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Our Team

Joshua Ford, President

Josh established the Foundation in his brother, Jim Ford’s, memory so that Jim’s generosity could endure and inspire others. Trained in engineering and physics, Josh has worked in industries as varied as finance, wellness, and hospitality. He currently consults independently, coaching businesses who are seeking strategic development and systems. Josh lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife, Naz, and their two children.

Nazanin Ford, Officer

Naz is a writer and teacher in Las Vegas, NV. She is passionate about education and philanthropy and has dedicated many volunteer hours with community organizations including the Writer's Block, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, Communities in Schools, Discovery Children's Museum, and The Smith Center. She is a long-time member and past-president of Nevada Women's Philanthropy, current Board Member for Teach for America LV, and Trustee for The Meadows School. She lives in Las Vegas with her husband and their two children.

Allan Avelino

Allan works as a Principal Systems Engineer for Raytheon Company. He holds a BS and MBA from Loyola Marymount University and an MS in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California. As a type one diabetic, Allan has been a supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) among other worthy causes. Allan grew up in Northern California and currently lives in Southern California with his wife and their two daughters.

Beth Swett

Beth is an Asset Manager in real estate and development in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in the Sacramento area and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She has volunteered her time with many organizations including those provided to seniors, youth and the disabled. She is proud to continue her cousin Jim’s legacy by serving on the Board and promoting the Foundation’s mission through meaningful community partnerships.

Todd Ramasar

Todd is a UCLA alumni and former university basketball player. In 2003, he became the youngest certified professional basketball agent by the National Players Association. He founded Life Sports Management, which he merged with BDA Sports Management in 2008 and serves as their Vice President of Player Representation. He volunteers his time as a member of the Bunche Ambassadors Council for his alma mater and also spends his free time coaching youth basketball because he believes in helping young people through mentoring and career/academic advisement. As a board member of JJF Foundation he is proud to support organizations that help youth achieve their dreams. He lives in Southern California with his wife and four children.

"Our children are watching us...what we are shouts louder than anything we can say."~W.A. Peterson

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