Our Team

Our Team

Skilled, caring professionals who understand

Four smiling Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland team members seated at a registration table at an event

Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Community First

We prioritize the needs of our youth and families, building lasting connections

Excellence

We pursue the highest standards in everything we do for our community

Compassion

We lead with empathy, understanding, and genuine care for every individual

Club Services

Visionary leaders dedicated to empowering Oakland's youth through innovation, compassion, and excellence.

John Mascali

President & CEO

John Mascali's career has seamlessly traversed both the for-profit and nonprofit realms. In 2006, he ventured into entrepreneurship, eventually becoming COO and President of one of the largest Burger King franchise organizations encompassing 150 restaurants across ten states.

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Dawn Duplessis

Senior Vice President, Administrative Services

Daeveon Emery

Community Engagement Manager

Former Club Kid

Fred Frazier

Chief Operating Officer

Fred is a BGCO alumnus with degrees from UC Berkeley and Saint Mary's College. He has a strong passion for youth development and oversees the daily operations of all Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland locations.

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Simba Ndemera

Director of Finance

Laila Dreidame

Vice President, Advancement & Development

Laila has over 17 years of nonprofit experience including humanitarian work across four countries. She has worked with organizations like Human Rights Watch and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar and Zambia.

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