ABOUT LAPD DEVONSHIRE PALS
Mission Statement
LAPD Devonshire PALS builds character and enriches the lives of children and teens by offering year round activities that foster trust and understanding between young people, the LAPD and the community.
History
Organized in 1973, LAPD Devonshire PALS is dedicated to developing character in youth, reducing juvenile crime and creating safer communities. We do this by providing after-school enrichment programs for low-income, at-risk children and teens that build strong, positive relationships between youth and law enforcement officers. Due to the tremendous need for youth programs in the southern section of Northridge, and with a community determined to help, LAPD Devonshire PALS built a youth center in this underserved neighborhood. We celebrated the center’s grand opening in October 2009.
Board of Directors
Devonshire PALS is extremely proud of the countless individuals who support our organization. PALS has up to a 25 member board of directors who selflessly donate hundreds of hours to lead our committees and manage our nonprofit organization supporting Devonshire PALS with their time, talent and treasure.
Board Member | Description |
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Board President Laine Caspi | Paratus Insurance |
Vice President Mark Fishlowitz | Financial Advisors Edward Jones |
Secretary Bree Breckenridge | Waste Management Government and Community Relations |
Treasurer Ken Sampson | Coldwell Banker/ Quality Properties |
Historian Dick Ashnault | Ashnault Specialties, High Tech signs and Banners |
Immediate Past President Thomas Christopher | Christorpher Law Group |
Parliamentarian, Circle of Heroes Chair Steve Pazmany | Bulldog Liquidators |
Parliamentarian, Circle of Heroes Chair Maxine Simon | Temple Ramat Zion |
Sally Barnes | Retired LAPD, Travel Agent |
Victoria (Vickie) Bourdas Martinez | Community Leader |
Mike Lehron | Centene Corporation |
Matt Hernandez | Public Safety Deputy Council District 12 |
Mindy Park | LAUSD |
Lorraine New | Parthenia Properties |
Steve Slutzah | Stone and Tile Consulting Inc. |
Rana Ghadban | Hollywood Chamber of Commerce |
Serenity Tomlinson | Thryv |
Millie Jones | Retired Government Affairs |
LAPD Captain III Kathleen Burns | Ex-officio |
LAPD Devonshire PALS Youth Center Staff
Edgar Sedano, Executive Director Devonshire Youth Center
Teresa Velazquez, Youth Center Coordinator
Andrew Ortiz, Youth Center Assistant Coordinator
OUR TEAM
The Youth Center has a team of dedicated lead volunteers. The support they provide to the children in our program is invaluable and we appreciate their contributions.
Art Instructor – Ingrid Hudshon
Folklorico Dance Instructor – Maria Salinas
Tae Kwon Do Instructor – Luis Reyes
Dance Instructor- Monica Mc Swain