The Board

Gary was born and raised in Los Angeles and brings a wealth of experience as a former attorney and current Talent Acquisition Specialist at the University of Southern California. Gary’s past community experience includes working for the Black Law Institute in Watts, attending the Million Man March in Washington D.C. and as a former board member for Have Faith Be Strong

Founder of the White Hall Arts Academy, Tanisha Hall is a graduate of Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) with an instrumental focus on voice. Tanisha has been teaching private lessons since 2002.  Having enjoyed a 15 year career in the music industry before starting WHAA, Tanisha offers a wealth of experience and knowledge. White Hall Arts Academy (WHAA), a performing arts academy located in central Los Angeles providing conservatory level instruction in music, dance and drama. My specialties are artist development and non-profit management

Omarri Beck is a Junior at Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia, studying Sociology with a minor in Public Health. He aspires to fulfill a career in Public Health focusing on Epidemiology. Omarri has a passion to help others within the community, to address the practice of healthy habits for a healthier lifestyle. His passion is to volunteer in the community, to make it a better place for others including himself.

Mr. Steve oversees the LECS Middle School College & Career Readiness Program, and is the  Co-Director of the Middle School Student Leadership Program. In addition to those duties Mr. Steve brings a wide array of experience including the following accolades: Teacher of the Year (Los Angeles Clippers), Most Innovative Teacher of the Year (UCLA T.I.I.P.), and Volunteer of the Year (Inglewood USD, City of Inglewood & 33rd District PTA Chapter).