Our Team
Skilled, caring professionals who understand
Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Community First
We prioritize the needs of our youth and families, building lasting connections
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in everything we do for our community
Compassion
We lead with empathy, understanding, and genuine care for every individual
Club Services
Visionary leaders dedicated to empowering Oakland's youth through innovation, compassion, and excellence.
John Mascali
President & CEO
John Mascali's career has seamlessly traversed both the for-profit and nonprofit realms. In 2006, he ventured into entrepreneurship, eventually becoming COO and President of one of the largest Burger King franchise organizations encompassing 150 restaurants across ten states.
Dawn Duplessis
Senior Vice President, Administrative Services
Daeveon Emery
Community Engagement Manager
Fred Frazier
Chief Operating Officer
Fred is a BGCO alumnus with degrees from UC Berkeley and Saint Mary's College. He has a strong passion for youth development and oversees the daily operations of all Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland locations.
Simba Ndemera
Director of Finance
Laila Dreidame
Vice President, Advancement & Development
Laila has over 17 years of nonprofit experience including humanitarian work across four countries. She has worked with organizations like Human Rights Watch and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar and Zambia.
Magen Clay
Vice President, Club Operations
Marya Draw
Grant Writer & Coordinator
Hayley Yoon
Public Relations Intern
Anna Marie Whalen Branch
Louis Otis
Branch Director
Agpalo Alvarez-Maquinta
Dance Director
Daron McDonnaugh
Education Director
Caroline Ford
Art Director
Kateryne Narvaez-Cruz
Front Desk Clerk
Raina Hodge Royal
Social Recreation Director
Shanise King
Social Recreation Director
Shelley Mitchell
Teen Director
Justin Dickinson-Williams
Music Studio Director
Maschil Edwards
Technology & Wellness Aide
Theresa Thompson
Creative Writing Specialist
Leonard J. Meltzer Branch
Rodney Cook
Branch Director
Bre King
Education Director
Gericka Frison
Front Desk Clerk
Kailani Clark
Art Director
Lawrence Otis
Athletic Director
Agpalo Alvarez-Maquinta
Dance Director
Theresa Thompson
Creative Writing Specialist
Ossian E. Carr Branch
Leiani Celestan
Branch Director
Darnell McCulloch
Athletic Director
Dominic Rew
Tech Program Aide
Kiera Walker
Art Director
Liz Hernandez Dominguez
Front Desk Clerk
Melody Washington
Education Director
Myles Gilder
Social Recreation Director
Savannah Aguirre
Program Aide
Agpalo Alvarez-Maquinta
Dance Director
Theresa Thompson
Creative Writing Specialist
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