The Professional Staff Team

The professional team provides leadership and support to services and operations programs within the facility and across campus. Our talented team is passionate about delivering exceptional service to our community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and guests. We are here to serve you. Feel free to call us or email us at the contact information listed below.

Victor Gonzalez (He/Him/His) Marketing & Communications Specialist 310.243.2498 | Individualization, Analytical, Adaptability, Learner, Relator

Jose Martinez Gutierrez (He/Him/His) Building Maintenance Assistant 310.243.2171 |

Mario Ibarra (He/Him/His) Guest Services Manager 310.243.2687 |

Alejandro Herrera, MPA (He/Him/His) Reservations Coordinator 310.243.2342 |

Damesha McKnight (She/Her/Hers) Facility Services Manager 310.243.2375 | Achiever, Activator, Competition, Adaptability, Woo

Khoi Pham (He/Him/His) Business Operations Manager 310.243.3912 |

Natalie Tapia, MBA (She/Her/Hers) Human Resources Generalist & Executive Assistant 310.243.2226 |

Chilmann Chaudhary (She/Her/Hers) IT Support Technician 310.243.3854 |


Leadership Team

Jaime Leal (He/Him/His) Interim Executive Director 310.243.3854 | Context, Harmony, Relator, Developer, Communication "Administering financial resources to
ensure thriving communities."

Melissa Bancroft (She/Her/Queen) Temporary Associate Director 310.243.3854 | Adaptability, Ideation, Deliberative, Input "Co-creating transformative learner & leader experiences."

John Stigar (He/Him/His) Assistant Director, Facility Operations 310.243.3854 | Achiever, Positivity, Relator, Responsibility, Restorative "Directing public facilities through expert leadership."