Board of Directors
Father Greg "G" Boyle, S.J. - Jesuit priest and founder of “Jobs for a Future,” a non-profit corporation located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood in East Los Angeles, that has been successful in working with at-risk and high-risk, gang involved teens and young adults. Chairperson of the Board
Dr. Harold Hoyle - Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical and Organizational Psychology, from the Professional School of Psychology: San Francisco, CA (1994); Master of Science in Counseling. San Diego State University (1986); Professor of Correctional Psychology Lecture Course at Santa Clara University’s Counseling Psychology Graduate Program (1995 to Present); Program Designer of Global Café: Violence Prevention Program; Educational Consultant for Alternative Schools Department in Santa Clara, Monterey, and Contra Costa Counties http://www.drharoldhoyle.com
Katharyn Brady - East Side Heroes Secretary, Treasurer, Marketing Manager, and 2006 Volunteer of the Year; 25 years in the computer industry, currently an Application Training Manager, Project Manager and Vice President of Society of Latinos Employee Resource Group at Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Alfonso Rodriguez - Police Officer (15 years) for San Jose City Police Department (Gang Unit, Internal Affairs)
Pamela Gunning - Previous Independent Living Skills Manager, for the Bill Wilson Center, serving Foster Care youth and young adults by teaching them the necessary living skills to become independent, productive, and successful adults. Current Community Activist.
Supervisor Dave Cortese – Supervisor for the County of Santa Clara and previous Vice Mayor Dave Cortese, grew up in San Jose. His strong ancestral roots and love for this city fuel his passion for public service. Prior to joining the city council, Dave served two terms on the East Side Union High School District board of trustees. Dave was educated at Bellarmine College Prep, Santa Clara University, the University of California, Davis, and Lincoln University Law School. >In January 2007 Dave was unanimously appointed Vice Mayor for the City of San Jose.
Rev. Steve Pinkston – A successful high school teacher (Bio, Math & Religion), coach and administrator for 30 years. Currently he serves as the Community Service Director and moderator for the Afr. Am. Student Union at Bellarmine College Prep. As an associate pastor of Maranatha Christian Center in San Jose, he serves in the teaching ministry and coordinates the prison and jail outreach (Juvenile Hall, Elmwood Jail & San Quentin). He holds a B.A. in Biology from Pomona College, a M.A. in Education from Claremont Grad Univ. and a M.A. in Theology from U.S.F
I support ESH because I believe in the power of transformation. My first impression of Enrique Flores—back in 1994—was that he was a hard nose street kid with an armadillo shell who held others at a distance. Two years later, I had Enrique as a student. I found that his tough demeanor –in some respects—was a survival tool he used to negotiate his way between different communities. Having familiarity with gang life and its accompanying violence coupled with the move into an academic setting where 99+% of the students were college bound, Enrique had some conflicting nudges. I saw this young man “come to himself.” He came to realized the value and power of an education. He came to appreciated the mentors and support structures that helped him move forward. He came to embraced the idea of “paying it forward.”
I support ESH because I believe in the heart and vision of Enrique Flores. He has seen adolescents who come from challenging backgrounds who have a desire to learn. Enrique has encountered young people who are short when it comes to resources but long when it comes to drive and conviction. Enrique wants to improve the quality of life of at-risk youth by offering them mentorship, educational scholarships and leadership development skills. He strives to guide and inspire the compassionate leaders of tomorrow who will serve and impact their neighborhoods.
I support ESH because of the love and commitment of Enrique Flores. In Luke 12:48, Jesus shares “…to whom much is given, much is required…” Enrique has embraced these words and knows he has been blessed to be a blessing to others. He cannot rest nor sit on his hands when he sees young people in need. He is committed to inspiring, challenging, cajoling, supporting and impacting the lives of others for good, by any means necessary. In Enrique’s words, “Leaders Create Leaders.” These are the reasons that I support Enrique. These are the reasons I support his vision, East Side Heroes.