Team & Board

Our Leadership. Our Community.

AMAAD is led by a team of passionate, mission-driven professionals and board members who reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Together, we are advancing justice, healing, and opportunity across South Los Angeles.

Board of Directors

Dr. Carl Highshaw

Founder, President

Curtis Gregory

Treasurer

Arletha Miller

Secretary

BreOnna Mathis

Member

Gerald Garth

Ex Officio

Gerald Garth

Executive Director

Mark Marbury

Director of Finance and Administration

Kiwan Cato-Fox

Deputy Director

Lanelle Laws

Director of Behavioral Health and Care Services

Chanel Lumiere

Housing Project Manager

Michael Rabb

Resident Advisor

Diamond Paulk

TGI Services Coordinator

Charlie Praphatanada

Resident Advisor

Jennifer Campos

Resident Advisor

Kris Jenkins

Resident Advisor

Lea Collins, MS, APCC

Behavioral Health Therapist / Addiction Counselor

Dierdre Barrios, MFT

Behavioral Health Therapist

Leticia St. Remy

Training Manager

Rushie Perera

Training Coordinator

Timiah Lenard

Youth Development & Diversion Manager

Unique Castenada

Peer Navigator

Robert Lara

CARE Manager

Sandra Carrillo

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Dale Hughes

Financial Administrative Assistant

Kenneth Martin

Compliance Analyst

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