Our Board

Anthony Conley

Anthony Conley

Board Chair

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.

Jay Worth is an Emmy Award–winning visual effects supervisor and producer with a career spanning over two decades in film and television. Before moving into visual effects, Jay began his creative life in theater, where he spent his formative years acting, producing and working on stage productions. Those early experiences shaped his belief in storytelling as a tool for connection and empowerment. Jay is also a former foster parent and the proud parent of three children. His experience fostering, alongside parenting, has deeply influenced his desire to advocate for kids who need stability, encouragement, and opportunity. He is especially passionate about helping young people feel valued and empowered, and is excited to partner with Seen and Heard to provide a safe and inclusive space where kids can grow while learning to express themselves. Outside of work and family life, Jay has a deep love for the ocean and is an avid surfer. Whether surfing, exploring nature, or simply being outside with his family, Jay believes that connection—to people, to purpose, and to nature—is at the heart of a healthy life.

Jay Worth

Jay Worth is an Emmy Award–winning visual effects supervisor and producer with a career spanning over two decades in film and television. Before moving into visual effects, Jay began his creative life in theater, where he spent his formative years acting, producing and working on stage productions. Those early experiences shaped his belief in storytelling as a tool for connection and empowerment.

Jay is also a former foster parent and the proud parent of three children. His experience fostering, alongside parenting, has deeply influenced his desire to advocate for kids who need stability, encouragement, and opportunity. He is especially passionate about helping young people feel valued and empowered, and is excited to partner with Seen and Heard to provide a safe and inclusive space where kids can grow while learning to express themselves.

Outside of work and family life, Jay has a deep love for the ocean and is an avid surfer. Whether surfing, exploring nature, or simply being outside with his family, Jay believes that connection—to people, to purpose, and to nature—is at the heart of a healthy life.

Blossom Lefcourt NBC Universal

Blossom Lefcourt

Blossom serves as Global Head of Business Affairs at Universal Television Entertainment Group, where she oversees all dealmaking for the television studios, Bravo and entertainment programming on NBC and Peacock. 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.

J.T. Chestnut

J.T. Chestnut serves as an Outreach and Retention Specialist with the Guardian Scholars Program at Cal State LA, where he supports current and former foster youth as they navigate and persist through higher education. A committed mentor and advocate, J.T. brings an authentic, creative, and student-centered approach to engagement, connecting students to critical resources that foster resilience, belonging, and academic success.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Cal State LA in 2023 and has completed his Master of Public Administration in 2025. His higher education journey began at West Los Angeles College before transferring to Cal State LA, where he previously served as an Orientation Leader and Peer Mentor—experiences that continue to shape his commitment to access, equity, and student empowerment.

Outside of his professional role, J.T. is a dedicated marathon runner, traveler, and community builder. Deeply invested in holistic student success, he remains passionate about creating pathways that help young people thrive both academically and personally.

 

Jaime Zavala, Seen and Heard

Jaime Zavala

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.

Patrick Reid Lee

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, Seen and 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.