Gerald Milfort serves as a Deputy Public Guardian for the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Guardian, where he supervises a specialized unit focused on staff training, internal audits, and providing educational presentations about public guardian services to external agencies. His diverse professional background spans the entertainment industry, including roles at TV59 Telemundo Television in Fresno, E! Entertainment Television, FOX, and Warner Bros., as well as experience in business-to-business sales and real estate. Gerald is deeply committed to giving back to youth in the community, believing in the power of education and personal development to create pathways toward fulfilling futures. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from California State University, Fresno, and a Master's degree in Telecommunication Systems Management from National University.


Thomas Dowdy, Jr. is a retired management professional with over 40 years of experience, currently serving as a Management Analyst for the City of Los Angeles while providing international disaster relief and conflict resolution training worldwide.