Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provide the leadership, commitment, support, advocacy and passion to help ensure the fulfillment of KIPP SoCal’s mission and goals.
Luis Rodriguez, Chair
Attorney, Office of Los Angeles County Public Defender
2016-2025, 3rd Term
Heather Lord, Vice Chair
Global Head of Strategy & Innovation/SVP Environmental Social & Governance Investing, Capital Group
2018-2027, 3rd Term
Randy Bishop, Secretary
President, ContractSafe LLC
2012-2027, 5th Term
Naeem Arastu
Managing Director & COO, Skyview Capital
2022-2025, 1st Term
Jon Berg
Executive Movie Producer, Stampede Ventures
2019-2025, 2nd Term
Carlos Bermudez
Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
2018-2027, 3rd Term
Mel Carlisle
Managing Director, Oaktree Capital Management
2017-2026, 3rd Term
Phil Feder
Global Real Estate Partner, Paul Hastings
2018-2027, 3rd Term
Julie Miller
Partner, Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP
2015-2027, 4th Term
KIPP taught me that no matter my background, I can achieve anything I put my mind to by working hard, being nice and staying humble.
Stephanie Medina, KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Alumna