Our Team

Committed Individuals Driving Impact and Change

Joe Mendoza

Position: Board President
Email Address: joe@lacparksfoundation.org

Mia Lehrer

Position: Board Member
Appointing Authority: Founder & President Studio – MLA

David Ford

Position: Board Member
Appointing Authority: Southern California Edison

Andy Rooke

Position: Board Member
Appointing Authority: Former COO & CEO, Hallmark Media

Jonathan Kagan

Position: Board Member
Appointing Authority: Partner, Irell & Manella LLP

Norma García-Gonzalez

Position: Ex-Officio Board Member
Appointing Authority: Director, Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation

Ernesto Martinez

Position: Board Member
Appointing Authority: Capital Group

Rebecca Friedman

Position: Board Member
Appointing Authority: Koru Strategies

Ginger Chan

Position: Board Member
Appointing Authority: KTLA/KIIS FM

M. Teresa Villegas

Position: Executive Director
Appointing Authority: LA County Parks Foundation

Teresa Villegas is a high-performing professional with over 25 years of experience leading mid- to large-scale legislative agendas focused on…