Board of Directors

Marcela Palos has been a key leader within the Latino community in the Los Angeles area. Her passion and heart for excellence and justice for the Brown and Black community has been at the forfront of her career. Her passion to close the wealth gap by helping Black and Brown families own their home and businesses and send their children to college was what gave birth to RestoreLA. 

Jose Palos has been a community leader for over two decades. From the arts district in downtown to Los Angeles to the heart of the West Adams District, Jose Palos has been a key leader in the change wihtin the Brown and Black community. 

Pastor Hanelory Molina was the co-founders of Iglesia Restauracion in Los Angeles over 30 years ago. Iglesia RLA has been a monumental pillar in the Los Angeles community and continues to be one of the largest Latino Churches in Los Angeles. 

Angel Ruiz has over two decades of inner city ministerial experience. As Young Life Ministries Vice Present, Angel Ruiz and his team have been able to reach hundreds of thousands of urban youth all across the nation.

Pastor Rene Molina is the co-founder of Iglesia Restauracion in Los Angeles. He and his wife have been leading one of the largest Hispanic Churches in Los Angeles. Pastor Molina is not only a leader in his congregation, he is also a leader to many across the nation.

Erika Carvajal has over two decades of working in finance and investments in some of the top financial institutions in the country. As a mother and leader in her industry, Ms. Carvajal continues to push the envelope to see young people of color reach their potential. 

Maira Okon Chong has a passion and heart for serving future generations. As a member of the RLA community for over two decades.

Dr. Enete has a passion and a heart for inner city families. He is currently an associate professor of finance at Biola University and the creator of El Dolar Agradable.