Bio for Ricardo Perez

Name: Ricardo Perez

What years have you lived in Lawrenceville? 2 years

Why did you move to Lawrenceville? Relocation for work

Current Job Title (if employed): VP of Sales

Why do you want to be on the LU Board? What would you like to work on within the neighborhood? A true transplant from San Francisco, CA and a community leader, joining LU Board provides a continuance to my new neighborhood.

Please list Volunteer, Non-Profit, or Board Experience: Bay Area Boys Club (founder) 1999-2011, Dogpatch Community (San Francisco Community) 2002-2006.

What makes Lawrenceville unique? Why? Lawrenceville is unique in many ways. I love the diversity, the growth of new development, community awareness.

One of LU’s core values is equity and the organization will be undergoing anti-oppression trainings in summer 2022, which new Board members will participate in. What’s one idea you have for how LU should live out its commitment to equity? I truly believe one community is an all community, every neighborhood matters, every business matters. One community equals to an all growth, not leaving one.

How are you involved in the Lawrenceville community? I have never been involved in the LU community, only attended the meetings.

What would you bring to the LU Board (e.g. experience, skills, perspective, network, etc.)? My biggest asset to the LU Board is community growth.

What is one fun fact that others might be surprised to know about you? A fun fact that many don’t know about me, I was a sports agent for 10 years.