Who We Are

Founder. La Tijera A.

She's a current USA Level 1 Paralympic Coach and leads PIF Foundation as the Executive Director. Her love of the game of basketball and sports was ever present since she was in middle school. This lead her to be a standout player on her high school varsity basketball team at Culver City and collegiate track and field team at the University Of Nevada, Reno. Pass It Forward is not only an organization she founded but a lifestyle she influences others to live. "May we all continue to Pass It Forward to our future leaders" -Coach L.A

Vice President. Miguel Garcia.

Embodies the core competencies and values of the PIF Foundation at all times and positively promotes the Foundation’s culture closely. Contributes to growing our nonprofit partnership network. Works with the President and the senior leadership of the PIF Foundation in creating the overall strategy and mission.

Treasurer/CFO. Dionna Garcia

Dionna, an Inglewood, California native and military veteran, proudly serves as the signing officer and custodian of records for Pass It Forward Foundation. She is responsible for maintaining accurate and sufficient documentation to meet all legal requirements, ensuring the Foundation operates effectively.

Director Of Education. Miguel G.

He leads and creates programming for PIF L.A  Education department. Miguel has been involved in the PIF program since inception. As a parent of two student-athlete he was inspired to create PIF post secondary education service for all youth. He believes in the values of sports and education as they support with discipline and teamwork. Miguel continues to positively influence PIF students and athletes promoting education beyond high school.

Regional Manager. Shawn W.

Shawn brings 20 years of managerial experience to his role as Regional Manager. He oversees community service activities, organizes events to boost staff motivation, and manages outreach efforts across Los Angeles County. Shawn is dedicated to fostering positive community engagement and ensuring the successful execution of nonprofit programs and initiatives.

Director of Track & Field. Mekhi M.

Mekhi oversees the planning and execution of track and field programs for our nonprofit. He develops training schedules, coordinates events, and ensures athlete development in both competitive and community-based settings. Mekhi works closely with coaches to maintain program quality, promote youth engagement, and drive performance outcomes for participants.

Director Of Soccer Operations. Angel Z.

Angel Z. assumes a pivotal role as the Director of Soccer, diligently overseeing the day-to-day operations of the soccer recruiting office in strict adherence to directives provided by the Head of Operations. In this capacity, he intricately plans and executes a myriad of events and training sessions tailored to enhance the sport's outreach across diverse community sectors. With a keen eye for organizational efficiency, Angel Z. strategically devises and coordinates initiatives to foster engagement and development within the sport.

Director Of Football Operations. Ramone S.

The Football Director assumes a pivotal role in the efficient management of the Football recruiting office, operating under the directives of the head of operations. Ramone is tasked with strategic planning and seamless coordination of events and training initiatives across various community sectors. A key responsibility entails the establishment of volunteer opportunities for student-athletes, fostering their support for aspiring individuals in their developmental journey toward advancing to the next echelon in the sport.

Director Of Basketball Operations. Laura R.

As Basketball Director, Laura oversees daily operations, working closely with coaching staff to ensure smooth execution of basketball programs. She coordinates community relations, develops partnerships, and creates volunteer opportunities for student-athletes, enhancing engagement with the local community.