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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. 25