GAP) since 2002.
Administration, Operations & Finance
SueAnn D. Ballat, M.P.A. Director of Administration
SueAnn has been with the organization since 2005, and has been fortunate to be able to grow in different capacities within the organization during its own development.
Lee Harmon Operations Coordinator
Lee began his work career with the organization in 2004 as a Bookkeeper and has multiple job descriptions.
Jennifer Galindo Accountant
Jennifer's main roles are handling the daily bookkeeping and accounting needs of the organization, as well as managing the finances.
Public and Governmental Affairs
Dimmery Davis Public and Governmental Affairs Deputy
Dimmery Davis was introduced to GAP in 2004, when he was approached by our present Executive Director Juan Torres and past employee Damon Sanders.
Community Clean Up
Humberto Bautista Assistant Director of Community Clean Up
Mr. Bautista wanted to join the team when he saw the GAP graffiti abatement department remove graffiti in his community.
Mario Gomez Clean and Safe Streets Program Manager
Mr. Gomez manages an efficient team of 7 employees out in the field, 7 days a week. Clean and Safe Streets is a city wide effort to clean LA City neighborhoods.
Victor Medina Community Clean Up Manager
For over thirteen years, Victor Medina has contributed to the Gang Alternatives Program (GAP) vision, “To prevent young people from joining gangs.”
Learning Office
Jessica Martinez, Ed.D. Director of Gang Prevention
Jessica has worked at GAP for nearly 15 years, and started as a Gangfree Life Advisor providing students with a classroom based gang prevention education.
Cherie D. Ellis STEP UP! After School Program Manager
Cherie Ellis is the STEP UP! After School Program Manager for Gang Alternatives Program (GAP). She currently manages three elementary school sites and more than 25 staff members.
Gangfree.org is supported by more than 80 talented employees who are committed to helping young people and their families live a Gangfree life.