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About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro provides a life-changing club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors. All of our members are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, how to demonstrate good character/citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle.

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Our Mission

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 

Our History

Our Leadership Team

Kim Pace

Chief Executive Officer

Akin Joseph

Chief Operating Officer

Priscilla Chen-Ok

Chief Financial Officer

Marshall Lott

Chief Programs Officer

Jordan Montanino

Director of Development

Atziry Gutierrez

Director of Marketing & Communications

Diana Medina

Managing Director of Programs

Paul Rodriguez

Director of Club Safety & Operations

Tina Rittal

Controller

Our Board Members

Andrew Wadhams

Board Member
Principal, Wadhams Group

Craig Bettencourt

Board Member
Finance Consultant

Dev Mahadevan

Board Member
Retired CFO, Eden Hospital

Dr. Jamal Cooks

Board Member
President, Chabot College

Jacqui Watson Diaz

Board First Vice President
Public Service & Nonprofit Administrator

Kristen Jones

Board Member
Finance Director, Netflix

Pat Sangiacomo

Board Treasurer
Retired CPA

Pete Ballew

Board President
Retired Police Executive

Shane Wakerling

Past Board President
Owner, General Roofing

Our Facilities

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro offers a wide range of indoor and outdoors spaces that are ideal for events, meetings, and team building activities.

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Our History

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September, 1945
Jerry Lyons, a youth-minded citizen and Father Manuel Alvernaz organized a group of boys into an informal recreational organization. By January 1946, the Club was organized into a Boys’ Club with a membership of 25 boys that increased to 200
September, 1945
Boys and Girls Club San Leandro historical image of students.
July 8, 1947
Articles of Incorporation were filed in the office of California Secretary of State on July 8, 1947.
July 8, 1947
1960
A new building was opened in 1960.
1960
September 23, 1961
A modern Olympic-size swimming pool was constructed and dedicated on September 23, 1961.
September 23, 1961
Boys and Girls Club San Leandro students and staff on basketball court.
November 22, 1966
The Boys’ Club entered into a lease with the City of San Leandro for property located at 401 Marina Blvd to construct November 22, 1966.
November 22, 1966
Three Boys and Girls Club San Leandro students hugging and smiling.
1991
The Boys Club becomes coed, changing its name to the Boys & Girls Club.
1991
1997
Hillside School unit opens.
1997
Man and young boy hugging on stage at Boys and Girls Club San Leandro ceremony.
2007 and 2008
The Boys & Girls Club partners with San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts to ASES and become the primary provider for after-school programs.
2007 and 2008
Construction of Boys and Girls Club San Leandro Clubhouse.
2019
Club completes a $10.5+ million Capital Campaign.
2019
Boys and Girls Club of San Leandro Clubhouse
2021
Club reopens its building as a Teen Center and Community Hub.
2021

Our Impact

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90% of youth who come the club graduate from high school and go on to achieve academic success

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90% of Club Members said they could go to a Boys & Girls Club staff member for help in a crisis situation

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We have one Teen Center and 24 school-based Club sites in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, South Hayward and Union City. 

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