Staff 2.0 Archives - Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles

Conway Collis

Conway Collis has served as President & CEO of the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles since 2023. He has led the development of the Fund’s We Are LA homelessness prevention program, which has already provided prevention services to more than 40,000 Angelenos at immediate risk of eviction and helped 23,000 individuals and families avoid eviction and become housing stable. The Mayor’s Fund is also providing casework and employment and housing navigation for all foster youth in LA County leaving foster care at 21. Before joining the Mayor’s Fund, Collis served as the founding President/CEO of GRACE/End Child Poverty CA, [...]

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Anthony Foster

Anthony Foster is the Vice President, Programs & Policy at the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles. He comes to the Fund after serving at two of Los Angeles leading non-profit organizations. He was most recently Director of Major Gifts at the Community Coalition in South Los Angeles, where he helped lead special projects, event curation and a diversified major gifts program. Anthony previously worked on a boys and men of color initiative at the Liberty Hill Foundation. A native Angeleno, Anthony holds a Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s in Sociology from [...]

adminlafund2023-08-24T11:27:03-07:00April 3, 2023|

Zoe Melczer

Zoe Melczer is the Vice President of Development at the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles.

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Gloria De Leon

Gloria is Director of Communications at the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles. An Emmy Award-winning and Edward R. Murrow recipient, Gloria has over two decades of experience crafting compelling, story-driven content. As a storyteller and journalist, Gloria helped drive meaningful conversations around some of the most important issues facing our communities today — from social and environmental challenges to economic issues. Most recently at CNN, Gloria was key in helping produce nationally televised town hall events and serving as a liaison between CNN and presidential campaigns during the 2016, 2020, and 2024 election cycles. She was instrumental in helping produce everything [...]

adminlafund2025-06-10T09:57:13-07:00June 10, 2025|

Jacqueline Horten

As a seasoned Executive Assistant with extensive experience, Jaqueline brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to effectively support and enhance the productivity of executives and teams. Her career journey has been marked by a dedication to streamlining operations, managing complex schedules, and ensuring seamless communication within fast-paced environments. Jaqueline holds a strong educational foundation, having attended Antelope Valley College, which has provided her with a well-rounded understanding of various aspects of business and administration. Throughout her career, Jaqueline has honed her ability to coordinate and execute tasks with precision, making her adept at managing intricate production schedules, coordinating [...]

adminlafund2023-10-19T11:50:00-07:00September 15, 2023|

Monica Tafoya

Monica Tafoya is the Development & Operations Coordinator at the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles. She brings over five years of experience in nonprofit program management, event coordination, and administrative support. Dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and achieving team goals, she has a proven track record of leading initiatives that support community development and enhance organizational impact. Before joining the Mayor’s Fund, Monica led programs at the i.am Angel Foundation, the nonprofit founded by will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas. She managed cross-functional teams, coordinated communications, and drove key initiatives that supported the foundation's mission. She also holds a [...]

adminlafund2025-06-10T09:59:57-07:00December 16, 2024|