Meet the People

Our Nominees

27 — People who want to make a difference

Hafed Majid Brian Bennett Nicholas Avignone Corey Doyle Edith Valencia Amanda Rodriguez Sean Mefford Don Rowley Chelsea Muniz Braian Gomez Amy Mefford Tyranie Lindsey Charles Howell Chris Alanis Richard Huerta Matthew Leavitt Katrina Pope Richard Horrocks Katie Horrocks Fadwah Majid Jazmin Palega-Tabellija Jason Thomassen Chris Guidicatti Carlos Reyes Alex Cantu Francisco Ureno Carlos Ferreira Julius Muniz
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Name
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Hafed Majid
Hafed Majid

We should focus more on development and player development than about wins. Development of the league. Grow it. Expand it. Make the league well known. We should be able to have multiple teams like Manteca and other cities.

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Brian Bennett
Brian Bennett

My work this year as VP speaks for itself.

03
Nicholas Avignone
Nicholas Avignone

My name is Nicholas Avignone, and I am excited for the opportunity to serve on the Little League Board. As both a parent and someone who truly cares about youth baseball and softball, I understand the important role this league plays in developing not only athletes, but also confidence, teamwork, discipline, and character in our kids.

04
Corey Doyle
Corey Doyle

Support coaches and players.

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Edith Valencia
Edith Valencia

I would like to volunteer as Registrar with Lathrop Little League because I enjoy supporting youth sports and helping create a positive experience for players and families. I am organized, dependable, and comfortable managing registrations. I’m excited for the opportunity to contribute to the league and support our community.

06
Amanda Rodriguez
Amanda Rodriguez

I would be grateful for the opportunity to continue serving on the Lathrop Little League Board of Directors for another year. I am committed to supporting our players, families, coaches, and volunteers while helping the league continue to grow and succeed. Being part of creating a fun, positive, and memorable experience for our community is something I truly value, and I look forward to continuing that work.

07
Sean Mefford
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Don Rowley
Don Rowley

I have proudly served on the Lathrop Little League Board of Directors for the past four years as the Umpire-in-Chief (UIC), and I am seeking a fifth year to continue helping our league grow and succeed. I was one of the original board members who helped bring Little League back to Lathrop, and it has been incredibly rewarding to watch the league continue to expand each season. During my time on the board, I have worked to strengthen our umpire program through training, mentorship, scheduling, and recruitment, while also helping improve league operations both on and off the field. I take pride in promoting fair play, supporting our volunteers, and helping create a positive experience for players and families throughout the community. As our league continues to grow, I remain committed to helping build a strong foundation for the future of Lathrop Little League and ensuring that our players have the best experience possible.

09
Chelsea Muniz
Chelsea Muniz

I’m excited to continue serving on the Little League board and building on the success we’ve achieved over the past few years. My experience and commitment have helped keep our league organized, growing, and focused on providing a positive experience for our players and families.

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Braian Gomez
Braian Gomez

I enjoyed serving on the board this past season as Field Coordinator and making sure our fields were always ready for game day. I’d love the opportunity to continue serving on the board and help make another successful season for our league.

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Amy Mefford
Amy Mefford

As volunteer coordinator, I will do my best to work closely with coaches, team parents, league leadership, and the concession manager to create schedules, provide reminders, and encourage participation from every team to get involved and support the league. My goal is to help build a stronger sense of teamwork throughout the league while creating a more successful and consistent snack shack experience for everyone.

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Tyranie Lindsey
Tyranie Lindsey

I have a background in leadership. I lead a team of 68 and feel that I can bring value to any position on the board. I believe in this league and the growth it offered to my kids so to have any part in its success id be honored

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Charles Howell
Charles Howell

I care about giving kids a positive experience and helping the league continue to grow. Over the past few years, I’ve learned a lot about what works well and where we can improve. I want to help build a stronger program, support coaches and families, and create an environment where kids can have fun, develop confidence, and enjoy the game.

14
Chris Alanis
Chris Alanis

Hello Lathrop Little League Families, My name is Chris Alanis, and I am seeking to continue serving as Safety Officer for Lathrop Little League. I remain committed to helping provide a safe, organized, and positive environment for our players, families, and volunteers. I would appreciate your support for another season. Thank you,

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Richard Huerta
Richard Huerta

Dear Lathrop Little League Families, My name is Richard Huerta and I am running for the Little League Board of Directors. As a parent and a lifelong fan of the game, I know that baseball is about more than just what happens on the field—it’s about building community, character, and great memories for our kids. I’m running because I want to give back to the league that gives so much to our families. If elected, I will bring strong organization, clear communication, and a focus on keeping our fields safe, fair, and fun for players of all ages. I’d be honored to earn your vote and help out this season.

16
Matthew Leavitt
Matthew Leavitt

I’m looking forward to being on the Board for Lathrop Little League again.. This last Season was a ton of fun mixed with a lot of long hours and hard work. Last season was also my first year as President of the league. I know that there is a lot more work ahead, but you can’t fix it from the bleachers. Thank you all for a wonderful season. Hope to see you next year.

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Katrina Pope
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Richard Horrocks
Richard Horrocks

I hope to help continue to grow and support Lathrop Little League by running for a board position. This league is where I spent my youth playing baseball and now where my own children and those I’ve coached learn to love the game.

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Katie Horrocks
Katie Horrocks

As a proud Lathrop Little League parent, I’m passionate about helping our league continue to grow and improve. I believe I can make a positive impact by supporting our players, families, and community while helping create the best possible experience for everyone involved. I would be honored to serve on the board and give back to a league that means so much to our families.

20
Fadwah Majid
Fadwah Majid

As a Volunteer Coordinator, I want to continue supporting our teams, players, and parents by helping create a positive and organized environment throughout the season. I truly value being part of Lathrop Little League and look forward to continuing to assist our families, coaches, and volunteers in any way I can to ensure the experience is enjoyable and successful for everyone involved.

21
Jazmin Palega-Tabellija
Jazmin Palega-Tabellija

My name is Jazmin, my husband and I recently moved to Lathrop and we have 2 kids boy 4 and girl 6 who are ball players. My husband has coached our daughter the last two seasons and will continue to coach both throughout their levels. I’ve coached high school softball and youth, including helping start a Rugby organization in the Bay Area. Looking forward to the opportunity to join the board and help grow the love of sports, team work and community.

22
Jason Thomassen
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Chris Guidicatti
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Carlos Reyes
Carlos Reyes

Im running for Little League president because I believe every child, parent, coach, and volunteer deserves to feel equally supported, respected and heard. My goal is to help create a culture built on fairness, transparency, teamwork, and accountability where decisions are made in the best interest of the players and the league as a whole, not based on personal relationships or favoritism. Little League should be about developing kids, building community, and creating a positive experience for everyone involved.

25
Alex Cantu
Alex Cantu

I’d like to join the board to bring both a coach’s and parent’s perspective to the table. It’s important that any rules and regulations put in place are fair, balanced, and made with everyone in mind. Coaches volunteer their time and energy, and parents sign their kids up expecting a positive, fair, and fun experience. I believe we may be starting to move away from that, and I’d like to help ensure we stay focused on what’s best for the players, families, and volunteers who make the program possible.

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Carlos Ferreira
Carlos Ferreira

As a former President, I'm very proud of how far Lathrop Little League has come. I look forward to helping the league continue to grow and improve the Little League experience for everyone.

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Julius Muniz
Julius Muniz

I’m excited to run for the Lathrop Little League Board. As both a coach and parent in the league for the past five years, I’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand the positive impact Little League has on our players and families. I’m passionate about continuing to help improve and grow our league while creating a fun, supportive, and successful experience for every player.