Board of Directors
Who They AreSpecial Needs Network benefits from an extraordinary group of individuals who dedicate their time, effort, and expertise to furthering our mission. Members on the board guide long-term planning strategies and provide organizational oversight and development, while ensuring that we are responsive to the needs of the community.
SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORK
Board of Directors

Areva Martin, Esq.
Managing Partner, Martin & Martin, LLP
Founder, President and CEO,
Special Needs Network, Inc.

Bonnie Berry LaMon, Esq.
Principal, B2L Entertainment Law Group
Vice President,
Special Needs Network, Inc.

Sonjia White, Esq.
Attorney, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
Secretary,
Special Needs Network, Inc.

Oscar Madrigal
Special Education Teacher, Green Dot Public Schools

Randall Miller, Esq.
Principal, Miller LLP

Kym Whitley
Comedian and Actress

Alicia Sutton Jones
Author, Advocate and Motivational Speaker

Rahel Mengiste-Cook
Assistant Vice President, U.S. Bank

Anshu Batra MD, F.A.A.P.
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician, Our Special Kids Pediatric Care

Tenise Taylor, M.ED.
Author and Consultant
Advisory Board
Adam Bruno
George C. Fatheree, III
Dr. B.J. Freeman
Pat Grayson-DeJong
Cheryl Gully, LCSW
Gail Lara
Sylvia M. Lopez
Rev. Vanessa Ussery
Dr. Arshya Vahabzadeh
Chidell Watkins
Parent Advisory Council Co-Chairs
Meshell Baylor
Evelin Palomar