Board of Directors

Ursula Worsham M.S. and Ed.D
Board Secretary
Ursula Worsham is currently the Admissions Director at the University of Irvine’s Medical School. In her previous role, Mrs. Worsham served as Assistant Director of Admissions at the USC Rossier School of Education. Ursula has worked in admissions for both undergraduate and graduate students since 1998 and has expertise in college and professional school admissions, assessment, career services and international student admissions.
contact information: uworsham@hs.uci.edu
Board Secretary Term Through January 2025

Bryan Gonzalez - AVP Relations Manager City National Bank
Bio to be posted
Board Member Term Through October 2024

Marina Samson, JD, MBA
Treasurer
Marina Samson is a practicing attorney at Los Angeles office of Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs and her legal practice includes a wide range of state and federal court matters, with emphasis on and labor and employment, civil rights, business litigation, and white-collar crime. Marina is passionate about justice and advocacy.
contact information: marina.samson02@gmail.com
Board Member Term Through February 2025

Yusef Alexander
Yusef Alexander serves as VP & Chief Business Development Officer supporting the company's asset expansion and philanthropic growth efforts. This involves all new business aspects including sourcing deals, and third-party property management. Additionally, Mr. Alexander is a founding member and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Literacy Up Project, a non-profit dedicated to advancing childhood literacy in underserved communities.
contact information: mr.yusefalexander@gmail.com
Board Member Term Through February 2025

Joss Tillard Gates
Joss Tillard Gates is a director at Clark Construction.
Interim Board President
contact information: joss.tillard-gates@clarkconstruction.com
Board Member Term Through February 2025

Lataysia Starks

Dr. Reginald Austin