Meet The Team
Our leadership team consists of former MLB players, scouts, and staff, academics, and coaches with the same goal of creating a more equitable and diverse future for baseball.
We are committed to increasing diversity in baseball, from players to MLB leadership. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of background or identity. Our program is designed to provide equal opportunities and access for all our participants so they can reach their full potential.
Our leadership team has the experience, expertise, and vision to ensure we create an equitable environment for all our participants. We have the best of the best to help guide us through our journey.
Managing Board

Vaughn Volpi
Executive Director
Fox Foundation

Bill Bavasi
Retired GM
MLB
ADVISORY BOARD

Darold Brown
Scout
Detroit Tigers

Danny Montgomery
Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Scouting
Colorado Rockies

Dr. Linda Bell
Athletic Director
Dillard University

Tim Mead
Former President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and VP Communications
Los Angeles Angels
DeJon Watson
Special Assistant to the President and GM
Washington Nationals

Henry Hunter
Commissioner
Pioneer League VP

Bob Fontaine
Former Scouting Director
MLB

Dr. Harold Goldstein
Behavioral Psychologist &
Founder
Siena Consulting
Ron
Retired Head Baseball Coach & Athletic Director
University of New Orleans

Chip Lawrence
MLB Special Assistant to Scouting
Milwaukee Brewers

Dr. Joseph Ditre
Clinical Psychologist
Syracuse University

Jeff Duva
President
PrepStar
