Leadership
Bruno Hernandez Board Chair / Executive Director
Salomon Zavala Legal/ Executive Board Member
Maggie White Founder / Executive Board Member
Serves as Board Chair and Executive Director of Slauson Corridor, providing strategic leadership shaped by decades of experience in community development, public art, gang diversion, and conflict resolution within some of Los Angeles’ most complex urban environments.
He is the longtime Executive Director of Be Creative STP Foundation a
Serves as Board Chair and Executive Director of Slauson Corridor, providing strategic leadership shaped by decades of experience in community development, public art, gang diversion, and conflict resolution within some of Los Angeles’ most complex urban environments.
He is the longtime Executive Director of Be Creative STP Foundation and Venice Art Walls, organizations recognized for building sustainable, community-led models that balance cultural expression, public safety, and collaboration with public agencies.
A publicly elected official, Bruno has served multiple terms across three Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils, bringing firsthand experience in municipal governance, community accountability, and cross-sector collaboration. His work in justice reform and violence prevention emphasizes early intervention, restorative practices, and relationship-based approaches to public safety.
Bruno is affiliated with Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business as an MBA student and with the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution as a facilitator and instructor for de-escalation and conflict resolution programming in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department. He also holds undergraduate degrees in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Administration of Justice, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
He is committed to driving the Slauson Corridor as a community-led institution rooted in lived experience, accountability, and long-term impact.
Maggie White Founder / Executive Board Member
Salomon Zavala Legal/ Executive Board Member
Maggie White Founder / Executive Board Member
Is the founder of Slauson Corridor and a seasoned construction and workforce development leader with more than 20 years of experience delivering community-centered development across Los Angeles. Her work focuses on building opportunity through local hire, workforce pathways, and compliance-driven project execution that ensures both accou
Is the founder of Slauson Corridor and a seasoned construction and workforce development leader with more than 20 years of experience delivering community-centered development across Los Angeles. Her work focuses on building opportunity through local hire, workforce pathways, and compliance-driven project execution that ensures both accountability and long-term community benefit.
As Board President of Power2Workers, Margaret leads the design and implementation of local hire and Minority- and Women-Owned Business programs, supporting developers, contractors, and public agencies in meeting workforce and compliance goals. She has held senior leadership and advisory roles with organizations contributing expertise in construction management, labor compliance, and pre-apprenticeship training.
Margaret holds a LEED AP certification and a construction management certificate from UCLA. As founder of Slauson Corridor, she brings a systems-focused approach to sustainable development, ensuring the corridor advances economic opportunity while remaining rooted in accountability, equity, and long-term community investment.
Salomon Zavala Legal/ Executive Board Member
Salomon Zavala Legal/ Executive Board Member
Salomon Zavala Legal/ Executive Board Member
Is a South Central Los Angeles native and accomplished attorney whose professional and personal experiences uniquely position him to support community-centered development along the Slauson Corridor. He is the founder and managing attorney of Zavala Law Group, where he provides strategic legal counsel across civil rights, personal injury,
Is a South Central Los Angeles native and accomplished attorney whose professional and personal experiences uniquely position him to support community-centered development along the Slauson Corridor. He is the founder and managing attorney of Zavala Law Group, where he provides strategic legal counsel across civil rights, personal injury, employment, and immigration matters, serving individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout California.
A graduate of Amherst College and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Salomon brings deep expertise in legal compliance, governance, and risk management. He currently serves as general counsel and board member for multiple nonprofit organizations, advising on organizational strategy, complex litigation, and transactional matters.
Raised off of Slauson in South Los Angeles, fluent in Spanish, Salomon combines elite legal training with firsthand understanding of the community he serves. As a board member of Slauson Corridor, he is committed to advancing programs that strengthen accountability, expand opportunity, and ensure the long-term sustainability of community-led initiatives rooted in lived experience and civic responsibility.
Aaron Pointer Outreach/ Executive Board Member
Salomon Zavala Legal/ Executive Board Member
Salomon Zavala Legal/ Executive Board Member
Professionally known as Abstract Rude, Aaron is a veteran West Coast hip-hop artist, cultural innovator, and community leader whose career spans three decades. A longtime fixture in Los Angeles’ independent and underground music scene, Aaron’s work combines artistic excellence with mentorship, cultural advocacy, and community engagement.
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Professionally known as Abstract Rude, Aaron is a veteran West Coast hip-hop artist, cultural innovator, and community leader whose career spans three decades. A longtime fixture in Los Angeles’ independent and underground music scene, Aaron’s work combines artistic excellence with mentorship, cultural advocacy, and community engagement.
As Senior Director at Slauson Corridor, he will leverage his experience, professional network, and deep understanding of Los Angeles’ performing arts landscape to recruit and curate live entertainment, talent, and production partners essential to the successful execution of our events.
From sound production and performer coordination, to overall event management, he will also play a key role in promoting and marketing the Corridor through social media and multimedia arts.
He is a lifelong residence in the Slauson neighborhood and long-standing service to LA’s urban arts community will help secure the participation of key cultural stakeholders and ensure that community-led programs remain authentic, sustainable, and impactful for those who call Slauson home.
Leadership
Francisco Ortega Executive Board Member
Frank Salazar Marketing/ Executive Board Member
Yolanda Paredes Secretary/ Executive Board Member
Is a Los Angeles public sector leader with nearly two decades of experience serving the City of Los Angeles, most recently as a Senior Project Coordinator with the Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department. He has led the development and implementation of programs that strengthen community engagement, elevate resident voices, and advance
Is a Los Angeles public sector leader with nearly two decades of experience serving the City of Los Angeles, most recently as a Senior Project Coordinator with the Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department. He has led the development and implementation of programs that strengthen community engagement, elevate resident voices, and advance institutional accountability across some of the city’s most complex neighborhoods.
Over his career, Francisco has collaborated with city leadership, neighborhood stakeholders, and community organizations to improve public safety, promote race equity, and build local capacity for sustainable civic participation. He has also guided responses to citywide civil unrest, ensuring interventions are responsible, community-informed, and effective.
Francisco is a committed stakeholder in the Slauson Corridor, with his family maintaining deep roots in South Los Angeles. He is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and brings to the board a dedication to collaboration, measurable impact, and long-term community growth.
Yolanda Paredes Secretary/ Executive Board Member
Frank Salazar Marketing/ Executive Board Member
Yolanda Paredes Secretary/ Executive Board Member
Is a Los Angeles–born public health professional with more than 20 years of experience serving communities through nursing and public service leadership. Her work combines frontline healthcare expertise with strategic planning, logistics, and administrative oversight, supporting programs that prioritize prevention, care, and long-term com
Is a Los Angeles–born public health professional with more than 20 years of experience serving communities through nursing and public service leadership. Her work combines frontline healthcare expertise with strategic planning, logistics, and administrative oversight, supporting programs that prioritize prevention, care, and long-term community well-being.
Over the past several years, Yolanda has led the coordination of large-scale community initiatives including food distributions, toy drives, holiday events, and culturally grounded public programs. Recognized for her precision, reliability, and operational leadership, she has received multiple acknowledgments from city officials for her contributions to community service and program execution.
Yolanda brings a caregiver-informed leadership approach to Slauson Corridor, emphasizing public health education, child development, and community safety. Her work reflects a commitment to building trust, supporting families, and ensuring that programs are delivered with dignity, accountability, and measurable impact.
Frank Salazar Marketing/ Executive Board Member
Frank Salazar Marketing/ Executive Board Member
Frank Salazar Marketing/ Executive Board Member
Is a pioneering Los Angeles artist, historian, and mentor whose work has shaped the evolution of urban art on the West Coast for decades. With a career spanning both public installations and private collections, his contributions have been featured in major institutions, including the Getty Collection and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Muse
Is a pioneering Los Angeles artist, historian, and mentor whose work has shaped the evolution of urban art on the West Coast for decades. With a career spanning both public installations and private collections, his contributions have been featured in major institutions, including the Getty Collection and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
Janos combines artistic innovation with a commitment to community engagement, having led city-sanctioned murals, public art projects, and educational initiatives across Los Angeles. His expertise in artistic composition, creative mentorship, and cultural documentation informs programs that balance expression, public safety, and opportunity for emerging artists.
As a board member of Slauson Corridor, Janos brings historical perspective, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of the local creative landscape. His guidance ensures the corridor’s programs are authentic, inclusive, and sustainable, while honoring the cultural legacy of South Los Angeles.
Kenneth Johnson Board of Directors
Frank Salazar Marketing/ Executive Board Member
Frank Salazar Marketing/ Executive Board Member
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, he has spent nearly three decades rooted in the Slauson community as a resident, homeowner, and engaged stakeholder. His long-standing connection to the corridor informs his leadership and makes him an integral and trusted member of the Slauson Corridor program.
He is an accomplished Informati
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, he has spent nearly three decades rooted in the Slauson community as a resident, homeowner, and engaged stakeholder. His long-standing connection to the corridor informs his leadership and makes him an integral and trusted member of the Slauson Corridor program.
He is an accomplished Information Technology professional with a proven public-sector track record. His career began at the University of Southern California and continues today with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, where he has earned multiple promotions through operational excellence, strategic problem-solving, and responsibility for complex systems and workflows.
In addition to his career accomplishments, he has remained deeply active in community life, supporting cultural programming, youth engagement, and local initiatives that strengthen neighborhood identity and pride. A dedicated husband and father, he brings integrity, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility to his work. His combination of technical expertise, public-sector experience, and authentic community connection makes him a key figure in the program’s success and in the future of the Slauson community.
Board of Directors
Mark Ward Board of Directors
Laurence Hendrickson Board of Directors
Mark Ward Board of Directors
Mark 7 is a Mid-City Los Angeles native, accomplished urban artist, and respected community leader whose work spans decades of creative and cultural leadership in Los Angeles.
Growing up in Mid-City, he has remained deeply connected to the artistic life and identity of his neighborhood, providing a perspective shaped by firsthand experienc
Mark 7 is a Mid-City Los Angeles native, accomplished urban artist, and respected community leader whose work spans decades of creative and cultural leadership in Los Angeles.
Growing up in Mid-City, he has remained deeply connected to the artistic life and identity of his neighborhood, providing a perspective shaped by firsthand experience. Over the last 30 years, he has built a legacy as both a mentor and innovator, guiding emerging artists and helping young people find constructive outlets for creative expression.
Mark’s contributions have been recognized by institutions including the Getty Research Institute and the California African American Museum, as well as through numerous exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events across Los Angeles. He continues to influence the next generation of artists while advancing public appreciation for the city’s creative history.
As an Executive Board Member of Slauson Corridor, Mark brings credibility, deep neighborhood knowledge, and a long-standing commitment to the community. He is a central figure in shaping the program’s vision and ensuring that its work reflects the culture, opportunity, and spirit of South Los Angeles.
Jose Tony Perez Board of Directors
Laurence Hendrickson Board of Directors
Mark Ward Board of Directors
Is a South Central Los Angeles native, longtime urban artist, and community mentor whose experience spans decades of creative and cultural leadership in Los Angeles.
Growing up in the Florence District, he has remained deeply connected to the artistic life and identity of his neighborhood, providing a perspective shaped by firsthand expe
Is a South Central Los Angeles native, longtime urban artist, and community mentor whose experience spans decades of creative and cultural leadership in Los Angeles.
Growing up in the Florence District, he has remained deeply connected to the artistic life and identity of his neighborhood, providing a perspective shaped by firsthand experience. Over the last 20 years, he has built a successful career in the door and lock industry, combining technical expertise with problem-solving and professional discipline.
Perez is also an inventor, holding a utility patent for a device he created to address practical community needs. A dedicated father, he prioritizes family and mentorship, sharing lessons from his life with younger generations seeking guidance and direction. As a member of Slauson Corridor’s board, Jose brings authentic insight, lived experience, and a deep personal investment in the corridor’s future, ensuring that programs are grounded in community reality, foster meaningful opportunity, and honor the history, creativity, and spirit of South Los Angeles.
Laurence Hendrickson Board of Directors
Laurence Hendrickson Board of Directors
Laurence Hendrickson Board of Directors
Is a Los Angeles–based artist, cultural practitioner, and community advocate whose work reflects decades of engagement with the city’s creative and cultural landscape. Raised in South Los Angeles, his artistic practice is rooted in lived experience and a deep understanding of how art functions as a tool for expression, connection, and co
Is a Los Angeles–based artist, cultural practitioner, and community advocate whose work reflects decades of engagement with the city’s creative and cultural landscape. Raised in South Los Angeles, his artistic practice is rooted in lived experience and a deep understanding of how art functions as a tool for expression, connection, and community identity.
In addition to his creative work, Laurence serves the community through public-facing roles that support stability and opportunity for vulnerable populations. His professional experience includes direct service and mentorship within underserved communities, where he focuses on guidance, accountability, and positive pathways forward.
As a board member of Slauson Corridor, Laurence contributes artistic insight, cultural knowledge, and a strong commitment to community-led development. His perspective helps ensure that the corridor’s programs remain authentic, inclusive, and responsive to the people who have long invested in and cared for Slauson Avenue.
Janos Varady Board of Directors
Laurence Hendrickson Board of Directors
Laurence Hendrickson Board of Directors
Is a pioneering Los Angeles artist, historian, and mentor whose work has shaped the evolution of urban art on the West Coast for decades. With a career spanning both public installations and private collections, his contributions have been featured in major institutions, including the Getty Collection and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Muse
Is a pioneering Los Angeles artist, historian, and mentor whose work has shaped the evolution of urban art on the West Coast for decades. With a career spanning both public installations and private collections, his contributions have been featured in major institutions, including the Getty Collection and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
Janos combines artistic innovation with a commitment to community engagement, having led city-sanctioned murals, public art projects, and educational initiatives across Los Angeles. His expertise in artistic composition, creative mentorship, and cultural documentation informs programs that balance expression, public safety, and opportunity for emerging artists.
As a board member of Slauson Corridor, Janos brings historical perspective, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of the local creative landscape. His guidance ensures the corridor’s programs are authentic, inclusive, and sustainable, while honoring the cultural legacy of South Los Angeles.