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The JLI Foundation team is here for you

You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.
— Woodrow Wilson
 

Peter De La Cruz | Founder and CEO

As a native New Yorker, Peter De La Cruz is the CEO of CruzVoxTalent LLC, and a passionate multi-talented artist. With 25 + years in the entertainment industry, Peter is also member of the Actor’s Equity, and the Screen Actors Guild.

Developing a love for the arts early on, De La Cruz went on to receive his BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College, where he was able to star in diverse roles. He began in his career as a production stage manager touring with productions in Japan & the United States, before acting as the accounting supervisor for AmFAR; His passion for the arts took him around the world. De La Cruz was also a co-owner of an artisan Swiss chocolate shop at Rockefeller Center for over 10 years, with his partner Jeff Loeffelholz.

With a desire to impact the fresh voices of the industry, De La Cruz has shifted his focus to the JLI Foundation and voice over artistry teaching.

“Jeff and I met in 1985, and for over 33 years we had a loving intense whirlwind adventure. It is this love and passion for life that I promise to continue through the foundation and continue his legacy!"

“Jeff and I met in 1985, and for over 33 years we had a loving intense whirlwind adventure. It is this love and passion for life that I promise to continue through the foundation and continue his legacy!"

 

Sharon Thomas Letalon | Executive Director

Sharon Thomas Letalon is the CEO of New World Consulting LLC, and a humanitarian who is passionate about evoking change. With 20 + years in the financial industry, business development and event planning, Ms. Letalon has developed a very diverse skill set with a focus on helping others.

As a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, Letalon started her career as a senior financial analyst for Bankers Trust Institutional Bank. It was here in the Endowments and Foundation division where her passion for social enterprises was sparked, after working with major foundations on behalf of the bank. She continued her career on the retail side of finance by working as an independent financial planner for people from countless backgrounds around the world. In addition to working in the finance industry, Ms. Letalon served as the COO of the NBA Retired Players Association Orlando Chapter, and continues to work in their non-profit sector in various events around the country.

Sharon believes that the power to effect change is the duty of each generation.

“Marymount gave me the strength to stand up and be a global citizen that can help give those who don’t have a voice a platform to be heard, and the opportunity to achieve their goals.”

“Marymount gave me the strength to stand up and be a global citizen that can help give those who don’t have a voice a platform to be heard, and the opportunity to achieve their goals.”

 

Executive Committee

Board of Directors: MaryAnn Ceron, Dr. Juan Delgado, Jesse Meli, Mark Newman, Ronald Tagert, Sheila Williams

Advisory Board: Jo-Ann Bethell, Jackie Brown, Michael Brown, Vivian Burgnon, Vicki Dorrough, Robert DuSold, Olivia François, George Gonzalez, Natasha Khan, Heather Kohler, Vivienne Letalon, Tio Louie, Kelly McGarry, Robert Pinzon, Patrick Rinn, Jade Rosales, Stefanie Sinn

 

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