Shannon Mabrey Rotenberg started her career with non-profit organizations and the entertainment industry while at Creative Artists Agency, a talent and sports agency based in Los Angeles. She was a program director in their philanthropic division for six years before helping to launch the just keep livin Foundation.

Shannon’s work with non-profits extends beyond the walls of the just keep livin Foundation. She serves on the Board of Directors of Communities in Schools Los Angeles West and the Board of Angels for Baby2Baby. She is involved with Teach for America and Hollygrove, an EMQ Children & Family Services Agency.  She works with the Harold Robinson Foundation which is committed to providing impoverished children with camp retreats which are designed to strengthen confidence, independence, build character and develop leadership skills.  She is also the founding-chair of “Kidstock” an annual event which benefits One Voice’s Scholarship Program in Los Angeles. Additionally, Shannon volunteers her time overseeing The Faro Foundation– a philanthropic family foundation whose primary focus is helping children and education related causes.

Shannon grew up in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma.  Shannon currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her two sons, Luke Eli and Colt Carlisle.

As the Director of Development and Strategy for the just keep livin Foundation, Shannon leads all organizational fundraising events, business developments, donor relationships, marketing and corporate partnerships.

Shannon is a passionate and thoughtful executive with over 10 + years experience working in the entertainment industry at the cross section of the arts and philanthropy.

A native Texan, Shannon moved to LA in 2009 to pursue working in the music industry. She started her career in the music department at Creative Artists Agency in 2011 and eventually became an agent in the tour marketing division.

In 2016, after developing the Camp CAA program she joined CAA Foundation department leading employee engagement and advising clients on their philanthropic endeavors.  Prior to joining JKL, Shannon served for 5 years as the managing director of Firework Foundation, Katy Perry’s non-profit leading all programs, business development and partnerships for the organization.

Shannon deeply believes in the power of good people coming together to make the world a better place. Being a mom is her favorite hat to wear and loves great food, natural wine, exercise and the outdoors.

Jenny is the Program Director for the just keep livin Foundation. She has 17+ years’ experience teaching English, ESL and Physical Education for both private and public schools in Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Dallas where she was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2007. Her educational background includes a MA in Curriculum Development from Indiana Wesleyan and a BA in Education from Indiana University. Her passion to inspire students and teachers to achieve their maximum learning / teaching potential motivated her to become an Assistant Principal for a short period of time before joining the team at just keep livin. Having worked in the nonprofit sector since 2015, Jenny has developed a strong sense of devotion for youth development. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter Olivia camping and attending outdoor concerts.

Leon Clayborne serves as the Director of Program Strategy and Community Impact for just keep livin Foundation based in Los Angeles, CA. He is directly responsible for the implementation and execution of the national afterschool program curriculum and is well regarded by his colleagues as someone who motivates everyone to show up as their best. His energetic and empathetic leadership style has been the foundation of his career. In his current role, Leon is the liaison between high profile sponsors/donors and forty two title 1 high schools in 15 cities across the United States. Over the last 20 years, he has established a love for community service and experiential educational enrichment programming which encompasses creating and organizing events that provide first time/once in a lifetime experiences for inner city youth.

Leon is a graduate of Cal State Dominguez Hills and currently lives in the South Bay area with his wife and three beautiful daughters. In his time away from the office, he is the ultimate #girldad while also running races and DJing weddings/corporate event

Danielle is the Department Assistant at the just keep livin Foundation. With a background in education, Danielle spent four years teaching elementary school students within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Her experience extends across both general and special education, where she took the lead in facilitating small group interventions and played a crucial role in the successful launch of an after-school reading program.

A graduate with a BA in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, Danielle’s journey into education was fueled by a passion to empower students to recognize and achieve their full potential—a commitment that seamlessly aligns with the mission of the just keep livin Foundation.

A true California native, she currently resides in the heart of Los Angeles. Beyond her professional endeavors, Danielle enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and camping and loves to embrace her adventurous spirit through food and travel.

Diana Montenegro is the Senior Scholarship Administrator for the Just Keep Livin Foundation. Born and raised in the South Bay, she started her career as a high school English teacher and taught for eleven years at Animo Inglewood Charter School, while also working as a Just Keep Livin instructor for the after-school program. Her educational background consists of a BA in English and secondary education, an MA in education with a concentration in literacy and reading and holds additional credentials and added authorizations in reading and literacy.

Diana is passionate about working with youth to help create a better future and has seen firsthand the impact that the foundation has had on students in underserved communities over the last decade.

When she is not spending time with students, she enjoys being the ultimate dog mom to her daughter Chloe. She also loves to travel and spend time outdoors.

David Torres has worked in the expanded learning platform for the past 20 years with a variety of after school organizations, which include collaborations with
LAUSD, CVUSD, PSD, and with both the charter network and LACOE. David’s
experiences also range from working with K-12 grade levels in youth centers, group homes, park & recs, and the local YMCA.

David graduated from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena and with a BA in “Human Development” and attended Glendale Community College where he received his “AA” in “Child Development”.

As the Program Manager for the JKl Teams, he looks forward to the opportunity to provide leadership, support, and learn from the JKL teams, youth, community
partners, and families to continue high quality programs and experiences for the youth, staff, and the families. Aligning the JKL mission/vision to guide and deliver a gratifying journey for all.