Our Board
Jaime Zavala
Board Chair
As Executive Director of Venice Arts, Jaime Zavala leads a talented and diverse team of staff, artists, and educators, all dedicated to transforming young lives through the power of filmmaking, photography, and storytelling. With more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Jaime has honed his expertise in policy advocacy, fundraising, strategic planning, and community engagement, becoming a respected leader in the field.
Jaime’s deep commitment to helping others is rooted in his own family’s journey as immigrants from Mexico, overcoming numerous barriers and challenges. This personal history has inspired a career dedicated to serving vulnerable populations—foster children, low-income families, and first-generation college students—empowering them to realize their full potential.
With a track record of managing nonprofit organizations with budgets ranging from $1 to $8 million, Jaime has built strong partnerships across government, private companies, donors, and the public sector. His previous roles as Executive Director at both artworxLA and Olive Crest equipped him with a deep understanding of the unique needs of system-impacted youth. He is grateful to add his experience and knowledge to the amazing work of Seen&Heard.
Amy Carbo
Secretary
Amy is an editor and small business owner whose clients include Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Random House, and Tyndale House Publishers. She is a mother of three and a wife, and also a perpetual volunteer and former foster parent. Amy was a CASA in Los Angeles for over five years, where she advocated for the educational rights, health, and well-being of teens in the foster system. She has seen firsthand the overwhelming need for well-equipped foster parents and other supportive adults in the system, and for creative strategies to engage and encourage the kids affected by it. Her favorite part of being on the Seen&Heard board is cohort graduation day, when she gets to witness and celebrate the resilience and triumph of our students.
Blossom Lefcourt
Blossom Lefcourt serves as Global Head of Business Affairs for Universal Studio Group, overseeing negotiations and deal-making for Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Universal International Studios. She previously served as EVP of Global Business and Legal Affairs at eOne, where she led business affairs across development, production, and distribution for major projects including Yellowjackets and A Gentleman in Moscow, and negotiated overall and first-look deals with creatives such as Mark Gordon, Alexi Hawley, and Beau Willimon. Prior to eOne, she was EVP and Deputy General Counsel at ViacomCBS, overseeing business and legal affairs for Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount Network, and Smithsonian Channel, and managing key deals with Trevor Noah, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, Darren Star, and Taylor Sheridan. Blossom began her career at Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. A graduate of Bard College and Cardozo School of Law, she volunteers with the Cardozo Filmmakers Legal Clinic and serves on the DEI Oversight Committee at La Cañada Unified School District. She is based in Los Angeles.
Anthony Conley
Board, Senior VP of External Affairs at Brotherhood Crusade & WorkAnt (Managing Director)
With a deep background in child welfare, much of my work has focused on supporting young people experiencing homelessness. While at my previous position at Covenant House California, I led the Supportive Services team overseeing programs that provide employment, education, outreach, and housing navigation. WorkAnt, the consulting company I manage, is dedicated to helping organizations enhance customer service and build stronger, service-driven solutions. In addition, serving on the Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council provided opportunities to advocate for youth and implement community-driven initiatives.
Jenn Haskew
Treasurer
Trading the Texas heat for the sunny shores of California, Jenn currently lives in Los Angeles with her two sons. For over a decade, she has been a resource parent to system impacted kids, championing family reunification and support. She is committed to ensuring everyone has access to the resources they deserve. Professionally, Jenn serves as the Executive Assistant to the CEO of a high-end residential electrical company, where she plays a crucial role in streamlining operations and supporting strategic initiatives. For fun, you can find her enjoying iced coffee, stopping by hot yoga or enjoying a bike ride with her family.
J.T. Chestnut
J.T. Chestnut is an Outreach and Retention Specialist for the Guardian Scholars Program at Cal State LA, where he supports current and former foster youth in their pursuit of higher education. A dedicated mentor and advocate, J.T. takes an authentic and creative approach to student engagement, connecting them with vital resources to help them thrive. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Cal State LA in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration. His journey in higher education began at West Los Angeles College before transferring to Cal State LA, where he served as an Orientation Leader and Peer Mentor before stepping into his current role. Beyond his professional work, J.T. is an avid marathon runner, traveler, and community builder. Passionate about student success and well-being, he is committed to empowering young people to achieve their academic and personal goals.
Patrick Reid Lee
A Southern California native, Patrick attended UCLA as a Communications major, and now resides in the city of Orange, working as a Realtor. In 2018, after attending a 4-week class series at his church and learning about the astonishing number of foster youth in Los Angeles, a desire was kindled in him to find ways to serve the marginalized youth in his community. He began serving in summer camps and mentorship programs for foster youth through the organization For The Children. Patrick looks forward to offering his experience in real estate, music, and mentorship to support this year’s cohort and telling others about the incredible work being done at Seen & Heard.
James R Campbell
James R. Campbell has served as Executive Director and Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management for over 15 years, providing wealth management solutions and guiding clients through strategic financial planning. His distinguished career in the financial sector includes his role as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, as well as Lehman Brothers, where he spent 16 years as Senior Vice President of Operations.
His passion for empowering youth led him to serve as Vice President of the Franklin Township Board of Education in New Jersey from 2003 to 2009, and he currently sits on the board of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC).
James is a dedicated advocate for system-impacted youth—working diligently on strategic solutions to improve youth outcomes. A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, James utilizes his professional and volunteer endeavors to make a lasting impact in finance, education, and healthcare.