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
Dianne Hatcher
Bookkeeper
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 Girls & Boys Clubs of Oakland locations.
Ida Hatchue
Chief of Staff
Ida Hatchue partners with the CEO to advance strategic initiatives. Previously Director of Strategy at NewUni and CEO/Co-founder of KARL. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSBA from UNC Chapel Hill.
Kaleia Youngblood
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
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
Patty Loza-Marquez
Membership Secretary
Sasha Pasupathy
Development Manager
Anna Marie Whalen Branch
Diana Cristales
Branch Director
Donte Gohleston
Athletic Director
Kateryne Narvaez-Cruz
Front Desk Clerk
Louis Otis
Education Director
Shelley Mitchell
Teen Director
Leonard J. Meltzer Branch
Rodney Cook
Branch Director
Bre King
Social Recreation Director
Gericka Frison
Education Director
Joe Moore
Staff
Lawrence Otis
Athletic Director
Ossian E. Carr Branch
Kristy Lively
Branch Director
Alexandra Omogbadegun
Education Director
Darnell McCulloch
Athletic Director
Dominic Rew
Tech Program Aide
Kiera Walker
Art Director
Liz Hernandez Dominguez
Front Desk Clerk
Myles Gilder
Social Recreation Director
Join Our Team
Be part of something meaningful.
Make a lasting impact on Oakland's youth.