Executive Team

Dixon Slingerland is the President & CEO of Youth Policy Institute. He leads more than 1,600 staff serving over 115,000 youth and adults each year at 137 program sites in LA. YPI has been awarded multiple White House designations including the Los Angeles Promise Zone and the Promise Neighborhood, which targets 18 schools—traditional, charter, pilot, and partnership—in Pacoima and East Hollywood. Dixon is a graduate of Stanford University.

Iris Zuñiga is the Executive Vice President of Youth Policy Institute, a leading non-profit organization in the region with an annual budget of $57 million and more than 1,000 staff operating out of 125 program sites across Los Angeles. Since joining YPI in 2006, Iris has led efforts to reinforce YPI’s commitment to the communities it serves through a results-based framework.

Ruth Dineros is Chief Operating Officer for Youth Policy Institute. Ruth leads the strategic direction for YPI’s internal operations and provides focused oversight in the areas of Information Technology, Facilities, Human Resources, Learning and Development, Performance and Talent management, and Compensation and Benefits administration. In addition, Ruth leads and oversees day-to-day operations including Policy and Procedures development, Compliance, and Risk Management.

Stan Saunders has served as the Director of Development for the Youth Policy Institute since 2002. During this time, YPI has raised funding to develop and support education, technology, and training services for youth and families in Los Angeles.

Angelica Solis-Montero is the Chief Community Development Officer for Youth Policy Institute. The Community Development Division houses signature initiatives including the Los Angeles Promise Zone and key programs under the Workforce, YouthSource, Health & Wellness, and Financial Empowerment departments. Angelica works to align and coordinate the community development departments to address education, housing, and public safety issues comprehensively.