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Arlise Emerson Christian Londono Emily Harvey Daijon Lock
Director of Foundation Relations
How long have you worked at the
Club? Two months
What is your favorite part about
working at the Club? Interacting
with our members and generating
funding opportunities that will
positively impact their lives.
If you could have dinner with
anyone, dead or alive, who would it
be? I would have a dinner party with
my father, mother, brother, Michael
Jackson, Barack Obama, David
Foster and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Director of Education
How long have you worked at the
Club? 5 years
What is your favorite part about
working at the Club? It is almost
impossible for me to leave work
each day without learning
something new. I find richness in
the diversity of our members and
their learning styles make working
at the Club an enjoyable experience.
If you could have dinner with
anyone, dead or alive, who would
it be? Neil Degrasse Tyson. Resource Development Manager
How long have you worked at the
Club? 1½ years
What is your favorite part about
working at the Club? I love meeting
our members and seeing their
smiling faces, which never fail to
brighten my day.
If you could have dinner with
anyone, dead or alive, who would
it be? Michelle Obama. Program Coordinator – Mark Twain
Middle School
How long have you worked at the
Club? 9 years
What is your favorite part about
working at the Club? I enjoy seeing
Club members’ accomplishments
and achievements in the program.
Seeing the students go on to live
better and healthier lives is so
rewarding.
If you could have dinner with
anyone, dead or alive, who
would it be? Oscar
Duncan, to let him
know his passion
for music and
dance still lives
on through our
members today
and he is DEEPLY
missed!
Jay Valladares
Delores Jones
Membership Specialist
How long have you worked at the
Club? 23 years
What is your favorite part about
working at the Club? Being around
all of the kids.
If you could have dinner with
anyone, dead or alive, who would
it be? My Father.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice
Social Recreation Coordinator
How long have you worked at the
Club? Over 2 years
What is your favorite part about
working at the Club? The members
are always in a good mood.
Regardless of how you’re feeling
on any particular day, the kids are
coming in with tons of energy.
If you could have dinner with anyone,
dead or alive, who would it be?
Larry David.
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