Team Grand Park Meet the Staff

Kat Carrido Bonds

Marketing Manager

Hometown

Alhambra, CA

Likes

Mom+pop shops, L.A. especially after a rain, live music, festivals, brunch with friends and family (or any meal, really!), cuddle time with my daughter, art for social change!

Favorite food(s)

I love (almost) all foods! Hot pandesal, breakfast, KBBQ, dumplings, portobello burgers, mangoes, ice cream

Favorite quote(s)

“Work is love made visible.” -Gibran

“The only way to survive is by taking care of one another.” -Grace Lee Boggs

Julia Diamond
AKA Jules

Interim Director

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA

Likes

mid 70s temps, hiking, history especially LA history, dogs dogs dogs, Sam Cooke, miniature objects, yoga, good people doing good work

Favorite food(s)

hummus at Mhzh (“WOW” as my little daughter says) in Silver Lake, mole negro, cheeseburgers, bananas

Favorite Quote(s)

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”

30 seconds on the Mic

Grand Park is where all the good stuff happens. Come play!

Derek Glover

Production Manager

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA

Likes

Electronic Music, Music festivals, Creating Art

Favorite Food(s)

Burgers

Favorite Quote

“We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams”

30 seconds on the Mic

I absolutely love my career path and feel very lucky to be able to do something I love every day. I am looking forward to the future and helping to create some fun and exciting experiences in the park.

Roberto Gonzalez
AKA Rob
AKA Robgonz
AKA Robzilla

Operations Manager

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA

Likes

Dodgers, Go Blue!, Lakers, 90’s hip hop, neorealism films, mom’s home cooking, The Simpsons, comic books, South L.A., documenting Los Angeles life through photo & film.

30 seconds on the Mic

1) Growing up in Los Angeles I have seen its transformation like a living breathing organism, filled with all walks of life. Different is the norm here and what makes L.A. great. From the mountains to the beaches, from a red carpet to a taco truck, we have the cure for what ails you. This is the place for everyone, all are welcomed.

Javier Guillen
AKA GoEastLos

Social Media Ninja
Owner, Eastside Social Media Consulting

Hometown

Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles

Likes

Anything LA

Nicole Mauricio

Rentals Coordinator

Hometown

ʻEwa Beach, Hawaiʻi

Likes

Dancing hula, Chasing sunrises and sunsets, the Ocean, Hiking, Grey’s Anatomy, Olive Garden, Totoro, Iced Matcha Lattes, Cooking, Universal Studios Hollywood.

Favorite Food(s)

Pasta, All dishes with potatoes as their main ingredient, Lau Lau, Squid Luau, Shave Ice, Carne asada fries, Korean BBQ, Pancit, Lumpia, Ice cream cake.

30 seconds on the mic

Hawaii born and raised, Filipino-American always looking for adventures whether it be traveling to places near and far, taking on new hobbies, or trying out different types of food. Grand Park can be your next adventure – a destination for your event, film shoot, or photo shoot!

Cailin Nolte

Programming + Production Coordinator

Hometown

Albuquerque, NM

Likes

Books, tea, good friends, adventures to new places, comfy sweaters, British television, mountains, abundant sunshine, cultural experiences that make me think

Favorite Food(s)

New Mexican green chile, curries, homemade focaccia, coconut ice cream with fresh mangos, fresh tomatoes from the garden

Favorite Quote

“No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted” –Aesop

30 seconds on the mic

Coming to Los Angeles by way of Boston, I’m excited to help bring to life events full of dancing, music, food, fun and community! Let’s hang out, LA!

John Rooney

Production Assistant

Hometown

South Gate, CA

Likes

Football, Baseball, Country Music

Favorite Food(s)

Mexican and Italian

Angela Tsai

Business Manager

Hometown

Taipei, Taiwan

Likes

Stumptown, Blue Bottle, Sushi Gen, Sunny Blue, Milky, Kazu Nori, AllSaints, rainbows, Sperries, Minions, Wheel of Fortune, Scrabble, Kobe, Eskuche, lavender, and rose.

30 seconds on the Mic

I am Angela. The new Business Manager. Welcome to our park. #haiku #grandpark #dtla