2025 Speakers

The program will feature keynote addresses and a panel discussion.

A panel discussion will follow with leaders whose work embodies radical kinship in action:

• Cynthia Zuno-Godinez — A longtime Homeboy team member whose journey from early roles to overseeing bakery operations reflects the transformative power of kinship and second chances.
• Jose Arellano — An organizational leader and entrepreneur who began at Homeboy Industries as a trainee in 2013 and rose to vice president of operations, where he drives growth, workforce development, and reentry programs; he is also the owner of Tepito Coffee and a recognized speaker on leadership and resilience.
• Fabian Debora — An accomplished Chicano artist, educator, and community advocate, he is the founder and executive director of the Homeboy Art Academy. He uses art as a tool for empowerment and healing, with a career spanning murals, fine art, arts education, and community service that has earned him national recognition.

Moderator: Gayle Northrop, MBA ’96 — A consultant, coach, and educator, Gayle is president of Northrop Nonprofit Consulting and an adjunct faculty member at UCLA Anderson, specializing in social impact, leadership development, and organizational strategy.