Where Giving Back Comes First
Board of Officers
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Raymiro Gomez-Galiano
Coming from a low-income family/background, my education was not always prioritized. I remember being placed in below-basic courses because I would always test low on my standardized tests. My mother would always tell me to read before bed but that would not be enough to help lessen my stutter or improve my grammar. It was not until I reached out to my school’s library for support in academics. Through remedial classes and tutoring opportunities, I was able to grow academically to where I became Valedictorian both in Junior High and High School. I now attend a top-tier university, the University of Southern California. Through my studies in NGOs and Social Change, I have been able to have a minor in Social Work and Juvenile Justice and Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism. These subjects have allowed me to create a youth-led nonprofit called NewColorsProject with the purpose to learn the need in my community and execute projects in support. I am also the Vice-Chair for the City of Palmdale's Human Rights Advisory Committee and a youth board member for the Palmdale Sheriff's Community Advisory Committee.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Jasmine Warren
My name is Jasmine Warren, and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I am currently a freshman biology major with a chemistry and Spanish double minor at Howard University. I have always had a desire to help underserved communities around the country. As the Vice Chair of NewColorsProject, I am excited to introduce projects that help a wide variety of people of all ages. I know that together we can all make changes bigger than ourselves and embody our desires for a better world.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Gerdim Gomez
I am Gerdim Gomez. I am a second year at the University of California- Irvine where I am majoring in Criminology, Law and Society with a minor in Psychological Science. I always had a passion for helping my society through community service or just being someone anyone can talk to. Joining NewColors gave me an opportunity to continue giving back and helping those who don’t have the advantage as others. Being part of a Project that is dedicated into helping those in need; no matter their racial status and background, is what this world needs. I am Proud to be part of this team.
Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Harmony Whiting
Hi, my name is Harmony Whiting. I have lived the entirety of my life in California specifically the Antelope Valley. I am currently a Biological Sciences major for transfer at Antelope Valley College (graduating Spring 2021). I am excited to be part of the NewColors board of directors and see real change happen in my community and others. As the secretary, I am proud to keep a record and documentation regarding all the executive board meetings and other involvements. If there are any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.
Board of Directors
Facilitation and Consultation: Lauren Whiting
Facilitation and Consultation: Lauren Whiting
Facilitation and Consultation: Lauren Whiting
Hi, I'm Lauren Whiting. I was born in the Antelope Valley of California and grew up there for the majority of my life. I graduated California State University, Bakersfield with a B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in Human Services. I have plans to go to graduate school for Sociology as well, though, I'm currently pursuing an A.A. in
Hi, I'm Lauren Whiting. I was born in the Antelope Valley of California and grew up there for the majority of my life. I graduated California State University, Bakersfield with a B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in Human Services. I have plans to go to graduate school for Sociology as well, though, I'm currently pursuing an A.A. in Deaf Studies: American Sign Language. I'm happy to be a NewColors director as the organization is filled with young adults that recognize the needs of their communities best, and are coming up with creative and effective ways to serve said communities. As director of Facilitation and Consultation, I take my responsibility seriously to ensure all voices are brought to the table and respected, all concerns are thoroughly investigated, and that the programs and policies we offer promote safe spaces to grow in.
Professional Development: Julia Seay
Facilitation and Consultation: Lauren Whiting
Facilitation and Consultation: Lauren Whiting
I'm Julia Seay. I was born in Miami, Florida but I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia for a few years so I claim both. I'm a First year attending Washington and Lee University, and I'm looking to major in environmental studies. I'm proud to be a member of New Colors board of directors, because the organization is finding new, innovative ways
I'm Julia Seay. I was born in Miami, Florida but I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia for a few years so I claim both. I'm a First year attending Washington and Lee University, and I'm looking to major in environmental studies. I'm proud to be a member of New Colors board of directors, because the organization is finding new, innovative ways to give back to our communities. As the director of Professional Development, I get the chance to help my community by educating youth on topics that are often overlooked in the classroom, and I’m more happy to do so!
Member Services: Luis Tadeo Carrillo Reyes
Facilitation and Consultation: Lauren Whiting
Member Services: Luis Tadeo Carrillo Reyes
Hello, I am Luis Tadeo Carrillo Reyes, but you can call me Tadeo. I am from Hidalgo, Mexico but have lived in the U.S.A. for thirteen years. I can fluently speak four languages and my goal is to speak seven! I joined NewColorsProject to fulfill my desire to help the greatest number of people. Little did I know that helping more people wou
Hello, I am Luis Tadeo Carrillo Reyes, but you can call me Tadeo. I am from Hidalgo, Mexico but have lived in the U.S.A. for thirteen years. I can fluently speak four languages and my goal is to speak seven! I joined NewColorsProject to fulfill my desire to help the greatest number of people. Little did I know that helping more people would only fuel my desire and broaden my horizons, so I thank NewColors for giving me the opportunity to fulfill a desire— and maybe even achieve a dream.
Executive Director
Antelope Valley - Sebastian King
Born in chaos, living in chaos, striving in chaos. Growing up, my childhood was not most similar to many, yet similar to the common in many ways. Moving residences and schooling for my early years and having a non-rooted family, I grew to have unfamiliarity and the need to constantly change and re-adapt be prevalent friends of mine. I continued this style and pushed it into myself as a way to constantly challenge myself, and added with my unending thirst for knowledge. I became the busy boy that was suited to learning the behind-the-scenes of our world. With high involvement with academics such as holding officer and member positions across junior and high school, I carried the style past graduation and into my community, where being on the lower socioeconomic side, I have lived with the real world and real people, understanding we are only as strong as our people. Currently enrolled at the University of California, Santa Cruz as a Computer Science major, and to double major in business administration and engineering, I move with the love of developing myself, encouraging others, and our community.
Project Managers
Aprende Inglés: Jimena Rascón
Aprende Inglés: Jimena Rascón
Aprende Inglés: Jimena Rascón
Hello, my name is Jimena Rascon! I was born and raised in beautiful sunny Phoenix, Arizona. I first began my journey with NewColorsProject as an English tutor for Aprende Inglés. I joined because I wanted to help immigrants, like my parents, in the journey to feeling more comfortable in the country they call home. Whether that ranges fro
Hello, my name is Jimena Rascon! I was born and raised in beautiful sunny Phoenix, Arizona. I first began my journey with NewColorsProject as an English tutor for Aprende Inglés. I joined because I wanted to help immigrants, like my parents, in the journey to feeling more comfortable in the country they call home. Whether that ranges from learning a new word to a new phrase to finally no longer needing to rely on subtitles when watching a movie, I hope that now as project manager of Aprende Inglés I can be part of that journey for not just one person but for many.
Aprende Inglés: David Ishimwe
Aprende Inglés: Jimena Rascón
Aprende Inglés: Jimena Rascón
Hello, My name is David Ishimwe! I was born in Kibuye, Rwanda in a refugee camp as a child of Congolese nationality. Most of my life has been about adapting to new environments and although the hardships were overwhelming, I found that with the right community anyone can succeed. My family and I immigrated to the United States in the wint
Hello, My name is David Ishimwe! I was born in Kibuye, Rwanda in a refugee camp as a child of Congolese nationality. Most of my life has been about adapting to new environments and although the hardships were overwhelming, I found that with the right community anyone can succeed. My family and I immigrated to the United States in the winter of 2011 when I was 8 years old. Having faced the many challenges that come with integrating in a new culture and society, it has become increasingly clear that almost all those issues came down to the lack of familiarity with the local language.
School, work, and everyday life all become stressful tasks when one is faced with such a barrier. I currently speak 3 languages fluently (Kinyarwanda, Kirundi and English) and have studied Spanish for all 4 years in high school. I joined Aprende Ingles because I related so heavily with the recipients of such a service. It is one that my family and I would've been lucky to have. More than that, I have a deep respect and admiration for this organization and for the strides they continue to take to ensure that many families such as mine can overcome this linguistic barrier and succeed in all aspects of their lives. Therefore, I am fully committed to the Aprende Ingles team and NewColorsProject as a whole. I feel truly honored to serve the people of my community and I cannot wait to see the many great things we can accomplish.
Break New Grounds: Samuel Reyes
Break New Grounds: Samael Beltran
Break New Grounds: Samael Beltran
My name is Samuel Reyes. I am a freshman at California State University, Fresno, majoring in business marketing. I have always cared for the environment, always making sure I put my trash where it belongs, not just dump it anywhere. We need to stop polluting our planet and start looking for ways to make a change. With Break New Grounds, w
My name is Samuel Reyes. I am a freshman at California State University, Fresno, majoring in business marketing. I have always cared for the environment, always making sure I put my trash where it belongs, not just dump it anywhere. We need to stop polluting our planet and start looking for ways to make a change. With Break New Grounds, we hope to ensure the safety of our environment and for those who use our community parks. We are the future of our community.
Break New Grounds: Samael Beltran
Break New Grounds: Samael Beltran
Break New Grounds: Samael Beltran
My name is Samael Beltran, currently, I’m a freshman attending California State University, Los Angeles with an interest in entrepreneurship, sociology, and political science. For me, Break New Grounds is a form of uniting our community, young and elderly, to promote a cleaner, greener future through the rehabilitation of our parks and ot
My name is Samael Beltran, currently, I’m a freshman attending California State University, Los Angeles with an interest in entrepreneurship, sociology, and political science. For me, Break New Grounds is a form of uniting our community, young and elderly, to promote a cleaner, greener future through the rehabilitation of our parks and other public areas. United, the resonance of our voice has the potential to reach new frontiers.
Stories: Marcha Daniels
New Hope: Giovanni Christon-Pope
New Hope: Giovanni Christon-Pope
What's up! My name is Marcha Daniels, and my hometown is Santa Monica, California. Currently, I'm a rising senior attending SOAR High School, planning to major in political science. Growing up as a low-income student of color, I recognized the educational disparities and lack of opportunities for minority youth to thrive in schools. Beca
What's up! My name is Marcha Daniels, and my hometown is Santa Monica, California. Currently, I'm a rising senior attending SOAR High School, planning to major in political science. Growing up as a low-income student of color, I recognized the educational disparities and lack of opportunities for minority youth to thrive in schools. Because of this, I've worked to address these problems through political action, social discourse, and unity. As Project Manager of Stories, I hope to help provide fellow youth the opportunity to engage in current community issues, local or global, and continue the difficult conversations needed for change. Feel free to email me with any questions, comments, and concerns. All power to the people! to continue that work to help our unhoused community get the resources to help them and our community as a whole thrive together.
New Hope: Giovanni Christon-Pope
New Hope: Giovanni Christon-Pope
New Hope: Giovanni Christon-Pope
Hey, I’m Giovanni Christon-Pope, I was born and raised in Pasadena but for the past 7 years I have called the Antelope Valley home. As an activist, commissioner, and organizer here in the AV it is important to me that people know and understand that there are resources here to help all people succeed, and as a Project Manager for New Hope
Hey, I’m Giovanni Christon-Pope, I was born and raised in Pasadena but for the past 7 years I have called the Antelope Valley home. As an activist, commissioner, and organizer here in the AV it is important to me that people know and understand that there are resources here to help all people succeed, and as a Project Manager for New Hope, I am excited to continue that work to help our unhoused community get the resources to help them and our community as a whole thrive together.