Board of Directors

Who They Are

Special 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.

Areva Martin, Esq.

Managing Partner, Martin & Martin, LLP

Founder, President and CEO,
Special Needs Network, Inc.

Bonnie Berry LaMon, Esq.

Bonnie Berry LaMon, Esq.

Principal, B2L Entertainment Law Group

Vice President,
Special Needs Network, Inc.

Sonjia White, Esq.

Sonjia White, Esq.

Attorney, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office

Secretary,
Special Needs Network, Inc.

Oscar Madrigal

Oscar Madrigal

Special Education Teacher, Green Dot Public Schools

Randall Miller, Esq.

Randall Miller, Esq.

Principal, Miller LLP

Kym Whitley

Kym Whitley

Comedian and Actress

Alicia Sutton Jones

Alicia Sutton Jones

Author, Advocate and Motivational Speaker

Rahel Mengiste-Cook

Rahel Mengiste-Cook

Assistant Vice President, U.S. Bank

Anshu Batra MD, F.A.A.P.

Anshu Batra MD, F.A.A.P.

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician, Our Special Kids Pediatric Care

Tenise Taylor, M.ED.

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